Lent is a time of spiritual renewal through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It is that special season of grace for all Christians to pray more, eat less, and practice charity. This type of sacrifice helps unite us with Christ in his suffering and death. We die to sin and live for God.
LENTEN REGULATIONS:
Abstinence from meats is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent.
Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 60. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
LOS REGLAMENTOS DE LA CUARESMA:
Todos los católicos mayores de 14 años, deben abstenerse de comer carne el miércoles de ceniza y todos los viernes de Cuaresma.
El ayuno debe ser observado el miércoles de ceniza y viernes santo por todos los católicos que han cumplido los dieciocho (18) años pero no han llegado a los sesenta (60). Estas personas sólo pueden hacer una comida completa, y dos comidas pequeñas si son necesarias para mantener las fuerzas, de acuerdo a las necesidades individuales, pero no se permite alimento sólido entre las comidas.
The Parish of St. John Bosco is a multi-cultural, multilingual Catholic Faith community that proclaims Jesus Christ in Port Chester/Rye Brook. In the spirit of Don Bosco, we do this by being a home that welcomes everyone, with a special outreach to the young and the poor; a School that prepares for life through religious, educational and social services; a parish that evangelizes through Word & Sacrament, Worship and Faith Formation; a playground where lasting friendships and relationships are formed and developed through recreational and social opportunities.
La parroquia de San Juan Bosco és una comunidad multicultural y multilingüe de fe católica que proclama a Jesucristo en Port Chester / Rye Brook. En el espíritu de Don Bosco, lo hacemos siendo un hogar que les da la bienvenida a todos, con un acercamiento especial a los jóvenes y los pobres; una Escuela que se prepara para la vida a través de servicios religiosos, educativos y sociales; una parroquia que evangeliza a través de la Palabra y el Sacramento, la Adoración y la Formación de Fe; un patio de recreo donde las amistades duraderas y las relaciones se forman y se desarrollan a través de oportunidades recreativas y sociales.
A paróquia São João Bosco é uma comunidade católica multicultural, multilingual para Port Chester e Rye Brook. Com o espírDto de dom Bosco cumpriremos nossa missão sendo casa que recebe a todos com preferência aos jovens e pobres; escola que prepara para a vida pela religião, Educação e serviço social; paróquia que evangeliza pela Palavra e os sacramentos, Celebrações e formação a fé, esportes para se crescer na amizade e no relacionamento.
Don Bosco Parish uses Flocknote to communicate with our parishioners, via email and text messages, about upcoming events, cancelations, and other important information from the rectory.
In today's environment particularly, electronic communications has become a necessary means to get important information out to parishioners in a timely manner.
We are building on the work that the Church has always done, serving the most vulnerable among us wherever there is need. Our faith calls us to fellowship as a community, both in our parishes as well as our homes. We know we aren’t alone in this journey. We aren’t without support.
This year our goal is $76,500.