Shrove Tuesday

Beginning tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, the Alleluia will be set aside from the various liturgies of the community. From the Ordo: “Omit “Alleluia” without exception until Easter; omit Te Deum and Gloria in Excelsis on Sundays until Easter.”

The Ash Wednesday Mass with the blessing and distribution of ashes will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s House at 8:30 in the morning.

Vespers for Ash Wednesday is at 6 pm, and ashes will be distributed after the service for any who wish to receive them at that time.