Yes. By the death and resurrection of Jesus, the power of death has been destroyed. The flowering of the cross is a wonderful visual symbol reminding us of this truth.

Bring flowers enough to share with others. Before our worship begins arrange the flowers on the cross in the sanctuary. While you sing the songs, hear the readings, and offer your prayers, be reminded that "The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia." ~Fr. Dan

The Readings for this Sunday

Easter Day Principal Service (Year C)

Acts 10:34–43

In this lesson Peter realizes that the good news of the gospel is meant for all people, and he proclaims the crucified and risen Jesus. At first Peter was slow to believe that God wanted him to bring the word to a non-Jew. But God has shown this to be the divine will, and Peter gladly responds to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, together with his family and friends. The risen Jesus has appeared to chosen witnesses, and all who trust in him receive forgiveness of sins in his name.

Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24

A festival hymn sung in procession in praise of the Lord’s salvation.

1 Corinthians 15:19–26

In this lesson Paul describes the plan of the resurrection age: it has begun with Christ’s rising, and this event gives us confidence that God will defeat death, the last enemy. Some of the Corinthians either doubted Christ’s resurrection or held that Christians could already live a fully resurrected life of the spirit without any regard for the body. Paul insists on the reality of Christ’s rising, which has made possible the hope of a new life in a world where all presently die.

Luke 24:1–12

Our gospel tells how three women disciples first learn of Jesus’ resurrection. Coming early in the morning to anoint the body, they find the stone covering the tomb rolled away and the body gone. No human eye sees Jesus rise, but now two angelic figures appear and remind the troubled and frightened women that Jesus had predicted these things would happen to him. The women then report what they have heard and seen to the apostles, but their word is not believed. Peter runs to the tomb and is amazed at what has happened.

Note: Introductions to the Readings are from the book  Introducing the Lessons of the Church Year, 3rd Ed.  (Kindle Edition) by Frederick Borsch and George Woodward.

Music in Worship

Prelude

A time to prepare heart, mind, and body for worship.

Worship Music

Processional #175 "Hail thee, festival day"

Hymn of Praise: #207 "Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia"

Sequence: #180 "He is risen, He is risen!"

Offertory: #178 "Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks to the Risen Lord"

Post Communion: Insert "Our God Reigns"

Closing: #208 "Alleluia! The strife is o'er …"

Postlude

A time to be with the Lord in music.

The Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook will be ordained as the Fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese

of San Diego on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

A Message from our Bishop-Elect

I am joyful and grateful for the call to join you in the Jesus Movement in San Diego! So many things about this diocese are exciting: your kind and gracious people, your life-transforming ministries to those in need, your caring and advocacy for people who are oppressed, your love for Jesus and your hope for growing the church’s mission in San Diego. I look forward to joining you and discerning where God is calling us. You are in my prayers constantly, and I pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us in fulfilling God’s mission for the Episcopal Church in this beautiful place. Read her entire message to us.

Collect for Sunday

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen. ~BCP 222

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The Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook was elected to be the Fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese

of San Diego on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

As we continue to care for one another I remind you of Rev. Patricia's information about our loved ones and neighbors who may need immediate assistance to live independently and safely:

IF THE NEED IS IMMEDIATE

Adult Protective Services (APS) Phone Number: 1-800-491-7123. (24 hours a day)

Online:  http://dpss.co.riverside.ca.us/adult-services-division

For less immediate or long-term needs:

Phone Number for Riverside County Office on Aging

Aging and Disability Resource Connection

951-867-3800 or 1-800-510-2020

Online:  https://www.rcaging.org/

Note: Nothing in this newsletter is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for any questions or issues concerning your own unique health status.

Take Control of Your Seasonal Eye Allergy Symptoms

What you can do when spring brings discomfort

By Barbara Stepko, AARP, posted April 10, 2019 on AARP Healthy Living Website

Yep, it’s spring. Time to lose the layers and pack away the snow shovels for another year. For some of us, though, the milder months come with their own challenge — allergies. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that each year 50 million people in the United States experience symptoms from allergies, many of them related to seasonal allergens such as pollen. Pollen-packed days can do a number on our breathing, leaving noses dripping, sinuses congested and lungs begging for mercy. But eyes can also feel the discomfort, with symptoms that include redness, itchiness, swelling and watery discharge. 

Making things worse: the trend toward warmer temperatures year-round. That means pollen seasons start sooner and last longer. A 2014 Rutgers University study found that between 2001 and 2010, pollen season in the contiguous U.S. started, on average, three days earlier than it did in the 1990s.

We’re also seeing more plant growth and pollen production — whether from trees in the spring, grass in the summer or ragweed in the fall. According to the Rutgers study, annual totals of airborne pollen have increased by a whopping 40 percent.

But there are ways to fight back.

Interested? Read the article. (AARP Healthy Living Website)

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The Bishop's Committee met on

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

9:30 AM

Unofficial Minutes of the

April 9 Meeting

Minutes of the March Meeting

Minutes of the February Meeting

Financial Information through March 31, 2019:

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If you have questions you contact any of the members of the Bishop's Committee: Jacque, James, Robyn, Julie, Merrie, or me. ~Fr. Dan