As a “cradle Catholic,” I have observed the part of the Liturgical Church Year known as “Lent” for as long I can remember. I recently read an article that said an estimated one-third of Americans observe Lent. It is known as a time of fasting, reflection, preparation, and sacrifice. Lent allows those who believe to walk along with Jesus during His time of sacrifice--the 40 days in the desert.
Wednesday is a time to say, “thank you.” Senior Night for the Fort Hays State University women’s basketball team is on Wednesday. Seniors Jaden Hobbs and Whitney Randall will be honored in their final regular-season home game.
Kristen Osborne, new executive director of CASA of the High Plains, will be the featured guest during a Hays Chamber Chat at 9 a.m. Friday, March 4, at the CASA office, 107 W.
Ash Wednesday services will be held at 12:15 and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at St.
Those who do not have time in their schedules to attend a full Ash Wednesday service may still take advantage of “Ashesto-Go” on the Fort Hays State University campus. Individuals will have a choice of traditional ashes or ashes mixed with purple glitter.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal Blvd., has activities planned for Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday.
Helen Hanks of Dighton, Kansas passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022, at the Cedar Village long-term care facility in Ness City, Kansas in the presence of her daughter and daughter-in-law. The cause of death was cancer-related complications.
Richard D. “Dick” Dannels, age 88, was a longtime Hays resident having moved to Kansas City, Missouri, a few years ago, where he passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the North Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on August 7, 1933, in Havana, Kansas, to George Everett and Eleanor (Boone) Dannels.
William “Bill” Reiter, age 84, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on February 19, 2022. .