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THE WEEK OF APRIL 12-19, 2009

EASTER AT INCARNATION

 

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

During Lent we contemplate our sins and the sins of the world.  Lent liturgies are stark and solemn.  In Holy Week, as we remember Christ's last days—his death, but also his betrayal and abandonment by those who loved him, our worship is increasingly heavy and dark.  Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday end with the church in darkness.  Good Friday concludes with an empty, bare church and the doors being shut and locked.  On Holy Saturday we gather in the dimly-lit narthex, outside a still-darkened church, and are handed unlit candles.  We wait.

 

Quietly and discreetly, the Easter Vigil began with the kindling of a New Fire.  From this flame, the Paschal Candle was lit, and from the Paschal Candle our individual candles were lit.  The deacon carried the candle into the nave; we followed behind, still sharing the New Fire with one another, incrementally dispelling the darkness and chanting,

 

            "The light of Christ.  Thanks be to God."

 

Thanks be to God for the light, the light of Christ which illuminates the darkness, casts away every shadow, and comes to dwell not only within the walls of the church, but in our hearts. 

 

Alleluia.  Christ is Risen.

   

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Wednesday, April 15              12:15 pm.  Holy Eucharist.

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

                                              

Friday, April 17                       12:15 pm.  Holy Communion with prayers for healing.

                             

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

Homily: the Assistant Minister

 

10:00 am:  Bible Study will resume on April 26.

 

11:00 am: Baptism and Holy Eucharist with Choir

Sermon: the Assistant Minister

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

 

5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight Communion

Meditation: the Assistant Minister

 

 

The lessons for this Sunday are Acts 3:12a,13-15,17-26 ,13-15,17-26; or Isaiah 26:2-9,19; Psalm 111 or 118:19-24; 1 John 5:1-6; or Acts 3:12a,13-15,17-26 ,13-15,17-26; John 20:19-31.

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Tuesday, April 21                    7:00 pm.  Twenties and Thirties goes bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes (42nd and 12th).  The cost is $10/person.  First drink—be it a Coke or a beer—is on the church.  RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

 

Sunday, April 26                     10:00 am.  Adult Forum/ Bible Study resumes in Parish House Dining Room.  All are welcome.  Coffee and tea are provided.

12:00 noon.  Special Coffee Hour to honor retiring Assistant Sexton Antonio Pineda.

                                                12:30 pm.  Membership Committee meets.

 

Monday, April 27                    7:00 pm.  Vestry meets.

 

Tuesday, April 28                    7:00 pm.  Career Support Group meets; this group is intended for those looking for a new job or a change of careers.  One topic for this meeting: "Economic Depression and Personal Depression."  Speak to any member of the clergy for more information.

 

Monday, May 4                       7:00 pm.  Next meeting of the Men's Group.

 

Tuesday, May 5                        7:00 pm.  Next meeting of the Women's Group. 

 

The Lord is Risen indeed. Alleluia.

 

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

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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