Our Vestry sponsored spring cleaning event last Saturday was a great success. Thanks to everyone who helped empty the storage spaces, closets, and rooms of the Parish House. And thank you, Joey Lacey, of Jenny’s Pizza for lunch!
We found a number of treasures — some of which are headed for the April 27 Sidewalk Sale sponsored by ECW and the Garden Group. Please set your unwanted treasures aside and bring them Friday, April 26 to add to the bounty of things for sale.
Tom will be on vacation from Monday April 1 through Tuesday April 9th. If you require the pastoral care of a priest during that time, please contact our Senior Warden, Louis Tompros at 617-230-1998.
Sunday Morning Bible Study will resume on Sunday, April 7th at 8:30 am in the Parish House.
At 4:00 pm on Good Friday (March 29) St. John’s will offer a Children’s Service at which Reverend Mousin will tell the story of the crucifixion to the children and their parents. This will be a small service, short and quite informal. All are welcome.
| Liturgy of the Palms | |
| Luke | 19 : 28–40 |
| Liturgy of the Word | |
| Isaiah: | 50 : 4–9a |
| Psalm | 31 : 9–16 |
| Philippians | 2 : 5–11 |
| Luke | 22 : 14–25 : 56 |
| Processional | 154 | Valet will ich dir geben |
| Hymn following the Gospel: | 158 | Hezliebster Jesu |
| Liturgy of the Palms | ||
| Presentation | 458 | Love unknown |
| Recessional | 168 | Herzlich tut mich verlangen |
We received word from Kyle and Erica Marshall that their daughter, Evangeline Grace, was born on Wednesday, March 20th. Welcome, Evangeline! Please remember them all with prayers of thanksgiving.
Maureen Lavely travels to Washington DC on Holy Monday with Bishop Harris, the bishops of the Diocese of Connecticut and other Episcopalians in a witness against gun violence. The bishops of Connecticut have been particularly engaged in this work since the shootings in Newtown last December.
Emily Bryson, our nursery caregiver is running the Boston Marathon for the Boys and Girls Club of Charlestown as a part of an 18 member team, raising much needed funds to support programming … and to serve as an inspiration to the Boys and Girls Club members. If you would like to support Emily in her effort, you can do so by clicking here. Emily’s name will be in the dropdown menu on the main page. Donations are tax-deductible.
Lost and Found Items: A couple of items were left at Tom’s house after the reception there on the 10th: a black scarf, and a tote bag with blue and black stripes. If either of these are yours, you can get them at the church office.