Join us for a Lenten Journey of Faith, Justice, Contemplation and Prayer

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lent @ all saints 2012 Join us for a Lenten Journey of Faith, Justice, Contemplation and Prayer Lent has long been observed in the church as a time of preparation for the events of Holy Week and

In the early church, Lent was the time that catechumens (learners) prepared for baptism and full incorporation into the church.

1 all saints 2012 Join us for a Lenten Journey of Faith, Justice, Contemplation and Prayer Lent has long been observed in the church as a time of preparation for the events of Holy Week and Easter. The 40 days of Lent remind us of the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness following his baptism, a time during which he sought solitude, fasted, prayed, and was tempted by Satan. In the early church, Lent was the time that catechumens (learners) prepared for baptism and full incorporation into the church. It was also a time when Christians observed a strict fast as a sign of their penitence. Today we too observe Lent as a time of penitence and preparation for the coming of Easter, both the pain and sorrow of the crucifixion and the joy of the resurrection. We use the season of Lent as lorem ipsum dolor met set quam nunc parum a time of self-examination and a time for concentration on those things that are most fundamental to our spiritual lives We associate Lent with simplicity in living and with cutting back to the essentials. We omit alleluias from our worship, we begin our worship with a penitential rite that focuses us on selfexamination and confession, and we end with a bidding prayer instead of a traditional blessing, followed by a silent leave-taking. These outward signs set Lent apart as a special time. Taking on some sort of Lenten discipline is another traditional aspect of our Lenten observance. For many that translates into giving up something, chocolate, meat for some or all meals, watching TV, computer time or Facebook. Lenten disciplines are not about selfpunishment, however, and using the time or resources freed up by giving up something in a meaningful way can make the act more significant. Money not spent on movies, for example, might be given to programs working to achieve the Millennium Development Goals; time not spent watching TV might be spent in exercise, or prayer, or helping others; not eating chocolate or drinking coffee might be an act of self-discipline that will spread to other areas of one s life. Lenten disciplines often involve more than just giving something up. Such disciplines might involve taking something on as well, more time in prayer, extra scripture or other spiritual reading, participation in an Adult Formation class or joining us at a Wednesday evening service. Once again, these activities are not taken on just for the sake of doing something for Lent, but instead should be embraced intentionally as a way to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Easter; a way to make space for God. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22 this year, and continues through Palm Sunday, April 1. This leaflet describes our Lenten practices and outlines a number of opportunities for enriching our Lenten experience both individually and as a community, as well as giving us a look ahead at Holy Week and our Easter celebrations. Please consider joining in some or all of these activities and practices as we seek to keep a holy Lent.

2 Want to get involved? Here are some opportunities to serve others during Lent 1. Help at a Tuesday Dinner Each week we feed about 120 of our neighbors and distribute hundreds of grocery bags and always welcome help! Contact Liz Embler, Volunteer Coordinator at RCS at liz@ravenswoodcommunityservices.org 2.Help at our Saturday Pantry on Saturday, March 10 Join us at Ravenswood Elementary School as we distribute fresh produce and groceries to our neighbors in need. We meet at 8:30 am. Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist Wednesday, February 22 7:00 am 7:00 pm What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. The theme for the day, though not for all of Lent, is that we stand as sinners, condemned to die, but for God s grace. The ashes marked in the sign of the cross on our foreheads with the words You are dust and to dust you shall return stand as a vivid symbol of this. In the Old Testament, ashes were a sign of penitence and mourning. We will have two services with imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist on Ash Wednesday: A 50 minute abbreviated service at 7:00 am to get folks to work on time, and a fuller service at 7:00 pm Did you know? Until the time of the Reformation, Christians kept a strict fast during Lent, eating no meat or animal products (milk, butter or eggs.) During the 6th century, Christians began making a simple bread for Lent from flour, salt and water, and shaped in the form of two arms crossed in prayer to remind them that Lent was time of penitence and special devotion. They called these little breads bracellae (little arms). From this Latin word Germans coined the word brezl or prezl; we, of course, know this bread as a pretzel. Until the 19th century, pretzels were found only during Lent, when they were sold by street vendors and eaten for lunch. Often pretzels were distributed to the poor, and in Austria, children used pretzels to decorate palm bushes on Palm Sunday. In some places, pretzels were hidden for children to find on Easter morning.

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4 Eat. Pray. Lent. Join us on Wednesday evenings from March 7-April 4 for a simple soup supper and a time of contemplative prayer. We ll eat together at 6:00 and then move to the church at 7:00 for a half hour of prayer and silent meditation, utilizing Celtic prayers from the Iona Community. We ll be done by 7:30 for those heading to choir practice or EFM. Please feel free to join us on any or all of these evenings. If you are able to RSVP, we would be very appreciative! Joining us? Questions? Contact Kathy O Donoghue at kmeod713@mac.com or (773)

Lenten Quiet Day Please join us on Saturday, March 24 from 9-2 for a time of quiet, prayer and inspiration from the traditions of Celtic Spirituality.

5 Lenten Quiet Day Please join us on Saturday, March 24 from 9-2 for a time of quiet, prayer and inspiration from the traditions of Celtic Spirituality. We need to ask folks to RSVP for this day so we can prepare materials and our lunch plan. Are you planning to join us? Please plan to bring a picture or an object that evokes a particularly strong memory of a place that holds personal significance to you. We ll also ask you to bring an item for our lunch. Please let Kathy O Donoghue know if you ll be joining us at kmeod713@mac.com or (773) Beannachtaí a thabhairt duit!

Palm Saturday, March 31st, 10:00am to 2:00pm Children from 4 to 9 are invited to join in a Palm Saturday workshop at All Saint s Church in preparation for Holy Week.

6 Palm Saturday, March 31st, 10:00am to 2:00pm Children from 4 to 9 are invited to join in a Palm Saturday workshop at All Saint s Church in preparation for Holy Week. The day will include banner making, singing, and simple crafts. There will be a prayer walk with reflection on the events of Holy Week. Lunch will be served with prayers and songs as we remember the evening Jesus and his friends celebrated Passover together. Friends and neighbors (4 to 9 yearsold) are welcome to join us. However, the group is limited to 25 children so please reserve. Parents of 4 year-olds should plan on attending with their child for the first part of the morning (10:00 to 11:30). We ask for a $5.00 fee per child to cover the cost of materials and lunch. If your child would like to attend, please R.S.V.P. to Polly Tangora at or at polly@allsaintschicago.org so that we can plan for food and materials. We will not be able to accept reservations after noon Tuesday, March 27th. Why We Observe Holy Week Our observance of Holy Week and the Triduum has its roots in the early years of Christianity, possibly as early as the 1st century. Ancient documents indicate that observance of the crucifixion and resurrection included a night vigil of prayer and readings leading without interruption to the celebration of baptism and the Eucharist early on The Lords Day. As time passed, this paschal vigil expanded into a more elaborate series of observances that extended into what we now know as Holy Week. Our best description of these observances comes from the 4th Century journal of Egeria, a Spanish woman who, as was the popular custom of the day, made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to join in services at the original sites of the events of Holy Week Egeria s Travels provides us with a detailed account of Holy Week services beginning on the Sunday before Easter, continuing throughout the week and culminating with a nightlong vigil on the eve of Easter. While the liturgies of Holy Week fell out of favor during the Reformation, with the liturgical movement of the mid 20th century a full observance of Holy Week was revived, and it is that full observance that is incorporated in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. As it did in the 4th century, Holy Week begins with the celebration of Palm Sunday, which begins with a triumphal procession and ends with the somber reading of the Passion narrative. The focal point of Holy Week is the Triduum-the 3 days beginning at sundown on Maundy Thursday and ending at sundown on Easter day and the 3 parts of the liturgy celebrated during this time. This liturgy begins with the washing of feet, Holy Eucharist and stripping of the altar on Maundy Thursday, moves through the solemnity of the Good Friday liturgy and culminates in the Great Vigil of Easter, which is the first and perhaps primary celebration of the resurrection of Christ. When we participate in this liturgy, we participate in one of the oldest rites of the church, emulating the ancient practice of keeping the Easter feast. Holy Saturday April 7 Liturgy, 9 am On this day, as in no other, we are invited into the most profound silence of the life of God, whose Son, of one being with the Father, lay buried in a tomb. Today, for this service, we speak from the emptiness of death as we know it and as the very Being of God experienced it. Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10am-Noon Rain or shine--bring your kids and your friends and your friend's kids and your kid s friends! Easter Vigil, 8pm Our community gathers around the altar fire to hear the stories of God's work in our world throughout history and in the present. We baptize and welcome new members into our community, and we celebrate the Resurrection with joy. Bring bells to ring!

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8 Holy Week and Easter at All Saints Palm Sunday April 1, 9 and 11am On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when the crowds expected Jesus to rule as a just king. We wave palm fronds and streamers, we have stilt-walkers and jugglers, and our procession stops traffic on Wilson! But after this show of hope and joy, we enter the church to hear a dramatic reading of the Passion story. receive the Holy Eucharist at our tables. We then wash one another's feet as a sign of mutual service. These simple acts of hospitality and humility invite us into deeper fellowship with one another. Finally, we walk with Jesus into the church and wait in the darkness as the altar is stripped. Following the service, the church is open for meditation, the clergy are available for confession and an allnight vigil will take place. Holy Monday April 2, 5:30 pm Please join us at CROSSwalk, stepping off from St. James Cathedral, proceeding through the Loop and stretching across the city to the lawn outside Stroger Hospital, with stops along the way at Daley Plaza and Old St. Patrick's Church. At each stop we will lament the loss of our young people and, importantly, commit ourselves to efforts that protect children and mitigate violence in our communities. Buses will be available for those who require transportation along the route. For more information or to sign up, visit Good Friday April 6; 7am, Noon and 8pm We remember Christ's suffering and death with Morning Prayer using simple Anglican chant and other contemplative songs.at 7am, stations of the cross at noon, and an evening prayer service at 8pm. Holy Tuesday Healing Service April 3, 7pm We gather to sing and pray and to lift up our needs and hopes for healing and abundant life for ourselves and for others. A litany of healing is followed by the sacrament of laying on of hands and anointing. The service concludes with a Eucharist. Holy Wednesday: Eat. Pray. Lent. April 4, 6:00 pm Join us for our last evening of a simple soup supper and contemplative prayer. Maundy Thursday April 5, 6pm We remember three events from the last night Jesus spent with his friends: sharing a meal with his disciples, washing their feet, and asking them to pray with him in the Garden of Gethsemane as he awaited betrayal and death. We gather in the parish hall for a simple supper of soup, bread, and cheese, and we Holy Saturday Liturgy April 7, 9am On this day, as in no other, we are invited into the most profound silence of the life of God, whose Son, of one being with the Father, lay buried in a tomb. Today, for this service, we speak from the emptiness of death as we know it and as the very Being of God experienced it. Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7, 10am-Noon Rain or shine--bring your kids and your friends and your friend's kids and your kidʼs friends! Easter Vigil Saturday, April 7, 8pm Our community gathers around the altar fire to hear the stories of God's work in our world throughout history and in the present. We baptize and welcome new members into our community, and we celebrate the Resurrection with joy. Bring bells to ring! Easter Sunday April 8, 8, 9 and 11am This festival Eucharist proclaims the risen Christ, the fulfillment of hope, the triumph of justice, and the immortality of love. A sparkling Easter Coffee Reception lasts from 10am until the afternoon. Bring bells to ring!

A Journey Through LENT to EASTER

A Journey Through LENT to EASTER 2019 ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 500 LAKE AVENUE BAY HEAD, NEW JERSEY 2 A Journey Through LENT to EASTER Do you need some new direction or a new focus? Whenever it is that