From left, Dee Nann, St. Matthias pastoral associate in faith formation and education; Anna Kelly, pastoral associate in marketing and communications Fr. Doug Haefner; Florence Tedesco, parish administrator, and Sister Marie Therese at the conclusion of the “Drive-Thru Ashes” program. All photos: PJ Parker.
Feb. 14 marked not only the traditional Valentine’s Day this year, but also Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Christian holy season of Lent.
This Ash Wed, St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, under the direction of Fr. Doug Haefner, joined many Catholic parishes in offering “drive thru ashes,” whereby parishioners could receive the sign of the cross in palm ashes right from the comfort and convenience of their cars.
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