Newsletter and Order of Service for Ash Wednesday

While we can't have imposition of ashes this year, due to the pandemic, we will still gather for our annual liturgy marking the beginning of Lent and a time of self-examination and reflection. Join us at 6pm, Wednesday, February 17, via Zoom — ascensionnyc.org/ashwednesday — or via phone: 929-205-6099, using meeting ID 988 5984 7802.

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If the order of service does not display in your browser below, use this link to read the weekly email from the Ascension parish office, usually sent out each Friday morning. Please write to info@ascensionnyc.org if you would like to be added to the email distribution list.

  • To join the service via Zoom: ascensionnyc.org/ashwednesday
  • To dial in via phone: 929-205-6099; when prompted, enter the meeting ID: 988 5984 7802#

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