Good afternoon everyone,
It was so great to have Archbishop Haverland join us for Passion Sunday on his annual Visit. He will return in October for the Provincial Synod being held in Charleston. Saturday, we had the Bishop bless the new Memorial Garen and our new ciborium for hosts in the tabernacle. We were pleased to have him confirm 4 new members and receive 1 new member at Sunday Mass.
EASTER LILLIES: We have put out a sheet for those wishing to buy Easter Lillies for the church. You can also email me. Need your information no later than Palm Sunday. Cost is $15.00 per flower.
OFFICE HOURS AND MORNING PRAYER: The office will be closed for two weeks after Easter, first week for some downtime and second week for Synod in Athens-clergy are available 24/7 for any sick calls, home visits or emergencies. We will check phone messages at the office or give me a call on my cell phone. Fr. Jeff-207-615-7989.
The Men’s Group has decided to continue with their meetings for the rest of the year every two (2) weeks. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall-next one April 9th.
MEMORIAL GARDEN: We are now accepting requests for a spot in the Memorial Garden for cremains. Please give your information to Fr. Jeff or Dcn. Dan.
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE- Morning Prayer and Office Hours 10am to Noon, Monday to Friday.
ADVANCED DATES
Tuesday Nights until April 15th- Faith Methodist Lenten Bible Study at 6:30PM in the Parish Hall.
April 9th-Wednesday, Healing Mass and Stations
April 9th-Wednesday, Men’s Group, 6:30 PM
April 13th, Palm Sunday, 10AM
Holy Week: Daily Mass at Noon. Wednesday Outside Stations of the Cross 7PM, April 16th
April 17th, Maundy Thursday-Noon and 7PM, followed by Stripping of the Altar and Meditations in the Chapel till 9PM.
April 18th, Good Friday-Noon (Tres Ores) Mass of the Pre-Sanctified, 1PM-Stations of the Cross and Reflections, 2PM Seven Last Words of Christ Meditations. We encourage you to attend part or all of the meditations on Good Friday.
April 18th, Good Friday, 7PM-Tenebrae (Service of the Shadows). Scripture and Meditations-bring a friend.
April 19th, Holy Saturday-10AM to Noon-Preparation for Easter and decorate the Church
7PM-Lighting of the New Fire and the Prophecies.
April 20th-Easter Day, Mass of the Resurrection 10AM. The Message for everyone: “Was it Real”.
April 26th – Saturday, 10AM St. Hilda’s-Ladies Guild in the Parish Hall.
Have a blessed week, Fr. Jeff+