ASH WEDNESDAY MASS TIMES

 MARCH 2ND

 8:00 AM  at ST. CHARLES ~ NOON at ST. JOSEPH ~ 6:30 PM at ST. CHARLES

FASTING AND ABSTINENCE

When do I…?

Fast and Abstain:

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday

Abstain:

All Fridays during Lent


Who has to…?

Fast: Catholics who are 18 years of age, but not yet 59, are obliged

Abstain: Observed aby all Catholics 14 years– old and older

What is…?

Fast: eating one full meal, as well as two small meals that together are not equal to a full meal

Abstinence: refrain from eating meat

 
Note: Persons that are exempt from fasting include: the physically or mentally ill, individuals with chronic illness, and those pregnant or nursing.