Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026

7:00 a.m.

St. Mary Star of The Sea Church ~ Mass and Distribution of Ashes

9:00 a.m.

 St. John the Evangelist Church ~ Mass and Distribution of Ashes

12:00 noon

St. Mary Star of The Sea Church ~ Prayer Service

and Distribution of Ashes

7:00 p.m.

 St. Margaret of Scotland Church ~ Mass and Distribution of Ashes

Abstinence -- Catholics over 14 years of age are bound to the obligation of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent. On days of abstinence, meat may not be used at all.

Fast -- Catholics over 18 and up to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting.  Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of fasting. On these days, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.

Regarding other weekdays of Lent, participation in daily Mass and the voluntary observance of fasting is recommended.