The Rev. Sinclair Oubre places ashes on the forehead of Peter Kolp marking the beginning the Lenten season in the chapel at the Port Arthur Seafarers’ Center on Wednesday. (Mary Meaux/The News)

Tweedel reads a passage during the Mass. (Mary Meaux/The News)

Oubre administers ashes to Capt. Charlie Tweedel. (Mary Meaux/The News)

Peter Kolp, left, holds the book of prayers for the Rev. Sinclair Oubre as the priest blesses the ashes. (Mary Meaux/The News)

The Rev. Sinclair Oubre places ashes on the forehead of Renella Primeaux as Oubre’s mother Pat Oubre, seated, and Frankie Morris wait in line. (Mary Meaux/The News)