Lent Thursday 18 Feb 2010
GUIDELINES FOR LENT
The time of Lent is observed by Catholics as a special season of prayer, penance and works of charity.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, in particular, are the most penitential days of the liturgical year. They are days of both fasting and absinence.
The rule of fasting states that only one full meal can be taken. Two small meals, sufficient to maintain strength, are allowed, but together they should not equal another full meal. The rule of fasting obliges Catholics from age 18-59.
Abstinence refers to the eating of meat. Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. The rule of abstinence obliges all Catholics 14 years of age and older.
LENTEN LUNCH
Fridays during Lent 12-1pm at Brennan’s
A series of discussions exploring what Lent is all about, why it exists, what we can gain from it, and the relevance of fasting, self-denial, prayer and alms-giving on a 21st century college campus.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
All Fridays during Lent @ 3:00pm
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Upcoming Events Monday 19 Oct 2009
PLEASE NOTE:
During the week of Spring Break (March 8-12) there will not be Daily Mass at the Catholic Center. Daily Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will resume on Monday, March 15th.
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY SERIES
Tuesdays, 8-9pm Location TBA. Begins Feb. 2nd. For more information contact catholic@uvm.edu
The Theology of the Body is Pope John Paul II’s integrated vision of the human person, body, soul and spirit. As he explains the physical human body has a specific meaning and is capable of revealing answers regarding fundamental questions about us and our lives.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
The rice bowl activity is intended to encourage groups of friends, roommates and hall mates to collect funds that can be distributed to organizations served by Catholic Relief Services. There will be a collection box available on Palm Sunday to place them in. Please be sure to pick up a Rice Bowl in the lounge today!
FOOD DRIVES
Due to the great need for financial support in Vermont, there will be a series of food drives and fund raisers for Vermont food banks this semester. If students are looking for volunteer service and would like to help through fund raisers and food drives please contact Kyle Concannon at kyle.concannon@uvm.edu
THE SISTERS OF LIFE: GETTING INTO THE HABIT
Wednesday, March 3 @ 7:30pm
Have you ever wondered what the religious life is like? Want to meet some sisters and hear their stories? Come to the Catholic Center to meet sisters from the Sisters of Life!
FOCUS SLOPESIDE
When Life Sucks: Surviving the Avalanche of Life
Thursday, March 4, 8:00pm
Free Wings and Juniors Pizza
RELAY FOR LIFE
Are you interested in the fight against cancer? Volunteer for the Relay for Life 2010 with the Catholic Center team! This event, held every year, involves teams fund raising for the American Cancer Society up until the all-night relay which begins Saturday, April 24th. If you are interested please contact krydziel@uvm.edu for more information.