lent 2012 st vincent de paul roman catholic church dallas hiram paulding county archdiocese of atlanta

Lent began on

 Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012;

ending Thursday, April 5th, 2012.


Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence.

 

Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence.

 

Fasting is to be observed by all, 18 years of age or older, who have not yet celebrated their 60th birthday.

 

Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken accordingly to each one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal.

 

Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices are allowed.

 

Abstinence is observed by all, 14 years of age or older.  On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed.

 

Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.  When in doubt concerning fasting and abstinenance, the parish priest should be consulted.

 

Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent.

 

The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and preparation for baptism or a renewal of baptism at Easter.

---Starting this Lenten Season the Monday Holy Mass time is permanently changing to 12 noon.


---The Stations of the Cross will be prayed each Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m. A simple supper will be available from 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. A crucifer and 2 candle bearers are needed at 7 p.m. A sign up is posted on the liturgical ministries bulletin board. 

---The Wednesday Holy Mass schedule will vary due to evening penance services that Fr. Adrian must be present at and other Archdiocesan responsibilities. 


The Wednesday Holy Mass schedule during Lent will be as follows; 12 noon Holy Mass on March 21st and April 4th (Confessions will be heard after Holy Mass). 


No Holy Mass at St. Vincent de Paul on March 28th (Confessions will not be heard).
holy week saint vincent de paul roman catholic church dallas hiram paulding county ga atltanta archdiocese

Palm Sunday - March 31st & April 1st
Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Holy Jerusalem
Saturday Vigil Holy Masses at 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. in Spanish) and Sunday Holy Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.


Holy Thursday - April 5th
Holy Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper at 7:00 p.m.
(Silent Adoration of the reposed Blessed Sacrament will be observed until 9:30 p.m.)


Good Friday - April 6th
Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 p.m.
Rosary at 3:30 p.m.
Crosswalk at 4:00 p.m.
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of Christ at 7:00 p.m.


Holy Saturday - April 7th 


Blessing of Baskets at 3:00 p.m.
The custom of blessing the food for Easter arose from the discipline of fasting throughout Lent. Easter was the first day when meat and other foods could again be eaten. We hope that you and your family will join in this tradition by bringing your basket of food to be blessed.

Easter Vigil Holy Mass at 8:00 p.m.
The celebration and blessing of the fire, the lighting of the Paschal candle, the reading of the history of Salvation, the reception of new members into the church, the renewal of Baptismal promises and the celebration of the Eucharist.


Easter Sunday - April 8th
The Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Holy Masses at:

  • 8:00 a.m. in the Church (Bilingual English and Spanish)
  • 8:00 a.m. in Simpson Hall 
  • 10:30 a.m. in the Church 
  • 10:30 a.m. in Simpson Hall 
  • 5:00 p.m. in the Church


Divine Mercy Sunday - April 15th

Saturday Vigil Holy Masses at 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. in Spanish) and Sunday Holy Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.


The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed in song at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15th