Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday - March 30, 2008

Holy Eucharist - Rite II, 9:00AM

LESSONS

Acts 2:14a,22-32
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Psalm 111 or 118:19-24

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The Bishop’s Committee meets this Sunday (March 30th)
• Fr Van will be on vacation April 1st and 2nd
• Sharing The Faith Conference with Michael Green and Team; April 11-13 at All Saints in Bakersfield. For more info, click "Upcoming Events", below:
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Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday - March 23, 2008 at 9:00AM

Alleluia! Christ is Risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

The Lessons

Acts 10:34-43
Colossians 3:1-4
John 20:1-10(11-18)
Psalm 118:14-29 or 118:14-17, 22-24

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Easter Sunday: Holy Baptism at 9AM
  
• The next Bishop’s Committee meeting is Sunday March 30th
• Fr Van will be on vacation April 1st and 2nd
• Sharing The Faith Conference with Michael Green and Team; April 11-13 at All Saints in Bakersfield. For more info, click "Upcoming Events", below:
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Next Sunday's Lessons - 2 Easter
Acts 2:14a,22-32
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Psalm 111 or 118:19-24

Good Friday

The Good Friday Liturgy will be offered at noon.

Lessons

Isaiah 52:13-53:12
or Genesis 22:1-18
or Wisdom 2:1,12-24
Hebrews 10:1-25
John (18:1-40) 19:1-37
Psalm 22:1-21 or 22:1-11 or 40:1-14 or 69:1-23

Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Maundy Thursday

THURSDAY - MARCH 20, 2008 at 7:00PM

Lessons

Exodus 12:1-14a
1 Corinthians 11:23-26(27-32)
John 13:1-15
or Luke 22:14-30
Psalm 78:14-20,23-25

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Maundy Thursday with Holy Eucharist, March 20th at 7PM

The Good Friday Liturgy will be held at Noon (No Eucharist)
Confessions may be made from 9AM - 11AM.

Easter Sunday, March 23rd – Holy Eucharist at 9:00AM

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sunday - March 9, 2008

Lessons

Ezekiel 37:1-3(4-10)11-14
Romans 6:16-23
John 11:(1-17)18-44
Psalm 130

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.

Announcements

Sunday, March 9th – Holy Eucharist at 9:00AM

• Sunday School and child care are provided during the service.
• Today’s plate offering goes to Uganda Missionary Support and Fr Jim Short
• Baby Book shower after the worship service
  

This week and next:

• Thursday, March 13th - Stations of the Cross at 6PM, Soup & Bible Study at 6:30PM
• Palm Sunday is March 16th with Holy Eucharist II at 9:00AM - Fr Antonio Castaneda will be our guest preacher and celebrant
  
• Maundy Thursday is March 20th with Holy Eucharist at 7PM
• Good Friday service at Noon
• Easter is March 23rd – Holy Eucharist II at 9:00AM
  

Next Sunday’s lessons: Palm Sunday

The Liturgy of the Palms

Matthew 21:1-11
Psalm 118:19-29

The Liturgy of the Word

Isaiah 45:21-25
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Philippians 2:5-11
Matthew [26:36-75] 27:1-54 [55-66]
Psalm 22:1-21 or 22:1-11

Only the Black Notes: Amazing Grace