With the re-opening of our Church, on Ash Wednesday we will hold two Masses: one at 9:00 am and one at 6:00 pm.

At both of these Masses you will be registered on arrival and all COVID protocols will be followed. All in attendance will receive ashes sprinkled on the head as described by Archbishop Marcel; the following is an excerpt from a recent message from him: “The liturgical season of Lent is fast approaching. On February 17, the Church will begin the holy season with Ash Wednesday. For many of the faithful, this is a sacred day when a visit to the church is desired to celebrate Mass and receive the ashes…. This year, the imposition of ashes can only be done by sprinkling ashes on the top of the head (not on the forehead. This is a form permitted by the Roman ritual.”

At both of these Masses we will have the outside speakers on, so that parishioners who wish to attend Mass, while remaining in their cars, may do so; you need to tune to 100.7FM on your radio. At the appropriate time (and when the assembly has departed the church out the side door), all those in their vehicles will be invited to proceed to the church front door, maintaining proper social distancing to receive the ashes and also to receive Holy Communion (all no touch). I will have said the “Body of Christ” over the microphone during Mass, so there will be no speaking when you come up to receive the Blessed Sacrament. Simply hold out your hand very flat and I will place the Holy Eucharist on your hand; step aside, remove your mask and consume the Holy Eucharist while standing in place. Replace your mask and return to your car. Ashes and Holy Communion will be distributed at the front door from the end of each Mass until 10:30 am and 7:30 pm respectively.

The Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:00 am will be recorded and uploaded to the parish YouTube for praying along at 2:00 pm that same day.