ONLINE PARISH NOTES
SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2016
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| "As a hen gathers her brood under her wings" Mosaic on the Altar of Dominus Flevit Church, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem |
FROM THE RECTOR
The Season of Lent bids us "repent and return to the Lord." We do this by rectifying our relationships with God, our neighbors, and ourselves. Is there some task left undone that we need to attend to? Is there some relationship that we need to mend, perhaps by calling on someone we've been neglecting, or saying "sorry" to someone we've offended? Now is the time to examine our conscience and take what steps we can to put our houses in order. This work of Lenten self-examination and repentance is difficult but definitely worth the effort. The indispensable support is regular attendance at Mass and participation in the life of the Christian community. We can't do it on our own; the good news is that we don't have to. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Second Sunday of Lent, Year C
Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17--4:1
Luke 13:31-35
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Saint Matthias the Apostle (February 24) – a major Holy Day, will be celebrated at Low Mass on Wednesday evening at 6 pm, preceded by Evening Prayer at 5:30.
Stations of the Cross, Supper, & Lenten Series – This year’s Lenten Series, entitled “Christianity, War, and Peace: Five Ethical Traditions” continues this Friday evening, beginning at 6 pm with Stations of the Cross, followed by a light dinner and Fr. Alexander’s talk.
Lenten Quiet Day – On Saturday 5 March, we will offer our annual Lenten Quiet Day, with meditations by The Rt. Rev. Russell E. Jacobus, Retired Bishop of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The day begins with Morning Prayer at 9 am, followed by Low Mass and a light breakfast. Silence begins at 10:30 am with Bishop Jacobus’s first meditation. Following a second meditation we will celebrate Angelus and Noonday Prayer at 12:15, followed by luncheon, a final meditation and tea and discussion at 2 pm. The suggested donation is $15 per person, payable on the day. Please let the parish office know in advance if you plan to attend; via phone 421-6702, ext. 1 or by email. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Easter Flowers – If you would like to make a flower offering at Easter – in thanksgiving or in memoriam - please fill out the enclosed envelope and either put it in the offering plate or return it to the parish office no later than Wednesday 16 March.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Elizabeth, Nicholas, Patricia, Nancy, Townsend, Norman, Elva, Ethel, Andrea, Michael, Mark, Benjamin, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Deborah, Peter, Harrington, Kate, Davaughn, Bernice, Richard, Ellen-Jean, Sandy, Thom, Stephen, Michael, Angela, Bobby, Laura, Loretto, Sally, Rhoda, Ned, Charles, Frederick, Henry, James, and Dianne.
The faithful departed: Former clergy, parishioners, and benefactors of this parish.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America: The Most Rev’d Sturdie Downs, Primate of IARCA & Bishop of Nicaragua; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership, staff, and residents of Hallworth House.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes - MC R Armidon; SD J Rice; Thurifer R Noble; Crucifer L Hooks; Torches V Johnson, C Sylvia
Lector – P Martin
Ushers – J Steiny, K Benziger
Coffee Hour – K & K Benziger
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Friday 26 February
Stations, Dinner, & Lenten Series 6 pm
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 27 February
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 21 February
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (LA)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
Daily Office Lectionary: Week of Lent II, Year Two
Daily Mass Lectionary: Week of Lent II
Monday 22 February
Monday in II Lent (V)
The See of Peter the Apostle (Saint Peter’s Chair at Antioch)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 23 February
Tuesday in II Lent (V)
Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, c. 155
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 24 February
SAINT MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 25 February
Thursday in II Lent (V)
Ethelbert and Bertha, King and Queen of Kent, 616, c. 612
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 26 February
Friday in II Lent (V)
Oswald, Archbishop of York, 992
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Stations of the Cross 6 pm
Saturday 27 February
Saturday in II Lent (V)
George Herbert, Priest, Poet, 1633
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Sunday 28 February
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (LA)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
*EMBR=Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (February 28)
