“Year of St Joseph”

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in the United States, all dioceses require Catholics aged 18 through 59 to fast on both Ash Wednesday (February 17, 2021) and Good Friday (April 2, 2021). 

ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT 

Catholics aged 14 and up are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesdays, all Fridays in Lent, and Good Friday  

  The faithful who are able to be in public safely are encouraged during Lent to attend daily Mass, receive Holy Communion, participate in penance services, and receive sacramental absolution. Acts of mercy and service should also be performed during Lent, as well as fervent prayer, particularly for the intentions of the Holy Father. 

Communal Penance Services can only be offered following the current guidelines for liturgical celebrations. All services are to be held outdoors, unless county guidelines state otherwise, with proper social distancing and masks worn at all times. 

Gatherings, such as retreats and Lenten missions can be held virtually using social media or video platforms. Live gatherings are not to be celebrated until further notice. 

En los Estados Unidos, todas las diócesis requieren que católicos de 18 a 59 años ayunen tanto el Miércoles de Ceniza (17 de febrero de 2021) como el Viernes Santo (2 de abril de 2021). 

ABSTINENCIA DE COMER CARNE 

Católicos de 14 años en adelante deben abstenerse de comer carne el Miércoles de Ceniza, cada Viernes de Cuaresma y el Viernes Santo. 

 Se anima a los fieles que pueden estar en público de manera segura durante la Cuaresma a asistir a la Misa diaria, recibir la Sagrada Comunión, participar en los servicios de penitencia y recibir la absolución sacramental. Durante la Cuaresma también deben realizarse actos de misericordia y servicio, así como la oración ferviente, especialmente por las intenciones del Santo Padre. 

Los Servicios de Penitencia Comunitaria  solo se pueden ofrecer siguiendo las pautas actuales para celebraciones litúrgicas. Todos los servicios se llevarán a cabo al aire libre, a menos que las pautas del condado indiquen lo contrario, con un distanciamiento social adecuado y cubrebocas en todo momento. 

Reuniones, como los retiros y las misiones de Cuaresma, se pueden llevar a cabo virtualmente utilizando las redes sociales o plataformas de video. Las reuniones en vivo no se deben celebrar hasta nuevo aviso. 

 With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021. 

This year, we will be hosting a Virtual World Marriage Day Celebration, featuring photos of anniversary couples and a special message from Bishop Brennan at 3 pm. The Celebration will be shown on

Facebook Live so that family members can watch as well.

Each couple will receive a certificate honoring their special day as well as a prayer card from Bishop Brennan.

Couples can register online at https://form.jotform.com/RoseHernandez/2021-WMD

Este año, celebraremos una Celebración del Día Mundial del Matrimonio Virtual, con fotos de parejas de aniversario y un mensaje especial del obispo Brennan a las 3 pm. La celebración se mostrará en Facebook Vivo para que los miembros de la familia puedan ver también.

Cada pareja recibirá un certificado en honor a su día especial, así como una tarjeta de oración del obispoBrennan.

Las parejas se pueden inscribir en línea en https://form.jotform.com/RoseHernandez/2021-WMD

ANTELOPE VALLEY- Volunteers are needed to join other Christians and prolife advocates to participate in Antelope Valley 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion from February 17th through March 28th. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40- day vigil in the public right-of-way outside of FPA Women’s Health Clinic, 43845 10th St. West Suite 1E, Lancaster CA or Planned Parenthood, 533 East Palmdale Blvd, 

Suite 533-A1, Palmdale CA and to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information and to volunteer to help, please contact Mary Anne: 661-524-6763 or email: AV40DFL@outlook.com.

Thinking about separation or divorce? Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. The next English weekend in Fresno will be held March 4-7, 2021. For confidential information or to register, please call us at (559) 862-6765.