Those Who Serve

Sunday, April 13, 2025

8 am

Server & Chalice: Jim Bathurst

Lector: Jeff Wenzel

Usher: Mark Hendricks & Brian Erasmus

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

Passion Reader: Sarah Cranston

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

Thursday, April 17, 2025

5:30 pm Acolyte Rehearsal

6:30 pm Maundy Thursday

Master of Ceremonies: Rob Johnson

Thurifer & Boat: Scott Carr

Crucifer: Chris Cranston

1st Server: Scott Cranston

2nd Server: Joey Lyden

Torches: Joey Scales & Annabella Scales

Acolyte Master:

Chalice Bearers: Rob Johnson & Doreen Mills

Lector I & Intercessor: Tori Wishnick

Lector II: Nathan Wishnick

Ushers: Mark Novalsky & Steve Rash

Friday, April 18, 2025

5:30 pm Acolyte Rehearsal

6:30 pm Good Friday

Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst

1st Server: Maya Sanchez

2nd Server: Riley Shomo

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Jim Bathurst & Ed Ferrell

Lector I & Intercessor: Gwen Simpson

Lector II: Cheryl Rheiner

Ushers: Steve Shomo & Charles Lewis

Saturday, April 19, 2025

5:30 pm Acolyte Rehearsal

6:30 pm The Great Vigil of Easter

Master of Ceremonies: Steve Lewis

Thurifer & Boat: Payton Sims

Crucifer: Brandon Gorman

1st Server: Cece Lyden

2nd Server: Daphne Rhodes

Torches: 2 NEEDED

Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun

Chalice Bearers: Steve Lewis & Doreen Mills

Old Testament Lesson I: Brandon Gorman

Old Testament Lesson II: Michele Schiffer

Old Testament Lesson III: Tori Wishnick

Old Testment Lesson IV: Amelia Jones

New Testament Lector: NEEDED

Ushers: Chris Piskun & Dennis Sims

Easter Day

Sunday, April 20, 2025

8 am

Server & Chalice: Rob Johnson

Lector: Maureen Carrigan

Usher: Mark Hendricks

10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst

Thurifer & Boat: Chris Cranston

Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez

1st Server: Maya Sanchez

2nd Server: Riley Shomo

Torches: Annabella Scales & Joey Lyden

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Jim Bathurst & Rob Johnson

Lector I & Intercessor: Nathan Wishnick

Lector II: Ed Ferrell

Ushers: Mike Sanchez & Steve Rash

Nursery:

Vestry Lock Up: Laura Erasmus

Note writer: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Jim & Mary Beth Bathurst

Vestry Counters: Team 2: Tori Wishnick, Laura Erasmus & HELP NEEDED

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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.

• Wednesday, April 23 - 7:00 pm ECW

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 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.