Friday, April 6, 2012

Why Is Today Called "Good Friday"?

Today is the second day of the Triduum, Good Friday. Why do we call the day that Christ died “Good Friday”? Some think that the name evolved from “God’s Friday.” (For example, “goodbye” evolved from “God be with ye”). Germans refer to this day as “Karfreitag”, that is, “Sorrowful” or “Suffering Friday” in German.

By calling it Good Friday, we are witnessing to the Christian hope that no tragedy, not even death itself, can overwhelm God’s love and grace. This Friday is indeed good because Christ took upon himself the sins of the world, the worst evil could do, and God’s love and grace claimed the true victory.

Let us pray: Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 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 -12:30pm we will meet at the old city cemetery on Broadway by the Church. Wear a hat and some sunscreen!


HOLY WEEK CALENDAR

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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