Schedule of Worship for Holy Week and Easter 2017
Palm Sunday April 9 2017 Welcome to Our Visitors Welcome to Saint Luke’s! We are a community that welcomes everyone, regardless of where you are on your faith journey, to hear God’s word, to be fed at God’s table, and to experience the love of community, so that you will be strengthened to serve God in the world.
Schedule of Worship for Holy Week and Easter 2017 Maundy Thursday, April 13
5:30 pm Children's Worship service with Primary and Junior Choirs in the Youth & Community Center 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Liturgy with Choir, Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar, in the Church Good Friday, April 14
6:00 am Chapel and Church open for prayer 7:00 am Way of the Cross 10‐12:00 pm Good Friday Sta ons of the Cross for Children (Youth & Community Center) 10:45 am Community Procession of the Cross Beginning at First Congrega onal Church 14 Brookside Rd, Darien, and ending at Saint Luke's for the Ecumenical Service. 12‐3:00 pm Community Ecumenical Service Worshippers may come and go as they wish during the three hours. The Great Vigil of Easter, April 15
3:30 pm Easter Service for Children followed by an Egg Hunt. Families are encouraged to bring Easter baskets for their children. 7:00 PM Arise: The Columbarium Vigil
Easter Day, April 16
7:45 am Holy Eucharist & Hymns in the Church This joy‐filled service features organ, brass, mpani and hymns. 9:15 am* Fes val Holy Eucharist in the Church Featuring choir, brass, organ and mpani. 9:15 am Family Holy Eucharist in the Chapel This is a quieter service with Organ and Hymns . 9:15 am Come As You Are Eucharist in the Youth & Community Center Family service with contemporary liturgy and music. 11:15 am Fes val Holy Eucharist in the Church Iden cal to 9:15 am Fes val Holy Eucharist.
*Because this service is crowded, people come early to be assured a seat. Only one seat may be saved for the driver of your car.
Easter Week Nursery Hours
Good Friday, April 14: 9:45 AM‐12:30 PM Holy Saturday, April 15: 3:15 PM‐5:00PM; 6:45 PM‐9:00 PM Easter Sunday, April 16: 7:30 AM‐12:30 PM
ARISE: The Columbarium Vigil Saturday, April 15, 7:00 PM
This year, the Great Easter Vigil will be celebrated in the beau fully expanded Columbarium. In an act of death‐defiance, early Chris ans celebrated Eucharist in the catacombs of Rome, enac ng their deep convic on that Christ’s resurrec on had forever broken the power of death.
This year the bonfire will be lit in the midst of the Columbarium. Every worshiper receives a candle and the light is passed un l we stand in the glow of the “light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it” (John 1:5). Join the choir in li ing up the first great Alleluia in a service that’s great for kids and families. An Easter party follows right inside those beau ful stone walls, featuring May Wine and Easter treats.
Dress for the outdoors and—bring a bell or noise‐maker!
Good Friday Cross Walk—in Solidarity with Persecuted and Refugee Christians around the World
The Darien Clergy Associa on is dedica ng this year's Good Friday Cross Walk through town in solidarity with persecuted and refugee Chris ans all around the world today. Chris ans in Iraq and Syria have been prominent in the news certainly. But Chris ans in places like Indonesia, the Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and N. Korea are perennially at risk. Because Chris anity remains our majoritarian faith in the US, we too easily overlook that Chris anity is the most persecuted religion worldwide—by a fairly significant margin. Please join our 2017 Good Friday Cross Walk, uni ng our Chris an communi es. We begin at First Congrega onal Church at 10:30 AM. You may walk part or all of the way. Baby strollers and dogs welcome.
CT’s Immigrant Issues
with State Sen. Carlo Leone Today at 11:30 AM, Youth & Community Center
Sen. Carlo Leone will share recent developments concerning refugees and undocumented immigrants in Connec cut, including the state’s response to federal policies. Sen. Leone is Chair of the State Senate’s General Law Commi ee, and he represents the 27th District (Darien and Stamford).
Welcome, Don Burr!
Saint Luke’s is pleased to have with us this year a deacon intern, Don Burr. A long me educator in the Norwalk Public School system and parishioner at Christ Church, East Norwalk, Don is enrolled in the Province I School for Deacons. This school provides a forma on program for those answering a call to the voca onal diaconate, the ordained ministry whose mission is to bring the concerns of a community to the a en on of the church.
Collecting Items for Cuba
through Maundy Thursday
Exci ng news: In just two weeks, a team of Saint Luke’s parishioners is off to Santa Cruz del Norte, an Episcopal church just outside Havana. A er much ve ng and a thorough search for just the right partner parish, we think Santa Cruz del Norte might be it, so the aim for this group is a final reconnaissance before returning to Darien to make a final report. As a show of friendship and care, we are collec ng items iden fied by Santa Cruz del Norte as sorely needed.
Part of Don’s study includes par cipa on in the worship and civic life of a community different from his own and we are happy to have him here with us in Darien. He has already brought his happy spirit to our Community Suppers. Please offer Don a warm Saint Luke’s welcome as he seeks to discern his own call and to help Saint Luke’s further explore ways to take our church out into the neighborhood. Saint Luke’s Liddell Striders
Star ng April 23
If you would like to contribute an item from the following list, look for the box in the Narthex. During the week, we will put it in the Parish Office. Thank you for whatever you may be called to give! Ques ons? Contact Susan Mar n at SMar [email protected].
Arts & cra s supplies for making bracelets
and necklaces of all types Colored paper Crayon and marker sets Other art supplies (safety scissors, glue, etc.) Adhesive bandages Vitamins (for children, adults and seniors) Over‐the‐counter cold, cough and headache medicines (children and adults) An histamines (cream and/or tablets)
Special note: Elina, the parish Chris an Educa on Teacher, would dearly love a video projector that can connect to a laptop (used would be fine!)
THE WAY
OF THE
CROSS
Friday, April 14, 7:00 AM in the main Church
Youth Ministry News
Named a er Eric Liddell, the Chris an Saint made famous in Chariots of Fire, Liddell Striders is a running group for kids ages 3‐12.
The group will meet every Sunday behind the Youth & Community Center at 9:00 AM for 45 minutes before the 10:00 AM Service.
Runs will be age appropriate, and they will be fun!
Studies show that kids who run are happier, healthier, less anxious and more focused and more spiritual. So—get your kids some running shoes and have them join Liddell Striders.
The Liddell Striders will be lead by Rev. Danny Lennox who has two li le children, and who has run religiously since he was a li le strider of 5 years old. 2017 Men's Retreat: April 28-30 This year's retreat leader will be Danny Lennox and we welcome all interested men to join for a "weekend of building community and expanding your faith for the men of SLP." Our retreat takes place at: Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York To join, please contact Rob Roberto: 203‐912‐1062, [email protected]
April 19: Confirma on Classes; 6:30‐8:30 PM April 23: Youth Group; 6:00‐8:00 PM, Youth Room Care Packages for College Students April 30: Youth Sunday May 1: High School AM Connec on at UCBC, 6:30AM May 3: Confirma on Classes; 6:30‐8:30 PM May 7: #darienunited; 6:00‐8:00 PM; Loca on TBD
Peacemakers with Jesus 2017 Saint Luke’s Summer Camp June 19‐22, 9:00 AM‐Noon; Ages 3‐11
Info and Registra on (open now): www.saintlukesdarien.org/SLCamp17
Schedule of Worship for Holy Week and Easter 2017 Maundy Thursday, April 13
5:30 pm Children's Worship service with Primary and Junior Choirs in the Youth & Community Center 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Liturgy with Choir, Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar, in the Church Good Friday, April 14
6:00 am Chapel and Church open for prayer 7:00 am Way of the Cross 10‐12:00 pm Good Friday Sta ons of the Cross for Children (Youth & Community Center) 10:45 am Community Procession of the Cross Beginning at First Congrega onal Church 14 Brookside Rd, Darien, and ending at Saint Luke's for the Ecumenical Service. 12‐3:00 pm Community Ecumenical Service Worshippers may come and go as they wish during the three hours. The Great Vigil of Easter, April 15
3:30 pm Easter Service for Children followed by an Egg Hunt. Families are encouraged to bring Easter baskets for their children. 7:00 PM Arise: The Columbarium Vigil
Easter Day, April 16
7:45 am Holy Eucharist & Hymns in the Church This joy‐filled service features organ, brass, mpani and hymns. 9:15 am* Fes val Holy Eucharist in the Church Featuring choir, brass, organ and mpani. 9:15 am Family Holy Eucharist in the Chapel This is a quieter service with Organ and Hymns . 9:15 am Come As You Are Eucharist in the Youth & Community Center Family service with contemporary liturgy and music. 11:15 am Fes val Holy Eucharist in the Church Iden cal to 9:15 am Fes val Holy Eucharist.
*Because this service is crowded, people come early to be assured a seat. Only one seat may be saved for the driver of your car.
Easter Week Nursery Hours
Good Friday, April 14: 9:45 AM‐12:30 PM Holy Saturday, April 15: 3:15 PM‐5:00PM; 6:45 PM‐9:00 PM Easter Sunday, April 16: 7:30 AM‐12:30 PM
ARISE: The Columbarium Vigil Saturday, April 15, 7:00 PM
This year, the Great Easter Vigil will be celebrated in the beau fully expanded Columbarium. In an act of death‐defiance, early Chris ans celebrated Eucharist in the catacombs of Rome, enac ng their deep convic on that Christ’s resurrec on had forever broken the power of death.
This year the bonfire will be lit in the midst of the Columbarium. Every worshiper receives a candle and the light is passed un l we stand in the glow of the “light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it” (John 1:5). Join the choir in li ing up the first great Alleluia in a service that’s great for kids and families. An Easter party follows right inside those beau ful stone walls, featuring May Wine and Easter treats.
Dress for the outdoors and—bring a bell or noise‐maker!
Good Friday Cross Walk—in Solidarity with Persecuted and Refugee Christians around the World
The Darien Clergy Associa on is dedica ng this year's Good Friday Cross Walk through town in solidarity with persecuted and refugee Chris ans all around the world today. Chris ans in Iraq and Syria have been prominent in the news certainly. But Chris ans in places like Indonesia, the Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and N. Korea are perennially at risk. Because Chris anity remains our majoritarian faith in the US, we too easily overlook that Chris anity is the most persecuted religion worldwide—by a fairly significant margin. Please join our 2017 Good Friday Cross Walk, uni ng our Chris an communi es. We begin at First Congrega onal Church at 10:30 AM. You may walk part or all of the way. Baby strollers and dogs welcome.
CT’s Immigrant Issues
with State Sen. Carlo Leone Today at 11:30 AM, Youth & Community Center
Sen. Carlo Leone will share recent developments concerning refugees and undocumented immigrants in Connec cut, including the state’s response to federal policies. Sen. Leone is Chair of the State Senate’s General Law Commi ee, and he represents the 27th District (Darien and Stamford).
Welcome, Don Burr!
Saint Luke’s is pleased to have with us this year a deacon intern, Don Burr. A long me educator in the Norwalk Public School system and parishioner at Christ Church, East Norwalk, Don is enrolled in the Province I School for Deacons. This school provides a forma on program for those answering a call to the voca onal diaconate, the ordained ministry whose mission is to bring the concerns of a community to the a en on of the church.
Collecting Items for Cuba
through Maundy Thursday
Exci ng news: In just two weeks, a team of Saint Luke’s parishioners is off to Santa Cruz del Norte, an Episcopal church just outside Havana. A er much ve ng and a thorough search for just the right partner parish, we think Santa Cruz del Norte might be it, so the aim for this group is a final reconnaissance before returning to Darien to make a final report. As a show of friendship and care, we are collec ng items iden fied by Santa Cruz del Norte as sorely needed.
Part of Don’s study includes par cipa on in the worship and civic life of a community different from his own and we are happy to have him here with us in Darien. He has already brought his happy spirit to our Community Suppers. Please offer Don a warm Saint Luke’s welcome as he seeks to discern his own call and to help Saint Luke’s further explore ways to take our church out into the neighborhood. Saint Luke’s Liddell Striders
Star ng April 23
If you would like to contribute an item from the following list, look for the box in the Narthex. During the week, we will put it in the Parish Office. Thank you for whatever you may be called to give! Ques ons? Contact Susan Mar n at SMar [email protected].
Arts & cra s supplies for making bracelets
and necklaces of all types Colored paper Crayon and marker sets Other art supplies (safety scissors, glue, etc.) Adhesive bandages Vitamins (for children, adults and seniors) Over‐the‐counter cold, cough and headache medicines (children and adults) An histamines (cream and/or tablets)
Special note: Elina, the parish Chris an Educa on Teacher, would dearly love a video projector that can connect to a laptop (used would be fine!)
THE WAY
OF THE
CROSS
Friday, April 14, 7:00 AM in the main Church
Youth Ministry News
Named a er Eric Liddell, the Chris an Saint made famous in Chariots of Fire, Liddell Striders is a running group for kids ages 3‐12.
The group will meet every Sunday behind the Youth & Community Center at 9:00 AM for 45 minutes before the 10:00 AM Service.
Runs will be age appropriate, and they will be fun!
Studies show that kids who run are happier, healthier, less anxious and more focused and more spiritual. So—get your kids some running shoes and have them join Liddell Striders.
The Liddell Striders will be lead by Rev. Danny Lennox who has two li le children, and who has run religiously since he was a li le strider of 5 years old. 2017 Men's Retreat: April 28-30 This year's retreat leader will be Danny Lennox and we welcome all interested men to join for a "weekend of building community and expanding your faith for the men of SLP." Our retreat takes place at: Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York To join, please contact Rob Roberto: 203‐912‐1062, [email protected]
April 19: Confirma on Classes; 6:30‐8:30 PM April 23: Youth Group; 6:00‐8:00 PM, Youth Room Care Packages for College Students April 30: Youth Sunday May 1: High School AM Connec on at UCBC, 6:30AM May 3: Confirma on Classes; 6:30‐8:30 PM May 7: #darienunited; 6:00‐8:00 PM; Loca on TBD
Peacemakers with Jesus 2017 Saint Luke’s Summer Camp June 19‐22, 9:00 AM‐Noon; Ages 3‐11
Info and Registra on (open now): www.saintlukesdarien.org/SLCamp17
