The three Sundays preceding Ash Wednesday are called Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima, which mean, respectively, the seventieth, sixtieth, and fiftieth day, that is, before Easter.  The are mere names to correspond with the name of Lent (Quadragesima in Latin: fortieth); obviously they do not actually correspond with the period they indicate.
Man, victim of the sin of Adam and of his own sins, is justly afflicted, groans and sorrows encompass him.

Mass of the preceding Sunday.  Proper on page 274.  Common Preface on page 886.

Jesus is our Redeemer and by His saving doctrine gives life to souls.
Low Mass at 8:00am; High Mass at 11:00am.  Proper on page 279.  Preface of the Most Holy Trinity on page 884.

Mass of the preceding Sunday.  Proper on page 279.  Common Preface on page 886.

Mass of the preceding Sunday.  Proper on page 279.  Common Preface on page 886.

Mass of the preceding Sunday.  Proper on page 279.  Common Preface on page 886.

'Tis the season....for soup!

St. Rose will host a chili supper in the parish hall on Sunday, Feb. 22nd, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

• Homemade Chili and Crackers
• Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (with homemade noodles)
• Maid Rite Sandwiches
• Tea and Lemonade
• Homemade Noodles available for sale separately

$6/person or $25/family

It is Jesus who, by the merits of His Passion, is to open the eyes of man as He did those of the blind man of Jericho, and deliver him alike from the bondage of sin and error.

Low Mass at 8:00am; High Mass at 11:00am.  Proper on page 285 and 1134.  Preface of the Most Holy Trinity on page 884.

It is traditional before Lent begins to have the devotion of 40 hours of silent adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament in reparation for the excesses of Carnival.  We will begin modestly this year with six hours.  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the 12:10pm Mass, beginning 6 hours of adoration ending with Benediction at 6:00pm.  Please sign up at the entrance of church if you plan to attend, so we can ensure someone will be present at all times.  We need at least two people signing up for each hour.

Low Mass at 12:00pm; High Mass at 6:00pm.  Rules for Fasting during Lent.
 
Ash Wednesday is from a liturgical point of view one of the most important days of the year.  In the first place this day opens the liturgical season of Lent, which formerly began with the First Sunday and comprised only thirty-six days.  The addition of Wednesday and the three following days brought the number to forty, which is that of our Lord's fast in the desert.