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Ash Wednesday at Cathedral International — Feb. 13

PERTH AMBOY – Cathedral International church participates in the Christian tradition of observing Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. In two services, 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., ashes will be distributed in the marking of the forehead, a sign of repentance and humility. Lent is a period of 40 days that precedes Easter.

The guest speaker for the 7 p.m. service is Rev. Dr. Lee Spitzer, Executive Minister of American Baptist Churches of New Jersey. Distribution of ashes and beginning of Lenten season at Wednesday, February 13 at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cathedral International, Perth Amboy. The service is at the Cathedral Chapel, 205 Smith Street 7 p.m. service is at the Cathedral Sanctuary, 277 Madison Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend these services.

 

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