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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday - Holy Communion with the imposition of Ashes
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DESCRIPTION:This is a solemn Christian service that marks the beginning of
  the season of Lent—a 40-day period of repentance\, prayer and preparati
 on for Easter.  On this day\, worshippers gather to receive two important 
 signs:\n\nImposition of Ashes – Ashes\, usually made from the burned pal
 m branches of the previous year’s Palm Sunday\, are placed on the forehe
 ad in the shape of a cross. The minister often says words such as\, “Rem
 ember that you are dust\, and to dust you shall return." The ashes symboli
 ze human mortality\, repentance from sin and a desire for spiritual renewa
 l.\n\nHoly Communion – The congregation then shares in Holy Communion\, 
 remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ through the bread and wine. This
  sacrament emphasizes God’s grace\, forgiveness and the hope of redempti
 on even as the season of Lent begins in reflection and humility.\n\nTogeth
 er\, the ashes and the Eucharist express both repentance and renewal—ack
 nowledging human frailty while also embracing God’s mercy and the promis
 e of new life.
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LOCATION:St Nicholas Church Fleetwood\,
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