E-MINDER: the Church of the Incarnation

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The Week of April 1 - April 8, 2007

 

Holy Week dramatically celebrates Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), the institution of the Eucharist (Maundy Thursday), the Passion and Death of Christ (Good Friday), and the miracle of His Resurrection (Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday). We hope you’ll consider inviting your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to take part in a Holy Week service at the Church of the Incarnation.

 

 

 

 

HOLY WEEK AT INCARNATION:

 

Monday, April 2:        

                                    12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist.

                                      7:00 pm. Men’s Group meets to discuss, “Global Warning

and the Proper Christian Response.”  Refreshments served.

 

Tuesday, April 3:

                                    12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist.

 

Wednesday, April 4:

12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

  6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist with homily.

  7:00 pm Confirmation/Inquirer’s Class meets in Parish

     House.

 

Thursday, April 5:

                                    12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

  6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist

     with Hymns and Stripping of the Altar.

     Organ Music of Bach and Messiaen. Homily by

     the Rector. Followed by a Vigil until 10:00 pm.

                                                     Contact the church to sign up for the Vigil.

Friday, April 6:

                                    12 noon   Good Friday Liturgy

                                                    and Preaching of the Passion

                                                    Music of Pergolesi, Stabat Mater, for women’s

    voices. Sermon by the Assistant Minister, “Trail

    of Tears.”

                                    1:30-3:00 pm.  Church open for meditation.

 

Saturday, April 7:       

4:00 pm. Women’s Group, we are going to try something new during Holy Week.  Holy Saturday marks the day of the church year when vigil was kept outside Christ’s tomb.  His female disciples were particularly faithful as they waited for the Sabbath to end so they could anoint his body in proper preparation for burial.  We will gather to contemplate the faith and witness of those women, and to join them in their waiting.  There will be tea, Scriptural meditations, and prayer; then we will adorn the church with flowers before the Easter Vigil begins at 6:30 pm.  Please RSVP by calling the church office, 212-689-6350, or emailing me Amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

 

6:30 pm. Easter Eve Candlelight Vigil and Communion

                                                   Homily by the Rector.

                                                   Followed by a Reception.

 

 

Sunday, April 8:

                                    12:30 pm. Parish Easter Brunch at Barbes Restaurant,

21 East 36 Street.  There will be a choice of three appetizers: soup, green salad, or endive salad.  There will also be a choice of three entrees: goat cheese omelet, cobb salad, or chicken brochette.  Coffee and tea included.  To make a reservation, call the Parish Office (212-689-6350) and send in your check. Adults $24, Children $12.

                                               

“Open church” hours:

Monday through Friday (11:30 am - 2:00 pm)

Wednesdays (5:00 pm - 7:30 pm)

Saturdays (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm).

 

 

 

COMING UP AT INCARNATION:

SUNDAY, APRIL 8, AT INCARNATION                                 Easter Sunday                                          8:30 am: Holy Eucharist                                    in the Chapel of the Nativity                                 Homily: the Rector                           Organ Music of J.S. Bach                   11:00 am: Festival Eucharist Sermon: the Rector, “Breaking News” Music of Bach, Mozart, Haydn, and Widor.          Followed by Coffee Hour and an Easter Egg Hunt for children.    5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight Communion                             Meditation: the Assistant Minister                                 Cantor, Melissa Fogarty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May the observance of these Holy Days

deepen your faith in the Risen Lord.

 

 

~the Rev. Amanda Kucik Rinas: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org

 

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