Please join us this Sunday, April 9th, for our Festal Holy Eucharist Easter Sunday Service. The Service begins at 9:30 AM and will be In-person and Streamed via our Facebook Page or on our Zoom Link. Please come and Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, with Us this Sunday.

Our Readings etc. are as follows:

The Collect:

O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 10:34-43

Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2,14-24

¹ Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *
       his mercy endures for ever.
² Let Israel now proclaim, *
      “His mercy endures for ever.”
¹⁴ The Lord is my strength and my song, *
       and he has become my salvation.
¹⁵ There is a sound of exultation and victory *
       in the tents of the righteous:
¹⁶ “The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! *
       the right hand of the Lord is exalted!
       the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!”
¹⁷ I shall not die, but live, *
       and declare the works of the Lord.
¹⁸ The Lord has punished me sorely, *
       but he did not hand me over to death.
¹⁹ Open for me the gates of righteousness; *
       I will enter them;
       I will offer thanks to the Lord.
²⁰ “This is the gate of the Lord; *
       he who is righteous may enter.”
²¹ I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *
       and have become my salvation.
²² The same stone which the builders rejected *
       has become the chief cornerstone.
²³ This is the Lord’s doing, *
       and it is marvelous in our eyes.
²⁴ On this day the Lord has acted; *
       we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Second Lesson: Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43

Gospel: John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10

Join us Friday at 12:00 Noon, on our Facebook Page, for a streamed only reading and walk through of The Stations of the Cross. Recounting The Passion of the Christ.

Please join us Thursday, Friday and Saturday, for our 3 nightly Services leading up to Easter. Our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday Services. Each will be at 7:00 PM and will be presented both In-person and Online, via our Facebook Page or Zoom Link. Please come and Worship on these Holy Days with Us.

Our Readings etc. are as follows:

Maundy Thursday Service with Hand Washing:

The Collect:

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14

Psalm: Psalm 116:1, 10-17

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Good Friday Service:

The Collect:

Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Psalm: Psalm 22

Epistle: Hebrews 10:16-25 or 4:14-16; 5:7-9

Gospel: John 18:1-19:42

Holy Saturday Service – The Great Vigil of Easter:

Liturgy of the Word

The Collect:

Almighty God, who for our redemption gave your only- begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord’s resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Romans 6:3-11

Psalm: Psalm 114

Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10

Please join us this Sunday, April 2nd, at 9:30 AM, for the Sunday of the Passion, the Palm Sunday Service. For those of you who are joining us for Service from home, please join us via the Church’s Zoom link or on our Facebook page. Come Celebrate Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, with Us.

Our Readings etc. are as follows:

The Liturgy of the Palms

Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11

Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *
his mercy endures for ever.
2 Let Israel now proclaim, *
“His mercy endures for ever.”
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; *
I will enter them;
I will offer thanks to the Lord.
20 “This is the gate of the Lord; *
he who is righteous may enter.”
21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *
and have become my salvation.
22 The same stone which the builders rejected *
has become the chief cornerstone.
23 This is the Lord’s doing, *
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 On this day the Lord has acted; *
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Hosanna, Lord, Hosanna! *
Lord, send us now success.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; *
we bless you from the house of the Lord.
27 God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; *
form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.
28 “You are my God, and I will thank you; *
you are my God, and I will exalt you.”
29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *
his mercy endures for ever.

It’s that time again, when we prepare to Celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, with Holy Week culminating in Easter Sunday. We have various Services all week via either Zoom/Facebook or In-Person or both. Feel free to join us in any way that is convenient for you. Come Celebrate with Us.

Please join us this Sunday, March 26th, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, for Sunday’s Holy Eucharist Service, at 9:30 AM. The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) will meet Sunday March 26 after service. We will be discussing the possibility of a community yard sale this summer. If you are a Woman and attend our Episcopal Church, then you’re in the club, so please come and join us. For those of you who are joining us for Service from home, please join us via the Church’s Zoom link or on our Facebook page.

Our Readings etc. are as follows:

The Collect:
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Psalm: Psalm 130

Epistle: Romans 8:6-11

Gospel: John 11:1-45

Please join us this Sunday, March 19th, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, for Sunday’s Holy Eucharist Service, at 9:30 AM. Joining us this Sunday, will be the Bishop of the Oregon Episcopal Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Diana Akiyama. She will be joining our own Reverend Robert Morrison, in Celebrating the Rite of Confirmation for 2 of our Members. For those of you who are joining us from home, please join us via the Church’s Zoom link or on our Facebook page.

Our Readings etc. are as follows:

The Collect:
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Psalm: Psalm 23

Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-14

Gospel: John 9:1-41

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone, the feast day of St. Patrick. Here’s a little background on the Famous Green Infused Holiday.

St. Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 CE to convert the Irish to Christianity. By the time of his death on March 17, 461, he had established monasteries, churches, and schools. Many legends grew up around him—for example, that he drove the snakes out of Ireland and used the shamrock to explain the Trinity. Ireland came to celebrate his day with religious services and feasts.

It was emigrants, particularly to the United States, who transformed St. Patrick’s Day into a largely secular holiday of revelry and celebration of things Irish. Cities with large numbers of Irish immigrants, who often wielded political power, staged the most extensive celebrations, which included elaborate parades. Boston held its first St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1737, followed by New York City in 1762. Since 1962 Chicago has colored its river green to mark the holiday. (Although blue was the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, green is now commonly connected with the day.) Irish and non-Irish alike commonly participate in the “wearing of the green”—sporting an item of green clothing or a shamrock, the Irish national plant, in the lapel. Corned beef and cabbage are associated with the holiday, and even beer is sometimes dyed green to celebrate the day. Although some of these practices eventually were adopted by the Irish themselves, they did so largely for the benefit of tourists.

The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica updated by Amy Tikkanen.

St. Alban’s has a long tradition of serving our neighbors through annual outreach programs. This year we will continue supporting dedicated monthly campaigns. To assist you in your annual planning, you will find this year’s list of agencies for your consideration.

Our church family continues to navigate the challenges of this global pandemic; while finding ways to preserve our beloved community and continue to help our neighbors. Look for the return of our “Pennies for More Possibilities” Jar every Sunday in the Narthex. It’s fun and painless.

In addition to your monthly pledge, you are encouraged to contribute dedicated financial support to the campaigns of your choice.

Outreach Campaign 2022

January – St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen

February – ABC House

March – Linn Benton Food Share

April – Sarah’s Place

May – CASA of Linn County

June – FISH

July – Helping Hands of Albany

August – Jackson Street Youth Center

September – Options School Supply Drive / Family Relief Nursery

October – CARDV

November – In-Reach

December – In-Reach

Please send dedicated funds to: St. Alban’s PO Box 1556 Albany, Oregon 97321

Memo line: agency name

Working together in God’s Love, we can make a difference.

Blessings from your Outreach Committee,

Rev. Peggy Bernhard, Melissa Saylor, Pam Reiner, Sharon Reid, and Barbara Gault

This Sunday we mark the Feast of St. Francis. During Morning Prayer at 9:30 a.m., we will ask a blessing on the pets whose names and photos are sent to me – by Saturday morning at the latest, so that we may have photos on our wall.

If the weather is cooperative, we will hold a pet blessing in the parking lot of the church building at 12:30 p.m. We ask everyone to please space ten feet apart with their pets kept on a leash so that there is six feet between the animals. Should the weather be uncooperative, we may cancel this. If so, I will announce it during the zoomed Morning Prayer.

Please join us for Morning Prayer via Zoom or Facebook.