Ash Wednesday

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026
ASH WEDNESDAY


7:30 a.m. Low Mass with Imposition of Ashes
In-person only

11:00 a.m. Low Mass with Imposition of Ashes – please note correction to start time
In-person only

6:30 p.m. Sung Mass with Imposition of Ashes
In-person and via Live-Stream
Download leaflet | Live-Stream

Celebrant & Preacher: The Father Vicar
Sung by: The Choir of S. Bartholomew’s
Choir Director: Katherine Hill
Parish Organist: Fr David Smith

Mass: Missa Deus Genitor Alme – Mode iv
Offertory Motet: Lord, teach us how to pray aright – Thomas Tallis (1567)
Communion Motet: Miserere mei, Domine – Orlando di Lasso (1585)


Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

– The Collect for Ash Wednesday


Ash Wednesday