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.
Even non-Christians and the excommunicated are welcome to receive the ashes. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from the previous year's palm Sunday Mass. It is important to remember that Ash Wednesday is a day of penitential prayer and fasting. Some faithful take the rest of the day off work and remain home.