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Persecuted Christians

Posted in Lent, Prayer on February 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »

This coming Sunday, the First Sunday in Lent, will include special intentions for persecuted Christians throughout the world, and in particular those suffering at the hands of Islamic terrorists. All are urged to contact their representatives and the White House to respectfully voice our deep concerns for the plight of our brothers and sisters now daily suffering the most vile kinds of martyrdom. The Lenten mite boxes available at Mass will go directly to aid displaced and suffering Christians in the Middle East.

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Of Pancakes and Ashes

Posted in Lent on February 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »

It doesn’t seem possible but Lent is soon upon us. Next Tuesday we will have our traditional Pancake Supper at St. Alban’s beginning at 5:30 p.m. Join us in Smith Hall for hymn singing, fellowship and, of course, breakfast for dinner cooked by the men of the parish. Those bringing bacon, sausage or both are asked to prepare them at home to be warmed at the church.

There will be two services on Ash Wednesday at noon and 6:30 p.m. with Imposition of Ashes at both. Confessions will be heard from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. During Lent, the Sacrament of Penance will be available by appointment with the Rector and following the regular daily 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer on Fridays.

Stations of the Cross will take place each Saturday during Lent at 6:00 p.m.

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Lenten Day of Witness

Posted in Lent, Pro-Cathedral, Special Events on March 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Join us on Saturday, March 17th beginning at 9 am (Morning Prayer at 8 a.m.) for a day of reflection, prayer, study and fellowship. Programs will include meditations on the “Communion of the Saints”, “fasting” and “Lenten Collects” as well as sessions on liturgical music. Priests will be available to hear Confessions throughout the day i…n the penance chapel, and there will be services of morning and evening prayer as well as the Eucharist. A registration fee of $12 covers a breakfast and lunch of Lenten fare (vegetable soup, bread, etc.). For those unable to afford the registration, we will make arrangements for you to join us.