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DID YOU KNOW…ASCENSION DAY, which was May 17, is the day we celebrate Jesus’ bodily ascension into heaven?The day is sometimes called “Ascension Thursday“, since it falls on the 40th day after Easter Sunday and, therefore, always falls on a Thursday. It appears to be a very old feast in the Christian faith; although no documentary evidence of its celebration exists prior to the 5th century, in the writings of St. Augustine (354-430 A.D.), he indicates that it was indeed universally celebrated in some fashion, perhaps even in Apostolic times.

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]]> http://stmarystampa.com/liturgical-notes/feed 0 Upcoming Events http://stmarystampa.com/upcoming-events http://stmarystampa.com/upcoming-events#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 10:11:36 +0000 http://stmarystampa.com/?p=26 BACCALAUREATE Sunday for St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School 8th Grade Graduates, Sunday, May 20th at 10:00 AM *

Feast of Pentecost on Sunday, May 27 *

MAY IS RALLY MONTH! *

“First Sunday” gathering, meal and casual evening service on June 3 at 5:00 PM *

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BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY- Plan to join us as we honor the 2012 St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School 8th Grade Graduates, THIS SUNDAY, May 20th, at the 10:00 am service. St. Mary’s faculty and students will be our readers and music will be provided by Lori Jungers and the school choir! A cake reception will immediately follow the service in St. Mary’s Hall.

MAY IS RALLY MONTH!! – During the month of May, we invite everyone to learn about and sign up to participate in one of our many ministry opportunities! During May, we’ll have information and sign-up tables in the foyer of St. Mary’s Hall. Also, look for our “Ministry Opportunities” brochure, which will be available in the narthex and the pew racks. We plan to offer up all of our sign-ups or pledge cards of time and talent at the Feast of Pentecost on Sunday, May 27, at both the 8:00 and 10:00 am services. 

The Church Office will be closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.

 St. Mary’s “FIRST SUNDAY ” –  The fellowship starts at 5:00 PM on Sunday, June 3 with a covered-dish dinner in St. Mary’s Hall, followed by an informal, contemporary service of worship and Holy Communion. We will finish no later than 7:00 PM. This event is designed for all members of the family to attend.

 

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