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Often called "Fat Tuesday," "Carnival," or "Mardi Gras," Shrove Tuesday is the day that immediately precedes Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Traditionally, this was an opportunity for people to use up the rest of their supply of meat, eggs, and dairy products before abstaining from their consumption during Lent. 

The term "shrove" comes from the Middle English word, "shrive," which was the absolution following confession. Many Christians also like to use the occasion of Shrove Tuesday to confess to and be absolved by a priest, seeking to enter the season of Lent unburdened by sin. 

St. Luke's celebrates Shrove Tuesday each year with a supper of pancakes, eggs, sausage, and Kings cake, as well as a raffle. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $12 for ages 12 and up, $8 for kids 5-11, and free for kids under 5.