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THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22 - MARCH 1, 2009

 

 

Sandy Webb, on right, pictured here with the Bishop of Toungoo, the Right Rev'd John Wilme.

 

Incarnation's seminarian, Sandy Webb, participated in a cultural immersion program in Burma during January of this year.  An article about the trip can be found here.  Below, Sandy shares some of his initial reflections:

 

“We spent a month visiting the Anglican Church in Myanmar (Burma). In many ways, it was like stepping into the pages of a National Geographic magazine: we watched people use elephants to move heavy logs, visited parishioners in thatch-roofed huts, and came to regard as normal the idea that livestock walk freely in the street. (You don't see many cows walking up Park Avenue!) Yet, this was just the scenery. What we experienced was extreme poverty, the systematic oppression of entire ethnic groups, and a total lack of free speech. This is the context in which the sixty thousand Anglican Christians carry out their mission, providing education, clean water, medical care, and basic skills training for poor people around the country. The Episcopal Church (USA) has a lot to do with that ministry, supporting the Church in Myanmar through the national budget, Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD), and the United Thank Offering (UTO).”

 

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole
body of thy faithful people is governed and sanctified:
Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before
you for all members of your holy Church, that in their
vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

   

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Tuesday, February 24             5:30-7:30 pm.  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.  $10 for adults; $5 for children.  Volunteers needed; please contact the church office (212-689-6350) if you are available to help with set-up or clean-up.

 

Wednesday, February 25        Ash Wednesday services at 8:15 am, 12:15 pm (with music), and 5:30 pm.  Ashes available throughout the day until 6:00 pm.

                                               7:00 pm. -8:00 pm.  Confirmation/Inquirer's Class continues on Wednesdays through mid-March.  The class is an introduction to the Christian faith in the Anglican tradition. Visitors welcome.  See the Rector for further information.

 

Friday, February 27                 Holy Communion with prayers for healing.

                             

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

Homily: the Assistant Minister

 

10:00 am:  Bible Study is suspended throughout Lent and will resume on April 26.

 

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist with Choir

Sermon: the Assistant Minister

Music of Schubert and Mendelssohn

Sunday School for children ages 4 to 10; Nursery Care is also available

 

12:00 noon.  Bake sale to benefit Carpenter's Kids.

 

12:30 pm.  Lenten lecture and soup luncheon.  Discussion led by the clergy; simple lunch available in the Assembly Hall (free-will offering).

 

5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight Communion

Meditation: the Assistant Minister

 

 

The lessons for this Sunday are Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:3-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-13.

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

Monday, March 2                   7:00 pm.  Men's Group meets.  Mark Lulka will introduce the discussion topic, "Christianity: Exclusive or Inclusive?"  Soda, wine and beer will be served.

 

Tuesday, March 3                   7:00 pm. Vestry meeting

 

Wednesday, March 4              11:15 am.  Staff meeting

                                               6:00 pm. Building Committee meets.

 

Tuesday, March 10                 7:00 pm.  Twenties and Thirties' Drinks & Discussion meets to discuss "Repenting for Racism."  Come to the Parish House and we will walk to a local bar for fellowship and conversation.  RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

Tuesday, March 17                 7:00 pm.  Women's Group gathers for a Saint Patrick's Day party and discussion of this legendary saint, whose Christian witness did not include green beer (though we will have some of that on hand, as well as other beverages and light hors d'oeuvres).   All women are welcome to attend. 

 

Saturday, March 21                10:00 am-3:00 pm.  Benedictine Work Day.  A Lenten retreat day of cleaning and prayer, following the rule of life established by St. Benedict, "Ora et Labora" (Pray and Work).  The day's cleaning projects are still being decided, but will be publicized before the event to allow for appropriate attire.   Morning coffee and midday lunch are provided.  The day will conclude with a celebration of the Eucharist.  

 

Sunday, March 22                  11:00 am. Confirmation with the Rt. Rev. Herbert A. Donovan, Jr.  Sepcial reception and class follow.

 

Tuesday, March 24                  7:00-8:00 pm.  Career Support Group meets.  This group is intended for those seeking employment or contemplating a career change.  Newcomers welcome.  Contact the clergy for more information.

 

Be well.

 

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

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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