During our Summer Ember Days, Father Byrd will hear confessions from 11 am to 11:45 am before the Noon Masses on Wednesday, May 22, and Friday, May 24, in addition to our regularly scheduled Saturday confession on May 25 at 3:30 pm to 4:25 pm.

Remember the Embers—Prayer, Penance & Fasting!

By tradition, there are four times a year called Ember Days, when Catholics pray, do penance, or fast/work for the poor.       Observance of these days is encouraged because they are great times of seasonal change when Catholics can voluntarily pause and reflect on the Lord’s mercy and call for conversion. We invite all who are interested to make these days special in some way. Father Byrd will hear confessions from 11 am to 11:45 am before the noon Masses on Wednesday, May 22, and Friday, May 24, in addition to our regularly scheduled Saturday confession on May 25 from 3:30 pm to 4:25 pm. Even if you cannot come to Mass or go to confession, you can mark the Ember Days in your own way: fasting from one meal, praying for our confused world, and thanking God for his great mercy as we prepare to celebrate the birth of the Messiah!

To learn more, watch the video below: