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THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17-

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

 

Observing Lent:

Self-Denial

 

During Lent, the practice of self-denial is usually met by not engaging in certain behaviors, or refraining from consuming favorite treats, to familiarize oneself with temptation and with God’s love, support, and sustenance during these trials.  Below is a prayer that speaks to another form of self-denial — denying our will in order that God's will be done. 

 

The Prayer of Abandonment, Charles de Foucauld

Father, I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do, I thank you:
I am ready for all, I accept all.

Let only your will be done in me,
and in all your creatures —
I wish no more than this, O Lord.

Into your hands I commend my soul:
I offer it to you with all the love of my heart,
for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself,
to surrender myself into your hands without reserve,
and with boundless confidence,
for you are my Father. Amen.

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Monday, February 18              Church and Parish House closed for Presidents' Day.

Tuesday, February 19              6:00 pm.  The second of three Church Club lectures at Incarnation.  The subject of the series is “Anglicism and the Moral Challenges of the Day.”  This lecture will be given by the Rev. Victor Austin who will talk about "Authority in Anglican Ethics."  If you are interested in attending, contact Preston Merchant at 212 828-7418 or churchclubny@nyc.rr.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 20                12:15 pm.  Holy Eucharist.

                                                6:30 pm.  Holy Eucharist with homily.

Friday, February 22                 12:15 pm.  Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing.

 

February 24

The Third Sunday in Lent

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Rector

 

The Adult Forum will not meet during Lent,

but will resume on April 6.

 

11:00 am: Morning Prayer with Choir

Sermon: the Rector, "Wrong Section"

Music of Mendelssohn: Verleih uns Frieden

The Sons of the Revolution and a military color guard will join the procession and participate in this service.

 They will be remembering deceased members.

 

12:30 pm: Simplify Your Life: Christian Living

in a Complex World

The second of our Lenten lecture-and-discussion series, offered in the Assembly Hall and accompanied by a light lunch, will be on "Simplify Your Politics." 

 

5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight

Communion

Meditation: the Rector

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Wednesday, February 27         7:00 pm.  After the Dismissal Discussion Group meets in the Parish House to talk about "A Meaningful Lent: Why Bother?" Refreshments will be served.

 

Saturday, March 1                   10:00 am-3:00 pm.  Benedictine Work Day.  You may come for any portion of the day.  We will open with prayer, begin some light spring cleaning in the church, break for lunch and a midday Eucharist and resume cleaning in the afternoon.  Please bring a bag lunch. 

 

Tuesday, March 4                    6:30-8:00 pm.  Ethics Forum for Professionals will meet in the Parish House. The guest speaker will be the Hon. Charles S. Haight, Jr. who serves on the U.S. District Court.  He will discuss ethical issues faced by members of his profession.  There is a requested donation of $5 for the wine and cheese reception that begins the evening.

 

Be well.

 

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

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.