Dear friends of the Charlotte Latin Mass Community,

Laudetur Iesus Christus!  

I am sorry for the omission and late notice, but I learned that there is a 9:00am Mass this morning at St. Anthony’s (SSPX) in Mount Holly for the Vigil of Assumption.

Address:  108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Road, Mount Holly, NC 28120

This vigil day is a penitential day of preparation for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary tomorrow.  As part of this day of preparation, it is also customary to fast.

While no longer binding under pain of sin, today’s fast traditionally would apply to those aged 21 to 59 (inclusive).  Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops conference means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening—depending on when a person chooses to eat the main or full meal.

Attached below is an in depth article on the Vigil of Assumption by Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement.

https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2020/08/the-vigil-of-assumption.html