2007 Lenten Season

The forty-day liturgical season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation for the Easter Season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 21st. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, April 6th, are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. 

Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices are allowed. 

Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted.

Reconciliation

Individual Confessions following the 7:00pm Stations of the Cross in the Church

• Friday, March 9th
• Friday, March 16th 

Individual Confessions from 11:00am - Noon in the Church during Holy Week

• Monday, April 2nd 
• Tuesday, April 3rd 
• Wednesday, April 4th
• Thursday, April 5th
• Friday, April 6th

Individual Confessions from 7:00pm  - 8:00pm in the Church during Holy Week

• Monday, April 2nd 
• Tuesday, April 3rd 
• Wednesday, April 4th

Diocesan Reconciliation Weekend

• Friday, March 30th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Annunciation Parish (Altamonte Springs) and Nativity Parish (Longwood) 
• Saturday, March 31st from 9:00am to 3:30pm at Annunciation Parish (Altamonte Springs) and Nativity Parish (Longwood)