St. Michael Catholic Church
Lent
Laws Of The Church For Lent
PARISH LENTEN PROGRAMS
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 - ashes will be given at :
Date TBA
Church Laws for Fast and Abstinence during Lent
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting. Catholics between the
ages of 18 and 59 are permitted one full meal and two lesser meals per day, with
no eating between meals.
Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Catholics who are
14 years or older should abstain from meat entirely. Soups and gravies made from
meat are permitted.
Fridays -Stations of the Cross - TBA.
Parish Reconciliation Service - To Be Announced
HOLY WEEK- Dates and Times TBA
Holy Thursday Mass:
Good Friday Services
Passion and Communion
Easter Vigil Mass - Saturday
Easter Day Masses - Sunday -
Easter Day Masses will be outside, weather permitting. You may bring a lawn
chair if you wish.