The Ember Days are ancient days of fasting and penance in the Church which took place on a Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, typically around the beginning of each season. The first record of the Ember Days is attributed to Pope Saint Callistus I, in 222 AD.
 
These 3-days at the beginning of a season serve as an opportunity to start  out  observances on the right foot. 
 
We ask you to join the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in observing the upcoming Ember days, next week, with fasting and abstinence. We also ask you to consider joining us for Mass as well as the Divine Office on these 3-days.
 
Those days are Wednesday, September 20th, Friday, September 22nd, as well as Saturday, September 23rd.