Ash Wednesday Masses at Cathedral:
7:00 p.m. with Archbishop

"Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart,
with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. For gracious and merciful is he,
slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment."
[The Book of Joel, 2:12-13]

Ash Wednesday is February 26, the first day of Lent.  Masses at St. Mary's Cathedral are on the regular schedule of 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and  7:00 p.m. (in Spanish).  Archbishop Cordileone will be the principal celebrant at the Spanish Mass. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses.

The 12:10 p.m. Mass will be livestreamed here.

The 7:00 p.m. Mass will be livestreamed here.

“The observance of Ash Wednesday is the most popular weekday celebration in the Catholic Church’s liturgical year…. Ash Wednesday is always the first Wednesday of the Lenten season and marks the beginning of Lent. The distribution of blessed ashes is typically done before the altar and, depending on the custom of the parish, people will hear the distributor say, “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel” or “Remember, man, you are dust and to dust you will return.” The atmosphere in the Church is quiet and the observance solemn. People reflect on how quickly human life can pass. All are reminded of the need for repentance.”   ---   (from LoyolaPress.com)

The scripture readings for Ash Wednesday Mass are here.