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THE WEEK OF MARCH 8 - MARCH 15, 2009

 

Thomas Merton painting by Victor Hammer

 

In yesterday's Lenten lecture, "Inreach: Looking to God for Freedom," the Rector quoted Thomas Merton.  What follows are two Merton quotes, from his book No Man is an Island, that I believe fit the themes explored in the lecture.  Please send me quotes you look to for spiritual nourishment and inspiration, and I will include them in upcoming E-minders in Lent.

 

"The first step toward finding God, Who is Truth, is to discover the truth about myself: and if I have been in error, this first step to truth is the discovery of my error."

 

"Our choices must really be free — that is to say they must perfect us in our own being. ... We must make the choices that enable us to fulfill the deepest capacities of our real selves."

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

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.

 

Wednesday, March 11            12:15 pm.  Holy Eucharist.

                                               5:30 pm.  Holy Eucharist with homily.  Please note the new, earlier time of this service.

                                               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, March 13                     12:15 pm.  Holy Communion with prayers for healing.

                             

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT & LEGACY SUNDAY

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

Homily: the Rector

 

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

 

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist with Choir

Sermon: the Rector. "Always Reforming"

Music of Brahms and Bloch

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

 

12:30 pm.  Lenten lecture series in the Assembly Hall.  Simple lunch available for a free-will offering.  This week, the Assistant Minister speaks on "Outreach: What is Church Outreach Good For?"

 

5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight Communion

Meditation: the Rector

 

 

The lessons for this Sunday are Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:7-14; Romans 7:13-25; John 2:13-22.

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

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.  Special 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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