Located in the heart of the 19th Ward, St. Monica catholic Church is focused on remaining a beacon of hope for its neighbors and community.  This Ash Wednesday, St. Monica Church, at 831 Genesee St., will do something like no other church in the city of Rochester.  the church doors will open at 12 Midnight, where volunteers will remain at the church all evening to distribute ashes for anyone who comes into the church.  St. Monica's pastor, Raymond Fleming, will be hearing confession all night (morning) long.  The Ash Wednesday event will continue throughout the day, where many church volunteers will be there to continue the distribution of ashes, and Father Fleming will be available for confession.  Mass will be held at 12:10PM, and the day will close with Night Prayer at 7PM.  This Ash Wendesday, St. Monica hopes to renew commitment to its community, as a support to bring people together in faith, hope and conversion.