Lord, You are the God of all compassion. Just as a father has compassion on his children, You have compassion on all who fear You. May all who work in the House of Representatives truly fear You, for this is the whole duty of man.
We praise You for being slow to anger and abounding in love. You do not treat us as we deserve. During this Lenten season, make us keenly aware that we are like grass, which flourishes like the flowers of the field, but when the wind blows, it is gone and never to be remembered.
Give wisdom and strength to our lawmakers as they work for righteousness and justice, especially for the oppressed. Satisfy them with Your love so that their youth is renewed like the eagles.
We pray in Your loving name. Amen.
Psalm 103P
If I be bound to pray for all that be in distress, surely I am bound, so far as it is in my power, to practise what I pray for.
— George Herbert
Join us to pray the Rosary for Congress and the nation – each Friday at 11:30 am in the Interfaith Staff Prayer Room – 467 Cannon – and via Zoom. All are welcome. Rosaries and prayer sheets are provided. For zoom link or more information, contact Karen.Bronson@mail.house.gov Hosted by the Office of the Chaplain
The Interfaith Staff Prayer Room is open for congressional staff to use for personal prayer and meditation. For questions – email StaffPrayerRoom@mail.house.gov
Services at local churches for Ash Wednesday:
(For Catholics – Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation but a meaningful way to begin the season of Lent. It is a day of fasting for those age 18–59 – one full meal is allowed plus 2 smaller ones that don't equal a full meal – and abstinence from meat for those 14 and older.)
St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill
313 2nd St SE
Mass: 7:30 a.m.; 12:00 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill
313 2nd St NE
Mass: 8:00 a.m.; 12:10 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.
St. Dominic’s
630 E St SW
Mass: 8:00 a.m.; 12:10 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.
St. Vincent De Paul
14 M St SE
Mass: 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.
The Church of the Resurrection (Anglican)
501 E St SE
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. (children); 6:30 p.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill
301 A St SE
Ash Wednesday Service: 12:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.
Christ Church + Washington Parish
620 G St SE
“Ashes to Go”: (9:00 a.m. near Eastern Market Metro)
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:30 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. (children’s service); 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol St NE
“Ashes to Go”: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Ash Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill Presbyterian
201 4th St SE
Ashes to Go: Eastern Market – 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
401 Seward Square SE
Ashes to go & blessing; 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on church steps
Ash Wednesday service – 7:00 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church 400 D St. SE
Capitol Hill – Interfaith Staff Prayer Room (Cannon 467)
Offered by Fr. Chris Kellerman, SJ
Thursdays, March 12, March 19 & March 26
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
If you would prefer to meet with Fr. Kellerman at a different time for the sacrament or for another matter, please email him at jccuoje@jesuits.org
St. Peter’s: 2nd & C St. SE
M–F: 8:00 am & 11:30 am
W: 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am & 4:00 pm
St. Joseph’s: 2nd & C St. NE
M–F: 11:45 am – 12:05 pm
Sat: 4:45 – 5:20 pm
St. Dominic’s: 6th & E St. SW
M–F: 11:45 am – 12:10 pm
Th: 7 – 7:45 pm
Sat: 4:30 – 5:00 pm
Sun: 9:45 – 10:30 am
St. Vincent de Paul: M St. & South Capitol Street SE
M, T, Th, F: 11:40 am – 12:10 pm
Th: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Sun: 7:30 – 8:00 am, 11:30 am – 12 pm, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Join us for the 4th annual Capitol Hill Ministry and Faith Fair – come and explore a wide array of spiritual resources on Capitol Hill for worship, prayer, study, service and community. More than 25 local places of worship and other ministries represented. For more information: chaplainoffice@mail.house.gov