Laetare Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church. Its name comes from the first words of the entrance antiphon (introit) at Mass on this day: Laetare, Jerusalem, which means Rejoice, O Jerusalem. Joy in the middle of Lent – This is a moment of respite and hope during the penitential period of Lent. It reminds the faithful of the approaching joy of Easter. Pink color – On this day, the use of pink vestments is permitted in the liturgy instead of the traditional violet, symbolizing a temporary easing of Lenten austerity. Little Easter – It is a kind of anticipation of the joy of the Resurrection. Liturgical readings – The Gospel of this day speaks of light, healing, or the multiplication of bread, emphasizing hope and God’s grace.
This week includes the First Friday and First Saturday of the month. On Friday, April 4, at 17:00, there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession. On Saturday, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held from 16:30 until the evening Mass, allowing for silent adoration of the Lord.
A church cleaning day before Easter will take place on Saturday, April 12, at 10:00. We invite everyone to take part and plan their time in advance to help prepare our church for the Easter celebrations.
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross prayer will be held in the upper church after Mass which is at 19.00 in the friary chapel. There are no masses on Wednesdays during Lent.
The Lenten donations are collected separately from the Sunday offering. Please use the envelopes prepared for Lenten donations.
We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi DSouza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
This Lenten period we will be having a Special Collection for our Charity Fund. Donations may be made in the back of the Church after mass. This donation is counted separately from the Sunday offering.
On Tuesday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The Holy Mass in English will be held at 19:00 in the friary chapel. You are warmly invited.
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held in the church after the Friday evening Mass, which is held at 19.00 in the friary chapel. There is no English Mass on Wednesdays during Lent.
We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi DSouza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
This Lenten period we will be having a Special Collection for our Charity Fund. Donations may be made in the back of the Church after mass.
According to the precepts of the Church, every Catholic is obliged to receive the sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist at least once a year during the Easter season, that is, in Lent and the Easter period.
Penance includes fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. The Catholic Church distinguishes two main types of fasting: Strict fast. This combines both qualitative and quantitative fasting, meaning abstinence from meat (qualitative fast) and limiting meals to three per day—one full meal and two smaller ones, with no snacks in between (quantitative fast). The strict fast is obligatory on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for those aged 18 to 60, unless there are valid medical reasons. Abstinence from meat (Friday fast). This applies every Friday of the year unless a liturgical solemnity falls on that day. It requires abstinence from meat but does not limit the number of meals. This obligation applies to all the faithful from the age of 14 and older.
During Lent, “Alleluia” is not sung. The “Gloria” hymn is omitted at all Masses, except on solemnities and feasts. During this time, the altar is not decorated with flowers, and organ or instrumental music is only permitted to support the singing.
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross prayer will be held in the upper church after Mass which is at 19.00 in the friary chapel. There will be no English Mass on Wednesdays during Lent.
We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi DSouza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.