Area Catholics, Lutherans receive Ashes

Members of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waynesboro receive the sign of the cross with ashes on their forehead from the Rev. Drahus Oslik, associate pastor, at the Ash Wednesday service March 5. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Easter. NANCY MACE/FOR LOCAL.NEWS1