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SUNDAY 13 MARCH 2016

Mary of Bethany Anoints the Feet of Jesus

FROM THE RECTOR

This Sunday's Gospel features the touching story of Mary of Bethany anointing the feet of Jesus, depicted above. Some version of this story appears in all four canonical Gospels. When Judas Iscariot complains that the ointment could have been sold and the proceeds given to the poor, Jesus responds, "Let her alone; let her keep it for the day of my burial." On this fifth Sunday of Lent, we continue to prepare ourselves spiritually -- along with Mary of Bethany -- for the coming observances of our Lord's Passion, Death, and Resurrection. -- Fr. John D. Alexander

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Philippians 3:4b-14
John 12:1-8

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saint Joseph (March 19th) – a major feast day of the church year, will be celebrated on Saturday with Morning Prayer at 9 pm and Low Mass at 9:30 am.

Stations of the Cross, Supper, & Lenten Series – This year’s Lenten Series, entitled “Christianity, War, and Peace: Five Ethical Traditions” concludes this Friday evening, beginning at 6 pm with Stations of the Cross, followed by a light dinner and Fr. Alexander’s talk.

Bring your bells – Traditionally, bells are rung at the beginning of the Gloria in excelsis at the liturgies of both Maundy Thursday and Easter Vigil. If you have a bell at home, please bring it and join in.

Vigil at the Altar of Repose – There is a signup sheet in the narthex for the Vigil at the Altar of Repose, which begins on Maundy Thursday, 24 March, after the completion of the 7:30 pm Liturgy, and ends at midnight. Come watch with Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane.

Easter Vigil Reception – Trays of ready-to-serve savory and sweet treats are needed for the reception following Easter Vigil (26 March) in the Library. If you can prepare something, please contact Cory MacLean at 421-6702, ext.1, or send email to Susan Brazil at sueb265@gmail.com.

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: Raymond, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Patricia, Nancy, Townsend, Norman, John, Elva, Ethel, Andrea, Michael, Mark, Benjamin, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Stephanie, Deborah, Peter, Harrington, Kate, Edith, Davaughn, Bernice, Richard, Ellen-Jean, Sandy, Thom, Stephen, Michael, Beverly, Angela, Bobby, Robert, Laura, Loretto, Sally, Ned, Charles, Frederick, Henry, James, Dianne, and Ransom.

The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: George Freemont Bliven (13 March 1983), Elizabeth Grinnell Allen (13 March 1985), Eleanor Retallick (15 March 2009), Betty Louise Claunch (18 March 1999), and Edna Brazil (19 March 2008). Recently Departed: Peggy Amatore; Fr. David Skeoch.

Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Church in Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui: The Most Rev’d Dr Paul Kwong, Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui & Bishop of Hong Kong Island; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and people of St. David’s-on-the-Hill, Cranston.

THE SUNDAY ROTA

Acolytes - MC S Brazil; SD R Noble; Thurifer D Malo; Crucifer Z Painter; Torches K Rejto, V Johnson
Lector – W Dilworth
Ushers – K Benziger, J Steiny
Coffee Hour – N Gingrich, L Verdelotti, & S Brazil

THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S

PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS

Tuesday 15 March
Vestry Meeting 7 pm

Friday 18 March
Stations, Dinner, & Lenten Series 6 pm

LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE

Sunday 13 March
THE FIFTH 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 V, Year Two
Daily Mass Lectionary: Week of Lent V

Monday 14 March
Monday in V Lent (V)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Tuesday 15 March
Tuesday in V Lent (V)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am

Wednesday 16 March
Wednesday in V Lent (V)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Thursday 17 March
Thursday in V Lent (V)
Patrick, Bishop of Armagh, Patron of Ireland, c. 460
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am

Friday 18 March
Friday in V Lent (V)
Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, 386
Edward, King and Martyr, 978
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Stations of the Cross 6 pm

Saturday 19 March
SAINT JOSEPH (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am

Sunday 20 March
THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY (R)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Liturgy of the Palms & Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Passion 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm

*EMBR=Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (March 20)

Palm Sunday, Year C (Revised Common Lectionary)

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