Dear Parish Family,

Spring forward!

Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins this Sunday. This is the time when we set our clocks AHEAD one hour. The idea of DST is often credited to Benjamin Franklin, who, in 1784, writing to our French allies in Paris, suggested that it would save lamp oil and candles.

I bring up DST to recall Bishop Garrison’s recent sermon when he referred to the lengthening of the days in Lent as a sign of Christian Hope. Even in our penitence, God gives us the gift of the light of His countenance.

And do remember to set your clocks ahead on Saturday night! It is better to “Spring Forward” than to be late for church!

Sincerely,
Fr. Michael Durning

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN This is an invitation to all women of Nativity. We will be having a planning meeting on Wednesday, March 13, at 11:00am in the Library. We look forward to having new thoughts and ideas for this year’s events.

ST. PAT’S DINNER Traditional Irish St. Pat’s dinner with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and bread pudding will be held on Sunday, March 17, at 5:30pm. Sign up at the One Stop Sign Up board in the Parish Hall. A big thank you to M.O.N. (Men of Nativity) for sponsoring this event. Even if you are not Irish, come out and pretend you are for the day/night!

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday: March 24, 8:00am & 10:15am services (No Adult Ed) Maundy Thursday: March 28, 7:00pm Good Friday: March 29, 7:00pmEaster Sunday: March 31, 8:00am & 10:15am services (No Adult Ed)

ANNUAL SHREDDING Shredding of all your unwanted and outdated paperwork is coming soon in April to a Parish Hall near you. Details to follow!

WED. EVENING LENT PROGRAMS On Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm, there will be a “Simple Supper” and Lenten presentation. The theme is “Watch and Pray”.March 13: Jackie Overton, Youth Minister of Church of the Redeemer, will share her story.March 20: Marcia Hardy will do a presentation on Icons in the Christian tradition.

SUNDAY A.M. LENT PROGRAMS The Adult Education Classes, 9:00am Sunday in the Library. “With penitent hearts and steadfast faith” will start on February 25 thru March 17.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Wednesdays after the 10:00am Healing Service we will be having Stations of the Cross (10:30am) through Lent.

FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY Bible Study at 10:00am, in the Library. All are welcome. This week they will be covering Psalm 90.

ESTATE PLANNING Have you remembered the Church in your estate plans?