LENTEN REGULATIONS & SCHEDULE
FASTING. Catholics must fast from meat on Ash Wednesday February 18 and Good Friday (April 3). Fasting permits one full meal and two smaller meals and is obligatory from age 18-59. Ashes will be distributed at the 8:00am (English) and 7:00pm (Polish) Masses on ASH WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2026
ABSTINENCE from eating meat on Fridays in Lent is binding upon Catholics aged 14 and onwards. Those excused from fasting and abstinence include the physically or mentally ill, those suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, and pregnant or nursing women. Common sense prevails.
CONFESSIONS. Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation) will be heard before weekday Mass