Oh, merciful benefactor, and wise sustainer, we pause in gratitude for the time entrusted and the work set before us.
Bless these leaders with patience to labor faithfully in the duties of this day, knowing that the quiet work of the present shapes the direction and strength of the future.
Grant them vision to build with care, courage to act with conviction, and steadiness to continue when progress unfolds slowly.
Allow their efforts to become foundations of hope for generations yet unseen and guide their decisions with wisdom that seeks the good of all.
May their service honor the trust placed in them and strengthen the path for those who follow.
Let their labor be carried forward with integrity today and remembered with gratitude tomorrow.
As they labor in trust and responsibility, protect the Members of this House, their staff, and all who serve within these solemn Halls, and guide their efforts toward justice, peace, and the flourishing of this Nation.
Ameen.
And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?
—Thomas Jefferson
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