Monday, March 30th:

Diocesan Chrism Mass at 5:30 PM at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany

Sunday, May 17th:               

Annual celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Albany

Stations of the Cross at OLV and OLS

Stations of the Cross held good Friday in OLV at 7:00 PM.

FAST AND ABSTINENCE

          Ash Wednesday ,  Good Friday and All Fridays are days of abstinence from meat.  Ash Wednesday, Good Friday are days of fasting as well, i.e. limiting the consumption of food, not eating in-between meals, and avoiding treats. Catholics should create an individualized plan to prepare for Easter centered around the general Lenten themes of increased prayer, fasting and alms giving.

All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence from meat.