Photos: St. Wendelin School recognizes Ash Wednesday with service
Luke Konyha receives an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Ash Wednesday, Symbol of Repentance
Students at St. Wendelin School in Oakland Township recognized Ash Wednesday with a church service at the nearby church.
Mila Rimer reads to the congregation during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Students sing from hymnals during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Liam Stanley reads to the congregation during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Seminarian Peter prays during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Ryley Coyle prays during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain kisses the Holy Bible during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain blesses the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain blesses the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain begins the Imposition of Ashes ceremony during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Ryley Coyle receives an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Luke Konyha receives an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Kameron Hertweck receives an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Lucas Dawson walks back to his seat after receiving an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Fred Callihan, front, walks back to his seat after receiving an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mario Lesko walks back to his seat after receiving an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Finnian Mooney plays the chimes after receiving his ash cross during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Students read form hymnals during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain begins prepares to give out communion during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain begins prepares to give out communion during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mabel Sanders prays during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Crosby Lunn, middle, reads from a hymnal book during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Students read form hymnals during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Brooklyn Weimert watches others as they sing during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The Rev. Matt McClain talks with students after the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Ryle Coyle low-fives the Rev. Matt McClain after the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
John Scardina low-fives the Rev. Matt McClain after the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mila Rimer reads to the congregation during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Students sing from hymnals during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Liam Stanley reads to the congregation during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Seminarian Peter prays during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Ryley Coyle prays during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain kisses the Holy Bible during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain talks to students and congregation about the importance of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain blesses the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain blesses the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain begins the Imposition of Ashes ceremony during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Ryley Coyle receives an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Luke Konyha receives an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Kameron Hertweck receives an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Lucas Dawson walks back to his seat after receiving an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Fred Callihan, front, walks back to his seat after receiving an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mario Lesko walks back to his seat after receiving an ash cross during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Finnian Mooney plays the chimes after receiving his ash cross during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Students read form hymnals during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain begins prepares to give out communion during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain begins prepares to give out communion during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mabel Sanders prays during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Crosby Lunn, middle, reads from a hymnal book during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Students read form hymnals during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Brooklyn Weimert watches others as they sing during the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The Rev. Matt McClain talks with students after the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Ryle Coyle low-fives the Rev. Matt McClain after the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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John Scardina low-fives the Rev. Matt McClain after the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Finnian Mooney plays the chimes after receiving his ash cross during a song at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mabel Sanders prays during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
John Scardina low-fives father Matt McClain after the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Wendelin Church on Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
