[Magdalen] Holy Week

[Marion Thompson]

How it came to be is a long story but, thanks to the wonders of technology,
I will be part of St. Andrew's, Aberdeen's Three Hour service tomorrow,
having been asked to record a Meditation on one of the Seven Last Words..
What an extraordinary turn of events, one that never would have been
without our new world of live streaming and zoom, not to mention
Ferdinand's invitation to us.  Life is filled with blessings.  Scotland's
Noon is my 7 a.m.., but I will do my best to join it live.


Marion, a pilgrim

On Thu, 1 Apr 2021 at 11:37, Roger Stokes <r.s.stokes.65 at cantab.net> wrote:

> The church I attend now (St Paul's, Bedford, UK) has started
> livestreaming its Sunday services on YouTube. At 5.15 a.m. EST it's not
> the most convenient time for those in American time-zones. However this
> week we are also broadcasting the Liturgy of Good Friday (when I will be
> subdeacon) at 8.30 a.m. EST. It's been changed a bit to comply with
> Covid restrictions but I am glad to be able to worship in person each
> Sunday and each Wednesday.  On Easter 3 I am scheduled to preside for
> the first time on a Sunday (I do some Wednesday celebrations as well).
> One important task in the week leading up to that will be to take
> advantage of the next relaxation of restrictions and get a much-needed
> haircut.
>
> Roger
>
> On 01/04/2021 12:17, Judy Fleener wrote:
> > We have traveled to places (churches we loved for the Triduum) after Bill
> > retired.  One of the stops was in Crossville with you.  We also visited
> > Chicago and New York.  This week I am finding solace at St. Thomas,
> Battle
> > Creek and Trinity Church Wall Street for online worship. Our parish had
> > Palm Sunday and Easter only this week.  The church is open for individual
> > prayer or stations.  I am yearning for more but I get it.  We have a new
> > very part time rector who is not a liturgist but is doing a great job
> and a
> > mostly older congregation.  I just can't imagine not having anything on
> > Maundy Thursday. I will be sitting at my computer with Trinity Church.
> > Judy
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 31, 2021 at 9:44 PM Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu>
> wrote:
> >
> >> I hope all are enjoying Holy Week, in whatever manner you're able. Our
> >> Bishop still has the churches closed, though I did hear that one
> colleague
> >> will be having a Great Vigil inside her church. She's vaccinated, what
> does
> >> she care? To be fair, I know nothing about her protocol; maybe only
> fully
> >> vaccinated people with the 2-week safety margin will be admitted.
> >>
> >> I am grieving. Last year was hard, but I think I was still in a bit of
> >> shock. This year I'm longing for the solemn drama of the liturgies.
> Most of
> >> you know that during my tenure in Tennessee, and my first two years
> here at
> >> Trinity, Lancaster, I offered services on Tuesday (Stations of the
> Cross),
> >> Wednesday (Tenebrae), Thursday (agape meal,  Eucharist around the dinner
> >> table, then procession into the nave and stripping of the altar), Good
> >> Friday Liturgy, and Great Vigil, in addition to Sunday services. A real
> >> marathon,  and it fed my soul, and I hope the souls in the parish, as
> well.
> >> This year was Palm Sunday (I blessed the palms in the parking lot, then
> >> went inside for the usual FM Eucharist broadcast), Good Friday, and one
> >> Easter Sunday FM service (unless the forecast changes and we can be
> fully
> >> outside).
> >>
> >> My heart is breaking a little,  differently than usual during Holy Week.
> >> But humility and obedience are the themes that are speaking to me from
> the
> >> scripture readings this week.
> >>
> >>
> >> Ann
> >> The Reverend Ann Markle
> >> Buffalo,  NY
> >> ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
> >>
> >
>
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