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The Solemn Liturgy of Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

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.


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5:30 p.m.

Remember, O man, that dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

The choir and priests process in silence to begin this Liturgy. After the choir sings the Introit and the Rector says the Collect of the Day, the Liturgy of the Word proceeds with the reading of lessons, the singing of the psalm and a hymn, and a sermon.

Then, the Rector invites us to an Observance of a Holy Lent and blesses the ashes. As the choir sings the Miserere, the members of the congregation come forward to receive ashes on their foreheads.”

After ashes have been imposed, together we confess our sins and share the peace. The priests then walk up from the chancel to the High Altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which proceeds like most Choral Eucharists at Saint Thomas. All baptized Christians are invited to come to the altar rail and receive the Sacrament to begin this most holy of seasons.

‚ñ∫The Rector speaks about Lenten disciplines in his weekly audio message.

‚ñ∫Consider setting aside some time each day in this holy season for prayer and Lenten meditation.


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