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The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Lent is the season of fasting, prayer and penance. During this six-week period, we prepare to celebrate the Paschal Mystery: the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord.
All parishioners are encouraged to prepare their hearts and minds during the season of Lent by joining in prayer and participating in the liturgical and communal prayer experiences offered by the parish during this most Holy Season. -
Penitential Regulations
- Abstinence – Catholics 14 years of age and older must abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
- Fasting – Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 (inclusive) are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On these days one full meal is allowed. Food may be taken at two other times during the day, in order to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted. Liquids, including milk and fruit juices, are allowed.
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Liturgies & Events
Ash Wednesday
February 14, 2018Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church. The words of the blessing -- "Remember, Man is dust, and unto dust you shall return" help us to develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice.
Masses:
7:00 am, 8:15 am, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Stations of the Cross & Compline
Nativity parishioners meet in the upper church on Fridays during Lent for weekly Stations of the Cross and Night Prayer. 7:00 pm Fish Fry
February 23 & March 23,
2018Sponsored by the Nativity Men's Club, a Lenten Fish Fry will be held in the school cafeteria. 5:00 pm
Palm (Passion) Sunday
March 25, 2018
Passion Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. At this liturgy, we recreate and celebrate Christ's messianic entrance into Jerusalem. Palms will be distributed and blessed at all Masses. Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
Parish Penance Service
March 27, 2018
All parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend our Lenten Parish Penance Service. Several priests will be available to hear private confessions and help us prepare our hearts for the passion, death and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. 7:00 pm -
External Resources
- Best Lent Ever
- Word on Fire's Lenten Reflections