February 18th
Mass Times:
10 AM, 11 AM, 12 Noon, 1 PM
Ash Wednesday & Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence.
Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.
Beginning of Lent, which lasts until the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday night.
Fasting binds all persons who have completed their 18th birthday through those who have completed their 59th years, unless prevented by poor health. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s own needs. Eating between meals is not allowed although fluids may be taken.
Abstinence binds all persons who have completed their 14th birthday, unless prevented by poor health. On days of abstinence during Lent, the consumption of meat of mammals or fowl is not allowed. The Church strongly encourages the observance of Friday abstinence throughout the year, but a failure to do so is not regarded as sinful.
Lent is a penitential season and as such religious practice such as daily Mass, reception of the Sacrament of Penance, the devotion of Stations of the Cross, works of charity and justice, and acts of self-denial are highly encouraged.