Ash Wednesday
Lent begins tomorrow, Wednesday, February 14. Ashes will be distributed during the 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon (Traditional Latin), 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses. Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation but as always you are encouraged to attend Mass. It is a Day of Mandatory Abstinence & Fast.
Abstinence
Is a penitential practice consisting of refraining from the consumption of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age or older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence.
Fasting
In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 years, inclusive. On days of fasting, such as Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. You may not eat between meals, but liquids are permitted.
Note: If a person is unable to observe the above expectations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are encouraged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition.
Friday Soup Suppers
6:00 - 7:00 pm Friday Evenings Beginning February 16
Volunteers are needed to help with cooking,
setting up and/or cleaning.
Please sign up to volunteer at the link below.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0E44AEA72DA4FD0-lenten
Friday Stations of the Cross
2:15 pm Friday Afternoon Beginning February 16
“Stations of the Cross for St. John Academy”
7:30 pm Friday Evening Beginning February 16
“Way of the Cross” with Text from Sacred Scripture
This Lent consider participating in any of the Lenten reflection series listed below. All 3 are located on the St John the Beloved parish subscription FORMED website.
Daily Lenten Reflection Email
https://formed.org/promo/lent-2018
A Lenten Encounter with Mercy
https://formed.org/study/5a4e76eea98fed14003ca4b6
33 Days to Morning Glory concluding with Total Consecration on the Solemnity of St. Joseph
https://formed.org/study/54f4d04d65f211981622a783
Adorers are Needed
Every Wednesday from 10:00am-7:00pm
There is a new online system to sign-up for Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration created for those who are not able to commit to a regular hour every Wednesday. Please prayerfully consider offering one or more hours of Adoration before Our Lord each month at a time that is best for you. Please note, if you are a regular scheduled Adorer, you do not need to sign up. If you are not a regular scheduled Adorer please use the Sign Up for Hourly Eucharistic Adoration button in the upper right column to schedule a time. Or go to www.signupgenius.com.
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