At Ash Wednesday Mass you can expect a solemn atmosphere with extended periods of silence, a focus on repentance, and the distribution of ashes on the forehead where the priest will mark a cross while saying "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return" or "Repent and believe in the Gospel," signifying a reminder of our human frailty and the need to turn away from sin; the ashes are typically made from burned palm leaves from the previous Palm Sunday. In the Catholic Church, fasting begins on this day and is a practice in self-discipline with a penitential focus. In the context of Lent, it refers to reducing food intake and limiting how many meals we have. Diocesan priest will be celebrating Mass and leading the service for parishioners of Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish of Morse and her Mission Chapel-St. Aloysius of Midland. Visitors are most welcomed!!!