Ash Wednesday begins the penitential Lenten season, a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. It is also an obligatory day of fasting (ages 18-59) and abstinence from meat (ages 14+) for Catholics.

The ashes are traditionally prepared by burning the palm leaves from the previous year's Palm Sunday. They are also a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God.

Mass Schedule

7:45 AM
9:00 AM (School Mass)
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM (Español)