Fridays of Lent
6:00 p.m. in the Upper church
Please join Father Sean and guest priests....
as we join together as a parish family, young and old.
Join us for Prayer, Reflection and a light meal.
Last year we meditated with Saint Paul. We had great sucess in taking time out of our schedules to pray differently as a parish family. It was so good to see our parish family coming together and praying for our Church, parish and family during the Holy Season of Lent.
We invite you this year to come together again for a special series of reflections and prayer. We'll begin in the main church at 6:00 p.m. with Stations of the cross and we will conclude with pizza at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria with reflections on Sacred Scripture & Spiritual Readings.
The Light is On for You
Every Parish & Chapel of the Archdiocese of Boston
Wednesday Evenings of Lent, Feb 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 an 31
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
You are invited, Please come and experience Christ's healing love
Our Archbishop, Cardinal Sean along with our Regional Bishop
Robert Hennessey invite and encourage all faith-filled Catholics
to invite others to the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Please invite friends and family members to come the Sacrament with you.
Come to your parish or chapel on Wednesdays of Lent as a family or as a group.
Forward invitations and links via email
Personally invite at least 5 family members and friends to come with you as a faith-strengthening activity for Lent
Pray for the success of the initiative
Pray for our priests for their participation in this initiative and for all their service to Christ and the Church.
For more information please click on the link below
INFORMATION
FOR THE LENTEN SEASON
Taken from the Ceremonial: The annual Lenten season is the fitting time to climb the holy mountain of Easter. The Lenten season has a double character, namely to prepare both catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery. The catechumens, both with the rite of election and scrutinizes, and by catechesis, 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.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Let us together respond to the Lord’s gift of this Holy Season with renewed vigor and a new sense of hope. May our prayer, penance and charity change us and those we meet.
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Abstinence:
Catholics over 14 years of age are bound to the obligations of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the other Fridays of Lent. On days of abstinence, meat may not be used at all.
Fasting:
Catholics over the age of 18 and up to the beginning of their sixtieth (60th) year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of fasting. On these days, only one full meal (meatless) is allowed. Two other meals (meatless), sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted; but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.
Walk with the Cross
On Good Friday, April 2nd from 12-3PM starting at the Garvey Park and ending at St. Ann Church, come join us to celebrate this most Holy Day. We will do the Stations of the Cross as we walk through the parish territory. Please make sure you bring a permission slip with you if parent or guardian is not coming with you.
PALM SUNDAY, PASSION "C"
Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
According to Luke
Longer Form 22:14 - 23:56
PALM SUNDAY, PASSION "C"
Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
According to Luke
Shorter Form 23:1 - 49
GOOD FRIDAY, PASSION "A,B,C"
Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
According to John 18:1 - 19:42