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THE HOLY SEASON OF LENT – MARCH 5TH – APRIL 20TH

Early Christians observed "a season of penitence and fasting" in preparation for the Paschal feast, or Pascha (BCP, pp. 264-265). The season now known as Lent (from an Old English word meaning "spring," the time of lengthening days) has a long history.

Originally, in places where Pascha was celebrated on a Sunday, the Paschal feast followed a fast of up to two days. In the third century this fast was lengthened to six days. Eventually this fast became attached to, or overlapped, another fast of forty days, in imitation of Christ's fasting in the wilderness. The forty-day fast was especially important for converts to the faith who were preparing for baptism, and for those guilty of notorious sins who were being restored to the Christian assembly.

In the western church the forty days of Lent extend from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, omitting Sundays. The last three days of Lent are the sacred Triduum of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

Today Lent has reacquired its significance as the final preparation of adult candidates for baptism. Joining with them, all Christians are invited "to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's Holy Word" (BCP, p. 265).

(Source: Episcopal Church.org)

Join us in observing the most sacred season in the Christian Calendar.

April 13 - Palm Sunday

April 17 - Maundy Thursday

April 18 - Good Friday

April 19 - Holy Saturday

April 20 - Easter

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Grace Rector Elected to Serve on Committee to Oversee the Election of the New Episcopal Bishop - (More)

What's Happening at Grace Church 

Registration for NYS Safe Driving Course at Grace, May 3, 10:00- 4:00; Call office for details and to register.

March 18 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - The March sale for the thrifty boutique will be any 3 items of your choosing will be 1/2 price in honor of the shamrock for St. Patrick's Day., Come and Celebrate St. Patrik's Day with us. 

March 19– Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
March 19 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00am until 12:00 noon
March 19 - Wednesday - 5:30 Catechism Class,   led by Camille Olson,  Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM

Lenten Study
March 19 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by a Lenten Program led by Fr. Walter.

March 20 –Thursday-  Young at Heart senior club – 12:00 noon- Parish Hall,  luncheon and program; Senior Seminar presented by Friends for Life;  St. Patrick’s Day celebration
March 20– Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter,  William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09      

March 22– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm  - The March sale for the thrifty boutique will be any 3 items of your choosing will be 1/2 price in honor of the shamrock for St. Patrick's Day., Come and Celebrate St. Patrik's Day with us. 

March. 23– Sunday at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching; Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891 
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom; discussions, sharing, and prayers with William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member. Zoom Link-  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09 
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” -  Faces of Easter Review 1-7, Camille Olson,  Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM

March 25 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - The March sale for the thrifty boutique will be any 3 items of your choosing will be 1/2 price in honor of the shamrock for St. Patrick's Day., Come and Celebrate St. Patrik's Day with us. 

March 26 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
March 26– Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
March 26 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Deacon Bob White; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!

March 27 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member

March 29– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm  - The March sale for the thrifty boutique will be any 3 items of your choosing will be 1/2 price in honor of the shamrock for St. Patrick's Day., Come and Celebrate St. Patrik's Day with us. 

March. 30– Sunday at Grace - Morning Prayer– 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Readings, Choir, Live Music, and Prayers, and Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891 
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom; discussions, sharing, and prayers with William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member. Zoom Link-  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09 
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” - Mystery of Easter, Undercroft. Camille Olson,  Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
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John Caracappa, and Richard Csajko presented with the Rector’s Cross; Ken Cynar named Warden Emeritus during 180th Annual Meeting.