POP Pioneer Abstinence Challenge 2026.

Please consider joining us for the Pioneer

Lenten Challenge. Take a pledge and

offer up your sacrifice this Lent for those

suffering from alcohol and drug abuse.

The challenge begins on February 18th, Ash

Wednesday, and continues until sundown on Holy

Thursday, April 2nd. Stay after mass on Ash

Wednesday to take the pledge and receive the

blessing for your Lenten journey.

Instructions for the duration of the pledge:

1) Abstain from alcohol and/or any addictive

substance or sacrifice of your choice.

2) Wear the Pioneer Emblem (wristband or pin).

3) Recite the Pioneer Prayer twice daily.

Pioneer Prayer: For Thy greater glory &

consolation, O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for Thy sake

to give example, to practice self-denial, to make

reparation to Thee for the sins of intemperance and

for the conversion of excessive drinkers/addicts. I

will abstain for Lent from all (add your sacrifice

here). Amen.