Weekly News
March 25, 2023
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Fifth Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 am

Adult Forum with refreshments at 9:15 am

Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 am

Pasta Luncheon at 11:30 am in the undercroft (food provided)

The Rev. Mark McGuire
Guest Celebrant
Watch on-line on:
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Walk with Jesus
Commit yourself to walk with Jesus this week. The services of Holy Week commemorate Jesus’ descent into death before the great miracle of Easter. The crowds’ cheers at Jesus’ triumphal parade into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday turn to jeers and the demand for his blood on Good Friday. If you allow yourself to descend to the depths of despair in what seem to be Jesus’ final hours, you will experience in new ways the incomparable power of the resurrection of Easter.


Palm Sunday and Blessing of the Palms: 8:00 and 10:30 am

Maundy Thursday: Agape meal at 6:00 pm; Service at 7:00 pm

Good Friday:  Service at 7:00 pm

Holy Saturday: The Great Vigil of Easter at 7:00 pm

Easter Sunday: One Service at 10:30 am
Easter Flowers
In memory and honor of loved ones
The flowers and plants that will decorate our church at Easter are a sign of our joy in the Resurrection of Christ and our hope in the resurrection of those who have gone before us.

If you would like to remember or honor a loved one this Easter, please consider donating for the purchase of lilies for the altar. The last day for contributing is Palm Sunday, April 2.

Please note Easter Flowers on the memo line of your check or on an envelope with your donation. Your name and remembrance will be included in the bulletin on Easter.
Adult Forum tomorrow with Bill Stancil
Resumes tomorrow at 9:15 am
Don't miss our Adult Forum with Dr. Bill Stancil beginning at 9:15 am. Dr. Stancil is presenting The Road to Character. This series explores how character development can predispose us to be more consistent and reliable in our actions.

March 5: The Virtuous Life
March 12: Finding the Golden Mean
March 26: Prudence and Justice
April 2: Courage and Temperance
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Will be rescheduled
Due to a COVID outbreak, the St. Patrick's Day Dinner scheduled for Saturday, March 18 was canceled.

We hope to reschedule this event for another time in the near future.
A fun Lenten devotion for all to play
Go to LentMadness.org
Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints, Lent Madness was born.

The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo.

The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as quotes and quirks are offered, legends explored, and even moves into the area of saintly kitsch.

Go to www.lentmadness.org to play.
Ecumenical Lenten Series
Concludes next Wednesday
Resurrection will join other Blue Springs churches sharing food, fellowship and worship during Lent. Each week one church will host a 6:00 pm gathering for a common meal, followed by a 6:40 pm Lenten worship service.

This year’s theme is “Freeing Jesus” (a book by Diana Butler Bass.) The weekly offering will be used to support the Blue Springs Community Services League.

Remaining service:

March 29 at First Christian Church, 701 NW 15th St.
Message by Rev. Paula Isgrig
On the Calendar
Every Wednesday: Bible Study at 1:00 pm
Every Friday: Fellowship at Vito's Pizza on Missouri Hwy 7 in Blue Springs at 6:00 pm

Saturday, April 1: 9:00 am Altar Guild Clean-up Day
Sunday, April 2: Palm Sunday, No First Sunday Breakfast; Adult Forum with Bill Stancil at 9:15 am
Thursday, April 6: Maundy Thursday, Agape dinner at 6:00 pm, Service at 7:00 pm
Friday, April 7: Good Friday, Service at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 8: Easter Vigil at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 9: Easter Sunday - One Service at 10:30 am
Wednesday, April 12: Vestry at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 15: Daughters of the King at 10:00 am
Sunday, April 16: St. Michael's Necessity Pantry Ingathering
Tuesday, April 18: Book Club at 1:00 pm
Thursday, April 20: Lunch Bunch at 11:30 am