Happy Easter! Alleluia, Christ is risen!

Octave of Easter: We are in what is called the Octave of Easter – it began yesterday, with Easter, of course, and goes until next Sunday for a total of eight days. We feast and celebrate our risen Lord with particular joy and vigour from Sunday to Sunday 🙂 Who needs to diet anyway?! The Octave of Easter takes precedence over all other days. This means that there are no other calendar observances throughout this time as we focus on the glory and redemption of the resurrection. If you have any worship services throughout the week, in addition to next Sunday, the “Alleluia” may be doubled at the Sending of the Church. There is then a single “Alleluia” at the dismissal from then until the Day of Pentecost when it is doubled once again. Speaking of Pentecost, I’ll say this again when the time comes but, importantly, the Day of Pentecost is NOT the first day of a new season; it is the last day of the Easter festival, “uniting the events of the Resurrection and the empowerment of the Church” (p.99 of Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary published by Abingdon Press.)

And, don’t forget…Contrary to the way the secular world operates – they think the “big day” is the end of the season (just like at Christmas time) – according to the Christian way of life, we begin our seasonal celebrations on the big day. Easter Sunday was the beginning of a 50 day season of the joyful celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. 

Coming In May:

Prayer Study: Thursday, May 1, 4-5pm in the Trinity Centre. We’ll be looking at being distracted in prayer and what to do about that.

Emmaus is having a “Spring Luncheon – Craft & Bake Sale” on Saturday, May 31st, 11:30am – 1:30pm.  $15 for adults; $10 for children 6-12 years; and under 5 eat free.

Choral Evensong at the Cathedral on Ascension Day!! Thursday, May 29…I’m not sure of the time…I’ll let you know when I know but, in the meantime, you can circle the date. 

I’m sure there will be other things but that’s what I know about for now…

In June: 

Prayer Study: Thursday, June 5, 4-5pm in the Trinity Centre

Line Dancing “Fun”Raiser!! Friday, June 6, 6:30-8pm in the Trinity Centre. Come participate or watch…either way, it’ll be loads of fun. Just $5 for some beginner lessons and refreshments. 

I’m probably forgetting something important but…this is all I can think of for now.

In the joy of Christ,

Susan