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The Weekly Messenger
News of the Church of the Heavenly Rest
in the City and Diocese of New York
March 23 , 2008 |
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Meditation |
The Risen Jesus asks Mary Magdalene whom she seeks.
St. Paul asks the early Church to seek the way of God in Christ in all things. What are you seeking? What drives your life?
What's the difference? |
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The Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Day |
8:00 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite I
Service with homily in the Chapel |
9:00 am |
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There will be no 9:00 am Service today |
9:30 am |
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There will be no Rector's Forum today |
9:30 am |
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Easter Egg Hunt for Children in the Music Room |
10:30 am |
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Festival Holy Eucharist — Rite II
Service with sermon, hymns and choir in the Church
Sermon: The Rev. James L. Burns – "The Other Side" |
12:30 pm |
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Easter Holiday Meal served in Darlington and Thomas Halls |
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Coffee Hour will take place in the Narthex immediately following the 10:30 am service. The Good Shepherd Nursery for Infants and Toddlers from newborn to age three is available every Sunday in the Good Shepherd Room from 9:15 am to 12 noon. |
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The first reading for this Easter Day comes not from the Old Testament but from the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, which records the activities of the disciples of Jesus following the Resurrection and the subsequent birth of the Church. Today's passage is a sermon preached by Peter on the occasion of his visit to the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Such a visit would have been strictly forbidden under Jewish law. Cornelius and his family were not only gentiles, but, Cornelius was also an agent of the oppressive Roman army. We are also told that Cornelius was seeking God, and so Peter is told by God in a vision to find Cornelius and bring the Good News of Jesus to him and his family. When Peter comes to Cornelius' home, he realizes that God desires the inclusion of all people in the salvation brought by Jesus Christ, and so he proceeds to baptize everyone present. The message that Peter proclaims becomes the foundation for the Christian faith's message: that God shows no partiality, offering salvation to all who come to God in Christ. (Acts 10:34-43)
In the second reading, St. Paul urges the Christians in Colossiae to seek and be guided by the mind of Christ in all their doings. They are to have a heavenly perspective on their earthly lives. Paul is not advocating escapism or a separation of the spiritual from the temporal, the sacred from the profane. Rather he asks them, and us, to let Christ's presence, Christ's approach to the world, and Christ's compassion, forgiveness, justice, mercy, and love be infused into all our thinking and our doing. (Colossians 3:1-4)
The Gospel reading for this Easter Day is St. John's account of the Resurrection of Jesus. In John's telling, it is Mary Magdalene alone who goes to the tomb in the pre-dawn darkness. There she finds that the stone covering the entrance has been taken away, and she assumes that someone has taken the body of Jesus. She does not enter but runs to tell Peter and "The Beloved Disciple" (probably John) that Jesus' body has been stolen. The two run to the tomb and enter to find the linen shroud lying neatly rolled up. There is no angel to explain what has happened and the disciples return home, certainly bewildered, to decide what to do. Mary, however, remains at the tomb, weeping. She decides to look in for herself and finds two angels there. They ask her why she weeps, and she replies that Jesus' body has been taken away and she doesn't know where to find him so that she can mourn properly. She turns to leave and encounters someone whom she does not recognize. He also asks why she is weeping, and whom she seeks. Mary assumes that he is the one who cares for the garden and tombs; perhaps he is the one who has removed Jesus' body. Then Jesus speaks her name and she realizes that it is he. Jesus tells her to go and bring the news of his Resurrection to the other disciples. In John's Gospel, Mary is the first Apostle, the first eyewitness of the Resurrection. John's account is filled with layers of meaning and asks the reader to consider the source of their sorrows and whom he or she is seeking. Jesus knows what we, and all the world, need. And, he knows our names. He rises from death to fulfill the world's true needs and to bring each of us by name to God. (John 20:1-18) |
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Announcements & Opportunities |
 Easter Holiday Meal Today: Volunteers are needed from Noon to 3:00 pm today to serve and clean up our Easter Holiday meal, which provides a hot luncheon for over 300 hungry guests.
The Church Office will be closed tomorrow, March 24.
London Pilgrimage: The Church Club of New York has a few places available for non-members on its "London: The Crossroads of Anglicanism: Pilgrimage from Ascension to Pentecost, from May 1 - May 11, planned in cooperation with the London church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and guided by Professor Canon J. Robert Wright of General Theological Seminary. The Pilgrimage includes services at many churches and cathedrals, including visits to Canterbury, Southwark and Rochester, and dinners, cocktails and other events at various places not usually open to visitors. For information, please call Preston Merchant at 212-828-7418.
Rector's Forum for the Easter Season: "Easter Life: Reflections on the Resurrection of Jesus and its meaning from Biblical, historical, theological, and ethical sources." This Easter season series will run Sundays at 9:30 am in Darlington Hall from March 30 through June 4. In this series we will explore how the Resurrections has been understood, and what its implications are for living as Christians in the 21st century.
Come help lead worship at the De Witt Nursing Home, Sunday, April 6. All are invited to join the Confirmands as they help lead worship at the DeWitt Nursing Home in what has become a regular Heavenly Rest ministry this year. Meet at the 2 East 90th Street entrance of the church at 1:45 pm to walk to DeWitt on 79th off 3rd Avenue to help lead the 2:30 Eucharist and bring cheer to so many. Questions or to sign up, please call Caren Miles at 212 289-3400, ext. 207 or email her at cmiles@heavenlyrest.org.
Youth Group: Calling all Youth in sixth - 12th grades to our Monthly Youth Group Evening, Monday, April 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. We meet for chips, soda and pizza and share what's going on in our lives. Come along and bring a friend too. Questions? Call Caren Miles, 212 289-3400, ext. 207 or email her at cmiles@heavenlyrest.org.
Carpenter's Kids Reminder: The second year of our five- year parish- wide pledge to Carpenter's Kids has begun. As of January 2008 we were linked to three African villages which support 500 children in each village. As of February we added an additional link and hope to add a fifth after the second-year donations come in. Please send in your pledge of $50 per child to the Business Office. If you have any questions, please contact Elinor Loveridge at 212- 289-3400. Thank you for your generosity. You are changing the lives of children who otherwise would be unable to attend school.
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Thank You
I would like to thank you all for the kindness and generosity bestowed upon me last Sunday. I take with me so many happy memories from these past twelve and a half years as well as the very special gifts which I will always cherish.
With love and blessings,
Pippa |
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The Heavenly Rest Players
present a staged reading of
THE FOREIGNER
a very funny comedy
by Larry Shue
Friday, April 18; Saturday, April 19
Friday, April 25; Saturday, April 26
All performances at 8:00 pm in Darlington Hall
Directed by Nancy Fisher Produced by Bill Strohmeier
The cast features the four actors who made "Moonlight and Magnolias" so
funny—Terry Fiore, Tom Flagg, Bill Strohmeier, and Ann Stanchfield—as well
as Ryan Scott, who appeared in "Copenhagen"— plus two
new faces, Anne Watters and Michael Gilbert.
ALL SEATS $20, STUDENTS $15
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Contact SmartTix at www.smarttix.com or 212- 868-4444
Advance purchase tickets are subject to $2 per ticket processing fee.
Tickets will also be available at the door before each performance. |
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Visit our Welcome Table in the Narthex where members of our Welcome Committee can provide you with information about our Parish Programs and answer any questions you may have. Just look for the blue Church of the Heavenly Rest Banner on Sunday Mornings; the Welcome Table will be there.
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Fun at Lunchtime! Dedicated volunteers are needed for our Friday Senior Lunch Program. Help turn Darlington Hall into a café by setting decorative tables, serving a catered buffet lunch, clearing disposable plates, and mingling with diners. Lead post-meal rounds of Bingo as guests play to win back their $1.00 lunch tab! This outreach brings needed opportunity for socialization and enjoyment, as well as tasty and nutritious meals, to our neighborhood elderly. If you can commit one Friday per month from 12:30 pm -2:30 pm, please join this important fellowship. Contact the Rev. Tom Synan at 212-289-3400, ext. 214 or by email at tsynan@heavenlyrest.org.
CHR Shelter: The church provides shelter to pre-selected elderly guests Monday through Thursday. Volunteers are needed to welcome and supervise guests for the night. Volunteer Coordinator: Marilyn Budzanoski, 212-663-7923. |
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This Week at Heavenly Rest |
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MONDAY, March 24
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Church Offices Closed |
7:00 pm |
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Alanon meets in the Music Room |
7:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in Darlington Hall and Thomas Hall |
7:30 pm |
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Canterbury Choral Society Rehearsal in the Church |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Tuesday, March 25
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7:30 am |
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Women's Breakfast Group meets at 3 Guys' Restaurant |
12:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in the Cloister |
3:30 pm |
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St. Cecilia Choir in the Choir Room |
4:15 pm |
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Choristers in the Choir Room |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Wednesday, March 26
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9:00 am |
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Mary Anne Hall's Music for Children Classes |
12:00 pm |
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Holy Eucharist in the Chapel |
6:30 pm |
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Holy Eucharist and Service of Healing in the Chapel |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Thursday, March 27
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9:00 am |
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Mary Anne Hall's Music for Children Classes |
12:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in the Cloister |
5:00 pm |
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Palm Cross Making in the Choir Room |
7:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in the Thomas Hall |
7:00 pm |
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Alanon meets in the Music Room |
7:00 pm |
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Education for Ministry meets in the Choir Room |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Friday, March 28
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9:00 am |
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Bible Study in the Choir Room |
10:00 am |
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Parents and Babies Group meets in the Good Shepherd Room |
1:30 pm |
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Friday Lunch for Senior Citizens in Darlington Hall |
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Next Sunday — March 30
The Second Sunday of Easter |
8:00 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite I
Service with homily in the Chapel |
9:00 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite II
30-minute Service with homily in the Chapel |
9:30 am |
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Church School and Confirmation Classes |
9:30 am |
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Rector's Forum in Darlington Hall – "Easter Life" |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite II
Service with sermon, hymns and choir in the Church
Sermon: Mr. Thomas Joyner |
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The Church has been asked to pray for these people and concerns.
Please remember them in your own prayers.
Michael Warner; Nell Callen; Matthew Mortimer; Murray Schron; Arlene Rubinson; Frank Hilke; Jesse Vasquez; Christopher Challancin; Emily; Phil VanderNaald; Catherine Pearson; Mike & Martha; Jamie Fargo Balliet; Irene Gordon; Tommy Mitchell; Sarah; Aaron; Anna; Tina Zimmerman; Reggie; Tony Denin; Jeff Cook; Debby Berniker; Douglas Williams; Jennifer Sandoval; Ann Hall; Ann Haigney Roome; Roberta Connolly; Billie VanderNaald; Becca; Bill Vericker; Lela; Jimmy; Wendy; Susan; Frank; Ansley Dauenhauer; Sgt.Tim Donoho; Ward; Isabelle Hallam; Dan Umansky; Edward Toohey; Jane Edwards; Jack & Holly; Sarah Cameron; Marie Miller; Lt Pat Vardaro; Lt Scott Quilty; Lt Ferris Butler; Mary Hamilton; Tony Langella; William Meredith; Heather; Stephanie; Mary Lou Huckaby; Diego Vaca and Family; Sharon; Christopher; Daniel, and Christopher McCulloh; Paulino Morales; Forrest Church; Stavros; Carolyn Berger; Michael Bayko; Maja Christina Arcos & family; Mahid; Bob Callender; Cruger Fowler, Jr.; Edward Thompson; Mike Keady; Lucy; Laurie Manton; Sam and Mary Parkman; James and Maxine McConnell; Kathy Cushman; Cavin Kessler; the Westmoreland family; Christina and David.
For the repose of the souls of: Ursula Eland McCracken; Dillon Westmoreland; Mary Lou Fryz; Corporal Jose A. Paniagua-Morales; Specialist Kevin S. Mowl; Specialist Orlando A. Perez; Specialist Michael E. Phillips; Sergeant Phillip R. Anderson; Specialist Donald A. Burkett; and Captain Torre R. Mallard.
Please note that prayers are offered for a period of four weeks for those placed on our Intercessions list. After four weeks, names are automatically removed from the list unless the church office is notified that prayers are requested for an extended period of time.
Please send your prayer requests to kvalentin@heavenlyrest.org. |
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Order of St. Luke – "A Ministry of Healing"
Each Sunday, while the Eucharist is being served, CHR's members of OSL pray in the Chapel. They are present to individually pray, with the laying on of hands, for and with all who come with special requests for healing. God is able to do much more then we can imagine, so why not avail yourself of this wonderful grace and come to be prayed for. OSL will be present in the Chapel, ready to welcome and pray for you; do come.
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