This is the second Sunday after Pentecost. It is beginning of what the church calls Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time continues throughout the summer and fall and concludes with the beginning of Advent in December. This time period is also known as the Green Season since green altar hangings are used on these Sundays.
This Sunday we will use an alternative Eucharistic rite found in the book entitled, Enriching our Worship I. The use of this rite has been approved by the Episcopal Church and by our bishop.
There are 3 alternative rites in this book. We will use a different one each in June, July an August. The sermon this Sunday will discuss why there are alternative rites.
Our Summer Sunday Fun-day program will begin on June 30. There is no church school in the summer and these 6 sessions on Sunday mornings will provide a time for younger children to engage in some learning and fun.
The last day of Tuesday Tutoring for this school year will be June 4. Students will be treated to some special refreshments that day. Thanks to all the dedicated tutors and students who made this new program a success. Plans are already underway for the fall program that will resume on September 24.
Blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, July 20. Sign up in the parish hall if you can donate blood.
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