Dear St. James Community,
This coming Wednesday, February 17, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Our usual commemorations for this day will be different like so many aspects of our lives right now.
Beginning tomorrow (Saturday February 13) the Church will be open at different times (times below) where you may pick-up packets of ashes if you wish. These packets will be placed within the front door of the Church on a table. We ask that you wear a mask if you come to pick-up ashes and sanitize once entering the Church (sanitizer will be available).
You may impose the ashes on yourself or for another at any time throughout Wednesday. You may say the words "remember that thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return." We will also have a service for Ash Wednesday at 7:00PM live streamed through Zoom, (the link is below). There will be an opportunity at the service for the Imposition of Ashes.
Please keep in mind that the ashes are a symbol of the day and service but by no means a requirement. if you are unable to come to the Church or do not wish to come out right now that is quite alright. We can still commemorate the day without ashes. This is especially true through the service in the Readings, the recitation of Psalm 51 together and praying the Litany pf Penitence.
Ashes not used should be disposed of outside as they are blessed.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to join us for the Annual Meeting Sunday.
Yours in Christ,
