Lent 2009 at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, Mystic, Connecticut

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	Lenten Programs for 2009 St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Mystic, Connecticut

Woodcut by Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld of the crucifiction of Christ. Used by permission.

Woodcut by Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld. Used by permission.

The 2009 Lenten Programs at St. Mark's Episcopal Church incorporate one familiar practice and three new activities:: The Way of the Cross (also known as the Stations of the Cross); Praying with the Poets; Grounded in Love: Ecology, Faith and Action Please note the change in schedule.; Contemplative Eucharist

The 2009 Holy Week and Easter schedule is listed below. Please note the change in schedule for Maundy Thursday.

The Way of the Cross

Every Friday in Lent, beginning at 6:00 PM

Join us in this simple and moving Lenten remembrance of Jesus's journey to the cross. This observance was brought home by pilgrims to Jerusalem who had retraced Jesus's steps and found it extremely meaningful.

Praying with the Poets

Every Sunday morning in March, during the Adult Forum beginning at 9:00 AM

Poetry and prayer both help us to express our longings and our questions, our faith, and our hope. This series will explore the connections between prayer and poetry by looking at the prayerful works of poets, some well known and some not so well known. Please see the Adult Forum Page for more information.

Grounded in Love: Ecology, Faith and Action

Each Sunday evening in Lent, beginning at 6:30 PM

Please note the change in schedule. Weather prevented the first session being held on the 1^st of March, as had been planned. The series will now extend into April.

Using Nancy Roth's book as a guide, we will learn about and reflect upon our life together on the Earth and discuss the connections among ecology, faith, and action.

Reading the book will be helpful, but is not required. Please see Fr. Mark if you would like a copy.

*Grounded in Love: Ecology, Faith and Action*
Schedule from March 8^th through April 5^th 2009
The discussion begins at 6:30 PM each Sunday evening.
March 8^th	Love
March 15^th	Concern
March 22^nd	Ethics
March 29^th	Action
April 5^th	Hope

Contemplative Eucharist

Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM
March 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th, April 1^st, and 8^th

There is something different for Wednesday nights in Lent this year. We will gather in the church for a somewhat more reflective celebration of the Holy Eucharist. We will learn some music that we can sing without books, we will allow for more extensive silence, and we will think together about the lessons and how they relate to our spiritual journey. Please join us for a new expression of our familiar liturgy.

2009 Holy Week and Easter Schedule

April 6^th through 12^th

2009 Holy Week and Easter Schedule
April 6^th through April 12^th 2009
* A prayer vigil is kept from 9 PM Maundy Thursday until noon on Good Friday. Please consider helping to keep this vigil.
Monday, April 6^st	9:00 AM	Morning Prayer
Monday, April 6^st	12:00 Noon	Holy Eucharist
Tuesday, April 7^th	9:00 AM	Morning Prayer
Tuesday, April 7^th	12:00 Noon	Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, April 8^th	9:00 AM	Morning Prayer
	10:30 AM	Holy Eucharist at StoneRidge
	7:00 PM	Contemplative Holy Eucharist
Maundy Thursday, April 9^th	9:00 AM	Morning Prayer
	6:00 PM	Holy Eucharist (with foot washing) Potluck Supper follows
	9:00 PM	Prayer Vigil begins *
Good Friday, April 10^th	9:00 AM	Morning Prayer
	12:00 Noon	Liturgy for Good Friday
	6:00 PM	The Way of the Cross
Easter Eve, Saturday, April 11^th	7:30 PM	The Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Sunday, April 12^th	8:00 AM	Holy Eucharist
Easter Sunday, April 12^th	10:00 AM	Holy Eucharist Easter Egg Hunt follows

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