Lent is a time of preparing for Easter. This quiet day (not silent, just quiet) will be a morning of spiritual reflection interwoven with talks and time to practice prayer to enhance the Lenten Journey toward Easter. The only prerequisite is a willingness to slow down for a few hours one Saturday morning.
9 a.m. to noon, Church Parlor
Lenten Series: Mountains of Matthew
Tuesdays beginning February 23 in Hauser Hall
We will explore the "Mountain Top" experiences in Matthew's Gospel. Our clergy will lead reflections on Matthew's use of the mountain to speak spiritual truths about Jesus and the Kingdom of God.
Catered dinner, 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. Child care will be provided.
Sundays at 10:10 a.m.
Rector's Class. Rev Miller will lecture on his book Empty, Church Parlor
Sharing Class. led by Fulton Reynolds, Office Parlor
Adult Bible Study, led by Malcolm Rowland, First Grade Classroom
Fellowship in Hauser Hall
Mark 20 30
Tuesdays during Easter (April 13-May 18)
Christ and Culture: Theological Reflection on Cultural Expressions.
7 p.m., Enderle Chapel
Continued in Column 3
Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday, March 28
The liturgy begins with the Procession of the Palms
Holy Eucharist Rite I, 7:45 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II, 9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite I, 11 a.m.
35th Annual Plant Sale, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Houser Hall
Monday, March 29
Holy Eucharist Rite II, 7 p.m., Enderle Chapel
Tuesday, March 30
Chaburah: a Feast of Friends, 7 p.m., Hauser Hall
Wednesday, March 31
Holy Eucharist Rite II, 7 p.m., Enderle Chapel
Maundy Thursday, April 1
Holy Eucharist Rite II with Stripping of the Altar, 7 p.m.
Good Friday, April 2
Good Friday Liturgy, noon
Women of the Tomb: Stations of the Cross with Musical Reflection, 7 p.m.
Easter Day, April 4
Holy Eucharist Rite I, 7:45 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II, 9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite I, 11 a.m.
Children will participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt between the 9 and 11 services
Adult Discovery Class
Our one-weekend class is designed for newcomers, those who want to be confirmed or received, or anyone who would like to learn more about St. Mark's, the Episcopal Church, and our journey of faith. We have open conversation about reading the Bible, praying with the Prayer Book, and exploring how we do thins in the Episcopal Church.
March 5, beginning with dinner at 6 p.m., and March 6, beginning with breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
Children's Activities
Tuesdays during Lent
Children will take a journey to the heart of Jesus learning compassion towards the needy. Following the meal in Hauser Hall, first through fifth graders will gather for this special series during which families are invited to donate $1.25 each week to be collected and sent to a children's clothing program. We will also explore a fun way to pray with the "prayer ball."
Communion Workshop
Parents and children will spend the morning learning more about the Eucharist. The day will be filled with activities: listening to stories of the Passover and the Last Supper; learning about and baking bread (which will then be used for Communion bread at the 9 a.m. service; touring the sacristy and learning about vestments and Eucharistic vessels.
