PARISH NEWS
Ash Wednesday (February 22nd) is a day of complete abstinence of meat for Catholics 7 years and older. First FAST day of Lent (21 to 59 years).
Weekdays of Lent (Monday thru Saturday) are days of FASTING for Catholics 21 years to 59 years. This law binds under pain of serious sin as do the laws of abstience from meat. (Please see back of your Traditional Catholic calendar for details or read the flyer in the vestibule.)
We sin - HE suffers reflection upon the sufferings of Christ is the most effective means to motivate us to strive to overcome sin and do penance for our sins. Let us make time daily during Lent to reflect upon what Jesus suffered to atone for our sins, merit us grace not to sin - pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, pray the Stations of the Cross, read a book on our Lord's Passion.
Annual St. Joseph/St. Patrick's Celebration and Talent Show will be on Sunday, March 18th. If you wish to share with us any God given talent, be sure to prepare yourself and practice if necessary. Please sign your name on the list in the vestibule if you intend to come.
Meditation books and Way of the Cross booklets are available in the vestibule for discounted prices. These are especially helpful during Lent. Also available are Mount St. Michael magnet/picture frames for a donation of $3.
Reminder of no food or drinks in the Chapel It was observed that Parishioners may have left candy wrappers within the chapel pews recently. Please refrain from eating and drinking in the Chapel.
Prayer Requests Please pray for Doug Praska who is recovering from a car accident, Fr. James during his recuperation from the radiation therapy for his cancer; for world peace according to Our Lady of Fatima's Peace Plan for Heaven; for growth in our parish and for our military fighting and dying overseas, and in reparation for the sin of abortion and RIP deceased members of our Parish.
