HOW WE WORSHIP

 To understand what Anglicans believe, you must see Copy_of_b_wsmary_thumbhow we worship.  The church’s liturgy unites us, cutting across different opinions to bring us side by side at the Lord’s Table
Central to Episcopal worship is The Holy Eucharist.  Also called The Mass, Holy Communion, or The Divine Liturgy, it is the act of worship whereby believers are united with Jesus Christ in His actions at the Last Supper.
Our Church teaches that in The Holy Eucharist, Jesus Christ becomes truly present through the offerings of Bread and Wine.  We do not attach words or explanations as to exactly how this happens.   What is important is that Christ comes among His people to feed them with His very essence. The Holy Eucharist is one of the two Sacraments – means of grace – instituted by Christ himself.
The other major Sacrament is Holy Baptism.  By being baptized with water in the name of the Trinity a person is cleansed from sin and raised to new life by becoming part of the Body of Christ on earth.  Holy Baptism is administered during the Sunday Eucharist at various times during the year.
 Come Worship With Us At Saint Mary the Virgin
        
 *
SUNDAYS
8:00am
The Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
(traditional and quiet)
10:00am
(9:30am in Summertime)
The Holy Eucharist. Rite 2
(a choral celebration)
Nursery Care Available.
Coffee and conversation
follow both liturgies.
THURSDAYS
10:30am
The Holy Eucharist
(an intimate setting in the Guild room)
6:30pm  in the summer
"Mass on the Grass"
(Informal and contemporary -
on the labyrinth weather permitting)
HOLY DAYS AS ANNOUNCED

Lectionary and Scripture Readings for 

November 2008

November 2, 2008 - The Solemnity of All Saints
Revelations 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10,22
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12

November 9, 2008 - 26th Sunday after Pentecost
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Psalm 78:1-7
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13

November 16, 2008 - 27th Sunday after Pentecost
Judges 4:1-7
Psalm 123
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30


November 23, 2008 - Last Sunday after Pentecost - Christ the King
Ezekiel 34:11-16,20-24
Psalm 100
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46

November 27, 2008 -  Thanksgiving Day
Deuteronomy 8:1-3,6-10
Psalm 65:9-14
James 1:17-18,21-27
Matthew 6:25-33

November 30, 2008 - 1st Sunday of Advent
Year B
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7,16-18
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37

 

Direct Link to The Lectionary Page

Parishioners:  CSS - Church Service Schedule