Lent 2023
The 2023 Lenten season begins with the observance of Ash Wednesday on February 22nd. The Catholic Church asks each member to preserve the penitential character and purpose of Lent. For this reason:
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Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and each Friday of Lent;
- Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday, in addition to abstaining from meat, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Hence, on those days they may eat only one full meal. Smaller quantities of food may be taken at two other meals, but no food should be consumed at other times during those days. The obligation of fasting ceases with the celebration of one’s 59th birthday.
Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed minimal penitential practices.
Catholic Stewardship Appeal
Make a difference in your community with a gift to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal. Your gift of any size will impact countless lives. To donate, text APPEAL2023 to 414-348-8380, give online at www.catholicappeal.org or mail your contribution to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal, 3501 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 53235. Thank you.
Following are prayers from Pope Francis for peace in Russia and the Ukraine:
Prayers for Peace in Time of War
Appeal by Pope Francis
Helping Families in Ukraine – Catholic Relief Services
Reconciliation/Confession is Available At:
- St. James – On Saturday from 3:45-4:15 prior to the 4:30 Mass
- At any other time, ask Fr. John to set up an appointment
Morning Mass
- Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am in the Chapel.
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Tuesdays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Holy Hour & Rosary 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Saturday, 7 am – 8 am