Dear Friends in Christ,
How are you doing with your Lenten observances? The desire to give up things such as chocolate or social media are laudable but also so easy to stray from. Or there’s the temptation to abstain and then binge when Lent is completed (or is that just me!).
But maybe we can take on new things-ways of behaviour, devoting more time to spiritual practices. Whilst our other period of preparation at Advent is one of joyous anticipation, Lent is more poignant and sober, but also a time of beauty and depth. But both conclude in times of joy.
The book we are studying for Lent (Searched me Out and Known Me by Charlie Bell) this week reminded us what we base Lent upon-Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness (note not a desert as is often thought). Jesus needed this time alone with God to discern his own identity following his baptism before he began his ministry.
So as we continue in our Lenten journey let us mirror and reflect upon this foundational moment in Jesus’ life.
This Sunday. 16th March. Lent 2
10:00am | Holy Communion | St Marys |
10:30am | Holy Communion | All Saints |
THE WEEK AHEAD
Mon 17th Mar | 10:30am | Tiny Tots | All Saints |
7:30pm | Evening Lent Group | Contact for details | |
Weds 19th Mar | 9:00am | Celtic Morning Prayer | All Saints |
2:00pm | Afternoon Lent Group | St Marys Church | |
Thurs 20th Mar | 10:00am | Holy Communion | St Marys Church |
Fri 21st Mar | 11:00am | Living After Loss | St Marys Church |
Sat 22nd Mar | 12noon - 2:00pm | Saturday Lunches | St Marys Church |
Sun 23rd Mar | 8:00am | Holy Communion | All Saints |
10:00am | Holy Communion | St Marys Church | |
10:30am | Cafe Church | All Saints |
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with us all
evermore.
Amen
Blessings
Fr Kester de Oliveira
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