Please Join us for Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 18th at 10:00am at St. Adalbert Church 160 S. 15th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 and at 7:00pm at St. Mary of the Mount Church at 407 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence in the United States.
. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The
law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all
between the ages of 18-59. No one should consider this obligation lightly.
. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not obligated to fast but should perform some other act of penance or Charity.
. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.
. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law.
. As a general rule, a request for dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets, wedding rehearsals or receptions, or funeral wakes are not considered Sufficient reason to request a dispensation.
Opening: #949
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Readings: #1107
Psalm: Ps: 119
Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord (Mayernik)
Presentation: #853
All People That on Earth do dwell
Closing: #685
How Can I keep from Singing
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Organist: Sarah SinkMars
Celebrant: Father Jerome Atinúkẹ́ and Deacon Frank Szemanski
Today's readings (via USCCB): bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
For more information, visit our parish website at MaryQueenofPeacePGH.org.