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Dates to Remember:
Mar. 26th Holy Sat. Service with the Sacrament of Reconciliation
&Church Cleaning (see below)
Mar. 27th Easter (Annual Easter Egg Hunt)
with Easter Feast to follow
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Sunday Services
8:00 am
Rite I
In the Chapel
(no music)
10:30 am
Rite II
(with music)
In the Nave
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Church Office
Monday - Thursday
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Hours: 10:00 am to
2:00 pm
512-459-0027
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Church Ministers And Staff
All the People, Ministers of the Gospel
The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop Ordinary
The Rt. Rev. Dena H. Harrison, Bishop Suffragan
The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher, Bishop Suffragan
The Rev. Billy Tweedie, Vicar
Jon Ellis, Bishop's Warden
Michael Paulsen,
People's Warden
Sara Burden-McClure, Director of Music
The Rev. Kelly Jennings, Director, Children's Ministry
The Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings, Theologian in Residence
Linda Bryant,
Treasurer
Marty Newkirk,
Church Secretary
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The Midweek Connection
March 24th, 2016
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Inside this Midweek Connection
- Watch for Holy Week Updates
- Episcopal Bishops Special Word to the Church
- Saturday Day of Worship and Service
- Annual Easter Egg Hunt is upon us
- Speaking Episcopalian with the Nicene Creed
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Maundy Thursday
Tonight!
6:00 pm Agape Meal
7:00 pm Maunday Thursday Service
with foot washing
Good Friday
12:00 pm Solemn Collects
1:00 pm Stations of the Cross
7:00 pm Good Friday Service
Holy Saturday Service (Chapel)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(watch for notice of times)
Easter Sunday
8:00 am Easter Vigil (Chapel)
10:30 am Holy Eucharist - Nave
12:15 pm Easter Egg Hunt and
Easter Feast in the Narthex
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The Episcopal Bishops Issue a Word
To the Church
The Bishops of the Episcopal Church met at Camp Allen from March 11th through the 15th, and they have issued a message to the church. You can read it here:
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A Morning of Holy Worship and Service -- Spring Cleaning for Easter Sunday
REQUIREMENTS: Able bodies that can provide some hand and arm motions! The more people we have will let us complete the multi-tasks on our list.
SCHEDULE: March 26, 2016 -- Holy Saturday -- 9:00 am to 12 Noon. Coffee, donuts, etc., provided. Short break at 10:00 am for a 15 min. service for those who wish to partake.
WHAT TO BRING: Yourself, a vacuum cleaner (if possible,) and cleaning rags. Other cleaning materials will be provided.
CONTACTS: Ann Harrington [email protected]
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How To Speak Episcopalian
The Good Word this week is
The Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed is usually recited/read just after the sermon and before the Prayers of the People. This Creed is a general statement of beliefs that dates back, in part, to the Council of Nicaea, called by the Emperor Constantine in 325 C.E.
The contents of the Creed relied primarily on the baptismal promises made by the early church. It went through a number of changes between that original council and the Council of Constantinople in 450 C.E.
We have it in our Book of Common Prayer in two forms, on pages 326 through 328. Rite II is a contemporary translation prepared by the International Consultation on English Texts. The Rite One text on page 327 includes traditional wording that has been used since the time of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer.
Whether we state our faith in contemporary terms or use the ancient words, we join that "great cloud of witnesses," each time we pledge our faith.
Reference: A Dictionary for Episcopalians
John N. Wall
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It's Time for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt
And we have a BUNCH of Easter Eggs to fill! Ann Harrington has advised that we still need a LOT of wrapped candy to fill those eggs. We'll have more kids than ever this year, and we need more candy than ever. Please bring it to the Narthex on Sunday. Wrapped candy ONLY, please. |
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From the Thrift Shop
Lana Beyer, ECR Thrift Shop manager has advised that the shop will be closed on Good Friday, March 25th, and will re-open for business on Monday March 28th. Lana and all her volunteer staff wish everyone a Blessed Easter.
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Dudley Baker Announces Post-Easter Blood Drive
On Saturday, April 9th, we are having our first 2016 blood drive. What better time to offer the gift that can save a life than in Easter, the season of new life -- Resurrection Life. That is what we celebrate every day around here. May we work hard this year to transform the words Resurrection Life to Resurrection Blood!
We need the help of every one of you, who gives regularly. Help us publicize this ministry. Tell another member how fulfilling it is to help an unknown person in need -- perhaps to save a life! Tell them how quick and easy it is. Remind them that blood is a precious substance, that comes only from one source -- the arm of a healthy, grateful servant with 40 minutes to spare. You can even tell them how good the cookies are!
Sign up in the Narthex to join us, and save a life, in the name of our Lord!
Your Brother in Christ,
Dudley Baker
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Wednesday Bible Study Continues
Wednesday morning Bible Study continues from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at Genuine Joe's Coffee House at 2001 W. Anderson Lane. The Bible students have studied a lot of the scripture so far, and will continue on. They have finished their study of the Gospel According to John and have begun the study of the Acts of the Apostles.
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Justin Ln. Street Reconstruction
Justin Ln. was identified by the City's Street and Bridge division one of the streets in need of reconstruction as part of the 2006 Bond Program. The time frame is July 2016 to May 2017, approximately. There will be a meeting at
Austin First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
6800 Woodrow Ave
March 31, 2016
600 to 8:00 pm
To receive electronic communications regarding the project, you may also call or e-mail:
Courtney Black 512-974-7973 or
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Hospitality Team for Sunday March 20th
Our Easter Feast!
The new Hospitality Roster is done through May. Please check it to see when your turn comes up. There are copies in the Narthex displayed in various places.
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Music for Easter Sunday, March 27th
Anthem:
Alleluias! Lau
The Day of Resurrection, Smart/Harlan
Christ Our Passover
Processional: 207, Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Gospel: 180, He is Risen!
Communion: 193, That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright
182, Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing.
Missional: 179, Welcome Happy Morning
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If you are unable to fulfill your lay ministry, arrange for a substitute and let Marty in the office know of the change by noon on Thursday before.
8:30 am Service
Story of Creation
Story of the Flood
Deliverance at the Sea
Epistle
10:30 am Service
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
I Corinthians 15:19-26
Luke 24:1-12
Readers to be announced for 8:30 service.
Lector:
Psalmist:
Intercessor:
Chalicist:
To Be determined
Usher: Jim Ryan
10:30 am Service:
First Lesson: Andy Lyon
Psalm: Marisol Peters
Second Lesson: Kenneth DeSilva
Prayers of the People: Katie Petersen
Chalicists: (GC) Michael Paulsen (C) Helen Paulsen
Acolytes: Holly & Charles Davis
Ushers: Carolyn & Jon Ellis, Ann Harrington,
Michael Paulsen
Altar Guild: Ann Harrington, Joan Medrano
Flower Guild: Ann Harrington
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