The Archdiocese of Chicago prepares for the ash wednesday celebration for the faithful in Cook and Lake counties.
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The leadership of the Chicago Catholic Church reported that the faithful will be able to take the ashes in county parishes. Furthermore, he pointed out that modules will be available in Chicago at the stations of the CTA Line L and local airports.
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lenta period that according to the Archdiocese is to reflect, pray and fast, before the arrival of Easter.
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Tradition dictates that the ashes be applied in the form of a cross on the forehead of the faithful, while the minister repeats the words ” dust you are and to dust you shall return“.
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Ash Wednesday with some sanitary measures
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While in the previous two years the pandemic forced the Church to adopt protective measures against covid, this year the provisions are more relaxed.
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As reported by the Archdiocese, on this occasion the religious will be able to apply the ash with their thumb, however, they must take some precautions.
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For example, religious will be suggested to wear a mask while applying ashes to parishioners.
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In addition, they are asked to sanitize their hands after each application and once they are finished.
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In addition to the parishes in Cook and Lake counties, these are the locations and times where the ash will be applied in Chicago.
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La Parroquia Old St. Patrick’s will handle these sites:
Great Hall en Union State
255 Canal St., Chicago
8 a.m. a 9:30 a.m. y 12:30 p.m. a 1:30 p.m.
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Morgan stop on the L line (Pink Line)
950 W. Lake St. Chicago
8 a.m. a 9:30 a.m.
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Las parroquias St. Paul, St. Pius V y St. Procopius- Providence of God Church (Pilsen) They will coordinate the application of ash in the following points:
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18th stop, L line (Blue line)
1710 W. St., Chicago
7 a 9 a.m. y 5 a 7 p.m.
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Parda Damen of line L (Blue line)
2010 S. Damen Ave., Chicago
7 a 9 a.m. y 5 a 7 p.m.
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Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. John Berchmans Parishes (Logan Square) will distribute ashes at these locations:
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L Line (Blue Line) Logan Square Stop
West Logan Buolevard y North Milwakee Ave.
5 p.m.
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Meanwhile, at O’Hare and Midway airports, in addition to the application of ashes, masses will be offered throughout the day. Each of the ceremonies will last half an hour.
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O’Hare Airport Chapel
The chapel is located in Terminal 2, in the mezzanine.
Masses:
9 a.m., 11 a.m.,1 p.m. y 4 p.m.
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