Holy Wednesday
March 23, 2016
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"Do not hold on to me " by He Qi (c) 2014 www.heqiart.com All Rights Reserved
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Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" (which means Teacher). -- John 20:16
"Alleluia Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!"
This is the good news of the resurrection! With Christ's resurrection we are blessed with God's gift of new life. In this new life, Jesus models for us and leads us in God's mission of restoration and reconciliation.
Jesus, calling Mary by name, shows us the intimacy and connectedness of this new life. Jesus calls us by name and invites us to embrace his resurrection. And he also invites us to reach out to our neighbors, calling them by name, connecting with them, and sharing the joy of this new life.
New life involves growth and change, the building and rebuilding of community, deepening friendships, and connecting with companions on the journey.
As we live into our new ways of being the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, we invite you to reach out to neighbors, friends, and strangers alike, calling them by name, sharing and hearing personal stories of joy and new life.
We also invite you to wonder with us what new relationships God might be calling us as Episcopalians in Connecticut to cultivate and nurture as we re-imagine church and move forward in God's mission. In these new relationships, what new names will you learn, what stories might you share, and what might God be longing for you to hear?
Jesus calls out to Mary -- and to each one of us -- by name, inviting us into a new and deeper relationship with the risen Lord. Rejoice in that call to new life, and share this Good News!
"Alleluia, Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!" Faithfully, Ian and Laura
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BISHOPS' SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
- March 22, Holy Tuesday: Bishop Douglas and Bishop Ahrens, Renewal of Vows, Camp Washington
- March 23, Holy Wednesday: Bishop Ahrens, St. David's, Gales Ferry
- March 24, Maundy Thursday:
Bishop Douglas, Service and Foot Clinic, Chapel on the Green, New Haven
Bishop Ahrens, St. John's, Stamford (St. John's with Iglesia Betania and L'Eglise de l'Epiphanie) - March 25, Good Friday:
Bishop Douglas, St. Paul & St. James, New Haven
Bishop Ahrens, Old St. Andrew's, Bloomfield - March 26, Easter Eve:
Bishop Douglas Easter Vigil and Confirmations, Christ Church Cathedral
Bishop Ahrens, Easter Vigil and Confirmations, St. Paul's, Fairfield - March 27, Easter Sunday: Bishop Douglas and Bishop Ahrens, Christ Church Cathedral
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