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 The Season of Lent
The Season of Lent |
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The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord's passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. The season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith. |
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I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy word.
The Book of Common Prayer, pages 264-265. |
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Activities during Lent 2010 |
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Lenten Soup Suppers Each Wednesday in Lent, St. Mary Magdalene will have an evening activity. The evening will start at 6:15 pm with a Holden Evensong service followed by a presentation and soup supper. Please bring a soup, a salad, a bottle of wine or some bread to share. We will conclude each evening by 8 PM.
Please sign up at the kiosk.
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Womens Retreat February 27 - March 1
A Woman's Spiritual Toolbax - Loving God, Others and Self
Location: Abbey of St. Walburga in Virginia Dale, Colorado
Cost: Registration has ended.
Contact Parish Office, 303-530-1421, as there may be a waiting list available. |
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Take the H20 Challenge
Sometime during Lent (February 24 - April 4), take the H2O Challenge. For two weeks, make water your only beverage. Save the money that you would normally spend on sodas, coffee, juice, milk, and other beverages. At the end of the two weeks, send the money you saved to Living Water International for the drilling of wells in needy communities. Write "Water" or "H2O" on your check and drop it in the offering plate to give to Living Water International.
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Labyrinth The indoor labyrinth schedule may be obtained by calling the Parisih Office, 303-530-1421.
The outdoor labyrinth, located just south of the church, is always open. |
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Service Schedule |
| Weekly Service Times during Lent |
| Saturday Evening |
5:00 pm |
| Sunday Morning |
8:15 and 10:00 am
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Ash Wednesday
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Noon and 7:00 pm with Imposition of Ashes at both services. |
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| Holy Week |
| Palm Sunday |
March 28th
Worship Services at 8:15 and 10:00 am
Meet in the courtyard for blessing of the Palms, and then process into the sanctuary. |
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Holy Wednesday
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March 31st, 7:00 pm
Healing and Reconciliation Service |
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| Maundy Thursday |
April 1st, 5:30 pm
Agape Meal, Eucharist and Foot Washing in the "Upper Room"
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| Good Friday |
April 2nd, Noon and 7:00 pm (The Tenebrae service)
Good Friday Services
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| Easter Services |
| Holy Saturday |
April 3rd, 8:00 pm
Easter Vigil Service
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| Easter Sunday |
April 4th, 8:15 and 10:30 am
Easter Service
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