Lent, Holy Week & Easter
at St. Michael’s2008 Lenten Opportunities Guide .pdf
Begin your Lenten journey with a
Lenten Discovery Day for Transformation
Saturday, January 26, 8:00-9:15 a.m.
This day of discovery will take place in St. Michael’s Community Room and is an opportunity to discover the many Lenten opportunities. Enjoy a light breakfast, music, prayer and program sampling. Childcare will be available.Leading into Lent...
Shrove Tuesday
Holy Apostles invites you to join the Fat Tuesday fun with a Mardi Gras dinner. Reservations can be made by contacting Holy Apostles at hapostles@sbcglobal.net and 847-526-7148.
Tuesday, February 5
6:30-8:30 p.m.Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 6
6:15 a.m., Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes
9:00 a.m., Children’s Service with Imposition of Ashes (Lower Level)
12:10 p.m., Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes
2:45 p.m., Children’s Service with Imposition of Ashes (Lower Level)
5:00 p.m., Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes
7:30 p.m., Eucharist & Imposition of AshesAnglican Prayer Beads / Rosary Making
Wednesday, February 6, following the 5:00 & 7:30 p.m. services
Learn the beauty of creating a new way to pray based on an old tradition. For all ages. All materials and directions will be supplied. Location will be announced. Contact Nerissa Brueckbauer, Formation Associate, 847-381-2323, ext. 33.Self Study & Meditation
St. Michael’s Meditation Booklet
This Lenten meditation booklet offered by the Renk Ministry Partnership offers readings taken from the Revised Common Lectionary for the 2008 church year. The booklet is the result of the combined efforts from our partners in Renk and the people of St. Michael's. How better to reach out to each other and our surrounding communities than by taking time to read, reflect and pray! Let us pray for peace and for the deepening and strengthening of our companions' faith as we journey side by side on the road to Easter. Booklets will be available for each household and can be picked up outside the Community room.Paths to Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation
Sr. High Confirmation
Confirmation students will meet in the Sturtz House and will also work with an unrelated adult who will serve as a mentor through the time of confirmation. As a part of the classes, students will also participate in the 30-Hour Famine (February 22-23) and in an outreach trip to Jesus People, USA/Cornerstone Community Outreach. Contact Kevin Kasper at 847-381-2323 ext. 15, or e-mail kkasper@stmichaelsbarrington.org.
Sundays beginning January 27, 12:00-1:00 p.m.ACE (Adult Christian Experience)
Whether you’re a “cradle Episcopalian,” new to the Episcopal tradition, or simply seeking an opportunity to deepen your faith, ACE is a wonderful opportunity to grow your relationship with Christ. Start your journey with a “Pre-ACE” potluck on Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Kay Lewis’ home. This is your chance to find out more about ACE and meet others who have participated in past programs. Meetings will begin Friday, February 29 with a three-day session (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), then will continue on Sundays through April 6. ACE participants may be confirmed, reaffirmed, or received into the Episcopal Church by the bishop when he visits this year. Brochures outlining the program are now available.
Pre-ACE Potluck
Monday, February 11 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
ACE Program
Friday, February 29 • 6-30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 1 • 8 a.m-2 p.m.
Sunday, March 2, 9, 16, April 6 • 5-7 p.m.Retreat
ECW Ladies’ Lenten Retreat
Join St. Michael’s ECW as they host Holy Apostles, St. Mark’s, Redeemer, Trinity and the entire Elgin Deanery for a half-day Lenten Retreat that will look at The Place of Penitence. The retreat will take place in St. Michael’s Community Room and will be facilitated by Mtr. Martha Gillette. Contact Marie Schriefer, 847-719-1021.
Saturday, February 16
9:00-2:00 p.m.Small Groups & Bible Studies
Traveling the Prayer Paths of Jesus
Learn to pray like Jesus as you travel through Lent with a small group dedicated to group prayer and book discussions each week. Groups meet once a week for six weeks in various locations including St. Michael’s Library, facilitator’s homes, and at Holy Apostles. Facilitators include Fr. Johnson, Sue Barnum, Irene Brown, Kevin Callahan, Frank Napoleon, Marilyn Okonek, Hilary Schultz, George Smith, Sally Smith and David Waring. Choose a 6-week session beginning:
Fridays, February 22-March 14 (4-week session)
6-7 a.m. (Wild Men Group) / Community Room
Fridays, February 8-March 14
9:15-10:45 a.m. / Room Location TBD
Saturdays, February 9-March 15
8:30-10:00 a.m. / Location TBD
Sundays, February 10-March 16
9-10:30 a.m. / Room Location TBD OR
4-5:30 p.m. / Room Location TBD
Weekday times are also available. For details contact Sally Smith, 847-274-4622.The Book of Jonah:
Life Lessons and Applications
Learn about the book of Jonah in this four-week Bible study and discussion in St. Michael’s undercroft. Facilitator/contact Kay Lewis, 847-381-7820.
Sundays, February 24-March 16
10:30-11:30 a.m.The Book of Revelation
Learn about the Book of Revelation in this Bible study for teens and adults. Meets in St. Michael's Community Room. Facilitator/contact Kevin Kasper, 847-381-2323, ext. 15.
Fridays, February 29-April 11 (no class on March 21)
6:30-8:00 p.m.Tuesday Women’s Bible Study:
There’s more to Joseph than his Amazing, Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Joseph’s life gives us so much food for thought. He was a man of integrity and forgiveness and the life applications will be powerful. This welcoming group is for neophytes and oldphytes of the Bible. Call or e-mail Kay Lewis to order your $7 study guide. If you need baby sitting, let Kay know so she can arrange a sitter. This 9-week session meets in St. Michael’s Library. Facilitator/contact, Kay Lewis, 847-381-7820.
Tuesdays, January 22-March 18
9:15-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Evening Supper & Study
This three-week study series begins with a light supper at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room and is followed at 7:15 p.m. by one of two concurrent programs below.
Wednesdays, February 20-March 5
6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Study Option 1: God in the Movies / This study offers discussion of previously viewed movies. It is helpful but not essential to view the movies in advance. Only small portions of the movies will be shown during the discussions of The Big Kahuna, The Mission and The Passion of the Christ. Some copies of the movies are available by contacting Nerissa Brueckbauer, Formation Associate 847-381-2323, ext. 33. Facilitator: Fr. Johnson.
- Study Option 2: Words of Truth, Words of Life / This is an intergenerational (appropriate for first graders to adult) Lenten study program based on Jesus’ words from the Cross. The words Jesus spoke as he hung on the cross are among the most significant ever spoken. During his time of deep suffering and pain, Jesus shows us honest emotions – courage, despair, dignity, and acceptance. Our love for him grows even greater as we watch him face death and sacrifice. Bible study, discussion, integration into our lives and prayer will be used in this program. Facilitators are Robin Darrow and Nerissa Brueckbauer. Contact Nerissa Brueckbauer, Formation Associate 847-381-2323 ext. 33.
Holy Week & Easter
Palm Sunday
Eucharist 7:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.Maundy Thursday
Eucharist 7:30 p.m. followed by all-night vigilGood Friday
Good Friday Service 10:00 a.m.
Service especially suited for all ages
Good Friday Service 7:30 p.m.Easter Eve
The Great Vigil of Easter
Liturgy of the Light (concurrent service for children)
Saturday, March 22, 8:00 p.m.Easter Day
Morning Prayer 7:30 a.m.
Eucharist 7:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.