Last Updated: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Lenten Regulations
on Fast and Abstinence
Ash Wednesday, February 17, marks the beginning of Lent. The following fasting and abstinence regulations are observed:
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Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday.
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Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 60 years of age. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted as necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs.
Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, other suitable forms of self-denial are encouraged. -
The special Paschal fast and abstinence are observed on Good Friday and where possible on Holy Saturday. On these days, Christians prepare themselves by these disciplines in anticipation of the renewal of their baptismal commitment on Easter.
From its earliest days, the Church has urged the baptized and the catechumens to observe the threefold discipline of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer as a preparation for the celebration of Easter.
During Lent, the Church encourages attendance at daily Mass, reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, self-imposed times of fasting and personal prayer, and generosity to local, national and worldwide programs of sharing.
Schedule of Special Services and Celebrations
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The Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will be held on Monday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.
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Children’s Stations of the Cross will be celebrated on Mondays at 12:45pm (when school is in session).
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Stations of the Cross and Benediction on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. (on first Fridays after the 7:00 p.m. Mass).
For questions, please contact us by Tel: (757) 497-8330, Fax: (757) 490-1492 or or via email at Office@StGregoryVaBeach.org.
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