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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
Clean-up Week - Spring Cleaning of the building and grounds in preparation for Holy Week.

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.