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All day
The word shrove is a form of the English word shrive, which means to obtain absolution for one's sins by way of Confession and doing penance. Thus Shrove Tuesday was named after the custom of Christians to be "shriven" before the start of Lent.
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Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent - forty days of preparation, reflection and self-improvement leading up to Holy Week and Easter.
All are welcome.
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A small service at Christ Church Drouin for those who need a mid week service at a later time followed by morning tea
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