PREPARING FOR LENT
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – Shrove Tuesday
5:00 p.m. – Pancake Supper
LENT
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 – Ash Wednesday
12:00 Noon – Imposition of Ashes & Holy Eucharist
7:30 p.m. – Imposition of Ashes & Holy Eucharist
Friday, March 7, 2025
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park
5:30 p.m. – Prayer Experiment Series
Sunday, March 9, 2025 – Lent 1
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum – “Liturgical Jeopardy”
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Potluck Supper
6:15 p.m. – Lecture – Braver Angels The Rev Bill & Kate Geiger
Friday, March 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park
5:30 p.m. – Prayer Experiment Series
Sunday, March 16, 2025 – Lent 2
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum –We Believe: What’s A Creed?
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Potluck Supper
6:15 p.m. – Lecture – Dietrich Bonhoeffer as a model for Discipleship and Resistance – Pastor Erin Jones from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania
Friday, March 21, 2025
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park
5:30 p.m. – Prayer Experiment Series
Sunday, March 23, 2025 – Lent 3
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum – We Believe: A Walk Through the Nicene Creed
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Potluck Supper
6:15 p.m. – Lecture – TBA
Friday, March 28, 2025
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park
Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Lent 4
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum – We Believe: Do We Need a Creed?
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
Friday, April 4, 2025
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park
5:30 p.m. – Prayer Experiment Series – Labyrinth Night
Sunday, April 6, 2025 – Lent 5
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. – Adult Forum
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School/Holy Eucharist Class
Friday, April 11, 2025
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park
5:30 p.m. – Prayer Experiment Series
Friday, March 22, 2024
10:00 a.m. – The Way of the Cross – Fall Run Park
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is observed by many Christian denominations as a day of self-examination and consideration of wrongs they need to make right and where they need God’s help in obtaining that goal. It is customary to “clear the cupboards” of richer foods before ritual fasts during Lent.
The Way of the Cross
The devotion known as the Way of the Cross (also known as Stations of the Cross) is an adaptation to local usage of a custom widely observed by pilgrims to Jerusalem: the offering of prayer at a series of places in that city traditionally associated with our Lord’s passion and death. There are fourteen stations, of these, eight are based directly on events recorded in the Gospels. The remaining six are based on inferences from the Gospel account or from pious legend. Traditionally, the stations are made before a series of plain wooden crosses placed along the walls of the church or in some other convenient place. As part of the finding God in Nature series of hikes, we will be doing the service outdoor. Specifically, along the trail at Fall Run Park, 187 Fall Run Rd. Glenshaw, PA 15116. This trail is well maintained and mostly level, so should be reasonably accessible to almost anyone. The total distance is under a mile. Each Friday in Lent, Father Brandon will be leading this service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This will be rain or shine, and usually lasts about 45 minutes.
Prayer Experiment Series
Join us for 5 Fridays this Lent on an exploration of contemplative prayer. We will be delving into five deep prayer practices honed by the medieval monastics, including: Praying with Color, Centering prayer, the Examen, the Labyrinth and the Rosary. We will look at how to use these methods to pray, as well as specific prayers we can say when engaging with them. 5:30-6:45 pm on the following dates: March 7, 14, 21, April 4, 11. Please RSVP to Ellen Seagraves.
Adult Forum
Father Chuck has some exciting topics for Adult Forums, Sundays at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 9, 2025 – “Liturgical Jeopardy” – · Wait; Lent can be fun? Come and learn about the Season of Lent in a mildly competitive atmosphere!
Sundays, March 16, 23 & 30 – We Believe: A Series on the Nicene Creed – · As Christ Church transitions into a new place in its history, it can help to explore what unites us. One thing we all share is The Nicene Creed. What does it mean when we say “We Believe?” Perhaps not what you think!
· March 16: What’s a Creed?
· March 23: A Walk Through The Nicene Creed
· March 30: Do We Need a Creed?
Holy Eucharist Class
If you have a child in first through third grade who has NOT participated in our special Communion Class, please send Ellen Seagraves an email to ensure your child is added to this year’s class. The class runs all of Lent (Sundays beginning March 9 and ending April 13). Communion Presentation Sunday will be after Easter.
Lenten Potluck Series
Sundays, March 9, 16 & 23 – The evenings start at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a main dish or side dish/salad to share. The Church will provide desserts and beverages.
The lectures will begin at 6:30 p.m.
March 9 – We welcome Kate Geiger and Fr. Bill Geiger, Episcopal priest from Christ Church, Indiana, Pa. They come to share the message and mission of Braver Angels. Braver Angels is a grassroots organization working to teach how to have a respectful embrace of disagreements. Together we “bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic.” Come and learn how to be part of the solution!
March 16 – We welcome ELCA Pastor Erin Jones from LAMPa (Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA). Her Lecture will be “Dietrich Bonhoeffer as a model for Discipleship and Resistance.” She was ordained in 2016 and has served in congregations in Southern California and Western PA. She is currently a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church and she and her husband co-host and produce the podcast “Spirited Animation.”
More information about our March 23 speaker coming soon.
Maundy Thursday
The Maundy Thursday Table Eucharist & Supper has been a custom at Christ Church for nearly 50 years! The typical Rite II Holy Eucharist service begins at 6:30 p.m. in the candelit undercroft. At The Peace we break for dinner which usually consists of a lamb dish, greens, and dried fruit. The service then continues with communion before processing upstairs for the Stripping of the altar. Reservations are strongly suggested for dinner.
HOLY WEEK
Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Palm Sunday
8:00 a.m. – The Procession of Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 a.m. – The Procession of Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite II*
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School & Holy Eucharist Class
Thursday, April 17, 2025 – Maundy Thursday
6:30 p.m. – Table Eucharist & Supper
(Click to make reservations as they are strongly encouraged.)
8:15 p.m. – Stripping of the Altar
Friday, April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
12:00 Noon – Good Friday Liturgy
EASTER
Saturday, April 19, 2025 – Holy Saturday
8:00 p.m. – The Great Vigil of Easter
Sunday, April 20, 2025 – Easter Day
6:30 a.m. – Sunrise Eucharist
8:30 a.m. – Choral Festival Eucharist*
11:00 a.m. – Choral Festival Eucharist
An Easter Egg Hunt will follow the 11:00 service.
The Easter Vigil begins in darkness as we wait for the light of Christ to return to the world. We also offer the sacrament of Baptism for anyone who desires. Please contact the office if interested.
Following the 11:00 a.m. service, the children are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt on the back lawn (weather permitting).
*Denotes the service is livestreamed.