2011

Special Lenten Opportunities LENT IS … A time for looking at the things we do that are wrong or that tempt us, asking God's & other people's forgiveness; A time for giving up things that keep us from being loving people; A time for doing extra things that will help us grow closer to God; A time to be more aware of what it means to love as God loves us; A time to ask God to help us to be more loving, remembering that God is always ready to strengthen us In addition to the celebration of Holy Eucharist, the following services and activities will be offered each week in Lent: Sundays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10 @ 10:45 a.m (Library) Thursdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 @ 10:15 a.m. (Library) Adult Education - Lenten Series led by Fr. Pat - “Rediscovering Values” Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.(Parish Hall Lenten Biblical Teaching Series led by Fr. Wayne Smith Theme: "Biblical Women: A Retrospective" Click here for more details on this Series Thursdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 @ 12:00 Noon (Church) Lenten Lunchtime Organ Recitals. We invite you to come to Grace Church on Thursdays. Enjoy a thirty-minute recital and then come to the Parish House, where homemade soup and beverages will be available. Bring a sandwich, if you wish, and greet the organist. Click here for more details of the concerts Music provided by Mr. Matthew S. Robertson. FRIDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 p.m. (beginning March 11th) (Church) Stations of the Cross. Please join us as we walk in the Way of the Cross with our Lord. Throughout the season of Lent, and at all other times of the year, the Sacrament of Penance is available by appointment with the clergy.  Keeping A Holy Lent Lent is a special time set aside in our Church calendar for self-examination. As Christians we are invited to look at our lives and realize our shortcomings and failings. As our Prayer of Confession says, "We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone." (BCP p. 360) Lent reminds us of our need for God's forgiveness and grace. During Lent, we have the opportunity to change our lives. We strive to live more closely to the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. We hear on Sundays about the life of our Savior and see the sacrifice he makes on our behalf on Good Friday. Lent is marked by our prayers, fasting, charitable giving, Bible study and other acts of devotion. It is a time for us to amend out lives, repair broken relationships and become the people God calls us to become. Grace Church offers the programs and activates listed in this pamphlet as some of the ways we may keep a Holy Lent. Come join us wherever and whenever you can. God bless you and keep you. With warmest regards, I remain, Faithfully yours in Christ   Fr Pat To Learn more about Lent, Click on the image below:     ACTIVITIES FOR LENT     MEN'S BREAKFAST, Saturday, March 5th 7:30 a.m. KID'S ALLEY CAFÉ LUNCH MAKING, Saturday, March 5th 9:00 a.m. MARDI GRAS Sunday, March 6th 10:45 a.m. Crafts, Mardi Gras Cake SHROVE TUESDAY, March 8th 5:00-7 p.m. Pancake Supper 7:30 p.m. Compline with Burning of Palms ASH WEDNESDAY, March 9th 7:00 a.m.       Liturgy of Ash Wednesday with Holy Eucharist Noon             Liturgy of Ash Wednesday with Holy Eucharist 7:30 p.m.       Liturgy of Ash Wednesday with Holy Eucharist WOMEN'S BRUNCH - March 12th 9:00 a.m. COMMUNION CLASSES - March 13th-April 10th, 10:30 a.m. (Instruction for children on the Eucharist) WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - Friday, March 4th 1:00 p.m. Grace Church ST. PATRICK'S FISH & CHIPS DINNER- Friday, MARCH 18th-6 p.m. (Parish Hall) (Tickets required, tickets will not be sold at the door) PARISH HOUSE EUCHARIST, April 3rd - 9:30 a.m. Service For Children & Families SUNDAY SERVICES IN LENT The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) is celebrated at 8 a.m Family Choral Eucharist (Rite II) is celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Church School and Nursery are available. WEEKDAY CELEBRATIONS OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at 9:30 a.m. (with healing) Saturday Evening at 5:30 p.m. Click here to view the Schedule of Services for: Palm Sunday Holy Week EASTER All Baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion at the Altar rail.