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Beloved People of God,
We have journeyed through lent to the Sunday of the Passion, which
marks the beginning of Holy week. The events are set in motion
on Palm Sunday with the recollection of Jesus' triumphant entry
into Jerusalem; but it is also called Passion Sunday as the appointed
Gospel for the day is always the passion reading from one of the
synoptic gospel.
The custom of carrying palm branches is derived from the Gospel
of Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19.
As Jesus instructs two of His disciples to untie a colt and take
it to Him, He sits on it and rides into Jerusalem. The people
in response went into the fields and took branches and placed
before Him. In fact they probably carried olive branches that
grew there, as the nearest city where palms grew naturally was
Jericho, which is about seventeen miles away, according to history.
Jesus entered the city with a single purpose: to go the way of
suffering in obedience to the will of God. "He was obedient
unto death even death on a cross, therefore God hath highly exalted
Him," Philippians 2:5-11. Jesus is not a victim of the system
or of the hands of Pilate and Caiaphas. He faced the unfolding
events resolutely with a faith rooted in the Father's will. In
this act, Jesus demonstrates to us the difference between going
one's own way and walking God's way. "He shows us how we
can be misled by the way things appear to be and how God is in
control, even in the darkest times, even when there seem to be
no hope." (Bible Reading Fellowship)
The readings of the Passion Gospel from Mark 14:1-72, 15:1-39,
and John 18 and 19, take us into the heart of Holy Week. Although
the services this week are shaped by the historic events of the
last week of Jesus' earthly life, they form the central focus
for our celebration of Christ's victory over death.
It is my hope that all of us share in the Holy Week services,
identifying with the suffering of the crucified Christ so that
we can, with sincerity, rejoice in the Risen Lord at Easter.
Yours in Christ,
Sirrano Kitson
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"Growing through Faith, Commitment and Action"
Almighty God, by your grace you have given us new life in
Jesus Christ and by your Spirit you have called us to
Proclaim Him as Saviour by word and action. Teach
us to walk in your way more trustfully, to accept
your truth more faithfully and to share your life
more lovingly. By the power of the Holy Spirit guide
us in our work for the church, so that we may come
as one family to the Kingdom of the Father, where
you live and reign forever. Amen.
(A Prayer for Renewal and Mission)
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Parish News
Congratulations to Miss Orinthia Fender who is celebrating
her 101 birthday today April 1st.
On Thursday (Maundy Thursday) members of the Clergy will
attend a Chrism Mass (the Cathedral in Spanish Town) and Renewal
of Ordination Vows at 10:00 a.m.
Good Friday Services:
- 8:00 a.m. - Celebration of the Lord's Passion
- 12:00 noon - Three Hour Meditation
Easter Day Services:
- 5:00 a.m. - Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Solemn
Procession, Sung Eucharist and Sermon.
- 7:30 a.m. - Sung Eucharist and Sermon
- 9:45 a.m. - Holy Eucharist and Sermon
- 4:00 p.m. - Service for Children
- 6:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist and Sermon
The 137th Annual Synod of the Church convenes on Tuesday, April
10 and continues through Friday, April 13. Consequently
there will be no morning services here during that week.
Our Synod representatives are Mrs. Andrea Chin-See and Miss Greta
Bogues.
Condolences to Mrs. Valerie Nam and her family on the death
of her father Sydney Williams.
| Baptism, Weddings and Reconciliation
(BCP pg.326) by appointment with the Rector. |
Did you know?
The early Christians traced the cross on their foreheads
to remind themselves that by baptism they lived a
supernatural life in the Body of Christ. The external
mark expressed an inner grace, the presence of God
Himself.
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Activities this week ...
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Please remember to pray for our sick and shut-in
members and for the families who have lost loved ones.
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Hymn: I Will Sing The Wondrous Story
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I will sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me,
How He left His home in glory
For the cross of Calvary.
Refrain:
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me,
Sing it with the saints in glory
Gathered by the crystal sea.
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I was lost but Jesus found me,
Found the sheep that went astray,
Threw His loving arms around me,
Drew me back into His way.
Refrain:
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I was bruised but Jesus healed me,
Faint was I from many fall;
Sight was gone, and fears possessed me,
By His hand I'm safely led.
Refrain:
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Days of sadness still come o'er me,
Sorrow's paths I often tread,
But the Savior still is with me,
By His Hand I'm safely led.
Refrain:
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Hymn: Through The Love Of God
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Through the love of God our Savior all will be well;
Free and changeless is His favor,
All, all is well.
Precious is the blood that heals us;
perfect is the grace that seals us,
strong the hand stretched out to shield us;
all must be well.
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Though we pass through tribulation,
all will be well;
ours is such a full salvation,
all, all is well.
Happy, still in God confiding;
fruitful, if in Christ abiding;
holy, through the Spirits guiding;
all must be well.
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We expect a bright tomorrow;
All will be well;
Faith can sing, through days of sorrow,
'All, all is well.'
On our Father's love relying,
Jesus every need supplying,
or in living or in dying,
all must be well.
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Hymn: Father God, The Lord, Creator
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Father God, the Lord, Creator,
by whose hand we all are fed,
in Your mercy re-create us
at the breaking of the bread.
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Christ our Lord, be present with us,
Risen victorious from the dead!
In Your mercy we know You,
in the breaking of the bread.
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Holy Spirit, God's empowering,
by whose life the Church is led;
in Your mercy, send us strengthened
from the breaking of the bread.
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Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
hear our praises - sung and said.
From our hearts comes our thanksgiving
for the breaking of the bread.
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Hymn: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
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Hosanna, loud hosanna,
the happy children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the joyful anthem rang;
to Jesus, who had blessed them
close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.
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From Olivet they followed
mid an exultant crowd,
the victory palm-branch waving,
and singing clear and loud;
the Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
content that little children should
on his bidding wait.
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"Hosanna in the highest!"
That ancient song we sing,
for Christ is our Redeemer;
earth, let your anthems ring.
O may we ever praise him
with heart and life and voice,
and in his humble presence
eternally rejoice!
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Hymn: Children Of Jerusalem
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Children of Jerusalem
Sang the praise of Jesus' name;
Children, too, of modern days,
Join to sing the Saviors praise:
Hark,hark,hark! While children's voices sing,
hark,hark,hark! While children's voices sing
loud hosannas, loud hosannas
loud hosannas to our King.
- We are taught to love the Lord,
We are taught to read His word,
We are taught the way to heaven;
Praise for all to God be given:
Hark,hark,hark…
- Parents, teachers, old and young,
all unite to swell the song;
higher and yet higher rise,
till hosannas reach the skies:
Hark, hark, hark…
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Today's Services
Sunday of the Passion
(Palm Sunday)
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Activities This Week
Monday
April 2 |
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Holy Eucharist
Stations of the Cross
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Tuesday
April 3 |
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Holy Eucharist
Stations of the Cross
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Wednesday
April 4 |
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Holy Eucharist
Stations of the Cross
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Thursday
April 5 |
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
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The Cathedral- Spanish Town
Maundy Thursday Liturgy
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Good Friday
April 6 |
8:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
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Celebration of the Lord's
Passion
Three Hour Meditation |
Easter Day
April 8 |
5:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
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Lighting of the Paschal
Candle,
Solemn Procession,
Sung Eucharist and Sermon.
Sung Eucharist and Sermon
Holy Eucharist and Sermon
Service for Children
Holy Eucharist and Sermon |
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