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THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3-

FEBRUARY 10, 2008

 

 

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

    

 

We begin the observance of Lent this week with Ash Wednesday.  The day's liturgy includes the familiar yet haunting words, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return," as ashes are placed upon our foreheads.  Less familiar is the bidding that you will hear if you attend one of our three services, and that I extend to you now:  "I invite you in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word (Book of Common Prayer, p. 265)."  Throughout Lent, this space will be dedicated to one of the five Lenten observances recommended above. 

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Tuesday, February 5                5:30-7:30 pm. Shrove Tuesday "Luau" Pancake Supper in the Assembly Hall.  To preview the menu, click here. $10 adults, $5 children.  No reservations necessary. 

                                                Contact the parish office, 212 689-6350, if you can help with set-up or clean-up.

 

Wednesday, February 6           Ash Wednesday.  Ashes will be distributed throughout the day.

                                                8:15 am. Holy Eucharist

12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with choir, music of Bach and Allegri.

6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist 

 

Friday, February 8                   12:15 pm. Holy Communion with Prayers for

                                                Healing.

 

February 10

The First Sunday in Lent

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Rector

 

The Adult Forum will not meet in Lent,

but will resume on April 6.

 

11:00 am: Morning Prayer with Choir

Sermon: the Rector, "Lent Lite"

 

12:00 noon: A short service of Holy Eucharist with follow Morning Prayer.

 

12:30 pm: Simplify Your Life: Christian Living

in a Complex World

The first of our Lenten lecture-and-discussion series, offered in the Assembly Hall and accompanied by a light lunch, will be on "Simplifying your Theology." 

 

5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight

Communion

Meditation: the Assistant Minister

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Tues., February 12      6:00 pm.  The first of three Church Club lectures at Incarnation.  The subject of the series is "Anglicanism and the Moral Challenges of the Day. This lecture will be given  by Professor Garry Dorrien who will talk about "The  Liberal     Vision."  The price for the series has been reduced to $60 for Incarnation members; the cost includes box suppers.  If you are interested in attending, contact Preston Merchant at 212 828-7418 or churchclubny@nyc.rr.com.

 

7:00 pm.  Twenties & Thirties' Drinks and Discussion will meet at the Parish House (209 Madison Avenue) and walk to a local establishment to debate the morality of the death penalty and its recent repeal in New Jersey.  First drink—be it a Coke or a beer—is on the church. RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org  

 

Wed., February 13       7:00 pm.  After the Dismissal Discussion Group meets in the Parish House to talk about "A Meaningful Lent: Why Bother?" Refreshments will be served.

 

Thurs., February 14     6:00 pm.  Valentine's Day Party, hosted by the Assistant Minister, for all the women and girls of the parish.  Please note the time is earlier than previously publicized.  RSVP:

                                    212 689-6350 or amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

Sat., March 1               10:00 am-3:00 pm.  Benedictine Work Day.  You may come for any portion of the day for prayer and light spring cleaning in the church.

 

Tues., March 4            6:30-8:00 pm.  Ethics Forum for Professionals will meet in the Parish House. The guest speaker will be the Hon. Charles S. Haight, Jr. who serves on the U.S. District Court.  He will discuss ethical issues faced by members of his profession.  There is a requested donation of $5 for the wine and cheese reception that begins the evening.

 

Be well.

 

~the Rev. Amanda Kucik Rinas: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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