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News and Updates, Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17

Welcome to St. Nicholas!

We are happy you are here!

Mass Schedule:

Monday thru Saturday 8:30 AM
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM

Special Masses and Holy Days of Obligation:

Ash Wednesday 8:30 AM, 12 Noon, and 7:00 PM

Although not a Holy Day of Obligation, Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. What does that mean? It means all Catholics between the ages of 14 - 60, and in good health, are to abstain from eating meat, and to limit their meals to two (2) small meals and one (1) regular meal, with no snacking in between. Friday's during Lent are days of abstinence, meaning no meat should be consumed.

Confession:

Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM Beginning February 24

Eucharistic Adoration:

First Friday of the month from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Mass follows Benediction at 7:00 PM.

Other Devotions:

Stations of the Cross and Benediction: 7:00 PM Fridays during Lent beginning Friday, February 19.
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Fridays at 3:00 PM and after 8:30 AM daily Mass.
Immaculate Heart of Mary: First Saturday of the month after 5:00 Mass, in Mary's Chapel. If there are more than four people, we will meet outside the chapel.
The Most Holy Rosary: Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM and after morning Mass Monday through Saturday.

All are welcome! When we pray together, we receive numerous blessings for ourselves, our families, our parish, our pastor, and our community. Won't you join us?

Coming to Mass this weekend? Please download and print the worship aid found below and bring it with you. Thank You!

February 20-21 Worship Aid.pdf

Lent Begins Today: We have several options to help you on your journey to a great Easter. Descriptions and sign-up information are below.

Lenten Reflection Booklets - The Word Among Us and The Magnificat Lenten Booklets with the daily readings will be available for a suggested donation of $1.00 per book. Booklets will be found in the Hall on the table by the doors when available.

In Person Lenten opportunities will also be available:

Stations of the Cross and Benediction Fridays at 7:00 PM beginning February 19.
The Light is on for You - Reconciliation - Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM beginning February 24.

Lenten Adult DVD and Discussion Series: An adult faith formation series for Lent will be held online this year. You are invited to join the series called: Conversion - Following the Call of Christ by Bishop Robert Barron. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:45 PM via Zoom. Come explore the conversion stories of six biblical characters as they help us learn to follow Jesus. For more information, see the bulletin or contact Kathy Schmitt at kschmitt123@yahoo.com. Advanced registration is required.

Best Lent Ever!
It's time to find your copy of I Heard God Laugh and sign up for Matthew Kelly's BEST LENT EVER video series. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through all forty days of Lent, you will receive a daily email with a short video to enrich your Lenten experience. This year’s BEST LENT EVER journeys through the book, I Heard God Laugh, which was given out at church during the Christmas season. Questions, call Wayne Nostro 703-906-5370. To sign up click the button below.

Best Lent Ever

Lenten Weekly Reflection by Unbound - Let Unbound accompany you on your journey to Easter with prayerful reflections on the Sunday Lenten Scripture readings. The reflections flow from Unbound's commitment to helping families around the world lift themselves out of poverty and build a brighter future. They were written by members of our community, including some of the priests who preach on behalf of Unbound in parishes throughout the United States. We hope these reflections enhance your Lenten journey and help you more fully embrace the Christ who dwells among and within those who suffer in the world today. Have a blessed Lent and a joyful Easter. Unbound is an international nonprofit founded by lay Catholics and grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first. To learn more, visit unbound.org.

Lenten Family Activities

7 Weekly Emails

Weekly

Lenten Challenge - 25 short, 1 minute read emails with a daily challenge to help us turn our focus on what is important this Lenten season. Sign up below

Lenten Challenge

Quick Read with Daily Challenge

25 Consecutive Emails

Remember to wash your hands frequently, cover your cough and/or sneeze, and keep 6' or more from those who do not reside with you, and if you are feeling sick, please stay home and contact your health care professional.

God bless you!

To Contact Us.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church

8603 Contee Rd.

Laurel, MD. 20708

301.490.5116

Sent by Hope Benson on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 5:00PM