GOOD FRIDAY – March 30th
Noon – 1 PM: Good Friday Meditations
6:00 PM: Stations of the Cross
7:00 PM: Good Friday Liturgy with Holy Eucharist Rite II (from reserved sacrament)
HOLY SATURDAY – March 31st
7:30 PM: The Great Vigil of Easter
EASTER SUNDAY – April 1st
8:00 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:15 AM: Festival Holy Eucharist Rite II
HOLY WEEK 2018
Dear members of the Episcopal Church in Central Pennsylvania,
Grace and peace in the name of Jesus Christ.
As Holy Week gets underway, I find myself grateful for the traditions and the timeless liturgies of the Church that allow us to access all that God has to offer us in the Passion of our Lord. Through this week we are invited to walk with Jesus through the glory of his triumphal entry, into the temple to hear his final teaching, and to join him for the quiet of an evening where he will model servant leadership and break bread with us in the Upper Room. We are invited to accompany him to the Garden and to do our best to stay awake, as he prays, deeply, and bears his soul to his Father. We have the opportunity to follow him as he is carried away by the authorities, betrayed by a kiss, and to wait and watch in the courtyard. Stand, if you can, on the edge of the crowd as Jesus is taunted and questioned and mocked, and see how he bears his stripes. On Friday, join at the foot of the cross to keep vigil as Jesus draws his last breath and hear the Centurion’s cry of faith: “Truly, this man was God’s Son.” Watch as Joseph takes Jesus’ body and lovingly prepares it for burial, and, once shrouded and placed in the tomb, see the stone rolled in front, sealing tight the opening. Gather with the disciples as they grieve in the Upper Room and wonder, fearfully, what is next.
On the third day, wake early, and join Mary Magdalene; mother of James, and Salome on the footpath to the tomb. As the sun comes up, join these women in their pilgrimage to care for the one whom they loved and… be surprised, all over again, to find the stone rolled away and a young man delivering amazing news of new life.
Share in the wonder, the passion, the mystery and the glory of this story as Jesus, son of God, follows with faithfulness the call of his Father to create, for us, a new way — a way of eternal life.
I hope that you participate fully this week in the movements that, together, make up the grand gesture of Holy Week, and that can nourish your soul and lift your hearts. Step into each day with thanksgiving for the life and ministry of Jesus and for the might act that God accomplished on the cross, for our salvation.
I invite you to bring someone along with you who may need to hear the story of Jesus anew, or, maybe, for the first time. Share the gift of eternal life, given to us, and give someone else the beauty of a life lived in faith.
May God bless you this day and always.
The Rt. Rev. Audrey C. Scanlan
XI Bishop
Easter 2018
It’s that time of year again – time when you can make a difference in the life of a child. Feed My Starving Children will host its annual Mobile Pack event on April 6, 7 and 8. Once again, St. Edward’s has the opportunity to participate in this special event. Over the last 2 years, St. Ed’s has had a group of nearly 20 folks who participated in this event. We are hoping to have at least that many volunteers this year.
Last year’s event hosted 927 volunteers over 5 shifts in 2 days. The event raised over $51,000! And 217,728 meals were packaged – this was enough to feed 596 children a healthy meal every day for an entire year!! The meals were distributed to hungry children in Haiti. It’s hard to believe that this is possible with only 2 hours of your time.
St. Edward’s will be participating on Sat., April 7 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Please see the sign up sheet in the narthex. As is the past, we can arrange carpool from St. Ed’s. If you have any question please see Peg Reiley or contact her at 717-940-2856 or [email protected].
For more information about Feed My Starving Children please click on the links below:
Thank you for your support in the worthy project.
Dear parishioners,
Due to the forecast of snowfall throughout the day and into the evening with heavy snow accumulating, we feel it prudent to cancel the noonday service, as well as the evening Lenten Bible Study program.
Thank you! Stay safe. Stay warm, and enjoy the solitude of the day!
Sermon by The Rev Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
Sermon by the Rev. Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
If you were unable to attend the St. Edward’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 25, 2017, you don’t have to “miss out” on what was covered at this very important yearly event in the life of our parish. Click here to get our Annual Report.
This is chock full of reports from the Rector, Senior Warden of the Vestry, as well as our various ministries, giving parishioners and those interested in our parish a wonderful “snapshot” of our faith community.
Sermon by The Rev. Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
Sermon by The Rev. Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
Please mark your calendar to attend the St. Edward’s Annual Meeting this Sunday
It will immediately follow our ONE SERVICE of Holy Eucharist at 9:00 AM. The Annual Meeting is required by Canon Law, for it is the time when the Priest and officers of the church offer their reports, the budget is received, and new officers elected for vestry and Diocesan Convention.
A light breakfast will be served.