February 14-15

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

This week, on Ash Wednesday,  we enter into the Holy Season of  Lent. Hopefully you have already  given thought to how you will make  your Lenten journey grace-filled by  utilizing Lenten disciplines, those  that are required, i.e., fasting on  Ash Wednesday and the Fridays  

throughout the 40 days, and those  you choose for yourself. All of which are a means to  greater sanctification which means drawing closer to  our Lord and allowing His voice to penetrate more  deeply into our being. Reading a particular Gospel  during this time, following the stations of the cross,  participating in Sunday Vespers and Adoration, works  of charity, and giving of alms such as the rice bowl are  all means of assisting our Lenten exercises. And what  do these exercises do? They give strength to our  souls. 

I would also suggest to you to make a special contribution to the Diocesan appeal. We have reached 95%  of our proscribed goal and every year we have not  only reached but surpassed that goal. If you haven’t  already please consider any amount possible so we  can maintain our well-known reputation for generosity. 

Please refer to the various schedules for Ash Wednesday Masses and the other services contained in this  bulletin. 

With Blessings, 

Father Langan