| Entr'acte Continues this Sunday |
This Sunday morning, parishioner
Rick Stone will continue a study of the Sermon on the Mount. Describing what he intends to do, he says, "The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus's most important and many would say most challenging ethical instruction. We will spend three sessions delving into its thematic structure, its historical context, and its modern day significance with the aim of making the Sermon an inspiring, rather than daunting, guide."
Entr'acte will meet, as usual, following the 9 am Sung Mass (at about 10:25 am) in the Library.
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| Solemn Evensong & Benediction this Sunday |
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This Sunday afternoon-Organ Recital, Solemn Evensong & Benediction: Our monthly service of Evensong & Benediction at the Advent resumes this Sunday afternoon. The evening begins with a
4:30 organ recital by Clara Gerdes performing works by Ravel, Whitlock and Reubke.
Evensong & Solemn Benediction follows at 5:00, featuring the music of Dowland, Howells, and Tallis.
There will not be the usual E & B lecture after this Evensong.
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| Lenten Discipline |
 This year we at the Advent will again recapture the corporate nature of Lenten practice, and we call on every member of the Parish to consider joining others in the following common discipline. Each week, those who wish will fast together from a particular pleasure, whether it's sweets, coffee, entertainment, technology, etc., and we will all read the same scriptural passages and meditate upon the same theme each day.
A common devotional Guide,
A Lenten Journey for the Church of the Advent
, is available at the rear of the nave and online, and it lists the suggested fast for each week along with daily scripture readings which begin with the Creation and follow the history of Salvation up to its fulfillment in the New Creation of all things in the Resurrection of Jesus. The Guide contains a pledge expressing your intention to take upon yourself this corporate discipline with others in the Parish. It can be included with the collection at the Masses today during which your intention will be offered and blessed at the Offertory of the Liturgy.
Engaging in communal fasts and corporate devotional practices will deepen our sense of community, as well as provide support and accountability for each of us in this rich liturgical season. If you have questions, please get in touch with one of the clergy who will be happy to discuss it with you.
Please note that this corporate discipline does not replace the public devotions which will be prayed here during Lent. Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament are prayed on Thursdays at 6:00 pm, beginning Thursday, February 22.
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| "The Devil, the Lamb, and the Throne" |
The Devil, The Lamb, and the Throne:
The Book of Revelation Bible Study -
Beginning this
Wednesday, February 21
, Pastoral Assistant Eric Fialho will lead a five-week study of the Book of Revelation. The study will cover the many beguiling and mysterious themes, symbols, and images presented in the last book of the Bible. Close attention will be paid to the Book's historical context, its eschatological themes, and its main theme of good versus evil. The study will meet every Wednesday from February 21 through March 21 at 7:00 pm. in the Library. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to read Revelation chapters 1-4 before the first week.
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| Parish Work Day Next Saturday |
Next Saturday, February 24 - 10 am to 2 pm
- Help get the Advent sparkling clean with fellow parishioners. People of all ages and abilities welcome. Contact Brian Sirman (
[email protected]
) or Deacon Daphne (
[email protected]
) to sign up.
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| Lenten Quiet Day |
Saturday, March 10-10 am to 2 pm - Explore the spiritual practices of chant and praying with icons during this Lenten quiet day. We will learn simple chants that, by their repetition, help us find a deeper connection to God. We will also learn about icons, their use through millennia, and how we can pray with them today as we seek to find the divine in our lives. Meditations will be interspersed with periods of quiet, allowing to refresh and renew our souls. The day will be led by the Rev'd Miriam Gelfer, associate rector at Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester, and Ms. Mary Street, iconographer and parishioner in Winchester. The quiet day will be based in Moseley Hall, from 10 am to 2 pm. Cost is $10, including lunch. Early registration is advised; contact Deacon Daphne (
[email protected]).
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Church of the Advent
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| Sunday's Collect |
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for the Season:
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan; Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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