Annie Baker-Streevy, center, pastor at Calvary United Methodist Church of Lewiston, administers ashes to the forehead of Stardust Chase of Lewiston in Kennedy Park in Lewiston on Ash Wednesday. Interfaith Chaplain Pat Hunter-Gardiner holds a sign announcing the ceremony to passers-by. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Happy Valentine’s Day – and today is also Ash Wednesday
LEWISTON — It is Valentine’s Day! Before you wine and dine with chocolates or fine food, today is also Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a time of sacrifice and charityfor many Christians. Teachers at the Catholic Saint Dominic Academy figured out how students could have their Valentines chocolates and make the Ash Wednesday sacrifices, […]
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Ash Wednesday services
LEWISTON — Pastor Annie Baker-Streevy of Calvary United Methodist Church and interfaith chaplain Pat Hunter Gardiner will offer ashes and blessings to all on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. They will be in the vicinity of Kennedy Park at lunchtime, welcoming any and all who wish to take part. Ashes will also be available following Calvary’s Wednesday […]
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Ash Wednesday Mass at Saint Dominic Academy
The Rev. Seamus Griesbach administers ashes to the forehead of Izzi Luce, 14, during Ash Wednesday Mass at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn on Wednesday. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Griesbach told the students that the practices of Lent, such as giving something up, are meant to draw them closer to God and […]
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Daughters of Isabella scholarship RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle No. 504, Daughters of Isabella, are accepting applications for its 2017 Scholarship. Scholarships are opened to qualified high school seniors who are active in their Catholic faith and living its virtues of faith, hope and charity. All applicants must be an active member of the Holy Savior Parish or be […]
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Daughters of Isabella scholarship RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle No. 504, Daughters of Isabella, are accepting applications for its 2017 Scholarship. Scholarships are opened to qualified high school seniors who are active in their Catholic faith and living its virtues of faith, hope and charity. All applicants must be an active member of the Holy Savior Parish or be […]