Ash Wednesday Services in Newport
Christians in the Newport will celebrate Ash Wednesday on Feb. 13.
Ash Wednesday is one of the holiest days in the Catholic Church's calendar. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent and it is a period of penance, self reflection, fasting and fish fries.
Newport Patch brings you a list of area churches offering services on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
St. Mary's Church: 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Daily masses during lent are Mon-Fri at 7:30 a.m.
Trinity Church: 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
St. Augustin's Church: 8 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.
St. John's Church: 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
St. Joseph's Church: 12:05 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. in Spanish.
Community Baptist Church: 7 p.m.
Sandra J. Flowers, PhD
7:20 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Masses and distribution of ashes at St. Joseph's Church are at 12:05 PM, 5:15 PM,, and 6:30 PM in Spanish.
Lauri Smalls
11:38 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
7:00 pm Lenten Services at Community Baptist Church, tonight and every Wednesday during Lent. Rev. Dr. Vincent L. Thompson Jr. Pastor/Teacher. 50 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd, Newport, RI 02840 - 401-847-1707 -- all are welcome!
Cara Kenefick
1:38 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Thanks for the additional information! I've updated the story to reflect the times.
Hairsonfire
6:43 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Perpetuating the myth of Christianity - amazing.