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Lent 2010
Lent is a time for taking stock of where we are spriritually in the light of the mystery of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. We prepare during the Lenten season for our celebration of the Paschal Mystery and we relect on our faith journey-where we have been, where we are now and to where we hope to make our way. Traditionally, the elements of Lent include the triad of prayer, fasting and almsgiving: sharing sacrificially with those more in need than we are.
Lent is a time for taking stock of where we are spriritually in the light of the mystery of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. We prepare during the Lenten season for our celebration of the Paschal Mystery and we relect on our faith journey-where we have been, where we are now and to where we hope to make our way. Traditionally, the elements of Lent include the triad of prayer, fasting and almsgiving: sharing sacrificially with those more in need than we are.
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed each Friday during Lent at 7:00 Pm. On Good Friday they will be prayed at 3:00 PM
February 19th: The Scriptural Stations of the Cross
February 26th: Everyone's Way of the Cross
March 5th: Stations for the Sanctity of Life
March 12th: At the Cross Stations
March 19th: Stations of the Cross For Vocations
March 26th: Everyone's Way of the Cross
April 2nd: The Scriptural Stations of the Cross
Fast and abstinence: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. As a sign of our repentance, we preserve in the Diocese of Albany the custom of abstinence from meat on the Fridays of Lent. Abstinence binds all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Fast binds all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Fasting refers to the quantity of food eaten. Traditionally, fasting calls for only one full meal per day and two smaller meals that do not add up to a full meal. By retaining these traditions for our Diocese, we do not intend that they be interpreted as laws binding under the pain of sin, but as customs from which we do not hold ourselves lightly excused. They are expressions of our desire to be converted in our hearts, to be reconciled with each other, and to love our neighbor.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday from 3:00-3:30 PM. During the Lenten season there will be additional opportunities for the celebration of the Sacrament. As the times and locations of the Communal Penance Services become available they will be published. Additional hours for The Sacrament of Reconciliation at Immaculate Conception are: Wednesday evening, March 31st from 7:00-9:00 PM and Saturday, April 3rd from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Almsgiving-(Sharing with those most in need): During the Lenten season there will be several opportunities to share sacrificially with others in need.
The Lenten second collections are:
February 20-21: The Black, Native American and Latin American Mission
February 27-28: The Parish Fuel Collection
March 6-7: The Parish School Collection
March 13-14: The Parish Faith Formation Collection
March 20-21: The Catholic Relief Services Collection
March 27-28:(Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion): The Good Friday Holy Land Collection
February 26th: Everyone's Way of the Cross
March 5th: Stations for the Sanctity of Life
March 12th: At the Cross Stations
March 19th: Stations of the Cross For Vocations
March 26th: Everyone's Way of the Cross
April 2nd: The Scriptural Stations of the Cross
Fast and abstinence: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. As a sign of our repentance, we preserve in the Diocese of Albany the custom of abstinence from meat on the Fridays of Lent. Abstinence binds all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Fast binds all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Fasting refers to the quantity of food eaten. Traditionally, fasting calls for only one full meal per day and two smaller meals that do not add up to a full meal. By retaining these traditions for our Diocese, we do not intend that they be interpreted as laws binding under the pain of sin, but as customs from which we do not hold ourselves lightly excused. They are expressions of our desire to be converted in our hearts, to be reconciled with each other, and to love our neighbor.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday from 3:00-3:30 PM. During the Lenten season there will be additional opportunities for the celebration of the Sacrament. As the times and locations of the Communal Penance Services become available they will be published. Additional hours for The Sacrament of Reconciliation at Immaculate Conception are: Wednesday evening, March 31st from 7:00-9:00 PM and Saturday, April 3rd from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Almsgiving-(Sharing with those most in need): During the Lenten season there will be several opportunities to share sacrificially with others in need.
The Lenten second collections are:
February 20-21: The Black, Native American and Latin American Mission
February 27-28: The Parish Fuel Collection
March 6-7: The Parish School Collection
March 13-14: The Parish Faith Formation Collection
March 20-21: The Catholic Relief Services Collection
March 27-28:(Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion): The Good Friday Holy Land Collection
News and Reminders:
For more information on any of the above dates, please navigate to the calendar page of this website
Team #2-Lay ministers for week of March 8
March 9, 2:30 PM-Finance Committee mtg.
6:30 PM-Buildings & Grounds mtg.
March 10, 7:00 PM-Knights of Columbus mtg.
There are NO faith formation classes on March 14th.
Friday, March 19, 8:00 PM: SMA welcomes back popular Irish band Hair of the Dog
Lenten Friday Fish Fry begins Feb. 19th-Lent- 5:00 pm until sold out!
Fish Fry dinner includes battered fish filet on a roll, french fries, cole slaw and dessert.
$8.00 per dinner
For more information on any of the above dates, please navigate to the calendar page of this website
Team #2-Lay ministers for week of March 8
March 9, 2:30 PM-Finance Committee mtg.
6:30 PM-Buildings & Grounds mtg.
March 10, 7:00 PM-Knights of Columbus mtg.
There are NO faith formation classes on March 14th.
Friday, March 19, 8:00 PM: SMA welcomes back popular Irish band Hair of the Dog
Lenten Friday Fish Fry begins Feb. 19th-Lent- 5:00 pm until sold out!
Fish Fry dinner includes battered fish filet on a roll, french fries, cole slaw and dessert.
$8.00 per dinner
Easter Flower envelopes are due back to the Parish Office no later than Tuesday March 30th for inclusion in the Easter bulletin.
As part of our community's observance of Lent, we ask all families to participate in Catholic Relief Service's Operation Rice Bowl, a program of prayer, fasting, learning and giving. Rice Bowls have been distributed to students in our Faith Formation program and additional bowls are located on a table in the gathering space. Remember, 25% of the money collected through Operation Rice Bowl remains in our Diocese to assist with local poverty and hunger alleviation programs. Rice bowls are due back the weekend of March 27th/28th.
Local Food Pantry is in need....
The second Sunday of the month is typically reserved for bringing in items for the local food pantry. However, items may be brought in at any time, but please remember items are especially needed on the second Sunday of the month.
Items most in need include: Peanut Butter, tuna fish, macaroni and cheese, canned vegetables, pasta and sauce, canned fruit, soup, canned meats and laundry detergent.
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