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Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

December 17 is the Third Sunday of Advent. Advent is a four-week season of preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and also marks the beginning of the Liturgical Year.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

December 24 is Christmas Eve and the last Sunday of the Advent season.

December 25 is Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Christmas is a Holy Day of Obligation, so all Catholics are required to attend Mass today.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

January 01 is the feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Today is a Holy Day of Obligation; However, in the United States, if the holy day falls on a Saturday or a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass on that day is removed (except on Christmas), and the holy day is celebrated on Sunday.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

Time TBD. Those receiving First Reconciliation and at least one parent must attend this meeting.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

The First Reconciliation Retreat will be held in the Parish Hall from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Ash Wednesday falls on February 14 this year. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, the penitential season leading to the celebration of Easter. Catholics are required to fast and abstain today, and are encouraged to go to Mass.

First Reconciliation will last from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the church.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

Every Friday of the year is a day of penance in remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday (Canon 1250). Abstaining from meat is the traditional norm of the Church and was the norm of the American churches until the USCCB released a pastoral statement in 1966 altering the practice. Since then, Catholics in the United States may substitute abstaining from meat for another form of penance except for on Ash Wednesday and Friday's during Lent (Canon 1250-1251). Abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics from the age of 14 onwards. Abstinence is not required if a Solemnity falls on a Friday. Fasting is required for Catholics from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.