The Season of Lent

The forty days of Lent provide us with the opportunity to prepare spiritually for the most important of all Christian feast days, Easter. Beginning with Ash Wednesday and culminating with the solemn celebrations of Holy Week, Lent is a time of repentance, prayer, fasting and works of charity.

During the Holy Triduum, which begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and ends with evening prayer on Easter Sunday, we recall Christ’s gift of Himself in the Eucharist, His suffering and death on the cross, and His ultimate victory
over sin and death in the Resurrection. 

March 29 is $20 Sunday. Fr. Dean is asking that each parishioner give an extra $20 on this date. The challenge is an invitation to participate in the Lenten practices of Fasting and Almsgiving. We ask that you prayerfully consider this Lenten challenge. 

 

The Knights of Columbus and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul invite all ministries and parishioners to help others in the community that are in need.  The Knights will be partnering in a church-wide food donation drive throughout Lent known as “Ashes to Action.”
 
On March 8th, parishioners will receive grocery bags with a list of suggested items to donate. Please donate your items in the St. Vincent de Paul bins or drop them off at a Knights of Columbus Fish fry.

For more information, click here.

Ashes to Easter is an annual Lenten mission project that affirms and encourages local missionary groups and other mission activities of the Diocese of Austin. 

Learn more about Ashes to Easter at the Diocese of Austin website 

The Church requires that every person 14 years or older abstain from meat (and food made with meat) on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Those between the age of 18 and 59 (beginning of 60th year) must also fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The U.S. bishops explain, “When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.”
There can be exceptions to these rules due to health or other circumstances. If in doubt, feel free to check with one of our priests.

Going to confession and receiving Communion frequently during the season of Lent is a wonderful way to remember why Christ died, how He atoned for sin, and how He wants us to share in His victory over death and His glory in heaven.

To learn more about Lenten Requirements, visit the US Conference of Catholic Bishops website.

Saint William is proud to have a membership to FORMED.org to provide our parishioners with further resources to grow in their understanding of the Faith. 
During this time of Lent, please take advantage of these resources by visiting
the FORMED.org page.

To learn how to create an account, log in, and access the St William content
on FORMED.org, please visit the Formed Access Guide page.