Holy Eucharist— BAS
This Sunday we continue the story of early Church. We have arrived at the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost is called the birthday of the Church because it marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, empowering them to begin the mission of spreading the Gospel.
Pentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is one of the Great feasts in the Eastern Orthodox Church, a Solemnity in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, a Festival in the Lutheran Churches, and a Principal Feast in the Anglican Communion.
There is a parallel Jewish holiday, Shavu`ot, which falls 50 days after Passover. Shavu’ot is sometimes called the Festival of Weeks, referring to the seven weeks since Passover. Originally a harvest feast, Shavu`ot now commemorates the sealing of the Covenant on Mount Sinai, when the Lord revealed the Torah to Moses. Every year, the Jewish people renew their acceptance of the gift of the Torah on this feast.
We are very happy to welcome the Reverend Susan Hermanson who will celebrate the Eucharist.
Please know that all are welcome
Service bulletins are available Thursday afternoon and can be downloaded using the link below.