Thanks for sharing this great photo Lynda.
Saturday, January 30, 2021
SHE On The Tip Of Her Tongue
SHE On The Tip Of Her Tongue
May we raise children
who love the unloved
things - the dandelion, the
worms & spiderlings.
Children who sense
the rose needs the thorn
& run into rainswept days
the same way they
turn towards sun...
And when they're grown &
someone has to speak for those
who have no voice
may they draw upon that
wilder bond, those days of
tending tender things
and be the ones.
~ Nicolette Sowder
Art by
Lucy Campbell
A Collect for Saturdays
A Collect for Saturdays, The Book of Common Prayer, page 99.
Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Colecta para los sábados, El Libro de Oración Común, página 62.
Dios todopoderoso, que después de la creación del mundo descansaste de todos tus trabajos, y santificaste un día de reposo para todas tus criaturas: Concede que nosotros, apartando toda ansiedad terrenal, nos dispongamos debidamente para el servicio de tu santuario, y que nuestro descanso aquí en la tierra sea una preparación para el reposo eterno en el cielo, que has prometido a tu pueblo; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Worship Tomorrow
Join us for Virtual Worship or in-person worship this Sunday, January 31, 2021, The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas’.
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
Friday, January 29, 2021
A Collect for Guidance
A Collect for Guidance, The Book of Common Prayer, page 100.
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Thomas Aquinas
Today, the Church remembers Thomas Aquinas, Friar and Theologian, 1274.
This is the Collect of the day.
Almighty God, who has enriched your church with the singular learning and holiness of your servant Thomas Aquinas: Enlighten us more and more, we pray, by the disciplined thinking and teaching of Christian scholars, and deepen our devotion by the example of saintly lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
I particularly like his haircut! Whit+
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day/Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day/Holocaust Remembrance Day.
In his 2012 book, The Power of Parable, pages 181 and 182, John Dominic Crossan reflects on the ways New Testament texts fueled antisemitism. Crossan asks,
“Are there various types, dimensions, and modes of violence? […] I propose that human violence can move through three successive stages – from ideological through rhetorical to physical violence, as follows:Ideological violence is thinking that persons, groups, or nations are inhuman, subhuman, or at least lacking in the humanity one grants oneself.Rhetorical violence is speaking on that presumption by dehumanizing those others with rude names, crude caricatures, and derogatory stereotypes or by calling them say, political “traitors” or religious “heretics.”Physical – and even lethal – violence is acting on those pre-suppositions either by illegal attack or, it one has attained social power, by official, legal political action.We say proverbially, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names (or words) will never hurt me.” That is not true even in itself, but more serious, it ignores our experience that names and words often escalate through sticks and stones to ovens and crematoria. Once ideology and rhetoric have dehumanized opponents, power will often consider it a duty – even a divine duty – to eliminate them. In other words, I propose to take ideologically based rhetorical violence very, very seriously.”
I believe that we must remember the Holocaust and its painful lessons. It seems sadly true that each new generation must learn these hard truths or else repeat them.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Song of Simeon
Song of Simeon, page 120 in The Book of Common Prayer.
Monday, January 25, 2021
The Conversion of Saint Paul
Today the Church remembers the Conversion of Saint Paul.
Here is the day’s collect from page 238 of The Book of Common Prayer.
O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused
the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we pray, that we,
having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to
you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Sunday, January 24, 2021
2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting thanks to our outgoing vestry members, Randy, Kristen, Wade, and Edwin! Our 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting as a big success. Thanks to all!
And some Annual Meeting thanks to our CPA, financial watchdog, and Master Griller - John Robinson!
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Made New
I love this prayer! It is from The Book of Common Prayer’s ordination liturgies. You can find it on page 528 (and elsewhere).
Let us pray.
O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
More about Worship Tomorrow
Join us for Virtual Worship or in-person worship this Sunday,
January 24, 2021, The Third
Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas’.
St. Alban’s – 10:30 a.m.*
Meeting ID: 881 2900 5410
Passcode: 2021
or dial in +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
Holy Eucharist (Modified Phase II Guidelines)
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
Zoom Compline
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
See you all on Sunday!
Tomorrow!
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, St. Alban's will have only one morning liturgy - Zoom Morning Prayer - at 10:30 a.m. followed by our 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.
Please make plans to join us!
Zoom Morning Prayer and 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 24, 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 881 2900 5410
Passcode: 2021
or dial in +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
We will all miss John's delicious B.B.Q., but we will have some fun!
Friday, January 22, 2021
Vincent of Saragossa
The Collect of the Day:
Almighty God, your deacon Vincent, upheld by you, was not terrified by threats nor overcome by torments: Strengthen us to endure all adversity with invincible and steadfast faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
For those we Love
This
prayer is from The Book of Common Prayer, and it is for
"those we love." Saying it is a great way to be more mindful of
others.
For those we Love
Almighty
God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for
this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better
things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
May
we all remember to tell those we love, how we feel. Nothing goes without
saying.
With
my love and prayers.
Whit+
P.S. If you are interested, The Book of Common Prayer is available online here - https://www.bcponline.org/ - the prayer above is in the Prayers and Thanksgivings section, and is number 54.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
A Prayer for Today
On this inauguration day, let us say a prayer for our former
President and his First Lady as they transition to private life, and a prayer for
our new President and his First Lady, and all in civil authority.
19. For the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority, from The Book of Common Prayer, page 820.
Tonight
Today is January 20, 2021. Join us tonight for Evening Prayer and our Bible Project Class via Zoom.
Zoom Evening Prayer
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Evening Prayer
Seek him who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns deep darkness into the morning, and darkens the day into night; who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out upon the surface of the earth: The Lord is his name. Amos 5:8
For Quiet Confidence
For Quiet Confidence, from the Book of Common Prayer, as read by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Important Update
Cards & Letters of Love
Lee & Rita Jefferson
C/O James R. Garner
2811 Rusk
Houston, Texas 77003
Our prayers continue always!
MLK
Loving is the most difficult command Jesus gives us, and the one that really changes the world.
Today is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The Church
remembers King as a pastor and martyr on his birthday, January 15 or on the day
of his assassination, April 4.
One of the readings for his remembrance is from the Gospel
of Luke.
Jesus said, “I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do
good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse
you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone
who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who
begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?
For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good
to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend
to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even
sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do
good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you
will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the
wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:27–36
The Collect
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Worship with Us Tomorrow
Join us for worship this Sunday, January 17, 2021, The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas’.
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Zoom Morning Prayer and 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, St. Alban's will have only one morning liturgy - Zoom Morning Prayer - at 10:30 a.m. followed by our 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.
Please make plans to join us!
Zoom Morning Prayer and 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 24, 10:30 a.m.
Join here - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88129005410?pwd=UmxLMFlIOS9POE5SL0tGWlZDMUYydz09
Meeting ID: 881 2900 5410
Passcode: 2021
or dial in +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
Join here - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88129005410?pwd=UmxLMFlIOS9POE5SL0tGWlZDMUYydz09
Meeting ID: 881 2900 5410
Passcode: 2021
or dial in +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
We will all miss John's delicious B.B.Q.!
A Liturgy for Seasons of Uncertainty
A Liturgy for Seasons
of Uncertainty*
Copyright © 2020 – See www.everymomentholy.com/hope
Douglas McKelvey
In the midst of whatever follows, O Lord,
let me meet your mercies anew,
and anew, and anew.
In the midst of my dismay, fix my eyes again
and again upon your eternal promises.
How this ends—that is up to you.
If the next news is favorable, I will
praise you for the ongoing gift of life.
If tomorrow’s tidings are worse, still
will I proclaim your goodness, my
heart anchored ever more firmly in the
eternal joys you have set before me.
And when, whether days or decades from
now, you finally bid me rise and follow you
across the last valley, I will rejoice
in your faithfulness even there.
Especially there—
praying Thy will be done,
and trusting by faith that it will be done.
That it is being done. Even now.
Even in this disquiet.
I am utterly yours, O Christ.
In the midst of this uncertainty,
I abandon myself again to you, the author
and the object of all my truest hopes.
Amen.
Copyright © 2020 – See www.everymomentholy.com/hope
Douglas McKelvey
let me meet your mercies anew,
and anew, and anew.
In the midst of my dismay, fix my eyes again
and again upon your eternal promises.
If the next news is favorable, I will
praise you for the ongoing gift of life.
If tomorrow’s tidings are worse, still
will I proclaim your goodness, my
heart anchored ever more firmly in the
eternal joys you have set before me.
now, you finally bid me rise and follow you
across the last valley, I will rejoice
in your faithfulness even there.
Especially there—
and trusting by faith that it will be done.
That it is being done. Even now.
Even in this disquiet.
In the midst of this uncertainty,
I abandon myself again to you, the author
and the object of all my truest hopes.
Amen.
* Note: This liturgy is available as a pdf at www.everymomentholy.com/hope It is from EVERY MOMENT HOLY, Vol. 2: Death, Grief, and Hope. The new book can be pre-ordered at this time. I LOVE these books!
Tonight!
Zoom Evening Prayer
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Peanut Butter Drive
This year, St. Alban's, St. Patrick's, St. Thomas', and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas' Advent - Epiphany Peanut Butter Drive collected 518 pounds of Peanut Butter for the Foodbank of NELA. Our previous record was 235 pounds. Great job all!
Edit: We were assisted by the students and teachers at Linwil Elementary School who collected over 200 jars themselves - We would be remiss not to give them credit!
Monday, January 11, 2021
Teacher's Prayer for Snow
Oh Lord, let it snow.
Let it drift and let it blow.
In the morning, no real fuss,
Just enough to stop the bus.
Enough to make the county say:
"There will be no school today."
Let the radio report: "Snow's deep!"
And I'll roll over for more sleep.
Then later on, say maybe ten,
I'll turn the radio on again.
Just in time to hear them say:
"It's strange, the snow has gone away."
And then I'll know, You made it stop.
So I can go to the mall and shop.
Please Lord, just hear my teacher's plea,
And make it snow for the kids and me.
From beliefnet.com
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Worship Tomorrow
Join us for worship this Sunday, January 10, 2021, The First Sunday after the
Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at St. Alban’s, St.
Patrick’s, and St. Thomas’.
Holy Eucharist (Modified Phase II Guidelines)
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
Oración Vespertina Diaria
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
Zoom Compline
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
Readings for this Sunday, January 10, 2021, The First Sunday after the
Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Year B, can be found and
printed by clicking here - https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpi1_RCL.html
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
See you all on Sunday!
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
Convocational Meeting
A message from The Very Rev'd Dawnell Stodghill, Dean of the Monroe Convocation...
We are rapidly approaching the date of our 2021 Diocesan Convention. Our convention will be held on February 20, 2021.
In preparation for that day, we need to have our Annual Convocational Meeting, Elections, and make nominations for Diocesan Offices and submit resolutions (if desired). Our Convocation will meet via Zoom on Sunday, January 10, 2021, The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon to conduct our business.
I remind you that per Canon 16, Sec. 2(d): “At every meeting of a Convocation, each congregation therein, whether parish, mission, or college center having its own communicant register, shall be entitled to six voting delegates to be chosen in such manner as their congregation may desire. A college center not having a communicant register but being attached to a local congregation, shall be entitled to two representatives. Each Clergyperson, canonically and actually resident in the Convocation, shall be entitled to vote.”
Monroe Convocation Pre-Convention Zoom Meeting
Jan 10, 2021 03:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 860 9349 5015
Passcode: 709848
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Our business for the meeting is as follows: For Diocesan Council, we need to elect a lay man to replace Edwin Adams (3 year term), For Disciplinary Board, we need two clerics from any convocation (term lengths depend on the number of votes received at convention), For Standing Committee, we need an At Large, lay person, from any convocation to replace the Rev’d R. Christopher Heying, and For University of the South, we need a lay man to replace Philip C. Earhart (3 year term).
Jan 10, 2021 03:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 860 9349 5015
Passcode: 709848
Or Dial by your location - +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
Our business for the meeting is as follows: For Diocesan Council, we need to elect a lay man to replace Edwin Adams (3 year term), For Disciplinary Board, we need two clerics from any convocation (term lengths depend on the number of votes received at convention), For Standing Committee, we need an At Large, lay person, from any convocation to replace the Rev’d R. Christopher Heying, and For University of the South, we need a lay man to replace Philip C. Earhart (3 year term).
Love
We’ve, unfortunately, all seen this week signs that perhaps human evil is more powerful than love. That is a lie. Followers of Jesus must deny and resist that lie. Nothing is stronger or more powerful than love.
In the very midst of the chaos in our nations capitol this week, love also shined bright. This is what love lived looks and sounds like. Please read or listen to this obituary from NPR’s Weekend Edition.
NOTHING is stronger than love.
Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” John 13:34
Friday, January 8, 2021
Harriet Bedell
On January 8, the Church remembers Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary, 1969. This is her biographical sketch from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
Harriet Bedell was born in Buffalo, New York, on March 19, 1875.Inspired by an Episcopal missionary, she enrolled as a student at theNew York Training School for Deaconesses, where she was instructedin religion, missions, teaching, and hygiene. She then became amissionary-teacher among the Cheyenne at the Whirlwind Mission inOklahoma. In 1916, Bedell was sent to Stevens Village, Alaska, whereshe was finally set apart as a deaconess in 1922. She also served as ateacher and nurse at St. John’s in the Wilderness at Allakaket, just 40miles south of the Arctic Circle, from which she sometimes traveledby dogsled to remote villages. During her last years in Alaska, Bedellopened a boarding school.In 1932, hearing about the plight of the Seminoles in Florida, Bedellused her own salary to reopen a mission among the Mikasuki Indians.There, she worked to revive some of their traditional crafts: dollmaking,basket-weaving, and intricate patchwork designs. The artsand crafts store that they established to sell their handicrafts improvedthe economy of the Blades Cross Mission. Though officially forcedto retire at age 63, Bedell continued her ministry of health care,education, and economic empowerment until 1960 when HurricaneDonna wiped out her mission.Active into her eighties, Deaconess Bedell drove an average of 20,000miles per year during her ministry. She was one of the most popularwriters in the national Episcopal mission periodical, The Spirit ofMissions. Bedell won the respect of indigenous people through hercompassion and respect for their way of life and beliefs. While activein ministry among the Cheyenne, she was eventually adopted into thetribe and given the name “Bird Woman.” The Diocese of SouthwestFlorida has long celebrated Harriet Bedell Day on January 8, theanniversary of her death in 1969.
This is the collect for her day.
Holy God, you chose your faithful servant HarriettBedell to exercise the ministry of deaconess and tobe a missionary among indigenous peoples: Fill uswith compassion and respect for all people, andempower us for the work of ministry throughoutthe world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who livesand reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,for ever and ever. Amen.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Please Pray for Our Nation
O God, you have bound us together in a common life. Help us, in the
midst of our struggles for justice and truth, to confront one another without
hatred or bitterness, and to work together with mutual forbearance and respect;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Epiphany
Today is January 6, 2021, The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only
Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your
presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
Join us tonight for Evening Prayer and our Bible Project Class
via Zoom.
Zoom Evening Prayer
5:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 867 8157 7595
Passcode: 530
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5:30 p.m.
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Passcode: 530
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Chalking the Door: An Epiphany Tradition
See this wonderful blog post at buildfaith.org - https://buildfaith.org/chalking-the-door/ about Chalking the Door: An Epiphany Tradition.
“Bless this house and all who inhabit it. Fill us with the light of Christ, that our concern for others may reflect your love.”
Photo credit: Bill Barber via flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0
Monday, January 4, 2021
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Following the way of love through divisions, upheaval and uncertainty - watch the Presiding Bishop with Judy Woodruff on the PBS News Hour by clicking here.
The Second Sunday after Christmas
Dear All,
Join us for worship this Sunday, January 3,
2021, The Second Sunday after Christmas, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, and St.
Thomas’.
Holy Eucharist (Modified Phase II Guidelines)
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.†
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
† No Live-Stream this week from St. Patrick’s – Please join St. Alban’s or St. Thomas’
Oración Vespertina Diaria
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
Zoom Compline
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
Readings for this Sunday, January 3, 2021, The Second
Sunday after Christmas, Year B, can be found and printed by clicking here -
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearABC/Christmas/Christmas2.html
- Gospel of Luke.
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
See you all on Sunday!
Whit+, and Dawnell+
Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training
Publications – ltp.org
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.†
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
† No Live-Stream this week from St. Patrick’s – Please join St. Alban’s or St. Thomas’
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas tendrá una Oración Vespertina Diaria a las 5:00 p.m. a través de Zoom.
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
We use the "Track 1" readings. You can always find the appropriate readings by going to The Lectionary Page at https://www.lectionarypage.net/ - and clicking on the link for each Sunday.
Mourning to Dancing
“You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken
off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,” Psalm 30:11
Friday, January 1, 2021
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ - New Year's Day
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Padre eterno, tú diste a tu Hijo encarnado el santo nombre de Jesús para ser el signo de nuestra salvación: Te suplicamos que siembres en cada corazón el amor de quien es el Salvador del mundo, nuestro Señor Jesucristo; que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, en gloria eterna. Amén.
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