LENT can be a joyful season in which, by our acts of almsgiving,
prayer and fast/abstinence we may be renewed in our covenant with God.
Lent begins February 22nd
Lenten Regulations
Law of Fast - Those who have reached the age of 18 and under 59 are bound by the Law of Fast
(one full meal, 2 smaller meals).
Law of Abstinence - Those over 14 are bound by the Law of Abstinence (no meat)
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of Fast and Abstinence. All Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence.
Those with medical conditions in which fasting may be harnful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other
act of penance or charity.
Parents are to see to it that minors are encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.
All of the Church Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.
As a general rule, a request for dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered
unless some serious reason is present.
Stations of the Cross
The stations are a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer to the chief scenes of CHrist's suffering and death.
Stations of the Cross Schedule
Friday February 24 Ladies of Charity
7PM
Friday March 2 Pastoral Council
7PM
Friday March 9 Holy Name Society
7PM
Friday March 16 Bible Study
7PM
Friday March 23 Respect for Life
7PM
Friday March 30 SAM Mid Level Youth Grp 7PM
Friday April 6 Tenebrae - Choir
8:30PM
Lenten Penance Services
Monday March 9 St. Mark's
6:30PM
Thursday March 22 St. Mary's Romanian 4PM
Tuesday March 27 Queen of the Rosary
7PM
Wednesday March 28 St. Michael's
7PM
Thursday March 29 St. Angela's
7PM
Lenten Nail Project
The Ladies of Charity will be collecting the following items for the less fortunate of our area: Large Print books, Word
Searches, Crossword Puzzle books, Large Print Playing Cards.
Personal care items such as: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo, Combs, Brushes, Shaving Cream, Razors, etc.
These items will be delivered during Holy Week to Kane Regional, The Intersection and Farkas Boarding House.
Items can be deposited in the collection basket in the Gathering Space.
Lent is a good time for Reflection
Please join us for RCIA classes. All interested adults are welcome. The classes are held at St. Robert Bellarmine on
Sundays at 11AM.
New Topics:
Sunday February 26 Lent
Sunday March 4 History of the Church
Sunday March 18 Review of the Sacraments
