Ash Wednesday is on February 17, 2010

In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

While Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation, all Roman Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass on this day in order to mark the beginning of the Lenten season.

Christ the King—Ash Wednesday Schedule

7:30 AM — English Mass
8:10 AM — English Mass
12:00 PM — English Mass
5:30 PM — English Mass
7:00 PM — Spanish Mass