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Dear Friends in Christ, As I write we are just a few days away from Holy Week, the real high point of the year for those of us who claim our identity as followers of Jesus. During this week, we not only supposed to remember historical events from 2,000 years ago, but we also to enter into meaningful contemplation of our own salvation as we meditate on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What do we really believe about Jesus’ life? What are the most important points of his teaching? What does his death on the cross really mean for us? Are we following his teachings or are we picking and choosing from among them, selecting those that we want to follow. I was challenged often while in Africa about the way we practice our faith here in the USA. Time after time Bishops, Priests, and faithful lay Christians would offer up the same contrast, though not always in the exact same words: “In your country the problem is that you have too much. That makes it easy for you to forget God, or to worship him occasionally, or to pick and choose which teachings you want to follow. In our country we have very little, and we are reminded every day that our very survival depends on God alone.” I thought about this a lot, meditated upon it, examined myself and my own practices, and I could not tell them that they were wrong. Once in a while, I could find a way in which they too ignored some aspects of Jesus teaching which were in conflict with their cultural practices in order to show them briefly that none of us succeeded 100%, but I could not refute their basic premise—that having too much makes us comfortable enough to convince ourselves that we don’t have to put all of our faith in Jesus Christ—as we are commanded to do over and
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over in scripture. The vigilance of my Christian colleagues helped me to see many areas of my life where I was not fully trusting in the Lord—and they prompted me to change my ways. But now I have been back here 5 years, and I see that it was easier to do there. Here we have access to so many goods and services that we are able to convince ourselves that we are in control of our lives (and therefore do not need to depend on God for our well-being). I raise this issue here, at the end of Lent, because it is never too late to adjust our thinking and to examine closely whether we are putting faith in Jesus alone or not. And so, as we prepare to raise our voices with shouts of Hosanna on Palm Sunday to show adoration for our savior, to celebrate on Maundy Thursday the communion with him that he left so that we can keep him alive among us and reinforce our vows to keep his commandments, and then to accompany him in his death on Good Friday—a death he died for us. As we prepare to do all these things, let us be thinking of how we are doing in terms of following what he asked. We don’t even need to inquire beyond the 2 Great Commandments. Do we love him with all of our hearts? And do we love our neighbors as we love ourselves? How many exceptions to obeying this one can you think of? The more we put our entire faith in Jesus Christ, the more we will feel the full power of the Resurrection as we come to that most splendid Sunday of the Church Year. We stumble, we fall, we fail, we repent; He picks us up and brushes us off, gives us a hug and tells us He still loves us. He is risen! He is with us always! I wish for all of you and your families the joy and exuberance of this season. The more fully we put our faith in Him, the more powerful that feeling on Easter Morning when we shout, “He is Risen! Alleluia! He is risen indeed!” Yours faithfully, Pastor Paula+
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A few notes of our facilities and grounds as Spring and summer approach. We are going to try for a grant to expand parking behind the Rectory. This will entail fill grading and pavement. Work of this type will need contractors with equipment and skills beyond our resources. Since the grant applications are due now, we could not get the necessary quotes in time for this year. We will be using local contractors. Shortly we will need assistance for clearing brush, raking cleaning gardens etc. So get your yards done early so you can give Christ Memorial a Sat AM to brighten the outside. After Easter we hope to have the upstairs walls repaired and painted. Charlie
BIBLE STUDY
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Maunday Thursday is a time when anyone who would like to, may donate Altar Wine. We use Manischewitz Concord Grape and either the small or large bottles are fine. Easter will soon be upon us. Anyone wishing to help make things shine for Easter, please come on Good Friday – March 25 – at 11:00. All are welcome. Cleaning supplies are provided. Easter Flowers have been ordered and those who wish to have flowers in memory of loved ones should see Sandi or Mabel. Please include the name of those being remembered so we can continue to update our flower list. Thank you to all for your continued support of the Altar Guild. Directress in progress, Sandi Nurek
ALTAR GUILD
We begin again! A new year and a new season. Meetings will begin in April. Time/Date To Be Announced. Interested people (parishioners and friends) are invited and encouraged to contact Ginny Grenier. Our inventory is almost depleted which means there is a need for this ministry. In the past our gatherings also include crafters as well as opportunities to discuss ideas for our fall church fair. Never to early to plan! Ginny Grenier 508 867-2296 [email protected]
FROM THE JUNIOR WARDEN
Our Monday and Prayer Group has been meeting regularly for prayer before the Monday Bible Study. We are always happy to receive requests for prayer as well as updates on the condition of those we have been praying for. Please send these to Mabel Buzzell or Lois Best. Our Monday Bible Study is now concentrating on the Book of Revelation, and we are learning and growing spiritually as we study together. In our Wednesday evening Bible Study (6:00-7:30 pm), we study the Lectionary readings for the previous Sunday to explore what they have to teach us and how they fit together. Each of our groups numbers 7-8 and we are always ready to welcome visitors or new members. Taste and see that the Lord is good! (Psalm 34:8)
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VESTRY NEWS Our Outreach for November went to the Diaper Ministry at St Michaels on the Heights in Worcester. Our Annual meeting was set for January 24, 2016. Our Outreach for December went to a family in need and for the Building Bridges Program for Veterans in Western Ma. Slate of Vestry Officer and Vestry Members was approved by the Vestry. Our Outreach for January went to Spencer Bank Fund Keeper for the benefit of the 17 month old son, of the East Brookfield Fire Chief, who has a rare form of cancer. A Special Meeting was held to discuss how to help 3 families that had been evicted from their apartments in North Brookfield, after their building was condemned. Glad to see everyone back from vacation hope all had a great time.
Mary Martin, Clerk
US BISHOPS TROUBLED BY THE VIOLENT FORCES OF POLITICAL RHETORIC
Acts 2:4 says, "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them ability." I want very much to identify speakers of other languages in our congregation. If you speak a language other than English, even a little, please contact Pastor Paula. Thank You.
SPRING TAG SALE Saturday, May 14th 9am – 2pm
Please bring in your good used or new items in working order. If you can help set up, work the sale or clean up, you help is greatly appreciated.
(Rain Date – May 21st )
[ACNS] The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church in America has issued a unanimous “word to the church” expressing concern about the language being used in the US political season. Would-be presidential candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties are currently criss-crossing the United States as they seek selection by their respective parties in a series of primary elections and caucuses. In their statement, which was approved during a retreat this week at the Camp Allen Conference Centre in Navasota, Texas, the bishops say that they “reject the idolatrous notion that we can ensure the safety of some by sacrificing the hopes of others.” They say: “On Good Friday the ruling political forces of the day tortured and executed an innocent man. They sacrificed the weak and the blameless to protect their own status and power. On the third day Jesus was raised from the dead, revealing not only their injustice but also unmasking the lie that might makes right. “In a country still living under the shadow of the lynching tree, we are troubled by the violent forces being released by this season’s political rhetoric. Americans are turning against their neighbours, particularly those on the margins of society. They seek to secure their own safety and security at the expense of others. There is legitimate reason to fear where this rhetoric and the actions arising from it might take us. “In this moment, we resemble God’s children wandering in the wilderness. We, like they, are struggling to find our way. They turned from following God and worshiped a golden calf constructed from their own wealth. The current rhetoric is leading us to construct a modern false idol out of power and privilege. We reject the idolatrous notion that we can ensure the safety of some by sacrificing the hopes of others. No matter where we fall on the political spectrum, we must respect the dignity of every human being and we must seek the common good above all else. “We call for prayer for our country that a spirit of reconciliation will prevail and we will not betray our true selves.”
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Sunday, March 20th - 9:00 am - Palm/Passion Sunday - Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist
Thursday, March 24th - 7:00 pm - Maundy Thursday - Holy Eucharist & Foot Washing
Friday, March 25th - 5:00 pm - Good Friday - Liturgy & Veneration of the Cross
Easter Sunday, March 27th - 9:00 am - Holy Eucharist - Easter Egg Hunt for children following service
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