Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, Feburary 17

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of Pope Bnedict XVI  and  Bishop Richard Lennon

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Mass and distribution of ashes will be at 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Soup suppers for Lent will begin Wednesday, February 24, and continue each Wednesday through March 31 in Boeke Hall . Supper will; be served from 5 to 6:45 p.m. followed by Stations of the Cross in the church at 7 p.m.

The complete Lenten schedule will be in next week’s bulletin


ABSTINENCE from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent by anyone 14 years old and older.

FASTING is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by anyone 18 years old to 59 years old. On these days, only one full meal should be taken. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.