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Holy Week Service Schedule
 NO incense will be used
during Holy Week
Palm Sunday
March 29
8 a.m., The Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m., The Liturgy of the Palms, Procession & Holy Eucharist
Tenebrae
Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m.
The service begins in light and ends in darkness except for the one candle that remains lit to signify that the light of Christ never goes out.
Maundy Thursday
April 2, 7 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing & Stripping of the Altar
Gethsemane Prayer Vigil Beginning after the Maundy Thursday service until Noon on Good Friday. Come sit and pray before the Blessed Sacrament. Sign-up on the sheet in the entrance of the church.
Good Friday
April 3, 7 p.m.
Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
The Great Vigil of Easter
Saturday, April 4, 7 p.m.,
Begins on the front steps of the church followed by an Easter Vigil reception hosted by the Vestry and featuring sparkling refreshments.
The Sunday of Easter Morning
April 5, 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Festival Eucharist with music at both services
Sermons Online View the sermons preached each week at Epiphany, online www.youtube.com/epiphanyep/ This link is also located on the left side of this e-News labeled "Sermons", along with other links you may find useful.
Parish Goals First goal: Spiritual practices
We will grow as Christians by learning and practicing spiritual habits that deepen our relationships with God and each other.
Second Goal: Stewardship
We seek to grow in gratitude, generosity and commitment to our church, each other and the wider community, by recognizing more fully our many gifts from God in our parish and in our own lives.
Third Goal: Church Beyond the Walls
We will ensure that Church Beyond the Walls continues to thrive as a worshiping community, by defining its future relationship with Epiphany, and by creating a plan for its sustainability.
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 Rose petals and Holy Thursday
A small basket of rose petals,
Soft to touch, fragrant, created by God
Giving glory,
Gently dropped to the ground
Preparing the way for the Holy,
The solemn parade from altar to altar
On this the Holy Night of Remembrance,
Slowly we move in procession;
The music draws us deep into ourselves,
Opening our hearts to Christ's heart
Every beat is measured and sure,
The Spirit of God encircles us, giving strength for the journey.
Slowly, slowly we move forward,
the smell of incense fills the space,
White clouds of smoke reaching up to the heavens
God our creator, reaching down from the heavens
Arms outstretched, tears running down,
Oh, that this would not have to be,
Quiet whisper, I am here my son, I am here
God's hand cupping Christ face
With you I am well pleased
God's hand cupping our face,
A kiss upon our forehead
A hand upon our shoulder.
As we walk with Christ
From light to darkness,
His story our story
His blood mingled with our blood.
The small crowd continues to the altar of repose,
Willing to vigil with the Holy one,
To wait for what will come
Lost in free fall to a journey seemingly without end.
The rose petals continue to give strength to our foot steps,
They are spread before the place Christ will stay
There in the dim light we vigil
Together we pray.
The wind blows and stirs the petals
They fill the air with a delicious smell
They twist and turn
Now it's Christ with us
Holding us,
His story is our story.
God with us now, always and forever.
Together we wait, together we pray.
The promise of light fills the air,
Darkness may be for now, but it cannot hold back the light. Maryalice
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| This Sunday |
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The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
March 29, 2015
8 a.m., The Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m., The Liturgy of the Palms, Procession & Holy Eucharist (NO incense will be used)
Sermon: The Reverend Maryalice Sullivan
Christian Education for All Ages, 9:15 a.m.
Godly Play: Preparation for the Palm Procession
Adult Bible Study: The Book of Revelation
Scripture readings:
The Liturgy of the Palms
Mark 11:1-11
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
The Liturgy of the Word
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark 14:1-15:47
Read these lessons Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharist Minister-JohnTurner
Lectors-Lindsey Decker, Sally Erskine
Passion Gospel-Maria Valente, Ian Miller, Geri Cunha, Carl Mayse, Caty Pilato, Isabella Strange, Evan McCarthy, Betsy Kelley, Sally Erskine, Aidan Pilato, Joan Moore and Arlene Cockayne
Ushers-Christine Jenkins & Carl Mayse
Greeter-John Guild
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Pat Jeffrey
Crucifer-John Eastwood
Lectors-Ron Jeffrey & Christopher Utter
Passion Gospel-Ron Jeffrey, Caroline Haggerty, Janice Johnson, Lynne Breton, Richard Marsland, Christopher Utter, John D'Alessandro, Bella D'Alessandro, John Eastwood, Gretchen Gammons, Gracelynn Rizzolo, & Priscilla Pina
Ushers-The Lambert Family
Greeter-Cathy Cochran
Altar Guild-Mel Inman & Lauren Manning
Counters Janice Johnson & Maurice Holmes
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| Easter Flowers and Decorations |
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The flowers and decorations that add to the beauty of our Easter worship are provided by the Altar Guild with donations from church members and friends. If you would like to make a donation in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one or for thanksgiving for a special blessing, birthday or anniversary, please fill out a form found on the table in the entrance of the church and return it with your check to the church office by this Sunday, Palm Sunday, March 29. Please make checks payable to: Church of the Epiphany. Suggested donation: $15.00. |
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Commission System Education Commission
The Education Commission is chaired by Karen Virtue, together with the teachers and members of the commission they prepare the schedule and lessons for all ages.
The Godly Play Program is a Montessori-style program that brings the Bible stories to life for pre-K through 3rd grade aged children. Grades 4-8 ("Tweens") use a lectionary based curriculum to help tie the week's lessons to daily life. Sunday Adult Bible study examines books of the Bible as a whole. The Sunday Adult Forums' current theme is "Spiritual Practices, Personal Discernment and Discipleship". Weekly discussions vary and occasional guest speakers enhance the discussion with views on many Christian topics. Thursday's "Gospel to Go" (held at Seven Stars Bakery) examines the upcoming Sunday's lessons in depth.
There are also intergenerational programs such as Advent Wreath making, Epiphany Pageant and Extravaganza, Family Sunday services and Date Nights in Lent. All these programs work to strengthen our relationship with God and with each other. There is always a need for teachers and program leaders please contact Karen if you can help for day or for a season. |
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| Rectory Repairs & Clean up Day |
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To help prepare the Rectory for our new Rector, Jennifer Zogg, work will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. Contact Bruce Lambert: [email protected]; 401-871-5193. |
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| Farewell Luncheon |
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Please join us as we bid farewell to our Interim Rector, Maryalice and her husband, John at an extra special coffee hour after the 8 a.m. service and a farewell luncheon after the 10:30 a.m. service, April 12. We can all contribute to the festivities by bringing a dish to the coffee hour or luncheon and by being present to wish Maryalice and John well in the next part of their journey. Sign-up sheets are on the table in the entrance of the church so that you can indicate if you will be attending - including how many, what you will be bringing and/or if you are able to help out with set-up and/or clean-up. |
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| Outreach Opportunities |
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Bread of Life Food Pantry: During the month of March the Bread of Life Food Pantry is requesting the donation of cans of tuna as part of its Third Annual Lenten Tuna Drive.
Mission to Tanzania - As many of you know, our Interim Rector, Maryalice, and her husband John will be journeying to Tanzania this Spring. As a way of helping them prepare for their trip, we are collecting some much needed items that they can hand out while there:
* Reading glasses
* Individually packaged toothbrushes
* And, of course, any monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks out to Grace Episcopal Church with Tanzania on the memo line. |
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| Good Friday Walk |
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The Good Friday Walk for Hunger, is an annual ecumenical event which raises money for various churches and agencies which provide meals for the homeless and others in need. The walk begins at Haven Methodist on Taunton Avenue and ends at the State House, where all the groups meet. Anyone wishing to walk on Good Friday, April 3, please contact Charlene Underhill: 401-438-6347 or [email protected], to work out logistics. Please consider contributing to this worthy cause. For those who like to base a donation on number of miles, our trek is about 4 miles. Checks should be made out to "Good Friday Walk" and placed in the alms basin or mailed to Epiphany before Good Friday. |
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| Next Sunday |
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The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day
April 5, 2015
8 & 10:30 a.m., Festival Eucharist with music
Sermon: The Reverend Maryalice Sullivan
No Christian Education classes
Scripture readings:
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:1-18
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