Thursday, April 5, 2012

Love One Another As I Have Loved You

Today is the start of the Triduum, the three days, and today is Maundy Thursday. It is taken from the Latin word “mandatum”, meaning “command”. Today Jesus celebrates the old Passover on the eve of the New Covenant, and he gives us, his disciples, a new command, to love one another as he has loved us. That is a daunting command given what happens on Good Friday—no person has a greater love than to give their life for another.

Let us pray: The Lord Jesus, after he had supped with his disciples and had washed their feet, said to them, "Do you know what I, your Lord and Master, have done to you? I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done." I give you a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you. By this shall the world know that you are my disciples: That you have love for one another. Lord Jesus, help us to live out your new commandment. Amen.


ART CLASS WITH LEE RUNION

The Cemetery Lady, historian Linda McBee will be our guide on April 14th for the art rubbings class. Lee will provide simple brown bag lunches and bottled water. Mrs. McBee will focus on the Episcopal part of the old cemetery and her tour lasts about an hour and a half. The cost for her services would be $9 per person provided we can have a group of ten or more. The Church will cover the cost for those who want to attend but cannot pay the fee.

If you wish to attend, Lee will also to provide paper and charcoal for rubbings. You are free to bring any other special papers, other rubbing materials you wish. Lee will also talk with her about a possible rain date if the weather is bad that day. Please call Lee at 409-539-4632 so we can book this time. Saturday April 14th from 10 am -12:30 pm we will meet at the old city cemetery on Broadway by the Church. Wear a hat and some sunscreen!


HOLY WEEK CALENDAR

Maundy Thursday: Traditional Maundy Thursday service with foot washing and striping of the altar: 7 p.m.

Good Friday: 3 p.m.

Easter Eucharist at 9 a.m. and an Easter egg hunt for the children after the service with our annual covered dish lunch.


SHARING OUR FAITH DINNERS: 26 April 2012.

Please remember everyone on our Prayer List especially Cindi Clack, and the people of North Texas who are victims of the bad weather.

Your servant in Christ,

Fr. Chester J. Makowski+
St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church
Galveston, Texas 77550

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