Palms have been donated…
IN LOVING MEMORY OF:GIFT OF:
James Donaldson, Jr.
Louis Boccia, Jr.Chris Boccia
Arthur K. CampbellJanet Campbell
Robert Boyd
Judy JohnsonEric Johnson
John and Lette SnodgrassJoel Snodgrass
Milton Merritt
Kimberly J. MerrittGladys Merritt-Congo
Janie M. Ward
Beatrice MerrittJennifer Scott
Bertha and Frank Lasek
Modesto and Natividad RomanDavid and Nelly Lasek
Beatrice Weitzman
Dorothy MarchettiAdriana Dovi
THE CHALICE
The weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church
April 13, 2014
PALM SUNDAY
Today is the first day of Holy Week and the last Sunday in Lent, known as Palm
Sunday or the Sunday of the Passion.
Palm Sunday was observed in Jerusalem as early as 381, according to Don S. Armentrout
and Robert Boak Slocum in “An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church:
A User-Friendly Reference for Episcopalians” (Church Publishing, 2000). At these
early observances, people processed down the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem,
waving branches of palm or olive trees. They sang psalms, including Psalm 118,
which contains the antiphon shouted by the crowd: “Blessed is he who comes in the
name of the Lord!”
The Palm Sunday observance was generally accepted throughout the church by
the 12th century; however, the day was not officially called “Palm Sunday” in the
Episcopal Church until the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. And it was not until the
1960 Book of Offices that a form was provided for blessing the palms. The 1979
Book of Common Prayer was the first to present the full title for the day, the Sunday
of the Passion: Palm Sunday.
When the Palm Sunday service includes the Eucharist, the Liturgy of the Palms
is followed by the salutation and the collect of the day. At that point, the focus of
the service shifts away from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the solemnity
of his Passion, the events and suffering before and during his death.
In many churches, the palms from Palm Sunday are saved and burned the
Following year for the ashes used on Ash Wednesday.
Collect for Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you
sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to
suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility:
Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share
in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
(Book of Common Prayer, p. 219)
Copyright © 2014 The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society |
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VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
We welcome you to St. John’s Episcopal Church. Established in 1745, this historic church opens its doors to all who seek to deepen their faith and provides warm hospitality to all. We are blessed by your presence and invite you to fill out a Visitor’s Card on the back table of church. Visit the Greeters’ Kiosk in the rear of church, where Greeters are available to answer questions and provide you with a packet of additional information about church services and activities.
2014 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
April 17, Maundy Thursday ~ 7 PM
April 18, Good Friday ~12 Noon and 7 PM (Bilingual Service)
April 19, Easter Vigil ~ Saturday at 6:30 PM
April 20, Easter Sunday ~ 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM and 5 PM (Spanish)
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EASTER EGG HUNT
Mark your calendars now. Immediately following the 9AM service on Easter Sunday, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt in the Garden of Blessings for the children.All children must bring an empty basket for this event.
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ECW HONOR THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE
Honor the Women in Your Life....Once again the ECW will be creating a special booklet for Mother's Day. Honor the women in your life: Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Aunt, Niece, Best Friend, Neighbor or Mentor. Order forms and return envelopes can be found:on table in the back of church, on our website and after services with Patti Aliperti in the Great Hall . Donation is $5 per person honored; or $10 for 3 persons honored. Make checks payable to St. John's ECW. Deadline is Sunday, April 27th.
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ECW ST. JOHN’S FUNDRAISER – THE MUSIC MAN
Back for another year! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18, 12:30 pm. For our Third Fundraiser at the John Engeman Theater in Northport we will enjoy the ever popular musical The Music Man. Tickets are $80 person and Brunch is included. There will be Gift Baskets to raffle off. All funds will benefit St. John’s and many other local charities. Be sure to reserve your tickets EARLY as we have a limited amount set aside for our affair. Contact either Linda Ehrenshaft, or Chris Boccia, for tickets. Please invite your friends, relatives, neighbors and colleagues to help ensure we have a successful afternoon.
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ZINGO FAMILY GAME NITE
On Friday, May 2 from 6-9 PM. There will be Pizza, Desserts and Prizes for all ages. Proceeds from this ECW event will help send children to Camp DeWolfe and local Day Camps. Please be sure to join us in this fun filled night! Tickets are on sale in the Great Hall after services.
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN’S
For the sick: James Lott, Audrey Homan, Roberta, Roger Giacomini, Teresa Santiago, Bill Hinton, Irena, Geralynn Marchesi, Philip Wulfken, Tom Hartman, Christine Bushnell, Jean Giacomini, Arthur Noble, ZeZe Giwa –Osagie, Ann Murphy, Nicole Cagna, Frank Gordon, Brian A., Valentina Cruz, Kerri Walsh, Matthew Scott, Cian Merritt, Ashley Webster, Patti, Valeska, Karin, Bill Wesp, Frank Gordon, Martha Kee, Linda Nelson, Nancy Moldando
The Perpetual Light is given this week In Loving Memory of Bertha & Frank Lasek and Natividad & Modesto Roman, the gift of David & Nelly Lasek.
To have someone entered onto our Prayer List for 4 weeks, please e-mail the church office with the person’s name as well as the requester’s name. The e-mail address is: .
Last Sunday attendance: 117; Spanish Service: 11