
Sermon:
Ascension Day
Listen to the sermon preached by Bishop Andrew Dietsche on the Feast of the Ascension, May 26, 2022. The lessons for this day: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53.

Listen to the sermon preached by Bishop Andrew Dietsche on the Feast of the Ascension, May 26, 2022. The lessons for this day: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53.

In this week’s newsletter: news about upcoming clergy sabbaticals 🙏 , the bishop’s visit this Thursday for Ascension Day ⛪ , a going away party for one of our long-time parishioners 😢 , and news about our friend, former parishioner and (recent) seminary grad Stacey Carpenter’s new call to parish ministry in Delaware 👍 .

This week: We welcome our friend Fr. Sam Owen, Priest-in-Charge of the Haitian Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, as our guest preacher. Following the service, he will share news of the New York Haiti Project in a forum. Join us — in-person* or online!

The horrific violence being perpetrated against Ukraine is painful to witness. And it’s an uneasiness made all the more difficult to bear by the confusion surrounding the matter.
Join us via Zoom, Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30pm, for a selection of video clips on the subject of Ukraine and Russia, followed by a discussion.

In this newsletter: The rector explains her new headgear; news about an upcoming visit from our friend, the Rev. Sam Owen, to give us an update on the New York Haiti Project’s efforts in Martel and how we can help the congregation there with their worship music; and news of other upcoming gatherings for Resistance Cinema, the Women’s Spirituality Group, and more.

Resurrection
This week: The rector expresses gratitude for the parish’s Holy Week observances, with thanks for all the many participants. Also: Read the latest contribution of parishioner Stanley Weinberg in The Episcopal New Yorker; an invitation to join our parish and the Episcopal Church by participating in “Inquirers’ Classes,” preparatory to being received or confirmed by the bishop; and other news about the life of our parish and diocese.

Listen to the homily preached by Terry Rogers on Wednesday in Holy Week, April 13, 2022. The lessons for this service: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32.

Maundy Thursday – April 14
7pm Holy Eucharist with Full Choir†*
Good Friday – April 15
12 Noon The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, with Choir, Veneration of the Cross and Communion from the Reserve Sacrament†*
Holy Saturday – April 16
10am Liturgy of the Word†
8pm The Great Vigil of Easter with Full Choir, Lighting of the New Fire, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, and the first Eucharist of Easter†*
Easter Sunday, April 17
Day of Resurrection
9am Holy Eucharist†
11am Festal Eucharist with Full Choir†*
6pm Meditation & Sacrament†