Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 What does Ash Wednesday mean to you? F By Tara Vocino irst Congregational Church distributed ashes on Wednesday to celebrate Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting signifying the beginning of the Lenten season. In between having ashes in the shape of a cross placed on their forehead, they shared what it means to them. Ann Kennedy said, for her, Ash Wednesday means sacrifi cing the way that God sacrifi ced for everyone on the cross in the Christian tradition. “He gave up so much for us,” Kennedy said. “It is a sign of a new beginning and of spring.” UPS worker Scott Chaffee stopped by along his route to have his ashes distributed. “It’s a refresher of letting go of sins, ending with the resurrection, with a goal of eternal life,” Chaff ee said. First Congr egational Church Rev. William Ladd said the Lenten journey allows for him to go deeper into his faith. “It allows me to be better on my journey this day than I was yesterASH | SEE PAGE 5 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Giving Up Judgement: Leslie DeLand said she will give up judgement for Lent. (Saugus Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Betty Neth said Ash Wednesday symbolizes the whole Easter story from beginning to end. Ash Display: First Congregational Church Rev. William Ladd drew the ashes from a bowl obtained at Skidmore College, where he attended school. Blessing: Rev. William Ladd blessed Ann Kennedy, who sees Ash Wednesday as a new beginning, at First Congregational Church on Wednesday. Cassandra Roy said she is giving up sweets and expectations – a fresh start – for Lent. Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF At the altar inside the sanctuary, Arlene and Gene Decareau said the Lenten season is a time of refl ection.
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