March 31, 2022

 


"God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.  

~Archbishop Justin Welby, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell

FROM THE RECTOR

IN-PERSON WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

HOLY WEEK is only two weeks away. We will need readers, acolytes, LEMs and ushers for all services (see Holy Week schedule below). Please contact me if you are able to fill one of these roles. There is also a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall.

 COFFEE HOUR IS BACK! Thank you to Cathie and Marleen who hosted coffee hour last Sunday, and to Dale and Val who are hosting this week. Please volunteer for next week (April 10, Palm Sunday) during announcements this Sunday. If no one volunteers we will not have coffee hour. There is also a sign-up sheet by the kitchen door if you’d like to volunteer for a future week. Please take the opportunity to sign up to host.

 MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL in church except while singing, when our respiratory droplets can spread as far as 15 feet. There is an area in the back of the church on the Memorial Garden side that is reserved for those who are more comfortable being masked and physically distanced. Signs will be posted in that area. Masks are required for singing, so please bring a mask or pick one up at the door.

 As before, please, for the safety of others, plan to attend church on Zoom if you have recently traveled commercially and/or been present at large gatherings, or are not feeling well.

 Easter Flower donation forms will be available in the church beginning Sunday. Please fill one out if you would like to give flowers in memory of someone or in thanksgiving. Suggested donation amount is $20. You may also call Carrieanne in the office if you will be away. Donations are due by Sunday, April 10.

 

EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE

Are you looking for a way to help Ukrainians? Episcopal Relief and Development is collecting donations that are sent to organizations that are already on the Ground in Ukraine. You may bring a check to church on Sunday (make it out to St. Andrew’s and put ERD in the memo line) or you may donate online at https://Support.episcopalrelief.org/ukraineresponse

 

LINK TO FORWARD DAY BY DAY

For some unknown reason we didn’t receive this quarter’s copies of Forward Day by Day. For those of you who are missing it, it is available online at this link:

https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/fdd/

If you would like to receive the daily reflection via email, scroll to the bottom of the website page and click on the “Subscribe” button.

If you’re a Facebook user it’s also available there. Search for Forward Day by Day and follow the page. We hope to receive next quarter’s booklet on time!

Blessings, Caroline


SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP 
This Sunday - April 3
at 10:00 am
The Fifth Sunday in Lent

via Zoom (email RectorSAITV@gmail.com for Zoom information)
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READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Sunday April 3, 2022
The Fifth Sunday in Lent

The Collect  

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen


          First Lesson                                        Isaiah 43:16-21 

Our Hebrew scripture lection tells how the same Lord who brought the people through the Red Sea waters and crushed the army of the Egyptians will do a new thing in this day when God will bring the people home through the wilderness. No longer need the Israelites only remember the things the Lord did for them in the past. It is the end of the exile; again God forms the chosen people. A Safe way will be made in the wilderness, and rivers will flow in the barren desert.

Psalm 126

A song of hope and joy sung to the Lord, who restores the fortunes of God's people.

The Second Lesson                                        Philippians 3:4b-14

In our epistle the apostle Paul can boast of his religious background, yet nothing matters in comparison with knowing Christ as his Lord. If righteousness were to be based on a legalistic understanding of religion, Paul had any number of points in his favor. But all such privilege he now counts as garbage so that he may belong to Christ through faith and share in his sufferings. Forgetting what lies behind, he presses on toward the call ahead.

The Gospel                                     John 12:1-8

In our gospel story Jesus, but a few days before his passion, is at supper with Lazarus, Martha, and Mary when Mary anoints his feet with costly ointment. She wipes his feet with her hair. Jesus links her action to his final anointing at burial, but Judas, seeking personal gain, chastises them over the cost of the perfume and invokes the needs of the poor. This action fits the extreme nature of the moment, Jesus counsels. Love like Mary's will not overlook the poor.






Click below to see the readings: 



HOLY WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE



                              April 10      Palm Sunday            8:00 am and 10:00 am
                           April 14      Maundy Thursday    7:00 pm
                           April 15      Good Friday             Noon - 1:00 pm Church open for Prayer
                           April 15      Good Friday               7:00 pm
                           April 16      Easter Vigil               8:00 pm
                           April 17      Easter Sunday           One service at 10:00 am


DIOCESAN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

The Ministerial Development Fund brings high-potential early- and mid-career clergy together with congregations, who have similarly great potential but are not able yet to support full-time clergy. The partnership provides three fully funded years, and reduced support for two more years, to encourage dynamic clergy leaders to engage and grow their congregations and establish financial sustainability. Without the Ministerial Development Fund, St. Peter’s, Londonderry might not have a full-time clergy person today.

 Consider:

How might these funds have an impact on a church’s sustainability and future mission?

 

Hear from the Rev. Colin Chapman, rector of St. Peter’s, Londonderry, by clicking below:

https://youtu.be/K8HvAwSF8IY

Learn more about the From Deep Roots, New Life campaign by clicking here



PRAYERS FOR EACH OTHER
One thing we can always do while we stay at home is to pray for each other! 

This Week We Pray for:


Health and Wholeness for our:

Parish: David and PatCarolyn, Marty, Jim, Sue, Joan, John, Grete, Becky, Steve, Gabriel, Bob, Dick

Family and Friends: Megan, John, Angela,  Gary, Grace,  Joyce, Josh, Zac, Carolyn, Jack, Alexa, Chris, Lyse, Margaret, Melody, Peg, Curt, Sage, Johnathan, Mary

 Birthdays:  Christine - 04/03

 Anniversaries: Christine and Bob – 04/08


Please let the Parish Office know if you would like to add or remove someone 

on the prayer list. Thank you.

   

COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER

The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
Food pantry continues to serve the communities needs with new hours.
Alternating Wednesdays
11am-3pm
                                                    April 13, 27

          Any questions please call 603-960-4067.   


INTRODUCTION TO MINDFUL LIVING - An offering from Christi Humphrey

Introduction to Mindful Living

A six session program, April – May 2022

offered online

 Are you curious to learn what mindfulness is and how it can benefit you?

Are you wishing for a mindfulness refresher?

 

This six session, 90-minute class, will introduce various types of mindfulness meditations and practices to support you in incorporating mindfulness into your daily life. Each session will provide a supportive environment with time for instruction and practice and a question and response period. The program will assist you in building and deepening your own meditation practice. You will also learn informal ways to bring mindfulness into everyday life.

 Topics covered will include:

·               Mindfulness of breath and body

·           Mindfulness of emotions

·               Understanding thoughts & beliefs

·               The wise heart --  nurturing joy & compassion

·               Bringing your practice into the world

Practices will include:

·               Walking meditation & mindful movement

·               Self-compassion practices

·               Mindfulness of thought meditation

·               Offering compassion for self and others

·               Working with difficult emotions 


Facilitator --  Christianne Humphrey MDiv is a student within the Mindfulness Meditation

Teacher Training Certification program offered by Sounds True, in association withThe AwarenessTraining Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California at Berkeley. Christi has supported others in practices of the heart for over 20 years.

 For more information or to register, contact Christi by phone (508) 633-7466 or email cchumphrey1@gmail.com.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Food for Thought

Mary took a pound of costly perfume
           made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet,
           and wiped them with her hair.

                                 —John 12.3

Mary was not merely anointing
those feet, but becoming one with them,
so soon to be pierced, and her heart as well,
nailed to those feet,
blood of her tears streaming down,
oil of his burial bathing her hair,
buried with him.
You don't need to go out and suffer;
only find the suffering close by
lay your hands on it, anoint it,
soak into each other.

Unnoticed, Christ passes by,
the aroma of your suffering in his hair
.