Lenten Regulations For Fasting And Abstinence
Abstinence is the penitential practice of refraining from eating of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday are days of abstinence. Pastors and parents are encouraged to see that those who are not bound by the obligation to abstain are nonetheless taught to appreciate the meaning of the practice.
In addition to abstinence from eating meat as noted above, fasting is to be observed, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 inclusive. On these days, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be eaten according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed.
If a person is unable to observe these regulations, due to ill health or other serious reason, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition.
In addition to abstinence from eating meat as noted above, fasting is to be observed, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 inclusive. On these days, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be eaten according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed.
If a person is unable to observe these regulations, due to ill health or other serious reason, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition.
Lenten Opportunities
St. Bernadette Parish Mission
“The Glory of God and Us”
Tuesday, April 9, at 7 pm
Penance Service with Adoration, Confessions, and Mission Talk:
Jesus Lifted Up on the Cross – Suffering
(MHR, St. Bernadette, and Queen of Martyrs combined Reconciliation Service)
Wednesday, April 10, at 7 pm
Closing Mass with Mission Talk:
Jesus the Truth that Sets Us Free – Sin
A parish mission is an opportunity for people of all ages to renew their faith, to be lifted up and energized in the love of God.
Jesus invites us to “come away to a deserted place and rest for a while” (Mark 6:31).
Let us take time away from our busy lives, rest with Jesus, and reflect where we stand when it comes to our relationship with Him.
Stations of the Cross
Thursday, April 11, at 1:45 pm in church
“Jesus’ Perspective” MHR 8th gr
Friday, April 12, at 6:30 pm in Church
Traditional Stations
Private Reconciliation
Tuesday, April 16, from 7 - 8 pm
Saturday, April 13, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Palm Sunday, April 14
Solemn Blessing of Palms during Mass
Holy Thursday, April 18
Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 pm
Church open for Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament until 11:00 pm
Good Friday, April 19
Traditional Stations of the Cross at 3:00 pm
Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord at 7:30 pm
Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion
Holy Saturday, April 20
Private Reconciliation from 10:00 - 11:00 am
Blessing of Easter Baskets at 11:00 am
No 4:30 pm Mass
Easter Vigil Service at 7:30 pm
Service of Light, Liturgy of Word,
Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Liturgy of the Eucharist
Easter Sunday, April 21
Sunday Morning Mass only at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am
