• • Lent runs from Ash Wednesday (February 14) until of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper exclusive on Holy Thursday (March 29)

   

  • All memorials of saints occurring during Lent are observed as optional. Hence, they may be omitted or observed as commemorations. An exception is made for the Solemnity of St. Joseph on Monday, March 19

   

  • The Alleluia is not sung or said from the beginning of Lent until the Easter Vigil.

   

  • The altar is not decorated with flowers and musical instruments are played only to give necessary support to singing. An exception to this rule is made on the 4^th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) and for Solemnities and Feasts.

   

  • Weddings taking place should refrain from too much pomp and display.

   

  • This year, the Solemnity of our Lord’s Annunciation (March 25) falls during Holy Week and thus it is transferred to Monday, April 9.