Saint Luke Catholic Parish – Lenten Schedule
 
Lent Begins...Ash Wednesday, February 26, marks the beginning of Lent.  The following fast and abstinence regulations are observed.  Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14 years and older.  Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59.  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. Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
     The annual Lenten season has a double character, namely, to prepare both catechumens and faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery.  The catechumens, both with the rite of election and scrutinies, and by catechesis, are prepared for the celebration of the sacraments of Christian initiation; the faithful, ever more attentive to the word of God and prayer, prepare themselves by penance for the renewal of their baptismal promises.
 
Lenten Materials: Various Lenten materials including the Magnificat Lenten Companion and Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls will be available in Church for you to take home.
     The PSR, Youth Group, and Confirmation class would like to ask the parish to join them in participating in a very important part of the Lenten season, "almsgiving." We are collecting both monetary and food (non-perishable items) as donations for a family in our church. This family has had a loved one in the hospital for over four months that has just come home but will require weekly trips to specialist for many months to come. If you would like to participate please drop off all monetary and/or non-perishable items—canned goods, juice, box items, detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. to the office. All monies collected will go towards gift certificates (gas and food).  Please contact Sheryl Mickley 740-599-6237 if you need more information.
 
Ash Wednesday, February 26, Masses will be at 11:00am and 6:30pm, with distribution of Blessed Ashes at both Masses.  There will be no PSR classes so that parents may bring their children to Mass.
 
Walking With Purpose – “Living in the Father’s Love” – Woman’s Bible Study
Discover just how much God loves us and how the Gospels are deeply relevant to our relationship with God and with those we love. This bible study will be offered on Mondays from 9:30-11am, March 2 to April 6 and Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm, March 3 to April 7.  All women are invited to participate.
 
Monday Evening Lenten Presentations
Deacon Mott will be offering a weekly 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A on "How to get more out of Lent" beginning Monday, Feb 17 and concluding Monday, March 30 (7 weeks). The meetings will begin at 6:30pm and will be offered at the St Vincent de Paul Parish office building. All parishioners, families, and friends of St Luke's are invited to attend.
 

Thursdays During Lent

ADAM (Association of Danville Area Ministers) Lenten Services at 12:00 Noon
Lenten services held in St. Luke Community Center will be approximately 30 minutes.  They will be followed by a light lunch (soup & sandwich) in the Center; a free-will offering for lunch will be accepted.  The meal will be prepared by women of the various ADAM churches.  The only exception is Holy Week, when services will be on Good Friday, April 10. (If Danville school has a ‘snow day,’ the Lenten Service will be cancelled.)
 
Fridays During Lent
KofC Fish Fry:  The Knights of Columbus will be serving Fish Dinners each Friday during Lent, except Good Friday, from 5 to 7pm in the Center.
Stations of the Cross: Each Friday during Lent at 7pm, except Good Friday.
 
Penance Services
St. Luke Lenten Penance Service, Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30pm: Reconciliation for the whole family, including our PSR students in grades 2-12, with visiting confessors.
St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Penance Service, Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30pm