St. Mary's Assumption

We the Parishioners of St. Mary's of Assumption Parish, Bronson, acknowledge the mission of Christ on earth and know that our aim is to have God working through us.  As a Christian community, we respond to the call of Jesus Christ to love each other as Jesus loves us and to celebrate the Eucharist, so as to be strengthened to accept the responsibility to serve rather than be served.  Together we are committed to the spiritual, physical and educational welfare of those of our parish family and beyond.

 

                              LENTEN GUIDELINES

Ash Wednesday, March 6th and Good Friday, April 19th are days of abstinence and fast.  All Fridays in Lent are penitential days throughout the universal church in which abstinence from eating meats are to be observed.  RULES:  All persons 14 and over are bound by the law of ABSTINENCE.  All those 18 and over are bound by the law of FAST up to age 59 inclusive.  Eating solid food between meals is prohibited, but liquid nourishment may be taken at any time.  Taking medicine of any type does not break ones' fast.  When health or ability to work would be seriously affected the law of fast and abstinence does not oblige.
 

Dear Parishioners,

Thanks to all our volunteers and team members that made the Lenten retreats for our collaborative such a success. It takes months and months of planning (and prayer) for these retreats to be organized and come together. We also had a great response from parishioners for these retreats. May the spiritual benefits of these retreats continue to help our parishes grow in faith throughout these days of Lent!

Our first Lenten Scrutiny takes place this Sunday at St. Charles for the Catechumens and Candidates who are seeking the Sacraments at Easter. Please keep them in your prayers throughout this remainder of Lent that this may be a great time of spiritual growth in their lives.

Just a reminder that our first Lenten Penance service is this Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. at St. Mary. All are welcome. 
 
 Thanks for Reading!

Fr. Mark