Friday

A Collect for Fridays

 Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
 
From Morning Prayer II, page 99 of The Book of Common Prayer

Art – Sanctus Sacred Images, Dianne Minnaar

https://www.sanctussacredimages.com/gallery/category/stations-of-the-cross/

Catherine of Siena

 Catherine of Siena, Mystic and Prophetic Witness, 1380
 

Today the Church remembers Catherine of Siena. Catherine is known as a mystic, a contemplative who devoted herself to prayer, as a humanitarian, a nurse who undertook to alleviate the suffering of the poor and the sick; as an activist, a renewer of Church and society, who took a strong stand on the issues affecting society in her day, and who never hesitated (in the old Quaker phrase) "to speak truth to power"; as an adviser and counselor, with a wide range of interests, who always made time for troubled and uncertain persons who told her their problems - large and trivial, religious and secular.
 
Source: http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/Catherine_Siena.htm
 
The Collect:
 
Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of thy love in the heart of your servant Catherine of Siena: Grant unto us the same strength of conviction and power of love that, as we rejoice in her triumph, we may profit by her example; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Evening Prayer Tonight

One of the most famous collects (or short prayers) introduced by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer in the first Book of Common Prayer and is still use in our current Book of Common Prayer (Proper 28) is the following.

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Tonight, please join us for Evening Prayer and our Bible Project Class. We will remember Saint Mark, The Evangelist, and author of our four versions of the Good News or Gospel, and who’s feast was celebrated on Monday.
 
Zoom Evening Prayer & Bible Project
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
 
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Zita of Tuscany

Zita of Tuscany, Worker of Charity, 1271
 

Zita of Tuscany is remembered today on the Church’s calendar of Lesser Feasts.
 
The Collect:
 
Merciful God, who has given to us all things necessary for life and godliness; Grant that we, like your servant Zita, may be faithful in the exercise of our duties and that, whatever you give us to do, we may do it heartily to you for the honor and glory of your Name; through him who has called us to virtue, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.
 
The following biographical information about Zita can be found here - http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/Zita.html
 
Zita (c. 1212 – 27 April 1272) is an Italian saint, the patron saint of maids and domestic servants. She is often appealed to in order to help find lost keys.
 
Zita was born in Tuscany in the village of Monsagrati, not far from Lucca where, at the age of 12, she became a servant in the Fatinelli household. For a long time, she was unjustly despised, overburdened, reviled, and often beaten by her employers and fellow servants for her hard work and obvious goodness. The incessant ill-usage, however, was powerless to deprive her of her inward peace, her love of those who wronged her, and her respect for her employers. By this meek and humble self-restraint, Zita at last succeeded in overcoming the malice of her fellow-servants and her employers, so much so that she was placed in charge of all the affairs of the house. Her faith had enabled her to persevere against their abuse, and her constant piety gradually moved the family to a religious awakening.
 
Zita often said to others that devotion is false if slothful. She considered her work as an employment assigned to her by God, and as part of her penance, and obeyed her master and mistress in all things as being placed over her by God. She always rose several hours before the rest of the family and employed in prayer a considerable part of the time which others gave to sleep.
 
One anecdote relates a story of Zita giving her own food or that of her master to the poor. On one morning, Zita left her chore of baking bread to tend to someone in need. Some of the other servants made sure the Fatinelli family was aware of what happened; when they went to investigate, they claimed to have found angels in the Fatinelli kitchen, baking the bread for her.
 
According to another story, a housemaid who worked with her, maybe jealous of the affection Zita received from everybody, told their master that Zita used to steal from the Fatinellis what she gave to the poor. One day her master met Zita while she was going to see a needy family, with her apron full of things for them. He asked Zita what she was carrying and she answered that she was carrying only flowers and fronds. When she loosened her apron, flowers fell at her feet.

Saint Mark the Evangelist

Saint Mark the Evangelist
 

Today is the feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist. What follows is the collect of the day, and links to a short video from The Bible Project (a wonderful online resource – we use their videos for our Zoom Bible Project class on Wednesday nights). The video will give you a quick overview of how Mark’s Gospel shares the Good News of Jesus. We also pray this day for the clergy and people of Saint Mark’s churches around the world, and especially for the clergy and people of our Diocesan Cathedral Church, Saint Marks in Shreveport.
 
The Collect:
 
Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
 
The Bible Project is a crowdfunded nonprofit, that helps people everywhere experience the story of Jesus. The Mark video is here and the poster (info-graphic) is here.  

Today

 

Sunday Worship

 

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, April 25, 2021, The Fourth Sunday of Easter Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, St. Patrick’s, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.
 
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two
St. Alban’s – 8:30 a.m. or at 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
 
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. A pdf of the leaflet that can be used on your phone or tablet is available at this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1avEL2sPSk4cZ-O09dESVR9lRBkeyHR6O/view?usp=sharing Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
 
Oración Vespertina Diaria - Zoom
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas – Domingo - 5:00 p.m.
 
Unirse a la reunión de Zoom
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La Sagrada Eucaristía se reanudará el 9 de mayo de 2021, el Quinto Domingo de Pascua y el Día de la Madre.
 
Zoom Compline
Sunday -  8:00 p.m.
 
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We hope to “see” you all on Sunday as you are most comfortable!
 
Whit+, Dawnell+, Lee+, Deacon Rita, and Deacon Rob
 
Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

A Recently Minted Saint

Toyohiko Kagawa, Social Reformer, 1960

Today, the Church remembers, Toyohiko Kagawa.
 
The Collect:
 
Strengthen and protect, O God, all those who suffer for their fidelity to Jesus Christ; that, like your servant Toyohiko Kawaga, they might persevere in seeking and serving Christ in all persons, and work tirelessly for the advancement of your kingdom; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory now and for ever. Amen.
 
“Toyohiko Kagawa was born in 1888 in Kobe, Japan. Orphaned early, he lived first with his widowed stepmother and then with an uncle. He enrolled in a Bible class in order to learn English, and in his teens he became a Christian and was disowned by his family. In his late teens, he attended Presbyterian College in Tokyo for three years.

Earth Day 2021

 

Earth Day 2021

Today is Earth Day 2021.
 
A prayer for today…
 
8. For the Beauty of the Earth
 
We give you thanks, most gracious God, for the beauty of
earth and sky and sea; for the richness of mountains, plains,
and rivers; for the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers.
We praise you for these good gifts, and pray that we may
safeguard them for our posterity. Grant that we may continue
to grow in our grateful enjoyment of your abundant creation,
to the honor and glory of your Name, now and for ever. Amen.
 
The Book of Common Prayer, page 840
With a video of the Earth Day Google Doodle!

Anselm of Canterbury, Evening Prayer & Bible Project

 

Anselm of Canterbury, Archbishop of Canterbury and Theologian, 1109

The Collect:

Almighty God, whose servant Anselm helped your church to understand its faith in your eternal Being, perfect justice, and saving mercy: Provide your church in all ages with devout and learned scholars and teachers, that we may be able to give a reason for the hope that is in us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Join us tonight for
 
Zoom Evening Prayer & Bible Project Class
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
 
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Christ our Passover

Christ our Passover, Pascha nostrum

1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
 
Alleluia.
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.
 
Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *
death no longer has dominion over him.
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *
but the life he lives, he lives to God.
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.
 
Christ has been raised from the dead, *
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
For since by a man came death, *
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, *
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.
 
Morning Prayer II, The Book of Common Prayer, page 83

Alphege

 

Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr, 1012

The Collect:

Lord Jesus Christ, who willingly walked the way of the cross: Strengthen your church through the example and prayers of your servant Alphege to hold fast to the path of discipleship; for with the Father and Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

More on Alphege can be found here - http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/Alphege.htm

Kateri Tekakwitha

 

Kateri Tekakwitha, Prophetic Witness, 1680
 
The Collect:
 
Almighty and everliving God, who opened the heart of Kateri Tekakwitha to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ and to devote her life to your service: Grant us the same zeal of devotion to persevere in faith through the trials and tribulations of our lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Kateri Tekakwitha (pronounced [ˈɡaderi deɡaˈɡwita] in Mohawk), given the name - It translates to "She who bumps into things." Tekakwitha, baptized as Catherine and informally known as Lily of the Mohawks (1656 – April 17, 1680), was an Algonquin–Mohawk laywoman.

Sunday - Domingo

 

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, April 18, 2021, The Third Sunday of Easter Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, St. Patrick’s, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.
 
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two
St. Alban’s – 8:30 a.m. or at 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
 
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. A pdf of  the leaflet that can be used on your phone or tablet is available at this link – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BKKswiKmHGsChNeyyU_eGfurY-lnAPtn/view?usp=sharing Please contact the clergy if you wish to receive a home communion visit.
 
Oración Vespertina Diaria - Zoom
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas – Domingo - 5:00 p.m.
 
Unirse a la reunión de Zoom
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La Santa Eucaristía - se reanudará pronto.
 
Zoom Compline
Sunday -  8:00 p.m.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
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We hope to “see” you all on Sunday as you are most comfortable!
 
Whit+, Dawnell+, Lee+, Deacon Rita, and Deacon Rob
 
Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

Peter Williams Cassey and Annie Besant Cassey

Note: I could find no photo of Anne Besant Cassey.

Peter Williams Cassey, Priest, 1917 and Annie Besant Cassey, 1875

 
The Collect:
 
O God of justice and mercy, we remember before you your servants Peter Williams Cassey and Anna Besant Cassey, who, in the face of slavery and discrimination, gave the blessings of education and spiritual haven to the marginalized; Grant us to be fearless in the face of injustice and to work for blessings that will touch those whom the world does not count of value; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
 
Peter Williams Cassey was the first African-American ordained in the Episcopal Church in the West. He was born in Philadelphia of noted abolitionist and Episcopal clergy ancestors, and moved to California in 1856. He and his wife Annie helped found Trinity Church in San Jose and then St. Philips Mission and Academy. Peter was ordained a deacon in 1866 and then founded Christ Church (later St. Cyprian's) in San Francisco.

Damien and Marianne

Damien, Priest, 1889 and Marianne Cope, Monastic, 1918 of Hawaii

The Collect:

Bind up the wounds of your children, O God, and help us to be bold and loving in service to all who are shunned for the diseases they suffer, following the example of your servants Damien and Marianne, that your grace may be poured forth upon all; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Information about Damien and Marianne is available by clicking here.

Unmercenary?

Unmercenary? Find out more tonight…

Zenaida, Philonella, and Hermione, Unmercenary Physicians, c.100, c.117

The Collect:
Merciful God, whose most dear Son came to heal the sick, raise the dead, cast out demons, and preach good news to the poor: Lead us by the example of your servants, Zenaida, Philonella, and Hermione, to freely give even as we have freely received; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Join us tonight for
 
Zoom Evening Prayer & Bible Project Class (in English)
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
 
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Night Time - Noche

 

Night Time - Noche

Still my night time favorite – in English and Spanish!  Sigue siendo mi favorito nocturno, ¡en inglés y español!
 
The Song of Simeon, Nunc dimittis, Luke 2:29-32
 
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
     to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
     whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
     and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
     as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
 
The Book of Common Prayer, page 120.
 
Cántico de Simeón, Nunc dimittis, San Lucas 2:29-32
 
Ahora despides, Señor, a tu siervo, *
     conforme a tu palabra, en paz.
Porque mis ojos han visto a tu Salvador, *
      a quien has presentado ante todos los pueblos:
Luz para alumbrar a las naciones, *
      y gloria de tu pueblo Israel.
Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo y al Espíritu Santo: *
      como era en el principio, ahora y siempre,
      por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.
 
El Libro de Oración Commún, página 85.

In the Morning

 

In the Morning, From Psalm 51
 
Open my lips, O Lord, *
    and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, *
    and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence *
    and take not your holy Spirit from me.
Give me the joy of your saving help again *
    and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
    as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
 
The Book of Common Prayer, page 137

Saturday in Easter Week

 

Saturday in Easter Week
 
The Collect:
 
We thank you, heavenly Father, that you have delivered us from the dominion of sin and death and brought us into the kingdom of your Son; and we pray that, as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his love he may raise us to eternal joys; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Art - The Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene by Ivanov, Aleksandr Andreevich, 1835

Worship on Sunday

 

Join us for “at church” or for virtually for worship this Sunday, April 11, 2021, The Second Sunday of Easter Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Thomas’ and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.
 
Holy Eucharist, Rite One
St. Alban’s – 8:30 a.m. or at 10:30 a.m.*
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. La Santa Eucaristía - se reanudará pronto.
 
Zoom Compline
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
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* 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.
 
Readings for this Sunday, April 11, 2021, The Second Sunday of Easter, can be found and printed here - https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Easter/BEaster2_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.

Lastly, we are experimenting with a pdf of a simple leaflet with basic information that can be used on your phone or tablet - here is a link -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dHDjlbs8ijTx6bKDLwB9lUQh17tyzdSp/view?usp=sharing
 
We hope to “see” you all on Sunday as you are most comfortable!
 
Whit+, Dawnell+, Lee+, Deacon Rita, and Deacon Rob
 
Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

Friday in Easter Week

 

Friday in Easter Week

The Collect:
 
Almighty Father, who gave your only Son to die for our sins and to rise for our justification: Give us grace so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Art - Icon of the Diocese of Cyprus, Maronite

Thursday in Easter Week

 
Thursday in Easter Week

The Collect:
 
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
 
Art - https://www.holytextures.com/2009/04/luke-24-36b-48-year-b-easter-3.html

Wednesday in Easter Week

 

Wednesday in Easter Week
 
The Collect:
 
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
We hope you will join us tonight, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 for…
 
Zoom Evening Prayer & Bible Project Class
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
 
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Art - “The Road to Emmaus” by He Qi

Tuesday in Easter Week

 

Tuesday in Easter Week

The Collect:

O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that we, who have been raised with him, may abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and ever. Amen.

Art - Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene as a Gardener,  Rembrandt van Rijn (1606, Leiden – 1669, Amsterdam)

Monday in Easter Week

 

Monday in Easter Week

The Collect:

Grant that we pray, Almighty God, that we who celebrate with awe the Paschal feast may be found worthy to attain to everlasting joys; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Art - Christ and the Two Marys, by William Holman Hunt

¡Aleluya! ¡Cristo Resucitó!

From your brothers and sisters at Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas...

¡Aleluya! ¡Cristo Resucitó!

Easter!

Jesus Christ is risen today!

Alleluia. Christ is risen.

The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Easter

 

Easter Day - Día de Pascua

Join us for at church or for virtually for worship this Sunday, April 4, 2021, The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day - Dia de Pascua, at St. Alban’s, St. Patrick’s, St. Thomas’ and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.
 
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two - La Santa Eucaristía
St. Alban’s – 8-30 a.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
St. Alban’s – 10:30 a.m. (con algo de español)*

    con Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas*
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
    Oración Vespertina Diaria - 5:00 p.m. - NO se leerá la noche de Pascua
    Compline – 8:00 p.m. – will NOT be read on Easter Evening
 
* 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.
 
Readings for this Sunday, April 4, 2021, The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day, can be found and printed here - https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Easter/BEasterPrin_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.
 
We hope to “see” you all on Sunday as you are most comfortable!
 
Whit+, Dawnell+, Lee+, Deacon Rita, and Deacon Rob

Holy Saturday

 

Holy Saturday

The Collect:

O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so may we await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

We hope you will join us for tonight Compline at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom

(with some Spanish)
 
2021 Holy Week Zoom Liturgies
 
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Art - The Entombment (1612), by Peter Paul Rubens

Good Friday

 

Good Friday

The Collect:

Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 We hope you will join us for The Good Friday Liturgy at St. Patrick’s at Noon, at St. Alban’s or St. Thomas’ at 6:00 p.m. followed by The Way of the Cross. All of these liturgies will be streamed live on Facebook at each of the church’s Facebook pages as well.

 See you there or online!

Art - https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2021-04/nigeria-attack-catholic-church-priest.html

The Presiding Bishop's Easter Message

Maundy Thursday

 

Maundy Thursday

The Collect:

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

We hope you will join us for Evening Prayer tonight at St. Alban’s or St. Thomas’ at 6:00 p.m. for Maundy Thursday. The Eucharist will be followed by stripping the altar for Good Friday and then by the Way of Cross. The liturgy will be streamed live on Facebook as well.

 See you there or online!