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Events and Special Services
2010
January
New Year's Day Service -
Looking for a great way to start the year? This service of
Holy Communion will be held in the nave of the church, and it will focus on the
lessons for the eighth day of Christmas — the Feast Day of the Holy Name of
Jesus.
Annual Meeting- The Annual Meeting of Gethsemane Cathedral is when the budget for the year is approved, reports from different committees are presented and approved, and any other business (new or old) may be discussed. All members are encouraged to attend. There will be a blended worship service at 11:00am.
February
Scout Sunday - We honor Girls
Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts at all three services. Current and past
scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms to church!
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - Shrove Tuesday, an English tradition, is the day before Ash Wednesday, named for “Shriving” or confession performed traditionally on that day. Also known as Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” for those who prepare for Lent by making sure they have sins of which to repent. The Pancake Supper includes: pancakes with your choice of toppings, sausage, juice, and coffee.
Ash Wednesday - Services at 7:00am, 12:00noon and 5:30pm.
March
Holy Week
Palm Sunday - Services at 8:00am,
9:00am, and 11:00am
Maundy Thursday - 6:00pm Agape Meal, 7:00pm
Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing, Bishop Michael
Smith, Presiding
Good Friday - 12:00noon Eucharist with Stations
of the Cross, 7:00pm Good Friday Liturgy, Bishop Michael Smith,
Presiding
Holy Saturday - 12:00noon Eucharist,
7:00pm Great Easter Vigil, Bishop Michael
Smith, Presiding
Easter Sunday - Services at 8:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am,
and 5:30pm
May
Recognition Sunday - We recognize our Sunday School students and
teachers and confirmation teachers and students at all three services.
This is also the last day of Sunday School.
Summer Schedule Begins - We switch to our summer worship schedule on Sundays at 8:00am & 10:00am.
August
Vacation Bible School
-
Gethsemane has a different theme each year for it's Vacation Bible School.
September
Wednesday Nights at the Cathedral - Our new Wednesday Nights at
the Cathedral begin on Wednesday, September 3. This includes Holy
Eucharist at 5:30pm, a light meal at 6:00pm and
Confirmation, rehearsals and other programs at 6:30pm.
Men's Bible Study - Men's Bible Study resumes on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00am.
Fall Kick Off Sunday - We resume our fall Worship Schedule of 8am, 9am & 11am worship schedule. At 10:10-10:50am we will have a Sunday School Rally & Ministry Fair.
Sunday School Begins- We begin Sunday School classes on Sunday, September 21 at 10:10am.
October
Blessing of the Animals,-
Every year, we invite you to bring your pets and
join us for a Service of Thanksgiving for St. Francis of Assisi and the
Blessing of the Animals. The traditional emblems of St. Francis are
the wolf, the lamb, fish, and bird, which he loved and to which he preached.
He has come to symbolize love and respect for all the creatures of the animal
kingdom.
North Dakota Diocesan Convention - The Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota will be in Bismarck.
Fall Celebration/Halloween Party
November
All Saints’ Day, Saturday - Special service of
remembrance at 12:00noon. Please let us know the names of
those you would like included in the Prayers.
Stewardship Sunday - When we prayerfully consider our stewardship commitment to God and to Gethsemane.