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Lent at St. Francis Parish

Ash Wednesday, February 17 – Holy Mass and distribution of ashes at 7pm Ash Wednesday is the first day of the penitential season of Lent, in which ashes are placed on the head or forehead of the faithful. Ash Wednesday is unknown in the Eastern Church, and developed only in the West. Orthodox Churches begin [...]

Reflection for Ash Wednesday -2009

Jest drabina do nieba, Przy drabinie stoi krzyż Here is the ladder to heaven And beside the ladder stands the cross These words are translated from a very old Polish Lenten hymn. Jesus came to call us to heaven. This is a wonderful invitation but the party is not free. There is work to be [...]