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Stations of the Cross is tonight, March 22 at 5:30 p.m.
There is no fourth Sunday lunch this weekend, in keeping with the solemn end of the service on Sunday.
Please return your filled Easter Eggs by the front door by this Sunday, March 24th. The Easter Egg Hunt for the kids will occur at 10 am on Easter day.
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The Paschal Triduum
The Paschal Triduum, Latin meaning “three days,” encompasses the seventy-two-hour period from the evening of Maundy Thursday to sundown on Easter Sunday. Worship gatherings during this period feature the high drama of Jesus’ last hours, from betrayal and execution through his time in the tomb and ultimate resurrection. Liturgical practices vary among Anglican (Episcopal), Reformed, and Roman Catholic, traditions, often including changes of (or even removal of) the paraments and veiling or removal of crosses and Communion elements.
As you see, in the Episcopal Church at St. James, we veil our crosses for the season of Lent, take away the use of most silver and brass, and use pottery vessels for the Eucharistic elements. Some traditions continue to celebrate Holy Eucharist on Good Friday or Holy Saturday. In that case the elements of bread and wine are typically “reserved” from Maundy Thursday, and not consecrated during the days commemorating Christ’s death.
At St. James, we consume all of the consecrated bread and wine we have at the close of the Maundy Thursday service. We do have services on Friday and Saturday, but they do not include Holy Communion reserved or otherwise. On this sacred Friday and Saturday we are remembering the death of Jesus and the great grief and absence his followers felt following his death.
The first consecration of the bread and the wine following remembrance of his death is at The Great Vigil of Easter (6:00 a.m. on Sunday) where we turn to give thanks for the Light of Christ coming into a dark and sinful world. The Eucharist celebrated at this early service is the resurrection of Christ’s body and blood for us and his presence with us by sharing Holy Communion.
The Overnight Watch
The vigil (also called the watch) is held in the chapel from the close of the Maundy Thursday service until noon on Good Friday. It is meant to evoke for us the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed in deep distress during the night before his death. Three times in the night he came and found the disciples sleeping instead of praying; and he said, “Are you asleep? Could you not keep awake one hour? Keep awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak’” (Mark 14:37-38).
Taking part in the watch at St. James on Thursday night and into Good Friday is simple. We have a sign up sheet we ask you to sign on and claim at least an hour to watch in the chapel. Our hope is that at least one person would be keeping watch with Jesus. The night is divided into one hour blocks. You can sign up for as many or as few of the hours as you wish. Several people can be in the chapel at the same time. This means that some periods of watching may overlap.
For the sake of your security, all of the doors to the church are locked through the night. There will be an attendant the front desk to open the door and admit familiar faces (even if you did not sign up). We ask that you come and go by way of the red doors facing Roosevelt so we know who is in the building at any given time. Coming to pray with Jesus in the darkest hours is a simple act, but it is not easy. Being loyal and present can prove to be a deeply personal blessing to you. Many find a distinct intimacy with Jesus as they keep vigil in the small hours of the morning
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January, February, & March Schedules
Holy Week schedule is not included
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Want to know if we need additional volunteers for a specific week? Click one of the service schedules below. If you see a +Add button on a particular serving role, that means someone has declined their assignment, and we still need a volunteer to fill in. You can click +Add to sign up for that spot. | |
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Garden Workday on Saturday, March 23 from 11:00-1:00, but all are welcome to arrive early or stay late! Come and help Creation Care, weed, trim, rake, and beautify the church grounds for Easter. The work will also prepare us for the next influx of native plants.
See you there!
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Holy Week Volunteers Needed!
Sign up to read or serve at any of the services in Holy Week. We are usually in need of ushers for most of these services. There are opportunities to be a lector at the service of the Great Vigil of Easter at 6:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
Sign up for a shift to keep watch with Christ beginning at 8:30 p.m. after the Maundy Thursday service until noon on Good Friday.
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The next major meeting before the event on April 21 after the 10:45 service. | |
You’ll find our lovely lady mouse on display in the front lobby, reminding us that plans are underway for the Old English Tea on May 4.
Named after Mrs. Walter Wintle (Edith), founder of our tea, she was the brainchild of the late Kay Hoffman. Kay served as tea chairman about 10 years ago and thought we needed a logo, mascot, or other symbol. She took her idea to Marylee Harrison and Jack Walker who created patterns, cut, sewed, stuffed, embellished, and created what you see today. From her lace cap to her sensible shoes, Mrs. Wintle-Mouse is ready for another tea. She holds a dainty tea cup and embroidered tea towel. Her lace apron is fashioned from an antique tablecloth from early-day teas, and she’s been fashionably updated with red-framed eyeglasses much like the ones that Kay Hoffman wore.
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Keeping tabs on our tabs!
St. James has received a letter of tremendous gratitude from Susan Smythe, the CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities in Wichita.
She states in part -“Thank you for your incredible generosity. We are truly fortunate to have friends like you standing by our side, making a profound impact on the lives of families during their time of need.”
Thank you, everyone, for ‘pulling’ for this caring service in our community. Keep the pull tabs coming!
- St. James Outreach Committee
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IRC Update
Please be in prayer for the refugee family as they navigate some of the challenging aspects of resettlement. Also, they will be adding an infant to their family at the beginning of April. We are collecting diapers, wipes and new or gently used baby boy clothing. If you would like to donate any of these items, please let Suzanne Laycock or Jessica Moore know and we will deliver them to the family.
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Winfield Correctional Facility
You are invited to the WCF dinner theater and art auction! A portion of the proceeds from the event will go towards building a spiritual life center at the Winfield Correctional Facility.
Tickets must be purchased by March 29, using check or money order. Check the attached flyer for more details.
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Youth Group Schedule Updates
Sunday, March 24: Youth group will meet at 6:30 pm,
as there is no fourth Sunday lunch this month.
Sunday, March 31: Youth group will NOT meet on Easter.
We will meet again on Sunday, April 7 at 6:30 pm.
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Volunteers needed!
We need Nursery volunteers! We are looking for those that want to supervise and love on the kiddos in the Nursery at the 8:30 or 10:45 service. You decide how often you'd like to volunteer and when. Safe Church Training is required and provided by the church. Please let Chelsea know if you are interested, formation@stjameswichita.org or call the church office.
The Nursery is open each Sunday from 8:15 am - 12:00 pm and special events for newborns to five years of age.
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Parish Prayers for the Week of March 24 | |
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In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Church of the Province of West Africa
In the World Council of Churches Cycle of Prayer:
Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia
In the Kansas Cycle of Prayer:
Pray for St. Mary’s, Galena
Our seminarian, Maddy Bishop
Those discerning a call to the priesthood:
Paul Leeker, Elizabeth Wenger
Those serving in the military:
Davis Jackson; Will Corkins; Maureen Tanner
Those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity:
Fred; Gail P.; Gerry H.; Thelma; Tom H.; Jeri & Bill; Robin S.; Erin C.; Joan M.; Peg B.; Diana M.; Ed & Kim; Susan G.; Peggy S.; Jean E.; Kelby; Judy T.; Mary; Darwin P.; Sam & Beth; Barbara S.; Hazel S.; Allie N.; Kris S.; Judy; Greta P.; Larry R.; Jodie & family; Simon family; Nancy C.; Drew H.; Elena S.; Bella P.; Ann B.; Daimon; Anna; Dick & Judy; Liz; Peer M.; Brianna P.; Sylvester; Sharon & Jerry; Jan M.; Pat; Andy S.; Sue C.; Martha L.; Joseph B.; Joan J.; Jayne P.; Deb H.; Dal H.; Carole
Those who have recently died:
John Osborne; Amanda Alonso; Bud Roller; Martha Frankfurt Forster; Delmar Klocke; Pat Heeren
Some who have died in March in the past:
Marsha Bacon; John Bell; Jack Burns; Mary Deeter; Christopher Erickson; Jecca Evers; Douglas Fleming; Sally Goodland; Christine Hebert; Larry Heeren; Kay Hoffman; Steve Jordan; Jean Lehr (Showalter); Ida Miller; Larry Mitchell; Nancy Rollins; Art Woodman
For the sake of privacy, we do not list the last names of those who are on our prayer list because of trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or adversity. We do our best to include last name initials in the event that two parishioners with the same first name exist.
If your prayers have been answered, let us rejoice with you. Please contact the office to let us know we can remove your prayer request. If you have prayers you would like added to the prayer list, please contact the office at office@stjameswichita.org or 316-683-5686.
Loving, Liberating and Life-Giving
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Women's Retreat
A women's retreat centered on the truth that we are made female in God's image. This spiritual gathering is an opportunity for women of all ages, stages, and backgrounds to come together, connect, and embrace the inherent beauty and strength within us and as a community of women walking in faith with Christ Jesus.
Led by Chelsea Whipple, in partnership with The Rev. Canon Lisa Senuta.
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2024 K2K Community Mission Team
You are invited to join!
In Kenya, East Africa, June 6-19, 2024
Join the 2024 K2K Community Team and go to Kenya for an unforgettable experience. Now is the time to sign up for this once in a lifetime opportunity. The team will be departing KC for Kenya on Thursday, June 6, 2024, and home on Wednesday, June 19th. You will be making friends and sharing experiences with local Kenyans and organizations as we seek our goal of "community transforming community". Time will be spent at Agatha Amani House, a shelter for abused women, Karati Boarding School for challenged kids, a public elementary school, a Maasai Village, and church services at All Saints Anglican Church. Every day of the mission trip is filled with new experiences as we strengthen long-term as well as new relationships while helping our friends with projects addressing the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. And not all is work as we seize the opportunity to go on safari at one of the major national wildlife parks where we see many African animals such as lions, giraffes, rhinos, water buffalo, and many more species up close in their natural habitat.
Note: This trip is great for college age students. And also, high school age youth when accompanied by one or both parents.
Contact Joe Bob Lake for details.
Joe Bob & Nyakio Lake
Team Leaders - K2K Community Team
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