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THE WEEK OF MARCH 2 - MARCH 9, 2008

 

Observing Lent: Praying

 

 

At this afternoon's Lenten lecture on "Simplifying your Prayer Life," the Rector highlighted all the forms of prayer diagramed above as parts of an inclusive prayer life.  He also included contemplation.  The season of Lent is particularly suited for contemplation and confession.  A simple prayer of confession, that when repeated can be meditative, is the Jesus prayer:

 

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

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.

 

Wednesday, March 5               12:15 pm.  Holy Eucharist.

                                                6:30 pm.  Holy Eucharist with homily.

                                                7:00-8:00 pm.  Confirmation/Inquirers' Class begins.  Contact the clergy if you are interested or need further information.

 

Friday, March 7                       12:15 pm.  Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing.

 

Saturday, March 8                    Daylight Savings Time begins after midnight.  Clocks spring forward!

 

March 9

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Legacy Sunday

 

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, "Care Pages"

Music of Bach: Passacaglia and Fugue in c, BWV 582

Mozart: De profundis, K. 93

Mendelssohn: Hör mein Bitten

 

12:00 noon: A short service of Holy Eucharist follows Morning Prayer.

 

12:30 pm: "Simplify Your Relationships," the final lecture in our Lenten discussion series, Simplify Your Life: Christian Living in a Complex World. A light lunch is available for a free-will offering.

 

5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight

Communion

Meditation: the Assistant Minister

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Tuesday, March 11                  7:00 pm.  Twenties and Thirties' Drinks &  Discussion. Come to the Parish House (209 Madison Ave.) and we will walk to a local bar for conversation.  Topic: "Surveying the ‘U.S. Religious Landscape' and Our Place Therein."  The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life just released the first results from a study of the religious affiliations and practices of 35,000 U.S. residents (the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, http://pewforum.org).  Their data reveals "Americans are on the move religiously," with people reporting notable fluidity in religious affiliation.  The Pew Forum's director speaks of an "open and dynamic religious marketplace" in this country.  The Twenties and Thirties' will consider our position in the religious marketplace and our views of the religious landscape.  Please contact me if you plan to attend, amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org.  First drink—be it a Coke or a beer—is on the church.

 

Sunday, March 16                    Palm Sunday

10:45 pm.  Children are invited to participate in the Palm Sunday procession.  Children and parents should arrive at least fifteen minutes before the start of the 11:00 am service.

 

Sunday, March 22                    4:00 pm.  Women's Group meets in the church for Holy Saturday Vigil and Contemplation.  Please RSVP by calling the church office, 212 689-6350, or email amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org.  Women should enter at 25 East 35 Street and try to arrive promptly at 4:00 pm.    

 

Sunday, March 23                    Easter Day

                                                12 noon. Easter Egg Hunt for children in the Parish House.

12:30 pm. Easter Brunch at Barbès Restaurant, 21 East 36 Street.  Choice of appetizer and entrée.  Coffee and tea included.  Adults, $28, children, $12.  To make a reservation, call the Parish Office, 212 689-6350.

 

Be well.

 

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

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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