As we approach Holy Week, we ready our hearts. Palm Sunday brings a blend of joy and sorrow; we celebrate the triumph of our king yet mourn that our own failings necessitated his sacrifice.
It is my hope that you will dedicate time this week to worship and uniquely prepare to accept the Lord’s gifts through word and sacrament. Our schedule for Holy Week is as follows:
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday, March 24th
9:30 AM: One service
Meet in front of the church outside of the Narthex for the Procession of the Palms
Maundy Thursday, March 28th
6 PM: service with Holy Communion
Good Friday, March 29th
Noon: Stations of the Cross
6 PM: Good Friday Service (no Eucharist)
Holy Saturday, March 30th
7 PM: Great Easter Vigil Service
Meet in front of the church outside of the Narthex for the lighting of the Easter Fire
Easter Sunday, March 31st
10 AM: One service
Easter Celebration Dinner after
I am also encouraged to report that on Easter Sunday, we will have two baptisms. Both Alex Berglund and Max Ayers will be baptized into the Covenant People of Jesus Christ here at St. Matthew’s.
I look forward to sharing life with you this very holy week as we journey to the celebration of Easter.
Fr. Tom
Upcoming Schedule
Adult Christian Ed Class Sunday, 9 AM.
Choir Meet/Practice
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM, in the choir/organ loft
Home Sweet Home Project
Saturday, March 23, fundraising dinner, 5:30 PM
Palm Sunday, March 24th
9:30 AM: One service
Maundy Thursday, March 28th, 6 PM
Good Friday, March 29th
Noon: Stations of the Cross
6 PM: Good Friday Service (no Eucharist)
Holy Saturday, March 30th
7 PM: Great Easter Vigil service
Easter Sunday, March 31th
10 AM: One service, Easter Celebration Dinner-potluck after
AMORE’ for HOME SWEET HOME- UPDATE
A huge thank-you to all who have registered to attend St. Matt’s HSH fundraiser on March 23rd – and to members who have pledged donations of wine, raffle items, gift cards, cakes/casseroles, table items, and more! Registration is at 5:30, dinner at 6:00. Finally, please deliver raffle items and frozen casseroles to the church ASAP. Questions, concerns? Don’t hesitate to call or text Linda Thomas. — Committee, Linda T (chair), Linda S, the Pitts, the St Peters.
CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT
Easter morning immediately following worship there will be an egg hunt for all youth.
UPCOMING INQUIRER’S CLASS
We are suggesting the beginning of a Membership Inquirer’s Class starting on Wednesday April 17th at 6:00 PM. The classes would be offered on successive Wednesdays through June 12th (9 Sessions in total). If you are interested, please sign-up on the posted sheet on the board just outside of the church office. Please communicate with Father Tom if you would prefer a different day/time during the week, need childcare, or if you may need a ride. In the past, we have had a dinner at 5:30 PM before the start of the class, but this would need to be decided by the group. Joining the Inquirer’s Class is not a pledge to join St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. However, following the class anyone desiring to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church (and St. Matt’s) will have the option to do so.