St. Richard's Catholic Church

03/30/2026

02/09/2026

Lent is almost here — join us for prayer, charity, and community.

🕊️ Ash Wednesday | February 18
Begin Lent with Mass and the imposition of ashes:

• 9:00 AM — St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church; Ebony, VA
• 12:00 PM — SVMC; Emporia, VA
• 5:30 PM — St. Richard Catholic Church; Emporia, VA

From prayer, we are called to charity.

🥫 Lenten Food Drive | Begins Ash Wednesday
Support St. Richard’s Catholic Church Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food items at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church throughout Lent.

And through sacrifice, we come together as a parish family.

🐟 Lenten Fish Fries | Fridays 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 St. Peter the Apostle Church; Ebony, VA
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Eat-In or Take-Out • $14 per plate

Includes catfish, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert, and beverage.

Dates:
Feb 20 • Feb 27 • Mar 6 • Mar 13 • Mar 20 • Mar 27

12/23/2025

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268555/these-are-pope-leo-xiv-s-prayer-intentions-for-2026?utm_campaign=CNA%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_As6OPOb95fDScwUayTiN7I2EL1LAJd5BRyKfDpE-hqBzvqtQBYEohOKOZd8BHS36IUpF2LdEvhG-Nl49TEtB_PPNpnFyIaRaPHHPQGb4Ibb6Czmk&_hsmi=395575627&utm_content=395575627&utm_source=hs_email

The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026.

12/17/2025

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268383/ancient-rorate-caeli-mass-sees-resurgence-at-national-shrine-this-advent

The ancient Rorate Caeli Mass highlights Mary’s role and Christ’s coming light.

12/08/2025

The 5:30PM Mass at St. Richards, Emporia on December 8th is canceled today due to inclement weather.