The Rev. Patrick Agbodi rubs ashes on Wally Alexander’s forehead during the Disposition of Ashes at the Ash Wednesday services at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and prayer leading up to Easter.

The Disposition of Ashes is shown during Ash Wednesday services at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow. About 150 people attend two services, one that included a Mass.

Andrea Daigle rubs ashes on a person’s forehead during the Disposition of Ashes at Ash Wednesday services at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow. 

The Rev. Patrick Agbodi places ashes on the forehead of London Rose Strasnick, 7 months, as the girl is held by her father, Devon Strasnick, during the Disposition of Ashes at the Ash Wednesday services at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow.

Rev. Patrick Agbodi reacts after rubbing ashes on forehead of London Rose Strasnick, 7 months, right, as she was held by her dad Devon Strasnick during the Disposition of Ashes at the Ash Wednesday services at St. John the Baptist Church In Winslow.

Ihbeleg Gombojav, left, and his sister Naya Del Val, center wearing eyeglasses, sing with others during the Ash Wednesday services at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow. Del Val is the parish life coordinator.

Dana Dangle, right, rubs ashes on man’s forehead during the Disposition of Ashes at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow.

Rev. Patrick Agbodi leads Ash Wednesday services at St. John the Baptist Church In Winslow. About 150 people attended two services, one that included a Mass.

Bowls containing ashes were placed near messages during the Disposition of Ashes at the Ash Wednesday services at St. John Roman Catholic Church in Winslow. About 150 people attend two services, one that included a Mass.

Women pray following the Disposition of Ashes at the Ash Wednesday services at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow.