Posted by John Strobl on April 27, 2010 under General | 
The St. James’ Angels will be holding their 3rd Annual Lasagna Dinner and Musical Entertainment Event, to benefit The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Friday, May 15, 2010, seating’s at 5:30 & 7:00pm. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 1 St. James Place, Goshen, New York, 10924
Tickets are Adults $12.00, Seniors & Children under 12 $10.00.
Take-out orders available.
For Tickets contact Debbie at 294-1542 or Jan at 361-2428.
Posted by John Strobl on April 3, 2010 under From The Rector |
Great Fifty Days The feast of Easter is a season of fifty days, from Easter Eve through the Day of Pentecost. From early times the Greek word pentecost (fiftieth day) was used also for the whole Paschal season. During this season there is no fasting. The Council of Nicaea (325) directed that Christians are to pray standing. The word “alleluia” (praise the Lord) is said or sung repeatedly, which contrasts sharply with the season of Lent when the alleluia is omitted. The color of liturgical vestments and hangings is white or gold. The BCP notes that it is customary for the Paschal candle to burn at all services of the Easter season. The “Alleluia, alleluia” may be added to the dismissals and their responses during the Great Fifty Days. The traditional Christian Easter greeting (see Lk 24:34) serves as the opening acclamation at the eucharist during the Easter season.
WHAT ARE THE GREAT FIFTY DAYS?
Contrary to what many people think, Easter is not a single day. It is actually a season that begins on Easter Sunday and continues for seven full weeks. This seven-week cycle is known historically as the Great Fifty Days or the Week of Weeks. During this time, the church celebrates the Lord’s resurrection, His appearances to the disciples after Easter, His post-resurrection teachings, His ascension into heaven, and the disciples’ eager anticipation of the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Ascension Day the 40th of the Great Fifty Days is frequently commemorated with a special evening worship service since it always falls on a Thursday.
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Ascension of Christ, or Ascension Day The occasion on which the risen Christ is taken into heaven after appearing to his followers for forty days (Acts 1:1-11, Mk 16:19). The Ascension marks the conclusion of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances. It is the final elevation of his human nature to divine glory and the near presence of God. The Ascension is affirmed by the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds. The Ascension is celebrated on Ascension Day, the Thursday that is the fortieth day of the Easter season. It is a principal feast of the church year in the Episcopal Church.
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On Sunday, April 18, 2010, the Stewardship Committee will host the Stewardship EXPO. Before and after the 9AM & 10:15AM services, the various organizations of St. James’ will have tables set up in The St. Francis-St. Clare Chapel. Members of the organizations will be present to explain the work of their groups and answer questions about their functions. This will be an excellent time for each parishioner of St. James’ to pick an organization to join.
