St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

The Feast of St. Brigid
2019-02-01 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
This contemplative service will follow the pattern of a mid-week Eucharist, except that in place of a homily, there will be a time for people to share about a woman who has been a light in their life in honor of St Brigid. We will also include a time to light candles in honor of Candlemas. Duncan will be our celebrant.

Compline
2019-02-12 08:00 - 08:30, 2019-03-06 19:30 - 20:00, 2019-04-03 19:30 - 20:00
A chanted service of Compline from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of Mary Magdalene. All Welcome!

Evening Prayer
2019-02-17 17:00 - 17:30, 2019-03-17 17:00 - 17:30
A chanted service of Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer held in the Chapel of Mary Magdalene. All Welcome!

Preparing for a Holy Lent for all Ages
2019-03-03 11:30 - 12:30
SUNDAY MARCH 3 DURING COFFEE HOUR, “PREPARING FOR LENT: CRAFTING CROSSES, ANGLICAN ROSARY BEADS, PRAYER BAGS” — With a desire to prepare our hearts and homes for the mystery of Easter, the Ministry of Discipleship and Discernment will be offering Lenten activities during coffee hour on Sunday, March 3. All ages are invited to assemble and finish a beautiful wooden cross crafted by our parishioner Bruce Lawrence. These can be brought home to use as a focal point for prayer during Lent. Darcey Mercier will also be offering a lesson on how to use the Anglican rosary beads. She will have plenty to give away for those interested in incorporating this practice in their prayer life.
All may gather additional take-home Lenten crafts and prayers to use for each Sunday of Lent. Rosie Wojcik, Megan Buchanan, and Jeff Hiam have sewn cotton tote bags for transporting these materials home. The bags can be decorated at the event and our hope is to use them again for other liturgical seasons. We invite you to join us as we anticipate the coming of Lent!

Ash Wednesday Service
2019-03-06 07:30 - 08:15, 2019-03-06 12:00 - 13:00
Ash Wednesday services are held at 7:30 am, 12pm and 5:30 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent. It occurs 46 days (40 fasting days, if the six Sundays, which are not days of fast, are excluded) before Easter. Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert. Lent originated as a mirroring of this, a special season of devotion as preparation for Easter. This service includes the imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist.
All are welcome.

Morning Prayer - Every Weekday in Lent
2019-03-11 08:00 - 08:30, 2019-03-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-03-25 08:00 - 08:30, 2019-04-08 08:00 - 08:30
MORNING PRAYER will be prayed each weekday, Monday through Friday, from 8:00-8:30 AM in the Chapel during Lent. Morning Prayer is a traditional Book of Common Prayer Service of prayer and scripture. All are welcome.

Morning Prayer
2019-03-12 08:00 - 08:30

Listening for God's Call: Tuesday Evening Lenten Series
2019-03-12 17:15 - 19:15
ST. MICHAEL’S TUESDAY EVENING LENTEN SERIES

How do we listen for God’s call on our life? How do we

recognize and follow Christ’s voice as revealed through the wisdom of our own heart,

soul, mind, and spirit?

Each Tuesday evening in Lent, Duncan Hilton and a team of parishioners who have been studying discernment will lead a workshop. We will share
what we have learned and practice discernment with you. This Lenten Series is for anyone who wants to get in touch with your inner wisdom, heart and soul and learn about discernment and prayer practices in the tradition of St. Ignatius. Come to any or all parts of the evening. All are welcome. Each Tuesday will include:

– Supper in the undercroft from 5:15-6 pm
– Workshops in the Meeting Room from 6 – 7 pm
– Night Prayer from 7 – 7:15
Workshops and dates:

 March 12: What is Discernment? How do we know when it is God speaking?
Led by Duncan Hilton and Darcey Mercier.
 March 19: Establishing a Prayer Practice: Two-Way Prayer. Led by
Darcey Mercier
 March 26, 2019: Gospel-Based Imaginative Prayer. Led by Joanne
Patalano.
 April 2, 2019: God’s Voice Within and Decision-Making from the Soul.Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton.
 April 9, 2019: Pray-Dreaming and Coming to a Decision: Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton

Say No to Hate: Faith Communities Stand Together
2019-03-17 13:00 - 14:00
Say No to Hate: Faith Communities Stand Together
Sunday, March 17, 1:00 pm, in front of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (on the corner of Bradley Avenue and Putney Road in Brattleboro), please join the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Leadership Association as we come together to mourn loss killed in the Muslim Massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand, and to stand against acts of violence and hatred against Muslims and all forms of hatred. Bring a sign that is specifically related to standing against hatred and bigotry and standing with our Muslim brothers and sisters. We will sing, pray, have some silence and some thoughts from faith leaders. This is your chance to let the Muslim people of our region know you stand with them, and for all of us to be visible in our rejection of the hatred that is so visible in our country today.

There will be poster board and markers available to make signs at St. Michael’s following the 8 and 10:15 am service.

Listening for God's Call: Tuesday Evening Lenten Series
2019-03-19 17:15 - 19:15
ST. MICHAEL’S TUESDAY EVENING LENTEN SERIES

How do we listen for God’s call on our life? How do we

recognize and follow Christ’s voice as revealed through the wisdom of our own heart,

soul, mind, and spirit?

Each Tuesday evening in Lent, Duncan Hilton and a team of parishioners who have been studying discernment will lead a workshop. We will share
what we have learned and practice discernment with you. This Lenten Series is for anyone who wants to get in touch with your inner wisdom, heart and soul and learn about discernment and prayer practices in the tradition of St. Ignatius. Come to any or all parts of the evening. All are welcome. Each Tuesday will include:

– Supper in the undercroft from 5:15-6 pm
– Workshops in the Meeting Room from 6 – 7 pm
– Night Prayer from 7 – 7:15Workshops and dates:

 March 19: Establishing a Prayer Practice: Two-Way Prayer. Led byDarcey Mercier
 March 26, 2019: Gospel-Based Imaginative Prayer. Led by JoannePatalano.
 April 2, 2019: God’s Voice Within and Decision-Making from the Soul.Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton.
 April 9, 2019: Pray-Dreaming and Coming to a Decision: Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton

Listening for God's Call: Tuesday Evening Lenten Series
2019-03-26 17:15 - 19:15
ST. MICHAEL’S TUESDAY EVENING LENTEN SERIES

How do we listen for God’s call on our life? How do we

recognize and follow Christ’s voice as revealed through the wisdom of our own heart,

soul, mind, and spirit?

Each Tuesday evening in Lent, Duncan Hilton and a team of parishioners who have been studying discernment will lead a workshop. We will share
what we have learned and practice discernment with you. This Lenten Series is for anyone who wants to get in touch with your inner wisdom, heart and soul and learn about discernment and prayer practices in the tradition of St. Ignatius. Come to any or all parts of the evening. All are welcome. Each Tuesday will include:

– Supper in the undercroft from 5:15-6 pm
– Workshops in the Meeting Room from 6 – 7 pm
– Night Prayer from 7 – 7:15
Workshops and dates:

 March 26, 2019: Gospel-Based Imaginative Prayer. Led by Joanne
Patalano.
 April 2, 2019: God’s Voice Within and Decision-Making from the Soul.Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton.
 April 9, 2019: Pray-Dreaming and Coming to a Decision: Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton

Listening for God's Voice: Tuesday Evening Lenten Series
2019-04-02 17:15 - 19:15
ST. MICHAEL’S TUESDAY EVENING LENTEN SERIES

How do we listen for God’s call on our life? How do we

recognize and follow Christ’s voice as revealed through the wisdom of our own heart,

soul, mind, and spirit?

Each Tuesday evening in Lent, Duncan Hilton and a team of parishioners who have been studying discernment will lead a workshop. We will share
what we have learned and practice discernment with you. This Lenten Series is for anyone who wants to get in touch with your inner wisdom, heart and soul and learn about discernment and prayer practices in the tradition of St. Ignatius. Come to any or all parts of the evening. All are welcome. Each Tuesday will include:

– Supper in the undercroft from 5:15-6 pm
– Workshops in the Meeting Room from 6 – 7 pm
– Night Prayer from 7 – 7:15
Workshops and dates:

 April 2, 2019: God’s Voice Within and Decision-Making from the Soul.Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton.
 April 9, 2019: Pray-Dreaming and Coming to a Decision: Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton

Listening for God's Call: Tuesday Evening Lenten Series
2019-04-09 17:15 - 19:15
ST. MICHAEL’S TUESDAY EVENING LENTEN SERIES

How do we listen for God’s call on our life? How do we

recognize and follow Christ’s voice as revealed through the wisdom of our own heart,

soul, mind, and spirit?

Each Tuesday evening in Lent, Duncan Hilton and a team of parishioners who have been studying discernment will lead a workshop. We will share
what we have learned and practice discernment with you. This Lenten Series is for anyone who wants to get in touch with your inner wisdom, heart and soul and learn about discernment and prayer practices in the tradition of St. Ignatius. Come to any or all parts of the evening. All are welcome. Each Tuesday will include:

– Supper in the undercroft from 5:15-6 pm
– Workshops in the Meeting Room from 6 – 7 pm
– Night Prayer from 7 – 7:15
Workshops and dates:

 April 9, 2019: Pray-Dreaming and Coming to a Decision: Led by Cary Gaunt and Duncan Hilton

Palm Sunday
2019-04-14 10:00 - 11:30
Palm Sunday, April, 8 & 10:15am.
It is time to gather as a church community and proclaim “Hosanna in the highest!” We will bless palms at both the 8 and 10:15 am service.

There will be a special Coffee Hour between the two services from 9-10 am. That means 8 o’clockers stay late and 10:15-ers come early to join in a time of food and fellowship.
We will gather shortly after 10 am to prepare for our Palm Sunday parade. Please bring drums, marakas or other instruments to play during our festive parade around the neighborhood.

St. John's Passion Concert
2019-04-14 16:00 - 17:00
AN AMAZING MUSICAL START TO HOLY WEEK ON APRIL 14
Bob Chilcott’s ST JOHN PASSION
4 PM THIS SUNDAY at ST. MICHAEL’S

Our wonderful choir, joined by a few singers from our community, present this beautiful, heartfelt account of the passion of Christ on April 14 at 4 pm.
Joining us for this occasion are guest singers Peter Shea, singing the role of the Evangelist; and bass Charles Mays, singing the role of Jesus. Our own Christopher Wesoloski takes the part of Pilate, and Margery McCrum has two meltingly beautiful songs. Guests cellist Judith Serkin and violinist Kathy Andrew join us to make this a memorable experience that you won’t want to miss.
The whole performance lasts just about an hour. Free will donations of any size will be accepted to benefit Groundworks Collaborative, but no admission fee is necessary.

Tenebrae Service
2019-04-17 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, April 17, 7:00pm, Tenebrae Service – Tenebre is Latin for “shadows” or “darkness.” At 7 pm, we will gather for a Tenebrae service in the church. In this service, candles are extinguished gradually as we hear a series of readings, poems and music reflecting the passion story.

Maundy Thursday Service
2019-04-18 19:00 - 20:00
The word maundy is derived from the Latin word mandatum (commandment) and refers to Jesus giving the “new commandment” to “love one another as I have loved you” to his disciples at the Last Supper (John 13:34). The Maundy Thursday service commemorates the Last Supper and often focuses on two things Jesus did at the Last Supper: the washing of the disciples’ feet and the institution of the sacrament of Holy Communion. The service ends in complete silence with the stripping of the altar, in recognition of Jesus’ prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane and the despair and death to come.

Good Friday Service
2019-04-19 08:00 - 08:30
Good Friday, April 19, 8 am & 7pm commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus. During this solemn service, we mourn for the death of Jesus and for our own sins. No Eucharist is celebrated on this day.

Good Friday Service
2019-04-19 19:00 - 20:00
Good Friday, April 19, 7pm commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus. During this solemn service, we mourn for the death of Jesus and for our own sins. No Eucharist is celebrated on this day, but there will be music and choir.

The Great Vigil of Easter
2019-04-20 19:00 - 20:30
The Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 20, 7 pm : The Easter Vigil is called the “king of liturgies.” At 7:00 p.m., we light the new fire of Easter and move from darkness to light telling the ancient stories of God’s people. We proclaim the Easter message, Christ is Risen! Bring your bells and other musical instruments. The service will be followed by a festive reception to celebrate Easter

Festival Easter Day Service
2019-04-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-04-21 10:15 - 11:30

Out of the Lion's Mouth Mystery Play
2019-05-04 19:00 - 20:30
“OUT OF THE LION’S MOUTH: 2019”
MAY 4, 7 PM
MAY 5, 4 PM
Yes, they’re back! Satraps, lions, poor vain and foolish King Darius (this time with two sidekicks called Cyrus and Xerxes), and of course, Daniel. Paul Dedell’s “Out of the Lion’s Mouth,” featuring the singers of both Senior and Junior Choir Schools, will be presented Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 5 at 4 pm. These performances feature Marian Wojcik as Daniel, Caleb Fritz as King Darius, Bill Shontz as guest clarinetist and the voices of the Choir Schools with narration by Jayne Fritz. This modern take on a medieval mystery play is a quirky new look at a fascinating old story – Daniel in the Lions’ Den.
“Out of the Lion’s Mouth” was the first in a series of 4 such plays written by Paul specifically for the Choir Schools. He explains, ” “I began by wanting to write something using a children’s choir and the story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den just jumped out. It offered some great opportunity for humor, as well as being a story that is surprisingly relevant. I liked the idea of having a children’s chorus sing the role of the officious and corrupt Satraps, who were jealous of Daniel because the King preferred him. They also resented him because he was a cultural outsider, a Jew who was taken captive after the Babylonian conquest of Judea.”

Paul says “The lions in the story gave me a lot of pleasure. In the original story, they are merely ferocious. I embellished upon that and decided that they would be both proud of their ferocity and pleased with their cushy job in the arena. I enjoyed thinking about how much fun the kids would have singing the raucous lion song, with its rather ridiculous lyrics.” For the current production, Paul has added a part written specifically for Clara Fritz as Lioness-in-Chief. “I couldn’t resist writing a rather vampy tango for Clara to sing to Daniel. She has such a great comedic presence, and happens to actually know how to dance the tango!”
Caleb Fritz takes on the role of King Darius. Paul explains “King Darius is vain, easily swayed, and desirous of keeping his power. Even so, he sees qualities in the honest Daniel that he admires and trusts. The music I wrote for him is more complex – sometimes pompous and smarmy, sometimes wistful and questioning. Caleb is fantastic in this role! Daniel is played by Marian Wojcik. She sings in a beautifully pure and unselfconscious manner. Like the character of Daniel, she herself is thoughtful and has a brave heart. Although the character is male in the original story, the part was written to be played by either a boy or girl soprano.”
Paul uses a vaguely “Babylonian-Judean” sound for the instrumental music, which is scored for klezmer clarinet and piano. Guest clarinetist Bill Shontz joins Susan Dedell at the piano for this production.

You really won’t want to miss this truly enjoyable hour-long production! There is no admission fee, but donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted and will help fund further Mystery Play Projects.
