FEBRUARY 22, 2021
2ND SUNDAY OF THE GREAT LENT (TONE 6)   
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COLLECTIONS                                              2/14/21: $2,164.00 
                       
PRAYER REQUESTS - Please pray for Fr. Lukas’ priestly brother Fr. Dominik who is is fighting aggressive cancer that returned back; Kathy Sabol’s friends Evey and Noel; Elaine Koval’s granddaughter Andrea Geronne; Andy Mascella and all nursing home residents.

Fasting Regulations – 2021 - this is just a reiteration, nothing has changed from past practices, but you can share with your parishioners as a reminder.
Abstinence:  The law of abstinence forbids the use of meat or meat by-products, permitting the use of eggs and dairy products.  Abstinence is to be observed on all Wednesdays and Fridays during the Holy Season of the Great Fast and on Holy Saturday.
Strict Abstinence: The law of strict abstinence (fast) forbids the use of meat, eggs, and dairy products or any of their by-products.  All of the adult faithful of the Eparchy who receive Holy Communion are obliged to observe Strict Abstinence. Those with valid medical reasons, pregnant or nursing mothers are not bound to the fast.
Strict Fast and Abstinence is to be observed on the First Day of the Great Fast, Monday, February 15th and on Great and Holy Friday, April 2nd.
Dispensation:  Pastors and administrators may, for a just cause, grant to the individual faithful and to individual families, dispensations or commutations of abstinence and strict abstinence into other pious practices.
 
2021 Bringing America Back to Life Convention - March 12-13 - The Bringing America Back to Life Convention is the premier Diocesan-wide pro-life event: 2 jam-packed days filled with the nation’s top speakers, workshops, and exhibitors. To discover more about this must-see event, to view the impressive line-up of speakers, and to register, visit www.bringingamericabacktolife.org or call 440-281-1502. Join us as we Bring America Back to Life!