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The Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 26, 2023
A Penitential Order and the Holy Eucharist:
Rite Two
Healing Service
This Sunday is the Fifth Sunday in Lent. The first lesson is the vision of the prophet Ezekiel about God breathing life into dry bones just as God revives the Chosen people to new spiritual life The Gospel lesson tells about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. We'll talk about how this is like and un-like Jesus's Resurrection.
We will hold in-person and live-streamed worship. The instructions for you to take part via livestreaming are in this message.
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Worship beginning Unique Each Sunday in Lent
On each Sunday in Lent, we will emphasize the penitential theme of the season with a different
beginning from the Prayer Book.
Vestry Notes
The Vestry met Thursday (March 9). Here are some highlights:
Special worship during Holy Week
will include the Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 p.m. on April 6, and
the Good Friday service at noon on April 7.
Signup for gospel reading parts for Palm Sunday (April 2) 9:00 service.
A signup will be held this Sunday for parts reading the Passion Gospel at the 9:00 service on Palm Sunday (Just three weeks away!)
Phillies Game joint seating with nearby parishes on Sun., May 21, at 1:35 p.m.
A signup sheet will be available starting Sunday for those who would be interested in this parish outing.
Postcards being mailed to neighbors to invite them to our parish.
With the help of Jill Graham, we have chosen several neighborhoods with new housing growth to receive a large postcard telling about our parish.
Parish applying for national program providing support for neighborhood outreach and program planning.
Our diocese is one of only five to be chosen by the national Episcopal church to receive support in developing programs that meet our parish's character and the types of people who live near us. We want to participate.
Summer worship schedule set.
This year, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (inclusive) we will hold one service at 9:00. On certain Sundays this will be a Rite One service.
Annual meeting of parish on April 30.
The annual meeting of the parish will be on Sunday, April 30, in conjunction with the 9:00 Eucharist. A light luncheon will follow in the Undercroft.
Updated worship customs at Resurrection:
Masks at worship are optional, but strongly encouraged. Our county has moved into the "high" category of transmission. Cloth masks are allowed and welcomed.
Coffee Hours have resumed on Sundays.
The Peace--It's OK to touch now.
The Cup (Wine) at Communion--People can receive in one kind (bread only) or in two kinds (bread and wine). We will be using the common cup. Intinction (dipping your bread in the wine) is still NOT allowed.
The Eucharistic Visitors program is being reactivated.
If you would like to visit or be visited, please speak with Fr. Wand or Jude Winters.
Worship beginning Unique Each Sunday in Lent
On each Sunday in Lent, we will emphasize the penitential theme of the season with a different beginning from the Prayer Book.
Next Sunday is Palm/ Passion Sunday.
Palms will be blessed and distributed, and the Passion Gospel read at both the 7:30 and 9:00 Eucharists.
Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing on April 22
The Aston Ministerium Churches will gather from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day), to pack non-perishable meals to be shipped overseas. The event will take place at the Aston Library. A signup sheet will be available so work stations can be prepared for all.
Special worship during Holy Week
will include the Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 p.m. on April 6, and the Good Friday service at noon on April 7.
Signup for gospel reading parts for Palm Sunday (April 2) 9:00 service.
A signup will be held this Sunday for parts reading the Passion Gospel at the 9:00 service on Palm Sunday (Just one week away!)
Phillies Game joint seating with nearby parishes on Sun., May 21, at 1:35 p.m.
The tickets have been ordered ($26/each). If you ordered tickets, please get a check to the Church Office by the end of the month. Thank you. If you didn't sign up, but want to go, we have a few extra tickets available.
Postcards being mailed to neighbors to invite them to our parish.
With the help of Jill Graham, we have chosen several neighborhoods with new housing growth to receive a large postcard telling about our parish. Please wear your name tag each Sunday to be ready to welcome visitors and newcomers.
Summer worship schedule set.
This year, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (inclusive) we will hold one service at 9:00. On certain Sundays (including August 13 and 20) this will be a Rite One service without music.
Annual meeting of parish on April 30. The annual meeting of the parish will be on Sunday, April 30, in conjunction with the 9:00 Eucharist. A light luncheon will follow in the Undercroft.
Food Pantry Ministry Evolving to Meet Changing Conditions
As the needs of the hungry in our area change, and the best way to help the food pantries we assist changes along with that, we are adjusting how we ask for your support. We will continue gratefully to accept offerings of money from parishioners, but we will be adding an option to make a food donation at the Church as well. Starting now, our Outreach Coordinator, Leigh Oppelt, has listed in the bulletin the items in particular need at the programs we are assisting. Any items donated are accepted with thanks, but we will be concentrating on the Items listed in the bulletin.
How to Donate to the Parish Every Time You Order from Amazon!
Our parish is listed as a charity that is eligible for a donation of 0.50% of the purchase price of all the items you buy on Amazon. Just this week we received our quarterly check from Amazon! All you have to do is shop at Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com) and choose our parish as your designated charity. If you already have an Amazon login, the next time you shop, go to smile.Amazon.com to make your purchases. When you first login to Amazon Smile they will prompt you to select a charity. We will be listed as Resurrection Episcopal Church Rockdale for you to find and select our parish. Any items that you find on the regular Amazon site are also waiting for you on Amazon Smile. We have received some checks from this program! Pass this information on to family and friends. On a quarterly basis, Amazon will deposit the funds collected from all of your purchases directly to the church bank account.
Readers/Intercessors Needed for Worship Services
With the installation of the new camera, audio, Internet, and streaming equipment, worship is no longer a solo by the Priest celebrating. Parishioners are needed to read lessons and lead prayers--two per service [and two for every 7:30 service!]. If you can help, please contact Helen Dunlap or leave a message at the Church Office.
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore."
[II Cor. 13:14]
(The Rev.) Thomas C. Wand
Priest-in-Charge
Resurrection Episcopal Church, Rockdale
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