Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Lenten opportunities in Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted to The Saugus Advocate by Mary Sue Strautin, secretary for the Saugus Faith Community, to inform the public of church and faith-related events happening during the Lenten and Easter season here is Saugus.) Sundays Book Club: 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish, continuing on March 24 and April 7. Tuesdays Lent Bible Study: “Lent: The Gift of a New Creation, A Lenten Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary” by Thomas L. Ehrich – 10:30 a.m.-noon, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Prospect St. Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Panera Bread, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Dunkin’ on Hamilton Street, 10 a.m.-noon. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament. Thursdays Praying the Scriptures: 7-8 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish, April 4 and April 11 Fridays Meager Meals: 5:30-7 p.m., March 22 and 29, April 5 and 12 at Blessed Sacrament (lower hall). Stations of the Cross: 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament. Lenten Mission: March 24, 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish with Fr. Paul Ruttle. The theme of the mission is Love is Ingenious. The Monday and Tuesday morning presentations will be the same as the evening. Easter Triduum Services: April 18, 19 and 20 Holy Thursday: 9 a.m. – Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament. 10:45 a.m. – Holy Thursday Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church. 6 p.m. – Agape Meal (potluck) at St John’s. 7 p.m. – Service of Holy Eucharist with Washing of Feet – St. John’s. 7 p.m. – Celebration of the Lord’s Supper; Blessed Sacrament; Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 10 p.m. and Night Prayer at 10 p.m. Good Friday: 9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament. 10:45 a.m.: Good Friday Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church. Noon: Mary’s Way of the Cross at Blessed Sacrament. Noon: at First Baptist Saugus. 7 p.m.: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper at Blessed Sacrament. 7 p.m.: Holy Eucharist with Veneration of the Cross at St. John’s Episcopal. 7 p.m.: Service with communion at New Hope Assembly of God. Holy Saturday: 9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament. Noon-2 p.m.: Community Easter Egg Hunt at New Hope Assembly of God. 10 a.m.-noon: Easter Community Party at Cliftondale Congregational Church. 7:30 p.m.: Celebration of the Easter Vigil at Blessed Sacrament. Easter Sunday in Saugus 6:30 a.m.: Community Sunrise Service at Vitale Park, Ballard Street. Easter Sunday 6 a.m.: Wilbert Seymour Jessamey Memorial Worship Service, followed by breakfast. Then the regular 11:00 a.m. worship service – First Baptist Church of Saugus. 7-9 a.m.: Easter Sunday Breakfast at First Congregational Church in Saugus. 8 a.m.: Holy Eucharist at St. John’s. 10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist with Choir. 10 a.m.: New Hope Assembly of God. 10:45 a.m.: Worship Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church. From left to right in front are class graduates William Stewart, Stephen Rich, Robert Jepson, Janette Fasano and Robert Palleschi, Teacher Peter Manoogian and graduates Jen D’Eon and Donna Manoogian. Shown in the back row, from left to right, are graduates Thomas D’Eon, Robert Long, Timothy Brown and Janice Jarosz. (Courtesy Photo) F or the past several months, 11 Saugus residents attended a 12-week course on developing a better understanding of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights. At the first class, teacher Peter Manoogian presented a copy of The Federalist Papers to each student along with a syllabus of each class. For many receiving this information, it seemed a bit overwhelming, and some thought the classes might be too intense and difficult. With each and every session our concerns were dispelled and after the first three classes, we were actually looking forward to the opportunity to relearn about the formation of our country! It became a challenge to ferret through the 85 articles and understand how our forefathers defended the ideals behind the highest form of law in the United States. Interestingly enough, at our last class we, too, took to arguing back and forth as to the merits and detriments of the Articles just as the original framers and ratifiers had done. A special thanks to Mr. Manoogian from the students for giving us the opportunity to revisit the history of our country and to develop a better understanding and respect for those true patriots. Manoogian thanked the staff of the Saugus Public Library and Director Alan Thibault for their help in making this a great experience for all and especially wants to thank the attendees for their preparation and engagement. Manoogian further stated, “Having Belmonte Middle School social studies teacher Tim Brown in attendance made us all realize that our discussions and exercises could be further translated to the curriculum experienced by our middle school students, and it is my hope that the Saugus Public Library will continue to become a place where adult learning opportunities occur.” First Parish welcomes new minister F irst Parish Congregational Church of Wakefield will be welcoming their new Pastor, Rev. John Dale, on April 14, Palm Sunday. Pastor John was born in Peekskill, N.Y., 35 miles north of New York City. His parents were active in church. Both attended Bible College, where they met in the early 1950’s and had a strong desire to be involved in ministry. After being a pastor for a few years, John’s father became employed in a chemical plant and his mother worked for “Reader’s Digest.” John began working at Word of Life camps and attended Word of Life Bible Institute, where he felt God’s calling on his life. John met his wife, Kathy, in 1980 around the time he was honorably discharged from NEW MINISTER | SEE PAGE 19 Rev. John Dale Special thanks to Peter Manoogian and the Saugus Public Library
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