LENT 2019 - begins with , which falls on Wednesday, March 6th, this year. St. Anastasia Opportunities for Lent The Catholic Community around the world follows these general regulations during Lent. ABSTINENCE – Is a penitential practice consisting of refraining from the consumption of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. Pastors and parents are encouraged to see that children who are not bound by the obligation to fast and abstain are led to appreciate an authentic sense of penance. AND ABSTINENCE – In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition. SIMPLE LENTEN SUPPER! COME ONE! COME ALL! Join us for a delicious supper of hot, heartwarming, homemade soups and breads! All are welcome to join our community in the Parish Hall after the services on the first FOUR Wednesdays of Lent (around 7:00PM) on March 6, Ash Wednesday after 6 PM Mass (Meatless Soup on Ash Wednesday) March 13, after Devotions March 20, after Devotions March 27, after Devotions Our first Wednesday gathering, March 6th, is hosted by our own “Our Lady of Grace” Prayer Group and Parish Staff. Feel free to sign up for one or more of the next three Wednesdays! Can’t wait to taste your glorious soup and enjoy your company. Please contact Anne Rosen at 310-717-5947 or email [email protected] to help with these wonderful Wednesdays! This Lenten activity is coordinated by the “Our Lady of Grace” Prayer Group.

THINGS TO DO DURING LENT “Lent is a good time for sacrificing, Let us deny ourselves something everyday to help others.” - Pope Francis

Our 2019 Together in Mission Campaign is an opportunity to act on the teaching of Jesus… to love our neighbors in doing for others in generosity. Please commit to a gift that is within your family means. This Act of Charity Brings HOPE!

Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting: The Three Pillars of Lent

March 28, 29, and 30th, 2019 WE ARE COLLECTING PALMS St. Anastasia Catholic for the Burning of the Palms in preparation 7390 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045 for ASH WEDNESDAY. Bring your palms to the box in the  FREE ADMISSION  Vestibule of the Church by Sunday, March 3rd.

Masses will be as follows: (Ashes will be administered) Thursday, March 28 Friday, March 29 Saturday, March 30 7:00 PM in the Church 7:00 PM in the Church 7:00 PM in the Church . Staons of the Cross on Fridays, at