An update from Church of the Incarnation

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The Episcopal Church in Ovideo / Winter Springs, Florida
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COLLECT FOR THE WEEK Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. ******************* Readings for March 21st The 5th Sunday in Lent Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 ++++++++++++++ CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS A life changing video series that Wednesdays / 7pm at Canterbury in the Living Room of the Main Building ++++++++++++++++ Saint Patrick's Day Dinner March 17th at 5:00 pm Canterbury Dining Room Menu: Corned Beef / Cabbage / Potatoes / Irish Soda Bread. Suggested donation of $6 adults/ $3 kids(3-10) / (3 and under free) RSVP: sherisen@hotmail.com or 407-235-0551 ---------------------------------------------------- Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday - Procession of the Palms 10:30am Maundy Thursday - 7:30pm Foot Washing / Stripping of the Altar / Watch by the Cross To sign up for the "Prayer Vigil / Watch" email Shelly. Good Friday - Noon Service Families & Children's Stations of the Cross 4pm Tenebrae - 8pm Easter Sunday Sunrise Vigil - 6:15am Easter Service - w/out Incense - 8:30am Easter Service with incense - 10:30am +++++++++++++++++++ A Special Instructed Eucharist on Sunday April 11, 10:30am. Come learn about what we do and why we do it in our liturgy. For questions email Fr. Jon jon@incarnationoviedo.com ++++++++++++ Wild Women in Ministry a special one day retreat sponsored by ICS - for more info CLICK HERE ************** Teaching Mission with Carla Waterman April 23 & 24th. Carla has become a good friend and has a ministry in spiritual formation and healing.. her recent book Songs of Ascent is a journey to deeper faith and wholeness in Christ. Her focus in this retreat is Resting & Established "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!" (Psalms 90:17) More details soon but mark your calendars for this rich time of going deeper in Christ. ********************

The Return of the Prodigal...

Dear Friends,

This past week we were given a gift. A volunteer outside of Incarnation who wishes to remain anonymous painted the interior of the St. Augustine Chapel. He did a fantastic job. He was quick, clean and neat, and professional in his skills. Take a look...

canterbury chapel

This friend responded to an email update a month or so ago where I asked for volunteers to help with a variety of projects. There is still much to do on the Canterbury campus and little by little we will make the necessary improvements, cleaning, remodeling and more. This will bless Incarnation, Canterbury Retreat and the many guests who use the facility. It is our witness to others of stewardship, care and kindness. Looking for something to do? Then give me a call. :-)

The 4th week of Lent...

As we approach Holy Week, I am contemplating more and more the nature and depth of our redemption. I ran across this quote from Pastor C.J. Mahaney

"Never be content with your grasp of the gospel. The gospel is life-permeating, world-altering, universe-changing truth. It has more facets than any diamond. Its depths man will never exhaust."

I know I will never fully grasp the Gospel this side of glory but I am convinced this pursuit is worthy of all I am and all I have. As followers of Jesus we should endeavor to know Him in all his glorious saving and redeeming love. There are a couple weeks until we celebrate our redemption afresh, when we will walk through the passion of our Lord, to his death and sacrifice until we reach resurrection. Ponder with me this great and "amazing grace that saved a wretch like me" - a love that celebrates the return of "prodigals" with a party.

In the mission,

Fr. Jon+

A few things...

I ran a across a classic Twila Paris Video on You Tube. You will be blessed by it. Take a look... CLICK HERE

This Weeks Sermon... CLICK HERE

In the latest issue of the Central Florida Episcopalian there is a major section on Canterbury's and Incarnation's new partnership and ministry. (with some pictures of us!)
Check it out by CLICKING HERE

Easter Flowers... If you would like to make a donation toward Easter Flowers in memory of someone or in Thanksgiving please sign-up on Sunday or email Shelly. The cost is $15.00.

SUNDAYS AT INCARNATION... NOW AT CANTERBURY CLICK HERE

       Christian Formation - meeting in the Folwell (Main) building.

             8:45am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for 3 year olds to First Grade
                 in the South (left side) of the Winchester Room

             (Nursery opens at 8:30am in the Durham room - first floor -
                 in the middle - of the two story lodging building)

             8:45am TAG (Talk about God) for 2nd to 5th Grade in the North
                 (right side) of the Winchester Room.

      For Adults... Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
                 Sundays 8:30-10:15am in the Living Room at Canterbury
                      - Main Building - To sign-up Email: Sue Grosso

     10:30am - Holy Eucharist Rite II in the St. Augustine Chapel.

                 Children's Choir Rehearsal 4:30-5:30pm at the Mission House.

                 YOUTH GROUP SUNDAYS 5:30-7:30PM at the Mission House.
                       Contact Heather Starr

WEEKLY AT INCARNATION...
      Morning Prayer in the St. Francis Oratory Chapel (main building) at Canterbury
           Monday-Friday / 7:45am for Morning Prayer.
      Mid-Week Eucharist / Wednesdays at 11:30am in the St. Francis Oratory Chapel

Monday Evenings:
   Boy Scouts 7:15pm at the Mission House - Email Ed Ghiglieri for more info.

   Young Adult Bible Study 8pm at Jose and Heather Rodriguez's home.
   Email Jose Rodriguez for more info.

Wednesday Evenings:
The Discipleship Journey Wednesdays / 6-8pm at the Mission House. Email Gary Jackson for more info.

Wednesdays in Lent - Beginning Feb. 24th A video study on Centrality of the Cross / 7pm in the Chapel at Canterbury. For more information contact Fr. Jon

For news, service times and other information please check the website at: www.incarnationoviedo.com