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2012 schedule
January
9 |
The Holy Name Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion, and assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion (Christmas Lessons & Carols) at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
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Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
15 |
Serve as deacon at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
22 |
Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
29 |
Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
February
5 |
Annual Meeting Sunday Serve as deacon at 9:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts (note change of time!) |
11 |
Saturday Quiet Day “Epiphany: Resting in the Light” 9:00 a.m. to Noon, A Saturday morning retreat held in the Parish Hall of Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts The radiance of Christ’s glory is shining within our lives, but most of us barely perceive it. Usually our attention is focused on the outward noise and demands of the world, or on our own inner state of unrest. This retreat invites us step away from the busyness of ordinary life and to rest awhile in the light of Christ. In shared meditation and in solitary prayer we will practice being alert to the present moment, exploring themes of abiding, rest, stillness, and strength. This retreat is free and open to the public. |
12 |
Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion, and preach at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
19 |
Serve as deacon at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
22 |
Ash Wednesday Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion, with imposition of ashes, at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
26 |
First Sunday in Lent Celebrate at 9:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion (Liturgy in the Round), and serve as deacon at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
March
4 |
Second Sunday in Lent Celebrate at 9:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion (Liturgy in the Round), and celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
11 |
Third Sunday in Lent Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion, and preach and serve as deacon at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
17 |
Saturday Quiet Day “Reconciliation: Putting a Burden Down” 9:00 a.m. to Noon, A Saturday morning retreat held in the Parish Hall Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts In every act of reconciliation, we connect again with the boundless love of God. Through brief presentations and conversation, as well as silent prayer and guided meditation, this Lenten retreat will give us space to explore and to pray about the places in our lives where God may be inviting us to let go burdens of resentment, guilt, or shame. This retreat would be especially helpful for those preparing to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. This retreat is free and open to the public. The same retreat will be offered tomorrow at Genesis Spiritual Life Center. |
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Fourth Sunday in Lent Celebrate at 9:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion (Liturgy in the Round), and celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts ----------------- Sunday Retreat “Reconciliation: Putting a Burden Down” 1:30-4:30 p.m., In every act of reconciliation, we connect again with the boundless love of God. Through brief presentations and conversation, as well as silent prayer and guided meditation, this Lenten retreat will give us space to explore and to pray about the places in our lives where God may be inviting us to let go burdens of resentment, guilt, or shame. This afternoon retreat is offered by Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, Massachusetts. Fee: $30. Pre-registration and full payment is required ten days in advance. You may register online at www.genesiscenter.us/start.html, by calling 413-562-3627, or by mail at the postal address above. |
24 |
Saturday Retreat “All Creation Declares God’s Glory” 9:00 a.m. to Noon, A Saturday morning retreat held at All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts (http://www.allsaintsbrookline.org/) How does God encounter us in the natural world? What gives us energy and hope as we struggle to protect God's creation? How does working to heal the Earth help to heal our souls? In the face of ecological crisis, what spiritual practices keep us grounded in love? This Lenten retreat will include meditations by the retreat leader, guided prayer, and some time for private reflection and prayer. This retreat is free and open to the public. |
April
1 |
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Assist at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
2 |
Monday in Holy Week Preach and celebrate at 7:00 p.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
5 |
Maundy Thursday Con-celebrate at 7:00 p.m. service of Holy Communion (with foot-washing) at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
6 |
Good Friday Preach at 7:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday, with Holy Communion from the reserved Sacrament, at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
7 |
Easter Eve Read a homily from the early Church as part of the Great Vigil of Easter at 8:00 p.m. at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts. The celebration begins outdoors with the lighting of the Paschal Candle. |
8 |
Easter Day Celebrate at 8:00 a.m. and assist at 10:30 a.m. services of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
15 |
Second Sunday of Easter Celebrate at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
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"Seizing Hope in a Season of Despair" In the face of ecological crisis, what spiritual resources inspire and sustain us as we struggle to protect God’s Creation? What gives us energy and hope? How do we move through denial and despair into the joy of resurrected living? This retreat will explore our relationship with God and the natural world, giving particular attention to the ways that God encounters us throughout Creation. This overnight retreat is offered by Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, Massachusetts. It begins with supper at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, and ends at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Fee: resident with private room, $125; semi-private room, $100. Deposit: $50. Balance due ten days prior to start of program. You may register online at www.genesiscenter.us/start.html, by calling 413-562-3627, or by mail at the postal address above. |
29 |
Fourth Sunday of Easter Preach and celebrate at 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion, and preach at 10:30 a.m. service of Holy Communion at Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts |
May
12 |
“Easter: Finding Christ in Creation” 9:00 a.m. to Noon, The annual Easter retreat offered by Grace Church, Amherst, Massachusetts will once again be held in a natural setting about 45 minutes northwest of Amherst. Come for a silent walk on 220 acres along trails that meander beside beaver ponds and through woods and fields. Or just sit on the screened porch and savor the view. Join us at 9:00 a.m. at the Ashfield home of the Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas and Robert A. Jonas for reflection and prayer, followed by ample time for solitude, silence, gazing, and walking, as we open ourselves to meet the Risen Christ. The retreat will end at noon, but if you would like to linger afterward, please bring your lunch. We encourage carpooling. Please tell Margaret by May 9 if you plan to come, and if you need or can offer a ride (margaretbj [at] aol.com). This retreat is free and open to the public. It will be canceled if we have insufficient registrations. |
July
20 |
“My Soul is Athirst for God - Exploring Our Desires” What do you seek? Prayer begins with desire, and God has planted deep within us a longing that only God can satisfy. All kinds of desires pass through us every day, and we can bounce from one impulse to the next, not quite knowing what we are really looking for or why we feel perpetually dissatisfied. What is the deepest hunger of our hearts, and can we satisfy it? Can disappointment or frustration become our teachers, rather than simply shut us down? How can claiming our heart’s desire set us free? What is God’s yearning for us? This weekend retreat will give us a space to identify, befriend, and pray with our desires. Through presentations and conversations, guided meditations and attentive listening in silence, we will explore the desires of our lives, and listen to God’s desires for us. It was fear that drove me into recovery, but it is love that keeps me there. And there’s no going back. I used to think that a saint was someone who had no desires. Now I know otherwise. A saint is someone who knows what he or she most deeply desires and, if need be, can let everything else go. By either definition, I’m no saint. Often I lose touch with what I really long for. I find myself kidnapped again by lesser desires, smaller wants. But at least I can trust now that listening to my deepest desires is a worthy enterprise, even a holy one. This weekend retreat (Friday evening through Sunday morning) will be held at Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 1945 Union St., Niskayuna, New York (www.dslcny.org), and will be open to the public for a moderate fee. Details to follow. For more information, phone 581-393-4169, or email dslcny [at] nycap.rr.com |
September
8 |
Care for Creation Margaret will give a presentation for the Berkshire Chapter of the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross on the spirituality of care for Creation. SCHC is a group of Episcopal/Anglican women centered around intercessory prayer for the unity of all God's people, social justice, peace and simplicity of life. http://www.adelynrood.org/about.html |
22 |
“All Creation Declares God’s Glory” 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to be held in Vermont. The retreat is open to the public. Location and other details to follow. For information, contact the Rev. Norman Macleod, St. James Church, Woodstock, Vermont (email nmacleod[at]stjameswoodstock.org; phone: 603-352-1019). |
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