St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Catholic Parish

  • Home
  • Prayer Request
  • Give
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Get Involved
  • New Here
  • Events
  • Blog
  • Youth
Gloria Nolan

Ash Wednesday

February 27, 2017 by Gloria Nolan

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of 40 Days of Lent.  There are actually 46 days before Easter, but Sundays are not counted in the 40 days.

Catholics and many other Christian faiths, including Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian, begin the Lenten season with an Ash Wednesday service.  Although Ash Wednesday is not instructed or mentioned in the Bible, the sprinkling or marking oneself with ashes goes back to the Old Testament symbolizing repentance and conversion.  The practice of Ash Wednesday is said to have originated with Pope Gregory the Great (590-604), and became a regular practice made universal in the Western Church by 1091.

Ashes are burned from the blessed, dried palms from the previous Palm Sunday Mass.  The mark of the cross on the forehead with ashes has come to represent repentance, mortality, and self-denial as a preparation for the observance of Lent.

“You are dust and to dust you shall return.” 

“Repent and believe in the Gospel.”

Sources: Bibleinfo.com and Fr. William Sanders.

Filed Under: Blog

From Facebook

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

10 hours ago

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

Here are our Faith Formation students with their Corporal Works of Mercy project posters. ... See MoreSee Less

Here are our Faith Formation students with their Corporal Works of Mercy project posters.Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email

  • Likes: 5
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

New to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton?

Whatever stage of life’s journey you find yourself in, we invite you to join us.

Learn More

Mass Times

WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday: 4:15 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION ONLY
Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:40 p.m.

About us

Vision Our Patron Saint Sacraments Adoration Contact Us

Get Involved

Buildings & Grounds Dignity of Life Faith-Formation Committee Faith in Action Finance Council Human Resources Knights of Columbus Ministries Multi-Media Parish Life Committee Pastoral Council Stewardship Women's Guild Worship

New Here

Seeking Holiness Connect with Our Community

Youth and Education

Religious Education Youth Ministry Learning Institutions
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH

2771 Oakwood Drive, Green Bay WI 54304

1-920-499-1546 ~ email: seas@seasgb.org

  • Facebook
  • Youtube
MENU
  • About Us
    • Vision
    • Adoration
    • Our Patron Saint
    • Office Hours
  • New Here
  • Get Involved
  • Youth and Education
  • Give
  • Online Prayer Request
  • Blog
  • Contact Us