November 23, 2009
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
This weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and begin a new liturgical year. During our worship services on the four Sundays of Advent we will light candles to mark to mark our progression in this holy season.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 9:30 am, please join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, as we give thanks to the Giver of all good gifts, and pray for peace in our world.
Fall is the season that we make our personal pledge of time, talent, and treasure in response to the abundance of gifts that we have received. For information about making a pledge, please click here.
For the Collect of the Day, Scripture Readings, and Psalm, click here.
Please note that the we are now using the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) reading.
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Story from this Sunday's Gospel by Becky Taylor,
Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry, click here.
To download the Children's, Youth & Family Ministries newsletter, please click here.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The reading from Jeremiah recalls a promise that God will send a Messiah to save the people: "The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: 'The LORD is our righteousness.'" (Jeremiah 33: 14-16)
Psalm 25 expresses the hope of the people for God's salvation: "To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Let none who look to you be put to shame; let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. Show me your ways, O LORD, and teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long."
The reading form 1 Thessalonians expresses the thankful spirit of the person who experiences the blessings of God: "How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints." (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13)
The reading from Luke foretells the final coming of Christ in glory: "Jesus said, 'There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see "the Son of Man coming in a cloud" with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.'" (Luke 21:25-36)
Please join us for the Holy Eucharist this weekend, Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 10:30 am.
Sincerely,
David A. Killian
Rector
Worship Services for
The First Sunday of Advent, November 28-29, 2009
Saturday, November 28, at 5:00 pm — Preacher: Tim Trussell-Smith
Sunday, November 29, at 10:30 am — Preacher: Tim Trussell-Smith
Events at All Saints Parish
On Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 9:30 am, please join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, as we give thanks to the Giver of all good gifts, and pray for peace in our world.
Our 2nd to 5th Graders are the featured artists during November with a show entitled "Crowned with Glory Great: Saints with Us." For the past few weeks, these children have been learning about saints and creating dioramas. This art show in the Guild Room is part of our celebration of the 115th anniversary of the founding of All Saints Parish. It is open for viewing before and after our weekend worship services and during the week.
Taizé Holy Eucharist is offered Wednesdays at 6:15 pm. For more information, please click here.
The Men's Group will meet on Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss Reason, Faith, and Revolution, chapters 3 and 4, by Terry Eagleton. For more information, please contact Peter Stringham at peter.stringham@gmail.com or the Rector at rectord@allsaintsbrookline.org.
The Women's Book Group will meet next on Saturday, December 5, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss The Language of God, by Francis Collins. All are welcome. For information, please contact Anne Harrington at anneharringtontechwriter@yahoo.com.
For the Adult Faith Formation booklet with the schedule of activities, courses and retreats for 2009-2010, please click here.
Web Resources
For "All Saints Smiles" and news about events, activities, programs, ministries and the staff of our parish, please click on the All Saints web site: www.allsaintsbrookline.org.
For a Schedule of Worship services, please click here.
For information about our Church School for pre-school to grade 12, click here.
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