Whitney Rupp for Shaw Media Father Jerome Koutnik places ashes on the foreheads of worshippers at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Whitney Rupp for Shaw Media Kevin and Carol Anderson of Crystal Lake attend Ash Wednesday service at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake.
Whitney Rupp for Shaw Media Tim Corcoran, Crystal Lake, prays during Ash Wednesday service at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Whitney Rupp for Shaw Media Catherine Werner of Crystal Lake attends Ash Wednesday services at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake Wednesday, Feb. 14.