The Season of Lent

Lenten Envelopes

Lenten envelopes will be located on the table in the Narthex and in the parish hall.

Thank-you!

The Season of Lent

"I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentence; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word. And, to make a right beginning of repentance, and as a mark of our mortal nature, let us now kneel before the Lord, our maker and redeemer." (BCP p. 265)

The Lenten Wreath of Thorns ...

... in the front of the church bears six candles which will be solemnly extinguished, one each week of Lent, leading to Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday. The center candle representing Christ will be extinguished at the Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service held during Holy Week. The Christ candle will be re-lit on Easter morning - The Day of Resurrection.

Things to Give Up For Lent...

●	Give up grumbling. Constructive criticism is okay--but moaning, groaning, and constant complaining are not Christian virtues. Instead, try to follow the Apostle Paul's admonition to "....in everything give thanks."
●	Give up 10-15 minutes in bed. Instead, use that time in prayer, Bible study, and personal devotion.
●	Give up looking at other people's flaws. Instead, concentrate on their best points. We all have faults. It's a lot easier to expect people to overlook our shortcomings--when we overlook theirs first.
●	Give up speaking unkindly. Instead, let your speech be generous and understanding. It costs so little to say something kind and uplifting. Check that sharp tongue at the door.
●	Give up television or computer games one evening a week. Instead, visit some sick or lonely person. There are those who are isolated due to illness or age. Why isolate yourself in front of the "tube" or a computer screen.
●	Give up you hatred of anyone or anything. Instead, learn the discipline of love because "....love covers a multitude of sins."
●	Give up buying anything but the essentials for yourself. Instead, give the money you would have spent for luxuries to a shelter or food bank. That money could help someone meet their basic needs. We are called to be "stewards" of God's riches--not just consumers.
●	Give up worries and anxieties. Instead, entrust them to God. Anxiety is spending emotional energy on something we can do nothing about--like tomorrow. Live today and let God's grace be sufficient.
●	Give up judging by appearances and by the standards of the world. Instead, learn to give up yourself to God. There is only one who has the right to judge--Jesus Christ.

Ash Wednesday, February 14

Holy Eucharist
and
Imposition of Ashes

Noon (Rite I - Traditional) and 7pm (Rite II - Contemporary)

Sundays Mornings in Lent

Lent 1 - February 18

	8AM	Holy Eucharist - Rite I - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath
	10AM	Holy Eucharist - Rite II - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

Lent 2 - February 25

8AM Holy Eucharist - Rite I - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

10AM Holy Eucharist - Rite II - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

Lent 3 - March 3

8AM Holy Eucharist - Rite I - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

10AM Holy Eucharist - Rite II - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

Lent 4 - March 10

8AM Holy Eucharist - Rite I - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

10AM Holy Eucharist - Rite II - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

Lent 5 - March 17

8AM Holy Eucharist - Rite I - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

10AM Holy Eucharist - Rite II - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

Wednesday Evenings in Lent

February 21, 28 and March 6, 13 and 20

5:30PM Supper

6:45PM Evening Devotions

7:00PM Book/DVD Study - Vanishing Grace...by Phillip Yancey

Palm Sunday, March 24

7:45AM Holy Eucharist Rite I with Liturgy of the Palms and the Passion Narrative

9:45AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Liturgy of the Palms and the Passion Narrative

Palm crosses may be picked up from church during Holy Week

Service of Tenebrae, Wednesday, March 27

7PM Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning shadows. The distinctive feature of this liturgy is gradual extinction of all the lights in the church. This is symbolic of the apparent victory of the powers of darkness over our Lord in his Passion. However. Jesus proved himself to be the Light of the World and conquered the powers of darkness with his victorious Resurrection on Easter morning.

Maundy Thursday
March 28

5:00PM - 5:30PM Seder

5:45PM - 6:45PM Potluck Supper - Bring a dish to share and bring your appetite!

7PM Holy Eucharist Rite II - Foot Washing (optional) with Stripping of the Altar

Prayer Vigil
After the service, a prayer vigil will be held until 10:00 PM. Everyone is invited.

"Could you not keep watch with me one hour?"
(Matthew 26:40)

Good Friday
March 29

Noon Good Friday Liturgy with Holy Eucharist - Rite I

7PM Good Friday Liturgy with Holy Eucharist - Rite II - with The Way of the Cross

The Way of the Cross, also known as the Stations of the Cross, is a beautiful service and is an observance of the events of the Passion narrative with time for prayer, meditation and sharing.

Easter Sunday
March 31

8AM Holy Eucharist Rite I

10AM Holy Eucharist Rite II

Baptisms and Flowering of the Cross

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place following the 10:00AM Easter service. All children are invited to participate. Bring your basket and bring a friend.

	8AM	Holy Eucharist - Rite I - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath
	10AM	Holy Eucharist - Rite II - Extinguishing a candle of the Lenten Wreath

	5:30PM	Supper
	6:45PM	Evening Devotions
	7:00PM	Book/DVD Study - Vanishing Grace...by Phillip Yancey

	7:45AM	Holy Eucharist Rite I with Liturgy of the Palms and the Passion Narrative
	9:45AM	Holy Eucharist Rite II with Liturgy of the Palms and the Passion Narrative
		Palm crosses may be picked up from church during Holy Week

	7PM	Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning shadows. The distinctive feature of this liturgy is gradual extinction of all the lights in the church. This is symbolic of the apparent victory of the powers of darkness over our Lord in his Passion. However. Jesus proved himself to be the Light of the World and conquered the powers of darkness with his victorious Resurrection on Easter morning.

	Noon	Good Friday Liturgy with Holy Eucharist - Rite I
	7PM	Good Friday Liturgy with Holy Eucharist - Rite II - with The Way of the Cross

	8AM	Holy Eucharist Rite I
	10AM	Holy Eucharist Rite II
		Baptisms and Flowering of the Cross

		The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place following the 10:00AM Easter service. All children are invited to participate. Bring your basket and bring a friend.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church