February 2026

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   Liturgical Calendar

   • February 18 — Ash Wednesday. On this day, the faithful are obliged to observe strict fast. This consists of complete abstinence from meat and limiting meals to three times, of which one may be a full meal and the other two consist of light snacks. All the faithful from the age of 14 are obliged to abstain from meat, and all adults up to the age of 60 are obliged to observe strict fast. On all Fridays of Lent, abstinence from meat is obligatory for all. On this day, Mass with the rite of imposition of ashes on the head as a sign of repentance will take place at 19:00 in Russian and English.
   • Lent begins — a time of forty-day preparation for celebrating the Paschal Mystery of the Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to the precepts of the Church, every Catholic is obliged at least once a year — during the Easter season (that is, during Lent and Easter Time) — to receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist. Please remember in your prayers the catechumens preparing for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation and those preparing to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
   • Every Friday of Lent there will be celebrated Holy Mass in English at 19:00 in the Friary chapel and after Mass the Stations of the Cross will be prayed in the church.
   • Our parish offers two ways to participate in Lenten Charity: you can use the envelopes at the entrance to make a cash donation for those in need, or you can bring non-perishable food items and place them in the box near the altar. All donations will be given to those in need through our religious sisters.
   • Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule

   The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the following times:
   Regular Schedule:

   • Sundays: 9:30–10:00
   • First Fridays: 17:00 during Eucharistic Adoration
   • Saturdays: 16:30 during Eucharistic Adoration (upon request)
   • Confessions are also available by appointment at any time. Please contact the priest to schedule.

   Special Times:

   • March 30, 2025: 18:00–19:00 and from 20:00 (as long as penitents are waiting)

   Lenten Fridays:

   • 18:30 (upon request)
   • After Stations of the Cross (upon request)

   For Lenten confessions, please speak with the priest before or after Mass.

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   Parish Reminders

   • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
   • Volunteers for Readings: If you are interested in proclaiming the readings on Sundays, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com. Readings for upcoming Sundays are assigned in advance to registered members.
   • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
   • Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedules and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti).

The Lord be with you!

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   Liturgical Calendar

   • February 10, Tuesday — Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin.
   • February 14, Saturday — Memorial of Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop, Patrons of Europe. The holy brothers Cyril and Methodius are venerated as the Apostles to the Slavs, creators of the Slavonic alphabet, and the first translators of liturgical books from Greek into Old Church Slavonic.
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   The Year of Saint Francis

   On the occasion of the eight hundredth anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo grants a plenary indulgence, which may be offered for oneself or for the deceased. The indulgence may be obtained under the usual conditions throughout the entire Year of Saint Francis, from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The usual conditions for obtaining a plenary indulgence are: sacramental confession, reception of Holy Communion, prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father, and complete detachment from all sin. For more information, please see the notice board.

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   Parish Reminders

   • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
   • Volunteers for Readings: If you are interested in proclaiming the readings on Sundays, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com. Readings for upcoming Sundays are assigned in advance to registered members.
   • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
   • Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedules and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti).

The Lord be with you!

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   Liturgical Calendar

   • February 2, Monday — The Presentation of the Lord, Feast. Holy Mass in Russian and English will begin at 19:00.
   • February 5, Thursday — Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr.
   • February 6, Friday — Memorial of Saints Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs. This Friday is also the First Friday of the month, a day of special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 17:00, and confessions will be available.
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   Parish Reminders

   • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
   • Volunteers for Readings: If you are interested in proclaiming the readings on Sundays, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com. Readings for upcoming Sundays are assigned in advance to registered members.
   • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: USCCB Daily Bible Reading.
   • Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedules and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti).
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   Prayer request

   At present, our Bishop George is on vacation in Poland. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on February 5. We ask you to pray for the Bishop, for a successful outcome of the operation, and for his swift recovery.

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   The Year of Saint Francis

   On the occasion of the eight hundredth anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV grants a plenary indulgence, which may be offered for oneself or for the deceased. The indulgence may be obtained under the usual conditions throughout the entire Year of Saint Francis, which will last from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions: sacramental confession, reception of Holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father, with the condition of complete detachment from all sin.

May the Lord be with you!