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Dear St. Mary Friends,
Ash Wednesday
Please be sure to check the schedule for Mass and the distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday. Remember, all Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat for all those who are 14 and over. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting for those 18-59: one full meal plus two smaller meals and no snacking in between. See here or below.
Guest Homilist
Remember that Sunday February 26, Fr. Malachy Napier, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, will be the guest preacher at all Masses. That being the first Sunday in Lent, it will be good to have him prepare us spiritually and mentally for the 40 days of penance, prayer and charity. He will also give an extended talk during a Holy Hour on Sunday evening at 6:00 P.M. See here.
Special Collection - Earthquake Victims
The tragedy of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey is almost too great to fathom. Bishop Caggiano in concert with the bishops of the United States, asks every parish to help the victims, repair damaged structures, and provide for medical care through a second collection. We will do so on the weekend of February 25-26. St. Mary's parishioners have always been extraordinarily generous at these times. I know you will be so again. And please remember to pray deeply for everyone impacted by this disaster.
Pope Benedict on the Season of Lent (2006)
Lastly, this on Lent from the recently passed Pope Benedict: See here.
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