Liturgical notes . . . Calling all feet. The Rector is looking for twelve diverse pairs of feet to wash on Maundy Thursday this year. If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a part of the liturgy in this way please let Father Beddingfield know . . . Join us for Stations of the Cross each Friday evening in Lent at 7:00 p.m. . . . The sanctuary candle burns this week to the Glory of God.

Articles for the next issueof the bimonthly church newsletter, The Message, are due on Sunday, March 3. Please submit your articles to George Barnum at message.allsoulsdc@gmail.com

The Adult Forum at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 24, continues “Our Theology and Calling in Liturgy” led by parishioner Ed Perlman. Share in a discussion on our greatest calling in life: to worship God through the liturgy of the Church. Come and hear more about the history, symbolism and meaning behind our worship.

 

Our Lenten Seriescontinues Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the undercroft. Join us for a simple soup and bread dinner and the series, “Pioneers of the Spirit.” This week’s video and discussion will be on the life and teachings of Julian of Norwich (1342?-1416), an anchoress and spiritual advisor. 

The Heifer Projectworks with communities around the world to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Giving to this project works to “pass on the gift.” The families then share their animals’ offspring with others – along with their knowledge, resources, and skills. Join the children of All Souls for this Lenten project. On Palm Sunday, the children will bring their gift boxes in the procession. Visit the information table in the Undercroft to learn more about this great program.

 

Picture this. . . Do you ever see people in church and wonder what their names are? Have you ever heard an announcement regarding a member and wished you could put a face with a name? Are you new to All Souls Church and wish you had something to help you put names with faces? Well, help is on the way! We are producing a pictorial directory for our church. There is no cost to you or All Souls to have your photographs taken and you will receive a complimentary 8”X10” portrait and directory for participating. You will be able to view your images electronically immediately after you are photographed. At that time, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with family and friends. Select a time on either April 3rd, 4th or 5th by signing up on Sundays in the Undercroft or on the main our parish website.       

Readings for the Daily Officecome from the lectionary in the back of the Book of Common Prayer. Psalms are traditionally read according to the headings in the Prayer Book corresponding to the day of the month. For example, the heading for Psalm 69 on Page 679 in the Prayer Book is, “Thirteenth Day: Evening Prayer,” which would be the psalm appointed for February 13 in the evening. In keeping with the rubrics on page 934, we read the Gospel in the morning. The readings listed in the Morning Prayer column below are those read at All Souls Tuesday through Friday at 7:15 a.m. The third reading may be added in the morning or read at Evening Prayer.