Ash Wednesday

On Ash Wednesday, February 14th, Saint Timothy Parish is offering 10am Mass, 12pm Distribution of Ashes Only (No Mass), and 7pm Mass. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent as we prepare for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday dates back to the 11th century. Yet, the tradition of receiving ashes has even earlier roots — to the ancient Hebrew custom of clothing oneself in sackcloth and dusting oneself with ashes as a sign of penance. Ashes signify the mortality of our human bodies. As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday awakens us to Jesus’ entry into the desert preceding his death. We begin our season of preparing our hearts for Easter by recognizing our brokenness and need for conversion, a turning of our hearts to God. Have a blessed Lent.