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The Lenten Season is a preparation for the celebration of the great Solemnity of the Resurrection on Easter, the “Feast of Feasts.” This annual reflection is in fact a mini-retreat. Lent has a double character, to prepare both catechumens and faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Catechumens, by continued study, the rite of election and the scrutinies, are prepared for the celebration of the sacraments of Christian Initiation; the faithful ever more attentive to the Word of God and prayer, prepare themselves by penance for the renewal of their Baptismal Promises. We focus on Prayer: through the Eucharist, Penance and traditional devotions; Fasting: communal and individual through simple meals; and Almsgiving: through works of charity and offerings for those in need. Hopefully, you will find the information offered on this page helpful. -
Lenten Regulations - Abstinence and Fast
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence for everyone 14 years and older. The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 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. Drinking liquids during the day is permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does no oblige. If in doubt concerning fast or abstinence a priest assigned to pastoral ministry or confessor should be consulted. In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not lightly excuse themselves from this obligation.
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
PALM SUNDAY APRIL 13
Vigil Mass Saturday 5:00PM
Sunday Masses 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM
Traditional Latin Mass 4:00PM
PASCHAL TRIDUUM
HOLY THURSDAY APRIL 17
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00PM
Adoration until 10:00PM
(No morning Mass)
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 18
Station of the Cross at Noon
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 1:30PM
Confessions following until 4:00PM (No morning Mass)
HOLY SATURDAY APRIL 19
Easter Vigil Mass 8:00PM
Confessions 3:00PM – 4:00PM
(No morning Mass)
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20
The Resurrection of the Lord
Masses 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM
Traditional Latin Mass 4:00 PM