Those Who Serve

Sunday, April 6, 2025

8 am

Server & Chalice: Rob Johnson

Lector: Bernie Lasoski

Usher: Mark Hendericks

10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell

Thurifer & Boat: Paul Mass

Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez

1st Server: Maya Sanchez

2nd Server: Daphne Rhodes

Torches: Annabella Scales & Joseph Scales

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Doreen Mills & Ed Ferrell

Lector I & Intercessor: Jim Bathurst

Lector II: Mary Beth Bathuurst

Ushers: Steve Shomo & Steve Rash

Nursery: Kim

Coffee Hour: Jim & Mary Beth Bathurst

Vestry Lock Up: Jim Bathurst

Note writer: Marilyn McGeoch

Food Bank: Scott & Sarah Cranston

Vestry Counters: Team 4 - Sherm Yeiter, Gwen SImpson, Jim Bathurst

Sunday, April 13, 2025

8 am

Server & Chalice: Jim Bathurst

Lector: Jeff Wenzel

Usher: Mark Hendricks

9 am Acolyte Rehearsal

10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst

Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman

Crucifer: Payton Sims

1st Server: Riley Shomo

2nd Server: Cece Lyden

Torches: Thomas Piskun & Rebecca Piskun

Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun

Chalice Bearers: Jim Bathurst & Steve Lewis

Lector I & Intercessor: Jennifer Lewis

Lector II: Ed Ferrell

Ushers: Mike Sanchez & Chris Cranston

Nursery:

Vestry Lock Up: Doreen Mills

Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner

Food Bank: Doug & Carol Hill

Vestry Counters: Team 1: Doreen Mills, Mark Novalsky & Nathan Wishnick

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The Sacrament of Penance

The Sacrament of Reconciliation of a Penitent can be found on page 447 of the BCP. It is a very beneficial way to help us have a fresh start in life. It helps us to have a more intimate appreciation of God’s tenderness and compassion towards us. It helps us let go of the burden of sin as we remember that we are forgiven. This helps us bring our shame and regret to God and place those nagging feelings at the foot of the cross. It can bring into focus how we need to change and develop healthier kinds of behavior. We change our behavior by first changing why we think and feel the way we do. God supports us in that change by grace. The confidential spiritual counsel that a priest can give us, helps us put our life in perspective, which helps us change to the person we are called to be.

The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) and spiritual counsel are always available by appointment. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Fr. Civale.

Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum gives us the opportunity to walk with Christ through his last week in Jerusalem. Originally the events of the Passion and Resurrection were celebrated on one day as early as the 2nd century. After Christianity was made legal under Constantine, people began to openly flock to Jerusalem around Easter. The diary of a woman named Egeria in 381 contains the first accounts of the special rites, prayers and devotions that took place in Jerusalem during the “Great Week” pilgrimage. Constantine’s mother, St. Helena identified sacred sites throughout the Holy Land and churches were built on each site. Gradually the pilgrimage events were celebrated throughout the Christian world.



On Palm Sunday we remember Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. The mood is triumphant with the Blessing of the Palms and procession. We commemorate Christ’s short journey from the Mount of Olives into the city itself. The mood changes very quickly as the Passion is chanted or read.

At Mass on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we read various accounts of Jesus’ life right before his death. These Gospel events might include the raising of Lazarus, Jesus’ spending time with Mary and Martha, when Mary anoints of his feet, which points directly to the anointing of his entire body after his death, Jesus clearing the Temple, Jesus’ return to the Mount of Olives to rest and pray where he passes the withered fig tree which becomes a symbol of the importance of our faith and Jesus predicting his impending betrayal. As well, we read from Isaiah three of the Suffering Servant songs which point to Jesus as the ultimate suffering servant for all humankind.

The Sacred Triduum is considered one three-day service which begins at sundown on Thursday and continues through Easter Day. It is considered the most sacred part of the Christian year as it celebrates the entire Paschal Mystery, which is God’s plan of redemption for the fallen human race through His Passion, Death and Resurrection. From the Last Supper, to the Garden of Gethsemane, to the trial before Pilate, to the torture and agonizing death on the Cross, to the tomb and Resurrection. We are all invited to walk with our Lord in order to draw close to His life saving sacrifice. We are invited to let our Lord’s love transform us in the most special way.

• Saturday, April 5 - 8:00 am Audit Committee
• Monday, April 7 - 8:00 pm Online Bible Study
• Wednesday, April 9 - 6:00 pm Lenten Series
• Thursday, April 10 - 7:00 pm Vestry

Support Peace in the World

Responding to the Myanmar & Thailand Earthquake

Episcopal Relief and Development Global Needs Fund allows Episcopal Relief and Development to respond to communities where need is the greatest. They provide emergency relief and long-term support in disasters worldwide, including the recent earthquake. Donations can be made online, https:// www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/give/donate-now/ individual-donation/ and select international disaster response to help with the earthquake in Thailand or use the QR code to the right. Check donations should be made out to Episcopal Relief & Development and mailed to P.O. Box 5121, Boone, IA 50950 -0121

We commit to communities long term, from disaster preparedness to response and recovery. With faith and local leaders, we help people get the services they need, when they need it.



Responding to disasters

· Provide access to food, water, transportation, health and counseling services, and other social services

· Build temporary housing and provide relocation support to support stability

· Offer employment opportunities to jump-start economic recovery

· Connect local, regional and international disaster responders to share best practices

Supporting disaster preparedness and recovery

· Install early alert systems • Identify evacuation routes

· Develop household preparedness kits

· Establish inclusive disaster mitigation and response plans free from emotional, physical or financial discrimination and abuse

· Provide co-learning and exchange opportunities to improve program implementation

Responding to Israeli - Hamas War

Episcopal Relief & Development continues to partner with Al Ahli Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, to provide emergency medical support in the Gaza Strip in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Support of the Episcopal Relief & Development Middle East Fund will help to address immediate and long-term needs created by the Israel-Hamas war through locally-led partnerships.

Episcopal Relief & Development Partners with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to Aid Ukrainian Refugees

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to help local congregations throughout Europe provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees. Please continue to pray for all those impacted by the violence. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response fund will help meet critical needs created by this crisis.

Episcopal Relief and Development Sudan

Episcopal Relief & Development partners with the South Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SSUDRA), the relief and development arm of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, to address ongoing issues in South Sudan and to strengthen SSUDRA’s operations. Donate Now.