ST. ANSLEM OF CANTERBURY
Episcopal ministry at the University of Oklahoma

E-NEWS - March 9, 2005

"Our lives teach us who we are."
-- Salman Rushdie

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OVERVIEW

NOTE FROM HAL
T-SHIRTS ARE HERE
WHISPERING PINES
HOLY WEEK
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SERIES
ESA MEETING SCHEDULED
URBAN IMMERSION
OPPORTUNITY FOR MINISTRY
WORSHIP SCHEDULE

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NOTE FROM HAL

I just wanted to say what a grace it is to know you all, to feel the
support and committment of this community, and to see the ways in which
you love one another. To those of you leaveing for Break, be well and
happy, return in safety, and we'll hope to see you on Palm Sunday evening
at 5:00 PM. If you arrive back later, then later in the week.

In friendship,
Hal


T-SHIRTS ARE HERE.

The t-shirts have arrived! Please be sure to come pick yours up
as soon as you can!! The cost is $9.00 and you can make checks
out to St. Anselm's of Canterbury.

--- Tess

WHISPERING PINES.
The next Whispering Pines visit will be on Wednesday March 23. Remember
our new time to visit is 3:00pm. Please come if you can. We need the help
and it is a lot of fun! The basket has been pretty empty lately, so here is a
reminder of what things we can use: used or new clothing such as
tee shirts, socks, hats, scarves, etc.; necklaces, bracelets, rings (no pins
with sharp points, please); sugar free and regular candy; stuffed animals. Mainly, they cannot have things that might be harmful, such as liquids
(lotions or perfume) or sharp objects.
Come join us- it's a blast!!
---Kay

HOLY WEEK

While its hard to justify the notion that one week is any more holy
than another, the church has always set aside the week of days leading up
to Easter Sunday as Holy Week. Beginning with PALM SUNDAY, which this
year is March 20th--the Sunday after Spring Break--this is the closet
thing the Episcopal Church has to a revival.
We'll have a 7 PM service MAUNDY THURSDAY, the 24th, which will include
an opportunity to experience foot washing. We'll have GOOD FRIDAY
observances at 12:35 PM the 25th, and EASTER EVE at 8 PM on the 26th.
Easter Eve is the ancient observance of the church, and includes many
ceremonies unique to that night. Of course, we'll observe EASTER DAY with
our customary service Sunday the 27th at 5 PM.
These five services make up the core observance of Holy Week. Please
join us.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SERIES

We will not gather for Christian Leadership Series on Monday March 14th during Spring Break and Monday March 21st during Holy Week. We will resume our sessions on Monday March 28th, the day after Easter.

ESA MEETING.

The next ESA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 24th at 9:30pm. Yes, that's Maundy Thursday, but we need to gather to discuss some upcoming events for the students. We will be finalizing our retreat plans and scheduling another trip to Eischen's and much more. Come and contribute!!

URBAN IMMERSION

The dates for Urban Immersion have been set: August 1 through 6.
We'll be returning to Austin and the Seminary of the Southwest for
this powerful experience in action and reflection on ministry among
the poor and homeless. Save these dates now.


LAYREADERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS.

Liturgical ministry abounds at St. Anselm's. If you are interested in
reading the lessons during the worship service or would like to
administer the chalice at the time of communion, contact Deacon
Kay Greenshields by responding to this e-mail.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE.

Sundays - 4:00pm Choir
Sundays - 5:00pm Choral Eucharist
Mondays- 8:00pm Choir
Wednesdays - 5:30pm Meditative Eucharist
Wednesdays - 9:30pm Canterbury Compline


Building entry code: 35124

St. Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal University Association
800 Elm Street, Norman OK 73069
(405)360-6453
Chaplain, The Rev. Hal Greenwood
Deacon, The Rev. Kay Greenshields
Organist/Choirmaster, Ms. Suzy Hayes
President, Ms. Tess Wright
oucanterbury@yahoo.com http://www.ou.edu/student/canterbury/

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