Lenten Regulations

Each year the Lord Jesus calls the entire Church to a

special season of penance and renewal. As we begin this

holy time of Lent, we should reflect on our need for

conversion of heart, prayer, charitable works and penance.

The season of Lent extends this year from Ash Wednesday,

February 18, to the Mass of the Lord's Supper, April 2,

inclusive.

1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain

from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all

Fridays of Lent.

2. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is

also bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

3. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full

meatless meal is allowed. The other meatless meals,

sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to

one's needs, but altogether they should not equal another

full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these

two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are

allowed. When health or ability to work would be

seriously affected, the obligation of the law is modified.

Because Lent is a special season for all Christians, we

should not lightly excuse ourselves from these penitential

practices.

4. To completely disregard the law of fast and abstinence is

seriously sinful.

 

IT'S FISH FRY TIME AGAIN!

 

The Men's Club and the Ladies of St. Henry
will again be sponsoring a fish fry each Friday
during Lent.
The fish fry is held  every Friday during Lenten from 4-7:30 p.m. in the Msgr. Voss Parish Center.

Our famous fried cod will be available along with baked salmon and your favorite side items. 

We need baked goods to fill our dessert table.

If you would like to donate a baked item, please bring it to the parish center before 4 p.m. Friday.  To Volunteer 
your time click here.  Thank you!

 

 

Catholic Ministry to Sick and Aged

On Saturday March 14, 2015, the Catholic Ministry to Sick

and Aged of the Diocese of Belleville is excited to be

sponsoring a workshop that will explore the values of

leadership exemplified by Pope Francis. Registration and

questions can be addressed to Fr. Gene Neff, Catholic

Ministry to Sick and Aged by e-mail: gneff@diobelle.org. Or

call 618-235-9991 or 618-588-4323

 

Collection for the Black and Indian Missions

This weekend our parish will take up the annual collection

for the Black and Indian Missions immediately following

Holy Communion. Our own Belleville Diocese receives

substantial funding annually from this collection. Please

generously support the Black and Indian Mission Collection

today