The holy season of Lent
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- Created on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 13:00
- Written by Fr. Charles Stoetzel
The holy season of Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday this week. It is truly a holy season when we collectively call to mind our sins and desire to turn away from them. There are many opportunities for you to use this season well to help you become a better Catholic:
MASS
The parish has four Masses on Ash Wednesday, three Monday–Friday, and two on Saturday. The readings for the day are very fitting calling us to conversion. Come early and stay throughout the Mass to pray properly.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND BENEDICTION
Stations are celebrated Monday – Friday beginning at 11:40 am. Adoration will be every Friday in Lent after the 12:10 pm Mass until Stations which begin at 5:10 pm. It brings to mind and soul the suffering that Jesus Christ endured out of love for us sinful people.
LENTEN SOUP SUPPER AND PRESENTATION
They are held on Friday evenings after Stations and Benediction in the undercroft. Monetary donations support causes established by the Education Committee.
COLLECTIONS
Collections are taken at the 8:00 am and 12:10 pm during Lent. The proceeds are given to support the Catholic missions.
ABSTINENCE AND FASTING
Abstinence is to refrain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent, and Good Friday. This is for all Catholics beginning at age 14. Fasting is to be done on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. It means a person can eat one full mean, and the two other meals combined is not to exceed the amount of the one full meal; no eating between meals. This is for all Catholics from age 18 to those who have completed their 59th birthday.
Thank you and God bless you.
Fr. Stoetzel