CHESTER — The St. Luke’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Willard Hall at 313 Main St. in Chester.
In New Orleans, the termMardi Grasis French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting as Lent begins. Whatever you call it, at St. Luke’s it is a wonderful family tradition. Besides our feather-light pancakes, sausage patties and fruit salad will also be served.
The event is free, but there will be baskets on each table for a free-will offering to benefit Episcopal Relief and Development. All are welcome to come, and to bring friends.
This year, Ash Wednesday is also Valentine’s Day.
“The day we remember our limitations, that we are dust, is also the day we celebrate love in all its forms,” organizers said in a press release. St. Luke’s Church will hold two worship services on Feb. 14 with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist at noon, and at again at 6 p.m.
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