Prayer Corner

Lenten Regulations

The Christian faithful are to do penance through prayer, abstinence and by exercising works of piety and charity. All Fridays through the year, and especially during Lent, are penitential days.

Abstinence: All who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent.

Fasting: All those who are 18 or older, until their 59th birthday, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Only one full meal is allowed on days of fast.

Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be eaten according to one’s need, but together, they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted but liquids are allowed.

The obligation does not apply to those whose health or ability to work would be affected seriously. People in doubt about fast or abstinence should consult a parish priest.

Calendar

Monday, February 26

7:30 PM        AA—School Cafeteria

Tuesday, February 27

7:00 PM           Liturgy Committee—CR

7:00 PM           School Board Meeting—SMR

Wednesday, February 28

6:30 PM           Faith Formation Classes—CR

6:30 PM           3rd First Eucharist Class—CR

Thursday, March 1

6:30 PM           Ensemble Choir—CH

7:00 PM           RCIA—CR

7:00 PM           Hispanic Community Mtg.—CL

Friday, March 2

5:00 PM           LeSage Evangelization Group—CL

6:00 PM           Soup Supper—CR

6:40 PM           Presentation by Fr. Michael Byron:

                   “How Theology Affects the Person in the                    Pew”—CR

7:15 PM           Stations of the Cross—CH

Saturday, March 3

6:00 PM           New Member Registration—Foyer

7:00 PM           Hispanic Sopa y Oracion—CH

7:00 PM           Hispanic Stations of the Cross—CH

Sunday, March 4

10:00 AM        Liturgy of the Word—CR

10:00 AM        Sunday School—School

11:00 AM        Hospitality—CR

11:00 AM        New Member Registration—Foyer

12:00 PM         Hispanic Religious Education—CR & School

7:00 PM           New Member Registration—Foyer

7:15 PM           Youth Evangelization Initiative—LD

Operation Rice Bowl

Jesus went to the desert after his baptism to reflect on God’s word, and specifically God’s call to Him. He was tempted by the devil with worldly goods, but always remained faithful to God, knowing that “no one who believes in Him shall be put to shame.” In our own day many people struggle to find adequate work and earn a living wage for their families. As Catholics we believe that all people should be respected for their work and that all people have certain basic rights, including the right to earn a wage that is adequate to support a family. Catholic Relief Services helps individuals and small groups in Mexico and other countries start their own

businesses, such as farm cooperatives or small stores, so that they may earn enough for food and to pay for their children to go to school. Please support CRS’ microfinance projects with your prayers, fasting, learning, and giving with Operation Rice Bowl this week. Visit www.crs.org/orb to learn more.