OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
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NEWSLETTER
February, 2010
Dear Parishioner:
LENT, 2010
The Season of Lent begins with ASH WEDNESDAY, February 17th. Ashes will be distributed at Mass: 8:00 a.m., 12 Noon and 6:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to receive ASHES as a reminder that we are all called to conversion, a better Catholic. For Lent to be fruitful, it is important that prayer, reading of Scripture, Sacraments and self-denial be a part of our program. Our parish will have several devotions for everyone to participate, family participation is highly encouraged:
STATIONS of the Cross each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. and Friday 6:30 p.m.
At
MASS EACH DAY:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Mass at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday and Friday Mass is at 12 noon. (First Friday Mass at 8 a.m.)
We will have ADORATION on Wednesday following the noon Mass until 4:30 p.m. This is an excellent time for private prayer before our Eucharistic Lord.
FASTING is obliged for all those 18 to 59 years of age, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting consists of 1 full meal, the other two less than the full meal, nothing between meals. Liquids are permitted.
ABSTINENCE for all age 14 and above. This means NO MEAT on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent.
Self-denial can be denying ourselves anything that we enjoy or at least limiting it, such as TV, sharing our time with others by personal visits to nursing homes, those who are homebound, extra time in prayer, reading the Bible, etc.
PENANCE SERVICES
A very important part of our Lenten observance is a good confession of our sins. To accommodate the people of our Deanery the following PENANCE SERVICES will be held with a number of priests at each service. Penance Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 23rd, Christ the King,
Wednesday, March 24th,
St. Mary’s Church,
Thursday, March
25th,
Monday, March 29th,
St. Margaret Mary Church, Lower
All are highly encouraged to attend one of these Services with the family.
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday is March 28th. Palms will be distributed at all Masses. Weather permitting we will begin in the Social Hall for the blessing of Palms and process to the church. Palms are to be taken home and placed behind a picture or crucifix as a reminder of our loyalty to Jesus Christ. Old blessed palm should be burned or buried in the ground.
HOLY THURSDAY
Mass of the Lord’s Supper will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by procession to the Altar of Repose. Adoration will continue to 11:00 p.m. All are encouraged to come and spend time before our Eucharistic Lord this night.
GOOD FRIDAY
The Good Friday service will begin at 1:30 p.m. It will
consist of
HOLY SATURDAY
Blessing of EASTER BASKETS and Children will be at 12 noon in Church. All are encouraged to come and have their EASTER foods blessed. Children receive a special blessing.
EASTER VIGIL
The EASTER VIGIL will begin at 8:00 p.m. This is the most important Liturgy of the entire year. During this Mass we will receive our Catechumens and Candidates into the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. A reception in the Social Hall will follow the Easter Vigil. All are encouraged to attend this Liturgy and welcome those who were received.
FISH FRY
Our parish will have a FISH FRY on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday) 3:30-6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a great fish dinner. If you can help, we would appreciate it. Help is always needed.
PARISH BINGO
Our Parish Bingo is being held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in our social Hall during the months of February and March. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Help is needed and would be deeply appreciated either to work on the floor or donate home made foods.
LENTEN SERIES
Msgr. James Gaston, St. Margaret Mary Church,