Lent at St Michael & All Angels 2012
(22 February- 4 April)
What is Lent? Click here for a liturgical guide by Cathie James, Master of ceremonies
Lent services in 2012
At St Michael & All Angels, we mark Lent in a variety of ways - in services and in other activities (scroll down for more details of each activity):
- Lent Lunches (right) : Lunch in homes or the Parish Hall to raise money for our Lent Appeal.
- Lent Sermons: A Sunday morning sermon series explore the significance of the writings of Dame Julian of Norwich. Julian of Norwich lived in the 14th century and wrote one of the world's great spiritual books, 'The Revelations of Divine Love'
- Why me again? : at Evensong, 6.30pm Sundays, members of the congregation give personal reflections on their life and faith (see below for details)
- Events and Courses, Reflection and Prayer
For details of our 2012 programme see below:
Lent Sermons - 'Love was his meaning' - an exploration of the writings of Dame Julian of Norwich
Preachers:
Sunday 26 February: Father Stephen Stavrou, Assistant Priest
Sunday 4 March: Sarah Lenton, subdeacon
Sunday 11 March: Father Kevin Morris: Vicar
Sunday 18 March (Mothering Sunday Family Mass):Sarah Lenton, subdeacon
Sunday 25 March: Father Graham Morgan, Asistant Priest
Lent Charity Appeal
Throughout 2012, St Michael & All Angels will be supporting three charities: Details of these charities will be announced shortly and will include:
The Upper Room - a centre for the homeless and disadvantaged in West London
CEDARS
- dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in an around Chiswick
The income from the Lent Appeal is divided equally between them.
Lent Lunches
During Lent, we traditionally hold a series of Sunday lunches in the homes of parishioners or the Parish Hall to raise money for our church charities. Those attending make a donation.The lunches are simple, but highly enjoyable, they start at 12.30pm and people of all ages are welcome: Dates for your diary will be announced later
Why me again?
At the 6.30pm Evensong members of the congregation give a personal reflection on their life and faith:
Sunday 26 February - David Beresford
Sunday 4th March - Anne Mower
Sunday 11th March - Oliver West
Sunday 18th March - Mary Pears
Sunday 25th March - Miriam Morris
Events and Trips
During Lent we make a series of visits to places where we can reflect on the connections between faith and art as a means of inspiring and guiding us on our Lenten journey.
Details of the Lent programme to be anounced
Study Groups
Details to be announced
Prayer and Worship
Stations of the Cross
A short meditative service journeying with Christ on the way of the Cross
Fridays throughout Lent
Venue: St Michael & All Angels Church at 6.30pm
Daily Office
Come and join the Church's regular daily cycle of prayer, which takes place before Mass. 9am Sundays, 5.30pm Mondays, 12 noon Wednesdays, 9.30am Thursdays and 9.30am Saturdays.
Websites: to help you in your daily prayer:
www.sacredspace.ie
An invitation to make a 'Sacred Space' for prayer in your daily life led by the Jesuit community
www.pray-as-you-go.com
Downloadable podcasts to play on your way to work. Lasting between ten and thirteen minutes , they combine music,scripture and questions for reflection.
Study Book
Our recommended study book for Lent is:
to be announced