& St. Frances of Rome, Ross-On-Wye

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LENT 2018

St Mary’s Catholic Church, Monmouth

& St. Frances of Rome, Ross-on-Wye

The two elements which are especially characteristic of Lent – the recalling of Baptism or the preparation for it, and Penance – should be given greater emphasis in the liturgy and in liturgical catechesis. It is by means of them that the church prepares the faithful for the celebration of Easter, while they listen more attentively to God’s word and devote more time to prayer. Accordingly:

a)More use to be made of the baptismal features which are part of the Lenten liturgy; some features which had formed part of an earlier tradition are to be restored as they may seem advisable;

b)The same may be said of the penitential elements. Further, as well as pointing out the social consequences of sin, the catechesis must impress on the minds of the faithful the distinctive character of penance as a detestation of sin because it is an offence against God. The role of the church in penitential practices is not to be omitted, and the need to pray for sinners should be emphasized.

During Lent, penance should be not only internal and individual but also external and social. The practice of penance should be encouraged in ways suited to the present day, to different regions and to individual circumstances.

Vatican Council II

DEANERY STATION MASSTue 21 Feb7 pmCwmbran

HOLY HOURTue 27 Feb 7 pm Ross-on-Wye

(Followed by a meeting for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist)

HOLY HOURSun 18 Mar6 pmMonmouth

(Followed by a meeting for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist)

SCRIPTURE IN LENTThu 15 Feb12-1Ross-on-Wye

Thu 1 Mar12-1 Monmouth

Thu 8 Mar12-1Monmouth

Thu 22 Mar12-1Ross-on-Wye

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

During Lent we share these with the congregations of St Thomas

and St Mary’s Priory

Friday 16 February6 pmSt Mary’s Priory Church

Friday 23 February6 pmSt Mary’s RC Church

Friday 2 March6 pmSt Thomas Church

Friday 9 March6 pmSt Mary’s Priory Church

Friday 16 March6 pmSt Mary’s RC Church

Friday 23 March6 pmSt Thomas Church