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RIGHT: After waiting patiently in the long line of worshippers, Tim English is the final person to receive ashes from the Rev. Chris Podhajsky during the early morning Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville.
ABOVE: Nancy Steffensmeier, of Dyersville, was one of many who received ashes on her forehead during the early morning mass at Basilica St. Francis Xavier. Steffensmeier believes Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season are a time to “reconnect and remember what we’re here for.” In her opinion, our purpose is “to set a good example, help others and move towards peace.”
RIGHT: After waiting patiently in the long line of worshippers, Tim English is the final person to receive ashes from the Rev. Chris Podhajsky during the early morning Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville.
ABOVE: Nancy Steffensmeier, of Dyersville, was one of many who received ashes on her forehead during the early morning mass at Basilica St. Francis Xavier. Steffensmeier believes Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season are a time to “reconnect and remember what we’re here for.” In her opinion, our purpose is “to set a good example, help others and move towards peace.”
