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.
12:00 a.m.
All are welcome to come through the Fifth Avenue doors througout the day to have ashes imposed. You may choose to sit in the church to pray or think in peace. Ashes will be imposed as part of the 8am, 12:10pm and 5:30pm liturgies, and then between these services throughout the day. Doors will open...
12:00 a.m.
All are welcome to come through the Fifth Avenue doors througout the day to have ashes imposed. You may choose to sit in the church to pray or think in peace. Ashes will be imposed as part of the 8am, 12:10pm and 5:30pm liturgies, and then between these services throughout the day. Doors will open...
8:00 a.m.
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...
12:10 p.m.
Details: 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 by Fr Austin. Then, the Rector...
5:30 p.m.
Service Details: 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 by Fr Austin. Then, the...