Last year the Rev. Jack Arlotta administered ashes to parishioners of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr. But this year those who attended Mass or a service at Warwick’s Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, were given ashes contained in a small packet that were blessed and given out to be imposed at home. ( Roger Gavan) Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, marks the beginning of Lent for 2021 This past Wednesday, Feb. 17, marked the beginning of the season of lent throughout the world. The 40 days that follow are... Local News 16 Feb 2021 | 07:09