The Great Fast begins on Monday, February 12 with Clean Monday. It is a day of STRICT FAST, which means, no meat, egg or dairy products. Wednesdays and Fridays of the Great Fast are days when we fast from all meat products, however, we are urged to do more if we can! So that means that Sunday, February 11, is Cheesefare Sunday and Byzantine "Mardi Gras"! Through the generosity of Monica & Anthony Hogue (cousins of Fred and Jeanne Wey), our parish Mardi Gras will take on an international flavor, Thai to be specific!! Monica's wonderful cooking will be a great way to begin the season of the Great Fast! Mark your calendars!