Third week of Advent
The gag going around the church this week starts with the question "Why the pink candle on the third Sunday of Advent?" and the answer "Because Mary wanted a girl."
We lit two blue candles and the rose one on Sunday, Gaudete Sunday (for Rejoice!), when we remember that Christ's coming is good news for the poor, and for each of us in those places of personal/physical/ spiritual poverty.
As we wait and hope for the coming of God in our lives, consider coming to our Taize/ healing service Wednesday the 14th for a quiet, peaceful evening and prayers from friends.
Advent Resources: The Christian Formation Committee of the Diocese has daily meditations, and the Bishop is doing an online book-reading and reflection series: For information, click here.
Coming up this week:
Tuesday: 1 PM Needlecrafters'
Wednesday: 7:30 PM Taize worship
Wednesday: 7:30 PM Taize worship
Sunday: 10 AM Eucharist, Children's Chapel, followed by
Coffee Hour and Pageant Casting/Rehearsal.
Advent Coat Drive: Do you have a clean, warm coat that you no longer need? We are collecting coats for St. Paul's Shelter in Paterson.
Christmas Services:
Christmas Family Service and Pageant 4:00 PM, 12/24
Christmas Candlelight Service 10:00 PM, 12/24
Christmas Morning Service 10:00 AM, 12/25
Feast of the Holy Name Service 10:00 AM, 1/1
Christmas Candlelight Service 10:00 PM, 12/24
Christmas Morning Service 10:00 AM, 12/25
Feast of the Holy Name Service 10:00 AM, 1/1
Each of these services includes a Communion service, and all are welcome to receive the sacrament.
The picture is from Will and Baumer's web page, and is their Chace Advent Candle set.
