Ash Wednesday 2025: Where to Receive Ashes In Southbury

SOUTHBURY, CT — Lent, the 40-day period of fasting, reflection, and penance for Christians leading up to Easter Sunday, begins Wednesday, Mar. 5.

The first day of the season, Ash Wednesday, is observed primarily by Catholics, as well as some Protestant denominations, by the imposition of ashes on the foreheads of worshipers in the shape of a cross.

The ashes, typically made from burned palm branches from the previous year's Palm Sunday, symbolize repentance, humility, and mortality, reminding believers of Genesis 3:19, "Remember, Man, that thou art dust, and unto dust thou shall return."

In Southbury, several churches will hold services that include the distribution of ashes, according to their websites:

Midd-South Catholic

• Mass Times: 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Campus; noon at St. John of the Cross Campus.

Church of the Epiphany

• Ashes-To-Go: 11:00 a.m. – noon (Drive-through in the church parking lot).
• Ash Wednesday Service: 5:00 p.m.

Please note that service times are subject to change. It is advisable to contact the churches directly or visit their official websites for the most current information.