JOIN US
FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, April 14, 2019, The Sunday
of the Passion, Palm Sunday, there
will be 2
services at 8 & 10 a.m.
CENTERING PRAYER
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. (Note: New time)
MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday mornings at
9:00 a.m.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US
FOR WORSHIP
and FELLOWSHIP
READINGS
FOR SUNDAY
Sunday, April 14th
Palm
Sunday
Year C
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians
2:5-11
The Passion
Gospel
Luke
22:39-23:56
FROM THE
RECTOR
A Tenebrae Wreath?
This week the SALT Project suggests a Tenebrae wreath for use at home, something we could all try next week during Holy Week.
Tenebrae is a service with ancient roots that takes place during Holy Week (the word Tenebrae is Latin for "shadows" or "darkness"). The purpose of this service was to commemorate the somber events that occurred in Jesus' life from the triumphant entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through his crucifixion and death on Good Friday.
The most distinctive aspect of the service is the use of candles. Beginning with fifteen lit candles arranged in a triangular candelabra, the flames of these candles are extinguished one by one as Scripture readings are shared to tell the story of the Passion. This gradual descent into darkness is symbolic of Jesus' increasing sorrow and suffering as the events of Holy Week unfolded. After the last verse is read, the last candle is put out, and the room is plunged into total darkness.
A loud noise or “strepitus” is then made in the darkness, representing the closing of Christ's tomb. At this point a lit candle which has been hidden from view is placed at the top of the candelabra, symbolizing Christ's resurrection. The service ends, and the participants leave in silence.
Imagine a home-based Tenebrae Wreath – a sort of Advent Wreath in reverse: four candles in a circle with a Paschal candle in the middle, extinguished one by one. It could be done like this:
Palm Sunday, April 14: beginning with only the Paschal candle lit, read Luke’s story of Palm Sunday (Luke 19:28-40), and then light all four candles in joy, hope, and thanksgiving.
Maundy Thursday, April 18: read Luke’s story of the Last Supper (Luke 22:1-23, 31-34), and extinguish one candle; then read Luke’s story of Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-53), and extinguish a second.
Good Friday, April 19: read Luke’s story of Peter’s denials and desertion (Luke 22:54-62), and extinguish a third candle; then read Luke’s story of Jesus’ suffering (Luke 22:63-23:25), and extinguish the fourth; and then finally, read Luke’s story of Jesus’ death (Luke23:26-56), and extinguish the Paschal candle.
Holy
Saturday: the wreath remains unlit and bare, perhaps shrouded with cloth.
And
Easter morning, the shroud is gone and all candles are lit, with a few more
candles added - along with some flowers and Easter sweets! Read Luke’s story of
the empty tomb (Luke 24:1-12).
In
addition, I hope you will join us for as many of our Holy Week services as
possible!
Caroline
PRAYER
SHAWL MINISTRY
Wednesday
mornings at 10:15 a.m.
If you knit or crochet (or would
like to learn how to) and are led to engaging in an outreach mission that
provides physical and spiritual comfort to those in need, please join us on
the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every
month at 10:15 AM in the Prince Room. We are a joyous group that will
keep you in stitches! The coffee and tea will be on and new members are
always welcome. If you have any questions, please call Lin Frank at
323-0402.
SPRING RENEWAL
All are Invited to Spring Renewal: Spring Renewal is happening May 11th at Manchester
Community College. We're excited to be offering this festive day full
of spiritual renewal and ministry development workshops, worship, and
activities to inspire us in the Way of Love. We hope lay and clergy will
take advantage of this wonderful offering. Share information about this
exciting day of community and learning with your congregation. Details and
registration can be found HERE.
IT'S
ABOUT PETS
THE PET CORNER
Share your pet pic by emailing to:
OFFICE@STANDREWSINTHEVALLEY.ORG
Please add the pet breed, name
and any thing else about the photo.
Please add the pet breed, name
and any thing else about the photo.
DINNER
BELL
Dinner
Bell cook teams for March are:
14-Frizzell
21-Lewis
28-Sandwich Community Church
~
COOK TEAMS NEEDED!
for
the following dates:
June
9
June 23
Thank
you for your volunteer
work
in this special Outreach program!
FOOD FOR
THOUGHT
The Poet Thinks about the Donkey
On the outskirts of Jerusalem
the donkey waited.
Not especially brave, or filled with understanding,
he stood and waited.
How horses, turned out into the meadow,
leap with delight!
How doves, released from their cages,
clatter away, splashed with sunlight.
But the donkey, tied to a tree as usual, waited.
Then he let himself be led away.
Then he let the stranger mount.
Never had he seen such crowds!
And I wonder if he at all imagined what was to happen.
Still, he was what he had always been: small, dark, obedient.
I hope, finally, he felt brave.
I hope, finally, he loved the man who rode so lightly upon him,
as he lifted one dusty hoof and stepped, as he had to, forward.
- Mary Oliver
COMMUNITY
FOOD CENTER
FOOD CENTER
The
Food Pantry thanks you for your
contributions throughout the year.
FORWARD
DAY BY DAY FOR TODAY
THURSDAY April 11, 2019
Psalms 133:1 Oh, how good and pleasant it is, when
brethren live together in unity!
In a musical production, actors and musicians
offer up many songs and spoken lines. Despite the diversity of instruments and
vocal ranges, it is imperative that the acting company and orchestra all come
together in harmony, melody, and action. In the same way, we too must learn to
live in community as complementary partners and producers.
We are tethered to God and each other
throughout our Christian journey. When we allow the unholy powers of the world
to separate us, we are commanded to mend what is broken, seek reconciliation,
and live in peace.
The children of Israel sing Psalm 133 as they
make their way to Jerusalem for festival worship. They are not on solo
journeys—they are a community traveling together, sharing a common purpose and
path, striving toward a common goal. May we do and be the same.
MOVING FORWARD: How are you living into holy unity in
your life right now?
FROM Deb
IN THE OFFICE
Easter Altar Flowers
If you would like to dedicate Easter Flowers, slips may be found on the bulletin table and on the Parish Hall table.
Please have your dedications in to the office by April 15th.
Thank you
APRIL
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
If you do not see your birthday or
anniversary listed, please make sure Deb in the office has an information sheet
on file for you.
2
Ellen Keith
3
Christine Mills
8
Ann Albrecht
14
Audrey Berry
17
Sara Kelley
24
Dave Adams
26
Todd Horn
28
Peggy Cannon
Anniversaries
8
Christine & Robert Mills
16
Peter & Trudy Thompson
19
Marty & Marilyn Cloran
19 Dave & Pat Adams
PHOTO
GALLERY
Photos by Lisa Thompson and Caroline Hines
Roasting Marshmallows
Sammie's Hammie Bags
At morning prayer 17 from Camp Calumet
and St. A gathered
in the chancel to learn more about Islam.
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