Lenten Guidelines: Fast & Abstinence

Abstinence:

Is a penitential practice consisting of refraining from the consumption of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. Pastors and parents are encouraged to see that children who are not bound by the obligations to fast and abstain are led to appreciate an authentic sense of penance.

FAST & ABSTINENCE:

In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, you are allowed one full meal. Eating between meals in not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Note: if a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition.

Knights of Columbus
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Saturday, March 13th at the Parish Hall

No Host Cocktails 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM Dinner: 6:00pm to 7:00pm or until we run out of food

Price: $7–Adults $5–Children 12 & under

Holy Chrism Mass

Monday March 29, at 7pm

If you would like to go to the Holy Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, in Los Angeles on Monday March 29th, at 7pm. We have joined efforts with St. Mary’s & St. John Neumann in Santa Maria to rent a luxury bus (includes bathroom, reclining seats and DVD player). The cost is $25/person and includes beverages and snacks. If interested, please call ASAP, as we only have 17 available per parish. Payment required at time of registration. For more information, contact Fran Delfin at the Pastoral Center, 735-3068 ext. 11.

L.A. Religious Education Congress

March 18 - 21, 2010

Theme: Incredible Abundance
3/18/2010 (Youth Day) — 3/21/2010 (Anaheim, CA)

More than 315 workshops available to choose from, covering a vast range of topics and interests from spirituality and personal development to biblical studies, theology and catechesis.

For more information/register visit the Pastoral Center for a guidebook or call (213) 637-7348 or visit www.RECongress.org.