Lenten Observances:

Abstinence: All Maronites who are physically capable are to abstain from meat on Ash Monday and all Fridays of Lent.

Fasting: Ash Monday and Great Friday of the Crucifixion are also days of fasting. Fasting in the Maronite Church involves eating and drinking nothing at all (except water and medicine) from midnight until noon. The rest of the day normal meals can be taken, but without meat. All Maronites who are physically capable should fast on these two days.

Ash Monday: Mass and Ashes at 8 am and 6:30 pm. Ashes will also be distributed on Wednesday after the 6 pm Mass.

Every Friday during Lent: Mass at 6:00 pm followed by Stations of the Cross.