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| Nov. 27, 2011 |
Advent |
1st Sunday of Advent |
| Dec. 4, 2011 |
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2nd Sunday of Advent |
| Dec. 11, 2011 |
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3rd Sunday of Advent |
| Dec. 18, 2011 |
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4th Sunday of Advent |
| Dec. 24, 2011 |
Christmas Eve
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The Nativity of Our Lord,
Eve |
| Dec. 25, 2011 |
Christmas Day
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The Nativity of Our Lord,
Day |
| Jan. 1, 2012 |
EPIPHANY |
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| Jan. 8, 2012 |
Baptism of Our Lord |
1st Sunday after Epiphany |
| Jan. 15, 2012 |
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2nd Sunday after the
Epiphany |
| Jan. 22, 2012 |
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3rd Sunday after the
Epiphany |
| Jan. 29, 2012 |
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4th Sunday after the
Epiphany |
| Feb. 5, 2012 |
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5th Sunday after the
Epiphany |
| Feb. 12, 2012 |
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6th Sunday after the
Epiphany |
| Feb. 19, 2012 |
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Last Sunday after the
Epiphany |
| Feb. 22, 2012 |
Ash Wednesday
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| Feb. 26, 2012 |
LENT |
1st Sunday of Lent |
| March 4, 2012 |
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2nd Sunday of Lent |
| March 11, 2012 |
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3rd Sunday of Lent |
| March 18, 2012 |
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4th Sunday in Lent |
| March 25, 2012 |
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5th Sunday in Lent |
| April 1, 2012 |
Sunday of the Passion |
Palm Sunday |
| April 2, 2012 |
EASTER |
Monday in Holy Week |
| April 3, 2012 |
Shove Tuesday |
Tuesday in Holy Week |
| April 4, 2011 |
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Wednesday in Holy Week |
| April 5, 2012 |
Maundy Thursday |
Thursday in Holy Week |
| April 6, 2012 |
Good Friday |
Friday in Holy Week |
| April 7, 2012 |
Vigil of Easter |
Saturday in Holy Week |
| April 8, 2012 |
Easter Sunday |
Resurrection of Our Lord |
| April 15, 2012 |
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2nd Sunday of Easter |
| April 19, 2012 |
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Easter Monday |
| April 22, 2012 |
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3rd Sunday of Easter |
| April 29, 2012 |
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4th Sunday of Easter |
| May 6, 2012 |
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5th Sunday of Easter |
| May 13, 2012 |
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6th Sunday of Easter |
| May 20, 2012 |
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7thSunday of Easter |
| May 27, 2012 |
Pentecost |
Day of Pentecost |
| June 3, 2012 |
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1st Sunday after Pentecost |
| June 10, 2012 |
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2nd Sunday after Pentecost |
| June 17, 2012 |
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3rd Sunday after Pentecost |
| June 24, 2012 |
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4th Sunday after Pentecost |
| July 1, 2012 |
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5th Sunday after Pentecost |
| July 8, 2012 |
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6th Sunday after Pentecost |
| July 15, 2012 |
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7th Sunday
after Pentecost |
| July 22, 2012 |
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8th Sunday after Pentecost |
| July 29, 2012 |
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9th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Aug. 5, 2012 |
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10th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Aug. 12,2012 |
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11th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Aug. 19, 2012 |
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12th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Aug. 26, 2012 |
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13th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Sept. 2, 2012 |
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14th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Sept. 9, 2012 |
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15th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Sept. 16, 2012 |
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16th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Sept. 23, 2012 |
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17th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Sept. 30, 2012 |
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18th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Oct. 7, 2012 |
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19th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Oct. 14, 2012 |
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20th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Oct. 21, 2011 |
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21st Sunday after
Pentecost |
| Oct. 28, 2012 |
Reformation
Sunday |
22nd Sunday after Pentecost |
| Nov. 4, 2012 |
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23rd Sunday after
Pentecost |
| Nov. 11, 2012 |
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24th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Nov. 18, 2012 |
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25th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Nov. 25, 2012 |
Christ
the King |
Last Sunday after Pentecost |
| Church
Seasons and
their Colors |
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The
meaning and Use of Liturgical Colors |
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Liturgical
Colors and the Seasons of the Church Year
We
see the colors on the altar and pulpit change every now and again
throughout the church year, yet do we know what they are and what they
stand for…..well, here is a brief explanation of what they are and as
the seasons change we’ll learn a little more detail of each.
The use
of colors to differentiate liturgical seasons became a common practice
in the Western church in about the fourth century. At first, usages
varied considerably but by the 12th century Pope Innocent III
systematized the use of five colors: Violet, White, Black, Red and
Green. The Lutheran and Anglican churches that emerged from the
Reformation retained the traditional colors but they disappeared
entirely (along with most other ritual) from the worship of the Reformed
churches. During the 20th century, the ecumenical Liturgical Movement
prompted the rediscovery of ancient Christian ritual—including the
traditional colors of the Western church. To these have been added Blue
and Gold—colors that were used in some Western rites before the 12th
century.
Briefly,
the colors express emotions and ideas that are associated with each of
the seasons of the liturgical year. Violet is the ancient royal color
and therefore a symbol of the sovereignty of Christ. Violet is also
associated with repentance from sin. White and Gold symbolize the
brightness of day. Black is the traditional color of mourning in some
cultures. Red evokes the color of blood, and therefore is the color of
martyrs and of Christ's death on the Cross. Red also symbolizes fire,
and therefore is the color of the Holy Spirit. Green is the color of
growth. Blue is the color of the sky and in some rites honors Mary.
The use
of traditional colors, however, connects us to the wider Body of Christ
and provides worship planners with visual aids that mark the transition
from one season to another. Colors can be used in altar and pulpit
decorations, vestments, banners and tapestries.
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In the Christian tradition colors are used for vestments and paraments, but a unified system of colors developed only gradually and haphazardly until and through the Middle Ages. Today, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America provides a system of colors for use by its congregations; for the most part, the same system is also used by Roman and Anglican churches, at least in the United States; and by many churches around the world, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
The colors serve to adorn the worship space, and to call attention to the nature of the season or festival being celebrated. A brief summary of their usage, according to the church year, follows.
Advent: Blue is used for its references to hope. It originated in Scandinavia, probably because purple dye was too expensive for churches to use. The alternate color for Advent is
Purple, the royal color of the coming King (note that this is a different meaning than when it is used in Lent; see below).
Christmas: White is used, as a reference to the purity of the newborn Christ, and to our light and joy in Him.
Epiphany of Our Lord: White (see Christmas).
Baptism of Our Lord: White (see Christmas).
Sundays after the Epiphany: Green is used for its symbolism of our growth in Christ.
Green, in a sense, is a "neutral color," used when more festive or more somber color is not appointed.
Transfiguration of Our Lord: White (see Christmas).
Ash Wednesday: Black is the preferred color, since it is the color of the ashes to which we will all return.
Purple is the alternate color for this first day of Lent.
Lent: Purple is indicated, as the stark color of repentance and solemnity.
Sunday of the Passion: Scarlet is the preferred color of this first day of Holy Week, as it suggests the deep color of blood.
(Scarlet is to be distinguished from the brighter color of
Red, which is appointed for the Day of Pentecost,
martyrs days, and certain church celebrations). If a parish does not have
scarlet vestments, Purple may be used.
Days of Holy Week: Scarlet or Purple may be used for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday: For this fourth day of Holy Week, celebrated as the institution of the
Lord's Supper, Scarlet or White is used.
Good Friday: No vestments or paraments are used on this day, after the stripping of the altar on Maundy Thursday night.
Vigil of Easter: White as the color of joy in the Resurrection is used on this night.
Easter Day: On this one day of the church year, Gold may be used.
White is the alternate, perhaps with
Gold running through it. The Gold color indicates that this day is the
"Queen of Feasts," unique in the entire church year.
Sundays of Easter: White (see Vigil of Easter).
Day of Pentecost: Red as the color of fire is used on this day when we remember the tongues of fire descended on the crowd in Jerusalem. In contrast to the color of
Scarlet, Pentecost's Red is a bright color.
The Holy Trinity: White is appointed, the expression of joy in the mystery of the Triune God.
Other Sundays after Pentecost: Green is used, to indicate our growth in faith as we follow the teachings and ministry of Christ.
Christ the King: The final day of the church year uses White, a festive color of light, joy, and the celebration of our Lord.
Lesser festivals and commemorations are White, unless a martyr is celebrated, in which case bright
Red is used.
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Music:
Bless The Lord
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