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The E-pistle of Wednesday,
February 14th, 2024
Ash Wednesday
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7:30AM
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes (Emmanuel Chapel)
noon
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes (Cathedral Nave)
7PM
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes (Cathedral Nave)
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The Cathedral Church of St. Luke
in the
City of Portland
and the
Episcopal Diocese of Maine
Whoever you are,
and wherever you may be on the journey of the spirit,
The Episcopal Church welcomes you.
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Welcome to St. Luke’s Cathedral
We are a community of faith with ancient worship and modern thought, catholic traditions and progressive theology. We proclaim a Biblical perspective for thinking people, a respect for reason, science, and a diversity of perspective. This empowers compassion and care for both the wider community and one another. Our commitment to welcome and inclusion is central to our mission modeled on the Kingdom of God and proclaimed by Jesus Christ.
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Please note that the livestream is available at both the noon and 7:00PM Services, but not at the 7:30AM Service. | |
Ash Wednesday Service Participants | |
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7:30AM
Preacher & Celebrant
The Reverend George Stevens, Interim Dean
Contributing Ministries
The Flower Guild, The Altar Guild, The Kneeler Guild
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12:00PM
Preacher & Celebrant
The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, The Tenth Bishop of Maine
Assisting
The Reverend Rebecca A. Grant, Deacon
The Reverend George Stevens, Interim Dean
Cantor
Christian M. Clough, Canon for Liturgy and Music
Ushers
Anna Messmer, Stanley Kuziel
Lector
Elizabeth Burger
Live Streaming
Jack Swanton, Sam Allen
Contributing Ministries
The Flower Guild, The Altar Guild, The Kneeler Guild
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7:00PM
Preacher & Celebrant
The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, The Tenth Bishop of Maine
Assisting
The Reverend Rebecca A. Grant, Deacon
The Reverend George Stevens, Interim Dean
Verger
Eleanor Roberts, Head Verger
Music Leader & Organist
Christian M. Clough, Canon for Liturgy and Music
Ushers
Deb Marcoux, Stanley Kuziel, Chester Bishop
Lector
James Hornor
Live Streaming
Jack Swanton, Sam Allen
Contributing Ministries
Acolytes, The Flower Guild, The Altar Guild, The Kneeler Guild
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Background information for today’s Ash Wednesday Service
“The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith. We are invited, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.”
— The Book of Common Prayer, p. 264
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Scheduling An Alternative Time for Imposition of Ashes | |
If you are unable to attend our services today, but would like to receive the Imposition of Ashes, please contact Interim Dean, The Reverend George Stevens to schedule another time. | |
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stlukesportland.org
(207)-772-5434
Physical Address:
143 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
Parking Available at:
134 Park Street, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4141, Portland, ME 04101
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