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Susan Reynolds: I asked for ashes, but no one would bring them

I have lived in Modesto for 60 years and always attended Ash Wednesday services at my church. This year has been different with a broken foot. I asked for communion and ashes at home, but now they divide by zip codes! If you are between churches, you might get left out entirely – even giving them a week’s notice! Not like in our parents’ day! My confession, I tried, but no one listened!

Susan Reynolds, Modesto

This story was originally published March 1, 2017 at 11:34 AM with the headline "Susan Reynolds: I asked for ashes, but no one would bring them."

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