All are invited to be part of our Lenten programs.
“Shrove Sunday” Pancake Breakfast
February 15, 11:30am
Shrove Tuesday immediately precedes Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Because of the distance of many parishioners from our church, we celebrate “Shrove Sunday” instead so more can participate! Shrove comes from shrive, meaning to confess sins as a preparation for Lent. Although the day is sometimes still used for self-examination and introspection, Shrove Tuesday eventually acquired the character of a celebration in many places. Pancakes are traditionally served because eggs, sugar, and fat, commonly forbidden during lenten fast, are used up so they will not go to waste.
Men of the Parish will prepare; all are welcome to join for breakfast at 11:30am. To join in prep work, contact Joe O’Reilly at 314-346-8647.
Ash Wednesday Worship
February 18, 12pm and 5:30pm
Simple supper follows the 5:30pm service. Sign up here or on the bulletin board for dinner, provided by Matt Kennedy and Tiffany Anderson.
Flexible Formation
Sundays, 9:30am-10:15am
- Prayer: Join David for a deep dive into a variety of ways to pray (Community Room). All Lenten Sundays
- Walk in Love: Journey with Laurie+ through The Book of Common Prayer, the Christian life, and basic beliefs of our faith using the book Walk in Love (St. Clare Wing). All Lenten Sundays
- Sing! Shape your faith through song. Not a great singer? No worries! Only March 8, 11:30am; March 15, 9:30am
Lenten Quiet Morning Retreat: Weaving a Life of Blessing Through Our Stories
Saturday, February 21, 9am-12pm
Join the Rev. Dr. Garnita Pleas for a morning of journaling, group activities and creative movement that helps participants to share their stories of God’s love and blessing in their lives. $25 per person; scholarship available without question. Sign up here; pay here.
Following Jesus into the World
Wednesday, March 18, 5pm
Deacon David will lead an interactive conversation about faith as a living journey. How do we serve as Jesus did? How might our stories of faith bring hope to others? Dinner at 5pm, program begins at 5:30pm. $5 suggested donation for dinner; $15 per family. Signup will be on bulletin board and through email newsletter beginning soon.
Meal Ministry
Sunday, February 22 and March 22, 1pm-3pm
Serve a hot meal and warm company at the Timbers in Eureka. Contact Donna Bernert; phone number available in church office.
The Big Way of Love for Kids
Ongoing at Home
The Big Way of Love for Kids comes from the Way of Love, a rule of life with several spiritual practices that help us all to live more like Jesus. Pick up a pack of Way of Love playing cards, and a grown-up guide with helpful tips. Then join Laurie+ and other parents on Sunday, March 1, at 11:30am for coffee and conversation about your family’s experience of using the cards in the opening days of Lent.
Reconciliation of a Penitent
Ongoing
Take part in this sacramental rite in which a person confesses their sins to God in the presence of a priest and receives the grace of absolution. The rite, found in the Book of Common Prayer, is printed for your convenience and consideration in the back of the Sunday bulletin and available online here. By appointment only with Laurie+
Time For a New Practice?
Lent is a great time to try one of our ongoing worship opportunities. If you haven’t already, try one of these:
- Morning prayer, Zoom, Mondays and Fridays at 8:30am
- Noon Eucharist, Wednesdays at noon
- Spiritual Cafe, third Monday of each month, 10am
- Thursday Bible Study, every Thursday, 9am
- Young Adult Bible Study at Hope Episcopal in Town and Country, 6:30pm
Don’t see what you are hoping for? Contact Laurie+ and start a small group of your own.
Looking for Holy Week and Easter opportunities? We’ll be posting those soon!