top of page

Calendar for the Week of July 3, 2011

iabodeely

Dear Friends,

It has been 235 years since our founding fathers declared this nation’s independence. All those years ago, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, ‘The fourth day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.’

We have taken his suggestion and celebrate each year with cookouts, parades, and fireworks. But Adams knew that in order to truly give thanks we turn our hearts to God. To that end, below is a prayer suitable for this weekend. It comes from the section of our Book of Common Prayer called Prayers for National Life.

–George

Sunday, July 3 9:45am Childcare 11:00am Punch-on-the-Lawn 4:30pm Christ the King Monday, July 4 Independence Day office closed 8:00pm AA (6:30 newcomers) Friday, July 7 office closed Sunday, July 10 9:45am Childcare 10:00am Holy Eucharist Celebrant & Preacher: The Reverend Gwen Buehrens 11:00am Punch-on-the-Lawn 4:30pm Christ the King

1 view0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Comments


St. Mary's Episcopal Church

258 Concord Street

Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

(617) 527-4769

office@st-marys-episcopal.org

  • White Facebook Icon
  • White YouTube Icon
  • White Instagram Icon
  • Blog
Have a question? 

Thank you. Someone will get back to you shortly.

Contact webmaster

©2021 by St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Legal Disclamer
bottom of page