ABSTINENCE ~ As a sign of our penance, the Diocese of Albany preserves the custom of not eating meat on the Fridays of Lent. Therefore, all Catholics, 14 years of age and older are obliged to refrain from eating meat on the Fridays of Lent STATIONS OF THE CROSS ​will be held with the children of St. Thomas the Apostle School on the Fridays of Lent, at 2 p.m. (in the church); there will also be Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. (also in the church). All are welcome. LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE ~ This year the Lenten Reconciliation Service for the local parishes will be held on Tuesday evening, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Matthews Church, Voorheesville. All are welcome. LENTEN RICE BOWLS ~ We encourage you to continue to use your Rice Bowl throughout Lent to put aside money for those in need. Please see detailed information under "Creation Care Team" in this week's bulletin. We will be happy to  accept your contribution at any time during Lent, and if you would like to issue a check for the total collected instead of handing in box of coins, that would be appreciated.  Just be sure to note "rice bowl" in the memo line.  Thank you for your generosity. .