Purpose of EIN. An EIN serves as an identification number for a business, similar to the way a Social Security number identifies a person. Primarily, companies use an EIN to identify themselves on income tax and employment tax returns.
Order for the Blessing and Distribution of Ashes ï³ 6 D ISTRIBUTION OF A SHES Then the priests or ministers place ashes on the head of all those present who come to him, saying to each one: Repent, and believe in the Gospel. Or: Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.
Ash Wednesday is seen as the day to clean the soul before Lent begins. Traditionally ashes are used to mark churchgoers on the forehead with a cross, to symbolise repentance for sin. Palm crosses from the last Palm Sunday are used and it is also said to be a reminder that death comes to everyone.