made in groups, each person

first makes the Sign of the

Cross, makes an Act of Con-

trition (i.e., expresses peni-

tence through prayer)...

the leader will announce the

name of the station

the leader will lead with

a statement of praise,

such as "We adore Thee

O Christ and we bless

Thee"

the people will respond,

with, for example, using

the above acclamation,

"Because by Thy Holy

Cross Thou hast re-

deemed the world."

the leader will read a

meditative reading, upon

which all should medi-

tate in penitence, thank-

ing God for His sacrifice

and uniting himself with

that sacrifice (often by

identifying with Mary)

all pray an Our Father

all pray a Hail Mary

all pray a Glory Be

traditionally, between

the stations, successive stan-

zas of the hymn called Stabat

Mater are sung -- a hymn

known since at least 1388

A.D. and possibly written by

Pope Innocent III who died

in 1216 A.D.

During Lent the stations of the

Cross are walked at St. Mary’s

on Wednesday nights at 6:30

P.M. except for the last walk

of them held during Holy

Week at 12noon on Good Fri-

day.

The service is a profoundly

moving experience as one is

faced with the reality of our

Lord’s passion and all that he

went through to make atone-

ment for our sins.

I would like to encourage eve-

ryone to make walking the

stations a part of their Lenten

devotions and at least attend

once during the season.

Below is some history and

what one may expect as we

walk the stations and remem-

ber all our Lord has done for

us.

In Christ’s service,

Bishop Perkins

Stations of the Cross

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As early as the 4th c., Chris-

tian pilgrims to the Holy Land

would walk the route that Our

Lord walked as He made His

way to Golgotha for our salva-

tion. When Muslims captured

Jerusalem and it became too

dangerous to make

this pilgrimage, Christians

replicated the sites back home

in Europe, and there developed

the "Stations of the Cross"

devotion (also known as "Way

of the Cross," "Via Dolorosa,"

or "Via Crucis"). (As an aside,

see also how labyrinths were

and are used in praying this

devotion).

The devotion consists of medi-

tating on 14 events -- that

number being fixed in 1731 by

Pope Clement XII -- which

took place during Christ's Pas-

sion, from His being con-

demned to His burial. Francis-

cans popularized the devotion,

which was originally made

outside, often along roads to

shrines or churches. The Way

of the Cross can still be made

outside, of course -- a perfect

idea for a Mary Garden -- but

is usually made inside nowa-

days, especially during

the Season of Lent and most

especially on Good Friday.

If you enter a Catholic Church

and look along the walls of the

nave (where the parishioners

sit), you should see 14 repre-

sentations on the walls which

depict 14 events of Christ's

Passion that have been singled

out for contemplation. It is at

these blessed artistic represen-

tations, these "stations" --

which can be painted, carved,

engraved, of wood, metal,

paint on canvas, etc., topped

with a wooden Cross -- that

the Way of the Cross is made

during public liturgy. The Way

of the Cross can also be made

privately, even at home, with

or without "visual aids."

When the Way of the Cross is

Rector’s Letter

BUSINESS NAME

Diocese of the Eastern

United States Anglican Province of

America

Volume 6, Issue 3 March 01, 2018

The Bells of St. Mary’s St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church

101 Homewood Blvd.

Delray Beach, FL 33445

Inside This Issue

Rector’s Letter Page 1

Annual Parish Feast Day

Page 2

Shrove Tuesday Pancake

Supper Page 3

Laetare Sunday Page 4

Announcements and Events

Page 5

Church Calendar Page 6

The Bells of St . Mary’s Page 2

Annual Parish Feast Day

February 04: Feast of The Purification of Our Lady. St. Mary’s, annual parish feast day in honor of our pa-

tron saint, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Six persons were confirmed at the 10 AM service and there was a cov-

ered dish dinner following the service in the parish hall.

The Bells of St. Mary’s Page 3

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

The Bells of St. Mary’s Page 4

Laetare Sunday (/lɛˈtɑːrɛ/)[1] is the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent, in the Western Christian liturgical

calendar. Traditionally, this Sunday has been a day of celebration, within the austere period of Lent. This

Sunday gets its name from the first few words (incipit) of the traditional Latin entrance (Introit) for the

Mass of the day. "Laetare Jerusalem" ("Rejoice, O Jerusalem") is Latin from Isaiah 66:10

History[edit]

The term "Laetare Sunday" is used by most Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, and by some Protes-

tant denominations, particularly those with Latin liturgical traditions. The word comes from the Latin

laetare, the singular imperative of laetari: "to rejoice".

The full Introit reads:

"Lætare Jerusalem: et conventum facite omnes qui diligitis eam: gaudete cum lætitia, qui in

tristitia fuistis: ut exsultetis, et satiemini ab uberibus consolationis vestræ. Psalm: Lætatus sum

in his quæ dicta sunt mihi: in domum Domini ibimus."

"Rejoice, O Jerusalem: and come together all you that love her: rejoice with joy, you that have

been in sorrow: that you may exult and be filled from the breasts of your consolation. Psalm: I

rejoiced when they said to me: 'we shall go into God's House!'"

Alternative names[edit]

This Sunday is currently also known as Mothering Sunday, Refreshment Sunday, mid-Lent Sunday (in

French mi-carême) and Rose Sunday (either because the golden rose (sent by Popes to Catholic sovereigns)

used to be blessed at this time, or because the use of rose-colored (rather than violet) vestments was permit-

ted on this day).

Historically, the day was also known as "the Sunday of the Five Loaves," from the story of the miracle of

the loaves and fishes. Before the adoption of the modern "common lectionaries", this narrative was the tra-

ditional Gospel reading for this Sunday in Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, and Old Catholic churches.

The station church at Rome for this day was Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, one of the seven chief basilicas;

the Golden Rose, sent by Popes to Catholic sovereigns, used to be blessed at this time and for this reason

the day was sometimes called Dominica de Rosa.

Customs[edit]

In the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Old Catholic, and some Protestant traditions, flowers may ap-

pear on the high altar and the organ may be played as a solo instrument. Priests are given the option to wear

rose-colored vestments at Mass held on this day in place of the violet vestments normally worn during

Lent.[2] The term "rose" is used to describe this lighter shade of the color violet in the Roman Rite.[3]

The Sunday is considered a day of relaxation from normal Lenten rigours; a day of hope with Easter at last

within sight. Traditionally, weddings (otherwise banned during Lent) could be performed on this day,[4] and

servants were released from service for the day to visit their mothers (hence 'Mothering Sunday').

Date[edit]

Laetare Sunday is exactly 21 days before Easter Sunday, a moveable feast based on the cycles of the moon.

Laetare Sunday From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Bells of St. Mary’s Page 5

Announcements and Events

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT ST MARY’S

The series continues with 2 glorious programs featuring the notable and loved members of The Con Brio

String Quartet led by our dear friend David Pedraza. March 9, 7:30 pm. HEAVENLY STRINGS is an

evening of a mix of beautiful solo, duet, trio and quartet selections from this group of outstanding string

players.

March 30, 7:30 pm Haydn’s 7 LAST WORDS OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS

On Good Friday this amazingly talented quartet returns to play this set apart interpretation in music of these

sacred words spoken by our Lord.

Participation in choir ministry can be an avenue for introducing ousiders to the church and the Christian faith.

I’ve known many, many people who have come into a church by way of a choral ensemble, have heard the gos-

pel, and have responded with committing their life to Christ. Or, as was the case in my life, choirs can help

keep people connected to the faith. I was all but ready to leave the organized church as a teenager, but a move

to a new congregation and finding love and acceptance in the choir loft kept me engaged, and ultimately set the

stage for me to recognize my calling into vocational church work.

C.R.O.S. MINISTRIES - CARING KITCHEN - On Tuesday, Feb.13th, it was a joy to see so many fun loving

volunteers assist in this wonderful ministry. Hats off to the following - Paula-Evereen-Jeanne-Vivian-Joanne-

Toni-Joan-Pauline and myself for a total of nine (9). Shona, who supervises this ministry at CROS, was abso-

lutely thrilled. She thanked all for coming and looks forward to seeing us next month. Lets keep up the good

work - See all on Tuesday - March 13th - volunteers always needed. Call Priscilla at 561-272-6697 if you have

1-2-or 3hrs to spare - You choose- To all a Blessed Easter--

FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH - A reminder our annual spring fundraiser is slowly approaching.

Letters will be going out April 1st hope you are saving your change - $25.00 is all it takes to put a smile on a

soldiers face. Saturday, May 19th, 2018 is our packing party - stay tuned for more information in next months

'BELLS'- Priscilla-

COFFEE HOUR MINISTRY - It is such a blessing, our committees are just bursting with excitement, each

Sunday our table is so beautifully set up with delicious goodies. A special Thank You to JP who has returned

and immediately joined Margaret-Charmaine’s, etc committee. And a very special coffeemaker to our own

very COFFEEMAKER- Linda and Susan. PS- Pauline and Karen joined LouAnne's committee - we must be

doing something right?- HAPPY-HAPPY EASTER- Priscilla- PPS- People have been coming up to me and

saying they never saw GOD’S KITCHEN so spotless and clean. It is all thanks to each and everyone of you-

Daughters of St. Mary: The Daughters are excited to begin the new year with plans for their Spring At-

tic Sale on Saturday, April 28, 2018 and are accepting gently used items (clothes, household articles, lin-

ens, etc.) We ask that you bring your articles in boxes, which helps with storage. We are planning a visit to the Morikami gardens in May and having lunch in their Cornell Café. Please

know that all women of St. Mary’s are “Daughters” and we would love to have you join in our endeav-

ors. The Daughters meet on the second Saturday of each month @ 10:00 a.m. in the parish hall.

Clergy & Staff

The Rt. Rev. William H.

Perkins, Jr. Rector

The Rev. Daniel Rieger,

Ph.D. - Curate

Mr. Roger Blankenship

Choirmaster & Organist

Mrs. Joyce Bowen

Altar Guild

Vestry

Mrs. Linda Moritz,

Rector’s Warden

Mr. Rodger Stutes,

People’s Warden

Mr. Roger Smith,

Secretary

Mr. Gerry

Lewandowski, Treasurer

Mr. James Lee

Member

Phone:

561.265.1960

Email:

stmaryanglicanfl@gmail.com

Web:

www.stmaryanglican.com

We are a Traditional, Episcopal & Catholic Church in the Diocese of the Eastern U.S. Anglican Province of America, and a part of the Holy Catholic Church, which traces its teachings and ministry to the early Apostolic Church. We use the 1928 edition of The Book of Common Prayer that con-tains prayers and affirmations of faith dating to the beginning of Christianity, as well as the traditional Anglican/Episcopal liturgy, which has been in con-tinuous use since first published in 1549.

Church Calendar

The Bells of St. Mary’s Page 6

March 7: Holy Eucharist and Holy Unction 12 Noon

Stations of the Cross on Wednesday nights begin at 6:30 P.M.

March 9: HEAVENLY STRINGS CONCERT: Friday 7:30 PM

March 10: Daughters Meeting 10:00 AM in the parish hall

March 11: Fourth Sunday in Lent, commonly called Rose Sunday

Holy Eucharist 8:00 and 10:00 AM.

March 13: Caring Kitchen: meet in the parking lot at 8:30 AM

March 14: FO St. Patrick, Trans. Holy Eucharist and Holy Unction 12 Noon.

Stations of the Cross on Wednesday nights begin at 6:30 P.M.

Choir practice 7:05 PM

Bible study 7:15 PM: Join Bishop Perkins as we study Peter.

March 18: Passion Sunday; The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist 8:00 and 10:00 AM.

March 20: Vestry Meeting at 6:30 PM.

March 21: FO St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

Holy Eucharist and Holy Unction 12 Noon.

Stations of the Cross on Wednesday nights begin at 6:30 P.M.

March 23: LENTEN FISH FRY 5:30 PM.

March 25: Palm Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8:00 and 10:00 AM

March 30: Good Friday services 10 A.M., 12 N & 12:30 P.M.

March 30: THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST, Concert at 7:30 PM

March 31: Easter Eve. Service 5:00 P.M.

April 01: EASTER DAY 8:00 AM (no incense) and 10:00 AM (incense)

Parish Family News Congratulations and best wishes to those celebrating birthdays in March : Gerald

Lewandowski 03/05, Jerilyn von Taube 03/05, Charmaine Washington 03/06, J.P. Lis-

tick 03/08, Josiah Besson 03/09, Alex Wainer 03/10, Vivian Chen 03/10, Charles

White 03/13, Margaret Reid 03/18, Lori Silveri 03/22, Mary Yancey 03/29, Kathryn

Weiss 03/30, Roger Smith 03/30 & Lloyd Snyder 03/30.

Congratulations and best wishes to those celebrating Anniversaries in February:

Charles and Susan White 03/27, Neil & Rosemarie Yancey 03/28.

St. Mary the Virgin

Anglican Church

101 Homewood Blvd

Delray Beach, FL 33445

All Sundays

Holy Eucharist 8 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

All Wednesdays

Holy Eucharist & Unction 12 noon & 6:30p.m.

Choir Practice 7 :00 p.m.

Bible Study 7:15 p.m.

Schedule of Services