Fasting & Abstinence During Lent
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (April 7th) are days of universal fasting and abstinence in the Church.
For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until the age of 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.
The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14. (Those with medical conditions that do not permit fasting are not bound to fast, but a person should try to abstain from meat if possible.) Taken from the USCCB website.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (April 7th) are days of universal fasting and abstinence in the Church.
For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until the age of 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.
The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14. (Those with medical conditions that do not permit fasting are not bound to fast, but a person should try to abstain from meat if possible.) Taken from the USCCB website.
Stations of the Cross
On Fridays of Lent, through Good Friday, Stations of the Cross will be prayed
at 4:00pm at St. Francis Xavier* and at 7:30pm at St. Albert the Great. Please join us.
On Fridays of Lent, through Good Friday, Stations of the Cross will be prayed
at 4:00pm at St. Francis Xavier* and at 7:30pm at St. Albert the Great. Please join us.
LENTEN MISSISON
Saint Albert the Great/Saint Francis Xavier Collaborative will be offering a Lenten mission. Lenten missions have a long history in the Church. It allows parishioners a chance to enter more fully into the spirit of Lent. This year’s theme is Lent, a Time to Experience God’s tender, loving mercy. The mission will begin with the Sunday Masses on the weekend of March 25th and 26th. Presentations will be held that Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 7 pm at Saint Francis Xavier church and will be led by Reverend Michael Steele. The Sacrament of Confession will be available during the mission which will conclude on Tuesday night with a Mass followed by a social in McShea auditorium. Mark your calendars on March 26th, 27th and 28th and plan to attend this Lenten mission.
Saint Albert the Great/Saint Francis Xavier Collaborative will be offering a Lenten mission. Lenten missions have a long history in the Church. It allows parishioners a chance to enter more fully into the spirit of Lent. This year’s theme is Lent, a Time to Experience God’s tender, loving mercy. The mission will begin with the Sunday Masses on the weekend of March 25th and 26th. Presentations will be held that Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 7 pm at Saint Francis Xavier church and will be led by Reverend Michael Steele. The Sacrament of Confession will be available during the mission which will conclude on Tuesday night with a Mass followed by a social in McShea auditorium. Mark your calendars on March 26th, 27th and 28th and plan to attend this Lenten mission.
33 DAYS TO GREATER GLORY: This Lent we will complete the trilogy of consecrations we began with 33 Days to Morning Glory. This Lenten season, we will reflect on God the Father leading to our consecration to our Heavenly Father. This begins on Tuesday, February 28th and meets on successive Tuesdays concluding on April 4th. All meetings will be held at 7 pm in the Fr. Sullivan meeting room. To participate you will need to purchase a copy of Fr. Michael Gaitley’s book 33 Days to Greater Glory. This book can be purchased through the bookstore at the Shrine of Divine Mercy. Note there is no retreat guide with this segment. Please contact the office to register.
Upcoming Cursillo for Men
On the weekend of March 23rd, the Holy Cross Retreat House in Easton is hosting a Cursillo for men, 25 and older. The weekend is not so much a retreat, as it is a truly unique experience. Through a series of presentations and group discussions led by both clergy and laymen, participants gain a profoundly moving perspective on faith, our relationship with Christ, and the role of a Christian man in today’s world. A large part of the weekend includes much laughter and fantastic meals. This is a great way to relax, refocus, and gain a new perspective for 2023 and beyond. Limited registrations—filling quickly. For more information visit RetreatHouse.org or contact Denis Concannon at 339-788-7164.
On the weekend of March 23rd, the Holy Cross Retreat House in Easton is hosting a Cursillo for men, 25 and older. The weekend is not so much a retreat, as it is a truly unique experience. Through a series of presentations and group discussions led by both clergy and laymen, participants gain a profoundly moving perspective on faith, our relationship with Christ, and the role of a Christian man in today’s world. A large part of the weekend includes much laughter and fantastic meals. This is a great way to relax, refocus, and gain a new perspective for 2023 and beyond. Limited registrations—filling quickly. For more information visit RetreatHouse.org or contact Denis Concannon at 339-788-7164.