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Bulletin for the Feast for St. Mary Magdalene

CClick here for the bulletin with liturgy for Sunday, July 23, the feast of St. Mary Magdalene.

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. During his ministry, Jesus delivered Mary from evil spirits. She was among the women who accompanied and supported Jesus and the apostles, and was present at the crucifixion. Mary Magdalene was also the first to witness the resurrection, and thus has been called “equal to the apostles.” Because Jesus told her to announce his resurrection to his disciples, she has also been called “the apostle to the apostles.”

Liturgy is from the Anglican Service Book, available online here: Anglican Service Book.

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Bulletin for the the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptizer

Click here for the bulletin with liturgy and announcements for Sunday, June 25, the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptizer. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, the “forerunner” of our Lord Jesus. There are few actual earthly birthdays kept in the liturgical calendar. Most are “heavenly birthdays” (day of death). Only the nativities of Our Lord, His Blessed Mother, and St. John the Baptist are celebrated as Feasts or Solemnities of the Christian Year.

Our special guest preacher today for Refugee Sunday will be the Rev. Jason Mohn from Exodus World Service. Exodus World Service mobilizes the Christian community to welcome and befriend refugees. We do this by educating churches and individuals about the plight of refugees, connecting volunteers with refugees through practical service projects, and empowering people to be champions for refugees.

Liturgy is from the Anglican Service Book, available online here: Anglican Service Book.

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