at St. Mary’s

DAILY MASS DURING LENT is celebrated at 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM on Thursday

EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT WITH BENEDICTION is held on Mondays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Church.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held in the Church every Friday at 7:00 PM.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Lent is a special time to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests are available for confession each Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 4:45 PM in the chapel or by appointment. Call the Parish Office at 627-0385 to make an appointment.

Lenten Prayer Groups, led by Sr. Teresa, meet on Thursday, at 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM, in the Msgr. Sharpe Library.

The Rosary Society Annual Day of Recollection is scheduled for Thursday, March 16th. Details to follow.

*FAST AND ABSTINENCE - Those who have reached their fourteenth year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fifty-nine are also bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means to limit oneself to a single full meal and avoid food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Second Sunday of Lent

Reading I: Genesis 12:1-4a Abram went as the Lord directed him

Reading II: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 “Rise, and do not be afraid.”

Question for Adults: Am I taking the time this Lent to listen more closely to the voice of God?

Question for Children: Do I turn to Jesus when I am afraid or anxious?