Ash Wednesday 2021 Details:

We will offer Mass with Ashes at 3 times:
8:00am Mass at St. Mary's
12:00pm Mass at St. Philip's
7:00pm Mass at St. Mary's

After the Homily, ashes will be distributed, on the head or hand.  See the below details.  After Mass has ended, you will receive Communion if desired.

You must pre-register to attend Mass.  The signup is here.

!!! UPDATE !!!  For those who don't feel safe going into church, Fr. Leo will be offering ashes "drive through style" after each Mass in the parking lot (lower parking lot of St. Mary's).  St. Mary's at 8:50am and 7:50pm.  St. Philip's at 12:50pm.  See the details below.


At St. Mary's only - If you want to receive Communion only, that will be done after everyone from Mass has left the building.  Then you enter as normal into the gathering space.  Communion will be offered by a Eucharistic Minister or Dn. Tim depending on the Mass.

In all cases, masks must be worn and social distancing must be followed!

Receiving of Ashes - The Diocese of Worcester suggests getting a dash of ash sprinkled over your head.  If you do not wish that, then Fr. Leo can sprinkle some on the back of your non-dominant hand.  With your dominant hand, you can make a sign of the cross on your other hand or simply leave the ash.  We will have tissues and a wastebasket available for you to wipe your finger or hand as needed.


Lectio Divina for Ash Wednesday