St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church

Spring Fashion Show

The Catholic Woman’s Club Fundraising Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon is Saturday, March 17, at the Hermitage Country Club, 1248 Hermitage Road, Manakin-Sabot to benefit all philanthropic projects and scholarships. Festivities start with a cash bar at 11:15am and a $30 lunch at 12 Noon. For reservations, mail a check payable to CWC by March 8 to Joan Walton, 300 Burnwick Road, Richmond, Va 23227. Phone 266-3612. Please state how many are in your party.

Waffle & Omelet Breakfast

The Little Sisters of the Poor Annual Waffle & Omelet Breakfast on Sunday, March 4, 8am-2pm, 1503 Michaels Road. Enjoy two delicious waffles OR one tasty omelet and a croissant or bagel. Coffee, tea, milk or juice is included with each $7 meal! All proceeds benefit the elderly poor who are entrusted to the Little Sisters' care.

Traditional Disciplines of Lent

Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.

Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.

Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted.Ash Wednesday, February 22, and Good Friday, April 6, are days of fast and abstinence. All the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.

40 Days for Life

Christians throughout Richmond are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life effort from February 22- April 1. We will be dedicating 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in America. A peaceful vigil of prayer will also be held outside of the Richmond Medical Center for Women abortion clinic at 118 N. Boulevard next to the Virginia Museum of Fine Art from 7 am-7 pm during the 40 Days for Life Campaign. Please join us and spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort. To get more information or to volunteer to help, please contact: Ann Niermeyer, 714-5170, ATNiermeyer@aol.com, www.40daysforlife.com/Richmond All are welcome!

Benedictine/St. Gertrude 4th Annual 5K Challenge

Benedictine and Saint Gertrude High School will host its 4th Annual 5k Challenge on Saturday, March 10, at 9:00am. The course will begin and end in the BCP parking lot. To register for the event go to www.raceit.com. Questions/interested in being a sponsor, contact Amber Berry at 804-822-3949 or Patrese Pyle at 804-342-1325.