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LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE REGULATIONS

Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012, and Good Friday, April 6, 2012, are days for fast and abstinence. All Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence.

FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday.

On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.

ABSTINENCE is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed.

Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted. (CCL 1251-1252)

Fasting, almsgiving and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.

 

DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES
Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 am, 8:30 am, Noon, 5:00 pm, and 7:00 pm

 

 

LENTEN CONCERTS

* Please join us on Monday, March 5, in the church at 7:00 pm for a sacred and secular choral music performance by the Silver Lake Chorale. The Silver Lake Chorale comes to us from Silver Lake College of the Holy Family in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. The concert is free and open to the public and is designed to engage audiences of all backgrounds. For more information, click Silver Lake Chorale.pdf

* Organist, Steven Williams, will be giving a Lenten Organ Recital on Sunday, March 18 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the church. The concert is free and open to the public.

* Come enjoy an inspirational concert at Saint Catherine of Siena Church in Dundee on Palm Sunday, April 1 at 3:00 pm. The concert will feature a 100+ member multi-denominational choir, brass choir, bell choir, as well as other instrumental accompaniment. The concert is free and open to the public.


COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION
Monday, March 26 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, March 27 - 7:00 pm

INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS

Wednesday, April 4 
    4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Good Friday, April 6
    10:00 am to 11:00 am

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church each Friday beginning Friday, February 24, through Friday, April 6 at 7:00 pm.


 

TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday -- Mass of the Lord's Supper -- 7:00 pm  /  Adoration until 11:00 pm

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion -- 3:00 pm  /  Stations of the Cross -- 7:00 pm

Holy Saturday -- Blessing of Easter Food Baskets -- 11:00 am   /   Easter Vigil Liturgy -- 7:30 pm

EASTER SUNDAY

Mass Times -- 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm


The Lenten/Easter schedule for the Deaf Apostolate may be found at:  2012 Deaf Apostolate Lenten-Easter Schedule

Easter Blessings to you and your family.