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The Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
8:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Ash Wednesday begins the holy season of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Palm Sunday and Holy Week.
The imposition of ashes occurs at all three liturgies of the day -- 8am, 12:10pm and 5:30pm -- as well as throughout the day in the church.
You might find these sermons helpful as you prepare your heart and mind for this holy season:
- Why Does Jesus Say to be Good in Secret?, by Fr Austin
- A Sermon for Ash Wednesday, by Fr Stafford
- The Pit of Contrition, by Fr Mead
- Lay Up for Yourselves Treasures in Heaven, by Fr Austin
- Cheerful Piety, by Fr Mead
Collect:
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Service Details: This Said Mass at the High Altar is ideal for those who work all day., but who can attend an early morning service. The 8am Liturgy is shorter than the 12:10pm and 5:30pm Liturgies. After the Invitation to an Observance of a Holy Lent, the priest blesses the ashes. Then, the congregation comes forward for the imposition of ashes on their foreheads as the priest reminds them that "dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return."
After the Confession of Sin, we will have a low mass at the High Altar. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion to begin this most holy of seasons.
Collect:
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
| Celebrant: | Fr Austin |
| Lesson: | Joel 2:1-2,12-17 |
| Epistle: | II Corinthians 5:20b—6:10 |
| Gospel: | Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 |
