Weekly News
March 11, 2023
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Third Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 am

Adult Forum with refreshments at 9:15 am

Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 am

The Rev. Dr. Douglas P. Johnson
Celebrant
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Daylight Saving Time begins
Set your clock forward one hour tonight
Daylight Saving Time starts at 2:00 am tonight.

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed tonight.

Don't be late for church tomorrow!
Adult Forum tomorrow with Bill Stancil
Every Sunday in March at 9:15 am
Don't miss our Adult Forum with Dr. Bill Stancil every Sunday in March beginning at 9:15 am. Dr. Stancil will present The Road to Character. This series will explore how character development can predispose us to be more consistent and reliable in our actions.

March 5: The Virtuous Life
March 12: Finding the Golden Mean
March 19: Prudence and Justice
March 26: Courage and Temperance
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Saturday, March 18 at 6:00 pm
Be sure to join us on Saturday, March 18 at 6:00 pm in the undercroft for our annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner! Good times and good food guaranteed.

Adults:$20; Children (age 5-16): $5, Under age 5: free. All proceeds go to church projects.

Enjoy traditional corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots, salad, rolls dessert and beverages!

Hot dogs and chips available for the kids and the non-Irish. Please sign-up in the narthex.
A fun Lenten devotion for all to play
Go to LentMadness.org
Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints, Lent Madness was born.

The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo.

The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as quotes and quirks are offered, legends explored, and even moves into the area of saintly kitsch.

Go to www.lentmadness.org to play.
Ecumenical Lenten Series in March
Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Resurrection will join other Blue Springs churches sharing food, fellowship and worship during Lent. Each week one church will host a 6:00 pm gathering for a common meal, followed by a 6:40 pm Lenten worship service.

This year’s theme is “Freeing Jesus” (a book by Diana Butler Bass.) The weekly offering will be used to support the Blue Springs Community Services League.

Remaining services:

March 15 at Chapel Hill Presbyterian, 3108 SW US Highway 40
Message by Rev. Sarah Pierce
March 22 at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1433 NW R.D. Mize Rd.
Message by Rev. Virginia Pych
March 29 at First Christian Church, 701 NW 15th St.
Message by Rev. Paula Isgrig
On the Calendar
Every Wednesday: Bible Study at 1:00 pm
Every Friday: Fellowship at Vito's Pizza on Missouri Hwy 7 in Blue Springs at 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 16: LunchBunch at 11:30 am (Saints in Independence)
Saturday, March 18: DOK at 10:00 am and St. Patrick's Day dinner at 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 19: Necessity Pantry In-gathering. Plan ahead - items needed this month include men & women's stick deodorant, feminine sanitary pads, regular size liquid dish soap,
and bar soap
Tuesday, March 21: Book club at 1:00 pm
Wednesday, March 22: Host for Ecumenical Dinner at 6:00 pm - please sign up to bring dessert
Saturday, March 25: 9:00 am Outdoor Workday- no experience needed! (see Gabe Conn or Joe Owen to participate)
Saturday, April 1: 9:00 am Altar Guild Clean-up Day