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Abstinence from meat it to be observed by all Catholics 14 years of age and older all Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18-58 years of age. Those who are bound by the Law of Fasting may eat only one full meal. Two smaller meals re permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast and abstinence are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday.

CASA 2018—The Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal is underway. The Cathedral’s parish goal is $66,534.56. We ask that you prayerfully consider giving to the overall needs of the Church in our Diocese. No gift is too small. Pledge envelopes are available in the vestibule.

NEW BOOK BY BISHOP ANTHONY B. TAYLOR— “Blessed Stanley Francis Rother: The First American Martyr” is now available. The book is an informative and inspiring account of the life and death of the Oklahoma priest who was murdered for his faith in 1981 in Guatemala. The 88 -page book includes color photographs from Father Rother’s life and beatification Mass September 2017. Each copy is only $6. Copies can also be picked up at St. John Center in Little Rock for $5 each. Call 664-0125.