Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Something About Mary

In the Season of Advent, we, like Mary, await the coming of Jesus.

Our liturgy is intentionally pregnant with possibility: quiet, contemplative, introspective, expecting joy. Our Vestments are blue, in honor of ‘Holy Mary, Mother of God.”

Who is Mary of Bethlehem? What does it mean to be ‘theotokos’, a God-bearer? Why is Mary sometimes called a ‘co-Redemptrix and why is that a controversial statement? What do Episcopalians who are members of the World-Wide Anglican Communion believe about Mary? Of all the beautiful prayers in our Book of Common Prayer, why are there none specifically to Mary?

An Advent Series

Tuesday, December 4, 11 & 18

6:30 PM Evening Prayer in the Sanctuary

7 – 7:30 PM Simple Soup and Bread Supper

7:30 – 9 PM Program in the Parish Hall

ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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2 comments:

  1. emmyTue Nov 20, 08:56:00 AM

    Shall I bring Our Lady of South Orange?

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  2. JanTue Nov 20, 09:23:00 PM

    What a beautiful invitation. I'd come if I lived closer.

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