On this Wednesday in Holy Week, we hear from the Gospel according to Mark:
Then he began to speak to them in parables. ‘A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a pit for the wine press, and built a watch-tower; then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the season came, he sent a slave to the tenants to collect from them his share of the produce of the vineyard. But they seized him, and beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. And again he sent another slave to them; this one they beat over the head and insulted. Then he sent another, and that one they killed. And so it was with many others; some they beat, and others they killed. He had still one other, a beloved son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, “They will respect my son.” But those tenants said to one another, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.” So they seized him, killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard. What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the tenants and give the vineyard to others. Have you not read this scripture: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes”?’ (Mk. 12: 1-11).
Jesus knew what the future had in store for him; the leaders of the Jewish people were at odds with Jesus from the start of Jesus’ public ministry. Jesus challenged their view and way or life and what they held dear. The Sadducees and the Pharisees did not want to give it up. They were blind to what Jesus was about. They rejected Jesus and his message. How are we like the Sadducees and the Pharisees? What do we hold so dear that we cannot hear what Jesus is saying to us?
Let us pray: Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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
Wednesday: final gathering for the Lenten Series at St. Augustine’s at 6 p.m.
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
Then he began to speak to them in parables. ‘A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a pit for the wine press, and built a watch-tower; then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the season came, he sent a slave to the tenants to collect from them his share of the produce of the vineyard. But they seized him, and beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. And again he sent another slave to them; this one they beat over the head and insulted. Then he sent another, and that one they killed. And so it was with many others; some they beat, and others they killed. He had still one other, a beloved son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, “They will respect my son.” But those tenants said to one another, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.” So they seized him, killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard. What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the tenants and give the vineyard to others. Have you not read this scripture: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes”?’ (Mk. 12: 1-11).
Jesus knew what the future had in store for him; the leaders of the Jewish people were at odds with Jesus from the start of Jesus’ public ministry. Jesus challenged their view and way or life and what they held dear. The Sadducees and the Pharisees did not want to give it up. They were blind to what Jesus was about. They rejected Jesus and his message. How are we like the Sadducees and the Pharisees? What do we hold so dear that we cannot hear what Jesus is saying to us?
Let us pray: Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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
Wednesday: final gathering for the Lenten Series at St. Augustine’s at 6 p.m.
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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