Services - Church of the Holy Communion

Sunday Service Schedule

Services:

8 a.m.: Holy Eucharist/Rite I (Spoken Word ONLY)
9 a.m.: Adult Christian Education (Sept.-June)
9:45 a.m.: Youth Christian Education (Sept. - June)
10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist/Rite II (Spoken Word & Hymns)

Wed service(Holy Eucharist) at 10:00

"Remember that a good example is the best sermon" Jay Phillippi has sent us information about youth activities in the Diocese. Check the Bulletin Board in the Narthex. Questions: call Jay at 483-6405 or email jayphillippi@episcopalwny.org.

Barb Biddlecom

Updated Telephone Tree:

A revised telephone tree has been distributed to the members who have agreed to be Lead Callers to our church community. The list is comprehensive and includes those who have been attending church on a regular basis. It is our hope that keeping people informed in emergencies will encourage them to feel that we want them to feel included Our 'little' church is known for its warmth, friendliness, and the genuine caring nature that we exhibit to each other and those who come to visit. It is important that we keep communications open so people will then want to become more involved.
If for some reason, you don't want to be called in the future, please express this to your Lead Caller.
PLEASE REMEMBER!!! Open communication and keeping each other informed is the key to success.
Boots Bigaj

PastoralCare

If you know of anyone who needs a home visit and/or communion, call111e at 627-2285 or Fr. Glen at the church (627-5951). If it is an emergency, call Fr. Glen at 874~3645 or 912-7455.

Barb Biddlecom

Acolytes:

We are in need of Acolytes for both services. If you feel called to this ministry, please talk to Fr. Glen or Bob Steinke. The youth members of the congregation usually serve at the 10A.M. service, however the server at the 8 A.M. service is always an adult, so regardless of your age, we can use your assistance.
Barbara Biddlecom

Sunday School:

There will be classes on December 23rd and 30th. If there is a change, I will send a note home with the children.

lam looking for someone to take over the dasses in the Fall of 2008. If you are interested and feel called to this very important ministry, please speak to fro Glen early in the new year.

Thank you, Barbara Biddlecom

Bible Study:

The Thursday morning Bible Study continues during our interim period under the leadership of Bob Steinke. We are currently reading through the Book of Psalms. These many and varied writings reflect the full rang of human emotions from despair to el1tion; from the struggle of the righteous to the praise of God's wonderful deeds; from the failures of Israel to the wisdom of the king.

Thursday Bible Study

The class meets from 10 to 11 :30 a.m. each Wednesday.

Worship Committee:

The Worship committee met on Wednesday, January 17th at 7p.m. and the meeting was called to order by Bob Steinke and Fr. Glen opened with a prayer. Attending the meeting were Father Glen, Barbara Biddlecom, Patrick White, Joel Kuntz, Lorraine Sandow and Bob & Laura Steinke.

The schedule for the Wednesday morning Eucharist Services at 10 a. m. were set as follows:

1/24 Conversion of Paul -white

1/31 Presentation of Jesus in the Temple -white

2/7 Martyrs of Japan -red

2/14 St. Cyril -white

2/21 Ash Wednesday -purple

2/28 George Herbert -white

3/7 St. Perpetua -red

3/14 Gregory the Great -white

3/21 St. Joseph -white

3/28 The Annunciation -white

4/4 Holy Week

Our Lenten Schedule is as follows:

February 20th -Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5-7p.m.

February 21st -Ash Wednesday -Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes-10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

February 23rd and every Friday until Good Friday, 6:30p.m.

Stations of the Cross, Soup Supper, Discussion "Flame of the Mind" by Michael Marshall.

February 25th -First Sunday in Lent, Holy Eucharist, Rite I at 8 a.m. Rite II at 10a.m., The Great Litany March 4th-the Second Sunday in Lent, Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m., Rite II. at 10a.m., Penitential Order (sung)

March 11th, 18th, 25th -same schedule as March 4^th

HOLY WEEK:

April 1st -Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, Holy Eucharist, Rite I at 8a. m., Rite II at 10a.m. Distribution of Palms and reading of the Passion Narrative.

April 5th-Maundy Thursday -7p.m. Institution of the Holy Eucharist- Removal of the Eucharist to the Altar of Re pose, Stripping of the Altar

April 6th-Good Friday -12 noon-3p.m. -Stations of the Cross with St. Man; of the Lake and Wayside Churches. Walk starting at St. Mary's, continuing to Wayside, and ending at Holy Communion, with Station read at each church and along the way.

7p.m. -Good Friday-Reading of the Passion and Solemn Collects.

April 7th -The Great Vigil of Easter -7:30p.m. Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Liturgy of the Word, Renewal of Baptismal Vows and the Eucharist.

April 8th -The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day-8a.m.

Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II.

It was also decided that during the Easter Vigil and Easter Day Services, we would be burning beeswax candles.

The meeting closed with Compline at 9p.m.

Yours in Christ, Bob Steinke

The Five Finger Prayer:

1. Thumb: It is the one nearest to you .Begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty".

2. The next one is the Pointing Finger: pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in, the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the tallest finger: It reminds, us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders of "business and industry, and administrators. These people shape, our nation and guide public opinion.They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger: Surprising to many is the fact that it is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in ,pain. They need our prayers day and night You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes the little finger; the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God' and others. As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among you" Your 'pinkie' should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.