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.
Ash Wednesday services will be held at 12:15 and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at St.
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.
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.
The Episcopal Church will mark the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday Service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal Blvd., and ending with a Maundy Thursday Meal at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 14.
Lent is my favorite season in the Liturgical (church) year. A season of patience, penance, and self-denial definitely does not have the commercial appeal of Christmas or Easter. However, these 40 days from Ash Wednesday (the day after Mardi Gras) to Easter may be just the time we need to grapple with hard truths and look anew at our faith lives.
I frequently remind myself that I am not a theologian. I am not a pastor. I DO ministry. I am a God-fearing and God-loving child of God. I try my best everyday to leave the world a little better than I found it. I work on relationships day in and day out, including the relationship I have with God. I am Presbyterian because I was born into a Presbyterian family. I know a thing or two (or more) about some of the other religions. I am by no means an “expert.”
Peanut and chocolate has always been a tasty combination. The saltiness of peanuts pairs well with the sweetness of chocolate, which is why many desserts feature this combination of flavors.
Ellis High School had its Annual KAY Snowball Dance on Saturday,. Snowball Royalty class winners ar Freshman Queen, MaKenzie Kohlrus; Sophomore Queen, Kylee Pfeifer; Junior Queen, Madelyn Russell; Senior Queen, Haley Schmidt; Not pictured Senior King, Easton Burton; Junior King, Dakota Metzler; Sophomore King, Austin Carroll; Freshman King, Tyler Bongartz. Photo contributed
Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 16, 1959, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba a month and a-half after the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista.