Our monthly service of Evensong & Benediction at the Advent resumes this Sunday afternoon.  The evening begins with a 4:30 organ recital by Barbara Bruns performing works by Mendelssohn and Franck . Evensong & Solemn Benediction follows at 5:00, featuring the music of Murray, Neary, Brewer and Byrd.

After Evensong, Advent's seminarian, Eric Fialho, will give an E & B Talk on popular Catholicism in pre-Reformation England. Find out how the early 16th century English got a good crop harvest or escaped death for the day; for in England the line dividing the sacred from the superstitious was thin at best!

Save the Date!  Lundi Gras Talent Show-Monday, February 27, 6 pm.  Mardi Gras is the traditional day of overindulgence and merriment before the fast of Lent.  But, because of the Advent's Community Supper, we must move the occasion one day back.  So, Mardi (Tuesday) becomes Lundi (Monday).   This year the Advent will celebrate Lundi Gras with a judge-free and non-judgmental Talent Show.  We'd love to have wide participation from all three services: families, young ones, old ones, and individuals.  Share your harmonica, guitar solo, whistling, recitation, tap dance, or favorite impersonations with us.  This is a wonderful chance to enjoy the hidden talents of our Advent parish.

Dinner is potluck:  Break out your favorite deviled eggs recipe, best hot dish, or store-bought loaf of sourdough!  Please bring something to share: food or drink, or both.  Need more information?  Contact Fr Wood ( [email protected]) or Rachael Ringenberg ( [email protected]).

Spirituality & Aging - Lenten Quiet Day - Saturday, March 11, 10 am to 2 pm: The Advent is pleased to offer a Lenten Quiet Day on Spirituality and Aging, led by  Father Richard Loring and the Rev'd Christine Whitaker. A light lunch will be served.

Father Loring is a longtime friend of the Advent and a familiar face at 9 am Sunday Mass, when he is not serving as an interim - his most recent stint being at St Andrew's Church in Hanover, where he was appointed bridge priest in January.

The Rev'd Christine Whitaker, a native of Edinburgh, served as rector of St. Michael's Church in Hopkinton for 15 years, retiring from that position in 2013. She previously served as an assistant at Trinity Church, Copley Square. Before ordination, she was an attorney.

To reserve a space, please contact Deacon Daphne B. Noyes, [email protected], 617-523-2377 x 135.

Women's Bible Study-Four Sessions Start Saturday, March 18-10 am-11:30 am in the Library: Women have unique voices in scripture and in today's church. This bible study highlights their voices-and ours-by exploring how ancient prayers and stories inform us during this time of contemplation and reflection. Like the traditional Anglo-Catholic liturgy, these sessions will engage participants on many levels. The facilitator, Advent parishioner Lurie Armandt, will guide participants in using interactive theatrical and artistic storytelling as we prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection. Lurie is a graduate student at Emerson College studying Theatre and Community. ;Her specific interest is around building community among women in the church. Meetings will be on Saturdays March 18, March 25, April 1, and April 8, from 10:00 am-11:30 am in the Library. Women interested in participating or who have any questions should contact Lurie at [email protected] or Deacon Daphne B. Noyes at [email protected].

Advent 20/30s Service Opportunity-Cradles to Crayons-Saturday, March 11, 1:30 - 3:30 pm - The Advent 20/30s group is volunteering at Cradles to Crayons in Brighton on Saturday March 11 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Visit https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/ for more information, and email Janell Saur ( [email protected]) to volunteer to be part of the team! Volunteers are welcome to bring donations, as well. For a list of items to donate, go to www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/donate-goods/items-we-accept/.