“Through the Paschal mystery…we are buried with Christ by Baptism into his death, and raised with him to newness of life.” —The Book of Common Prayer
April 15, 2011
Greetings! As we journey together through the darkness of Holy Week toward the glorious light of Easter morning, we do so with a sense of purpose and direction. Our eyes are set on the goal of the Light of Christ which shines in our hearts and gives us a hope that does not die.
We at St. Stephen’s have been acutely aware of this sense of purpose and direction as we have journeyed together these last few years together. We have seen the joy of renewal and growth, as well as the transformation that comes with these changes. It has been exciting and rewarding for me to travel with such a wonderful, focused and holy group of people through this journey of discovery.
As we near Holy Week and Easter I would like to invite each of you to join with me in commemorating Jesus’ last journey to the cross and celebrating the glorious Event of the Resurrection. There will be plenty of opportunities for worship during Holy Week and the Easter Season. A schedule of Holy Week/Easter events is included in this mailing. We will be worshipping once again with St. Mark’s Lutheran Church during Holy Week.
Please note that Bishop Michael Smith has once again invited us to participate in the Easter Vigil at Gethsemane Cathedral on Saturday, April 23 at 9:00 pm. I will be preaching at that service and our organist, James Mackay, will be playing organ.
Our Easter Day celebration at St. St. Stephen’s will once again be the most beautiful and glorious services we celebrate during the year and this year is no exception. We will have a truly special and meaningful service of liturgy and music that will be memorable for all of us. And we will, once again, have special opportunities for our children as well.
And again, please know of my deep gratitude and joy in being able to serve alongside you at St. Stephen’s.
Peace,
Fr. Jamie Parsley, scp
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
120 21 Avenue North
Fargo, North Dakota
http://www.ststephensfargo.org/
No matter who you are or where you are on your faith journey, come join us in celebrating
the season of Resurrection & Renewal.
Sunday April 17 - Palm Sunday
11:00 am – Liturgy of the Palms/Holy Eucharist -- with Children’s Chapel
Thursday April 21 – Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (670 4 Ave. N., Fargo)
Friday April 22 – Good Friday
12:00 pm – Good Friday liturgy/Veneration of the Cross at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Saturday April 23 – Holy Saturday
10:00 am – Holy Saturday service at St. Stephen’s
9:00 pm – Easter Vigil at Gethsemane Cathedral (with Bishop Michael Smith) Fr. Jamie, preaching.
Sunday April 24 – Easter Day
11:00 am – Holy Eucharist -- with Children’s Chapel
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