For those who don't want to miss getting an Ash Wednesday blessing, there are multiple ... Church's welcome center will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for prayer. Ashes will be available at the daily office ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his resurrection. After sunset, the Easter Vigil is often celebrated it is a a ...

It may appear odd, but it is a mark people that practice Christianity receive at Mass on Ash Wednesday ... to be celebrated with self-sacrifice, prayer and other religious activities leading ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer ...

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Here are some of the key dates coming up for Ash Wednesday, Lent, Mardi Gras and Easter. Many of the Christian faith observe Lent, is about a 40-day period of fasting and prayer. Lent begins on ...

The season of Lent begins Wednesday for many Christian denominations ... and receive either ashes, a blessing, prayers or all of the above. "This is a great way to bring the church to the ...