Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday, 17th February. Mass will be celebrated at 12.15 and 7.00pm – please book a place at Mass by emailing office@stcuthberts-durham.org.uk or telephoning 0191 384 3442. Ashes will be distributed at both Masses without physical contact, in accordance with Bishops’ Conference guidelines. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.