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Bulletin
This week's bulletin is available HERE in PDF format.

Guidelines for Lent
Stations of the Cross followed by Benediction will be celebrated each Friday during Lent at 7 PM at both St. Mary’s and St. Francis of Assisi beginning next Friday, February 24th.
Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and Good Friday, April 6, 2012, are days of fast and abstinence. All the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.
* Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.
* Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted.
* Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.

Knit and Crochet
Due to the great response, every 3rd Thursday of the month now will have knitting and crocheting in the narthex at 9 AM. All are welcome!