Bethesda Episcopal Church

The Second Sunday in Lent
2022-03-13 | NY
This is the second of five Sundays in Lent before Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. Today in Luke’s gospel, we have one of the many accounts of Jesus rebuking the Pharisees. He foretells his arrival into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (as well as his second coming at a time unknown), with the words, “And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'”
Collect
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Appointed Readings

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Psalm: 27
Philippians 3:17–4:1
Luke 13:31-35

Worship Services for the Second Sunday in Lent

Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8am, Sunday 10am
About the image

Christ Among the Pharisees (1660-1670), Jacob Jordaens
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Holy Eucharist (Rite II) - CANCELLED
2022-03-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
This Service is CANCELLED due to bad weather.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Saturdays at. 5pm. It is a Rite II service, meaning that it uses the more contemporary language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Sunday morning services, which use the Rite I (more traditional) language of the same prayer book. The Saturday evening service has the same lessons and theme of the Sunday morning service that follow — essentially allowing you to attend a “Sunday” service on Saturday evening, instead.
This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, congregational singing, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
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Holy Rollers Practice Session
2022-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
Due to the roof replacement project, there may be some debris inside the church during removal of the old roof. It will be necessary that the pews, organ, and high altar are covered for protection. While we have contracted to have the organ covered, we need volunteers to care for the pews. The volunteer group, dubbed “The Holy Rollers”, will cover the pews after Sunday services and uncover the pews prior to the weekend services. If you would like to volunteer to help with either covering or uncovering pews, please call the office or contact Mark Claverie. The practice session today at 9am is intended to show you how to cover and uncover the pews.

Lent Study (Session 1 of 4): Paradise Lost
2022-03-10 19:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
John Milton stands as one of the most important poets in the English language. His greatest work is Paradise Lost and in it he attempts to explain the story of creation and of the Fall. His work stands in a line with the great epics of the ancient world and presents a uniquely Christian take on the genre. More importantly, Milton was a deep theological thinker and took active part in the theological debates of the day; Paradise Lost stands as an enduring attempt to convey the splendor of God and God’s creation to the world. The text grapples with questions about human agency, creation, and God’s sovereignty that continue to perplex and occupy us to this day.
This course is designed as a contemplative reading of Paradise Lost, wherein we consider the poem as a living text in dialogue with theology, philosophy, and spirituality. We find spiritual resonances everywhere in this text as we all bring our own unique perspectives to this great work of literature.
The class meets for four consecutive Thursday evenings at 7pm, beginning March 10.
No previous experience with poetry is necessary.
To register, please contact the parish office. As of the writing of this calendar entry, the location for the class had not yet been determined.
When purchasing the book, consider the Modern Library Classics translation. If purchasing on Amazon, consider using the Bethesda AmazonSmile Link.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Monthly Gathering
2022-03-10 13:00 | Parish Office, 178 Elm Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Generally, the prayer shawl ministry meets on the second Thursday of each month. Our group knits and crochets everything from shawls and lap blankets for our elderly and home-bound parishioners to baby blankets for baptisms. If this is a way to serve the parish that interests you, please contact the parish office and let us know.

Inquirers' Class (Session 2 of 6)
2022-03-08 20:00 | Zoom
This special online class is ideal for anyone interested in baptism, confirmation, a renewal of their baptismal vows, or simply a ‘refresher’ course in Christian theology from an Anglican perspective. All classes are via Zoom on Tuesdays at 8pm from March 1 – April 5. This course is hosted by the Cathedral of All Saints and led by the Reverend Jonathan Beck. If you wish to register, please contact the Bethesda Church Office at 518 584 5980. Speak to Fr Wallace for further information.

Lenten Music and Meditation Concert (1 of 3)
2022-03-06 16:00 - 16:45 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
All are welcome to join us for this special concert featuring The Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet. Guitarists Joel Brown, Sten Isachsen, Brett Grigsby and Paul Quigley (pictured) present works by Brouwer, Fauré, Granados and other composers.
This is the first of three Lenten Meditation Concerts at Bethesda this year. Join us on Sunday, March 13 and Sunday, March 20 as well. The Lenten concerts are free, but your donations are appreciated to help support music programs at Bethesda for the whole community.

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Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
2022-03-06 10:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This sung Eucharist is a Rite I service, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Saturday evening service, which uses the Rite II (more contemporary) language of the same prayer book. This service includes lessons, prayers, congregational singing, a sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
As we continue to follow COVID protocols, there is no coffee hour following this service. We look forward to the return of coffee hour and other opportunities to gather socially when the time comes.
Read more about the First Sunday in Lent.
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Study of Genesis (Session 1)
2022-03-06 09:20 - 09:50 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
The age-old stories in the opening chapters of Genesis have been used (and abused) by Christians for centuries to address such pressing questions as how the world began, how humans originated, how males and females relate, whence comes evil, how science and religion relate and why bad things happen. Come to explore these stories on Sunday mornings from 9:20-9:50 beginning March 6 in our Sanctuary. Dr. Blaine Edele (Ph.D. in Old Testament from Duke University) will explore these foundational stories from Genesis chapter 1-6. No prior knowledge of Genesis is required, only a curiosity to learn.

Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
2022-03-06 08:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Saturday evening service, which uses the Rite II (more contemporary) language of the same prayer book. This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
Read more about the First Sunday in Lent.
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The First Sunday in Lent
2022-03-06 | NY
Lent is a penitential season which began on Ash Wednesday and culminates in Holy Week. This first Sunday in Lent is always marked by a reading of the account of the temptation of Christ in the desert.
Collect
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan: Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Appointed Readings

Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13

Worship Services for the First Sunday in Lent

Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8am, Sunday 10am
About the image

Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness (1886-1894), James Tissot
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Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
2022-03-05 17:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Saturdays at. 5pm. It is a Rite II service, meaning that it uses the more contemporary language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Sunday morning services, which use the Rite I (more traditional) language of the same prayer book. The Saturday evening service has the same lessons and theme of the Sunday morning service that follow — essentially allowing you to attend a “Sunday” service on Saturday evening, instead.
This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, congregational singing, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
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Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes
2022-03-02 19:00, 2022-03-02 12:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
This said service of Holy Communion follows the liturgy for Ash Wednesday laid out in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons, prayers, the imposition of ashes, a short sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
Read more about Ash Wednesday.
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Ash Wednesday
2022-03-02 | NY
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a period of forty days (not including Sundays) that culminates in Holy Week with the remembrance of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. During the liturgy today, the words of the1979 Book of Common Prayer are read aloud, describing what this day is all about:
“Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful, were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.
I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word. And, to make a right beginning of repentance, and as a mark of our mortal nature, let us now kneel before the Lord, our maker and redeemer.”
Ashes are imposed on the foreheads of the Faithful as part of the reminder that though we be mortal, if we die in Christ, we shall be raised anew in Christ.
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Appointed Readings

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12

Psalm 103
2 Corinthians 5:20b–6:10

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Worship Services on Ash Wednesday

12pm Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes, 7pm Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes
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Inquirers' Class (Session 1 of 6)
2022-03-01 20:00 | Zoom

Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
2022-02-27 10:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This sung Eucharist is a Rite I service, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Saturday evening service, which uses the Rite II (more contemporary) language of the same prayer book. This service includes lessons, prayers, congregational singing, a sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
We welcome Evan Craig Reardon to the pulpit this morning. Evan has been at the Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, since 2017, where he serves on Chapter, as an acolyte, and in various other ministries. In addition to his liturgical responsibilities, Evan leads poetry reading groups and gives presentations on the intersections of faith and the arts. He is the librarian and archivist for The Flow Chart Foundation.
Thank you to Joan Suda for playing at the 10am service today while Derek is away.
As we continue to follow COVID protocols, there is no coffee hour following this service. We look forward to the return of coffee hour and other opportunities to gather socially when the time comes.
Read more about the Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
2022-02-27 08:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Saturday evening service, which uses the Rite II (more contemporary) language of the same prayer book. This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
Read more about the Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
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The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
2022-02-27 | NY
This is the final Sunday before Lent. Historically this Sunday was referred to as Quinquagesima Sunday. If we understand the Sundays after the Epiphany to be a series of manifestations that Jesus of Nazareth is actually the Christ, then it is fitting that each year the Last Sunday after the Epiphany gives us the account of Christ’s Transfiguration, among the greatest manifestations of them all. Narratively, the stage has been set by the order of the liturgical year. At this point in the drama we are told that the babe born in Bethlehem is indeed God himself. And now, as we prepare to enter Lent, we are going down the path toward Jerusalem, where fallen Man will conspire to kill God himself.
Collect
O God, who before the passion of thy only begotten Son didst reveal his glory upon the holy mount: Grant unto us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Appointed Readings

Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-36

Worship for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8am, Sunday 10am
About the Image
A portion of The Transfiguration (1516-20), Rafael
Resources

Service Bulletin for today’s 10am Eucharist (PDF)
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Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
2022-02-26 17:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Saturdays at. 5pm. It is a Rite II service, meaning that it uses the more contemporary language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Sunday morning services, which use the Rite I (more traditional) language of the same prayer book. The Saturday evening service has the same lessons and theme of the Sunday morning service that follow — essentially allowing you to attend a “Sunday” service on Saturday evening, instead.
This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, congregational singing, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
Read more about the Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
2022-02-20 10:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This sung Eucharist is a Rite I service, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Saturday evening service, which uses the Rite II (more contemporary) language of the same prayer book. This service includes lessons, prayers, congregational singing, a sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
As we continue to follow COVID protocols, there is no coffee hour following this service. We look forward to the return of coffee hour and other opportunities to gather socially when the time comes.
Read more about the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Service Bulletin (PDF)
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Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
2022-02-20 08:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Saturday evening service, which uses the Rite II (more contemporary) language of the same prayer book. This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
Read more about the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Mattins (Said)
2022-02-20 07:20 | NY
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
Mattins is another name for “Morning Prayer.” It is a short service of psalms and prayers, as found on page 37 of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome. Please note that Holy Communion is not offered during this service. If you would like to make your Holy Communion, please attend the services at 8am or 10am on Sundays (or at 5pm on Saturday evenings).
This service is part of what is called “the Daily Office”, or simply “the Office.” Read more about it on the Church Services page.
Read more about the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany.
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The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
2022-02-20 | NY
We are just two week from Lent. Historically, this Sunday was referred to as Sexagesima Sunday. We hear today in Luke’s gospel a continuation of the beatitudes from last Sunday, including our Lord’s challenge that we should love our enemies.
Collect
O Lord, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing worth: Send thy Holy Ghost and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee. Grant this for thine only Son Jesus Christ’s sake, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Appointed Readings

Genesis 45:3–11,15
Psalm 37:1–12, 41–42
1 Corinthians 15:35–38,42–50
Luke 6:27–38

Worship for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7:20am, Sunday 8am, Sunday 10am
About the Image
A depiction of the Sermon on the Mount in the stained glass of St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver
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Service Bulletin for today’s 10am Eucharist
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Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
2022-02-19 17:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Saturdays at. 5pm. It is a Rite II service, meaning that it uses the more contemporary language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Sunday morning services, which use the Rite I (more traditional) language of the same prayer book. The Saturday evening service has the same lessons and theme of the Sunday morning service that follow — essentially allowing you to attend a “Sunday” service on Saturday evening, instead.
This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, congregational singing, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
Read more about the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
2022-02-13 10:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This sung Eucharist is a Rite I service, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Saturday evening service, which uses the Rite II (more contemporary) language of the same prayer book. This service includes lessons, prayers, congregational singing, a sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
As we continue to follow COVID protocols, there is no coffee hour following this service. We look forward to the return of coffee hour and other opportunities to gather socially when the time comes.
Read more about the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany.
Resources
Service Bulletin (PDF)
COVID Guidelines
Parking and Accessibility
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Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
2022-02-13 08:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Saturday evening service, which uses the Rite II (more contemporary) language of the same prayer book. This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
Read more about the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany.
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COVID Guidelines
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Mattins (Said)
2022-02-13 07:20 | NY
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
Mattins is another name for “Morning Prayer.” It is a short service of psalms and prayers, as found on page 37 of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome. Please note that Holy Communion is not offered during this service. If you would like to make your Holy Communion, please attend the services at 8am or 10am on Sundays (or at 5pm on Saturday evenings).
This service is part of what is called “the Daily Office”, or simply “the Office.” Read more about it on the Church Services page.
Read more about the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany.
Resources
1979 Book of Common Prayer
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The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
2022-02-13 | NY
We are just three week from Lent. Historically, this Sunday was referred to as Septuagesima Sunday. We hear today in Luke’s gospel the beginning of the beatitudes, and are told that people came from all around to hear him and be healed of their diseases.
Collect
O God, the strength of all those who put their trust thee: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping thy commandments we may please thee both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Appointed Readings

Jeremiah 17:5–10
Psalm 1
1 Corinthians 15:12–20
Luke 6:17–26

Worship for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7:20am, Sunday 8am, Sunday 10am
About the Image
A portion of Christ Healing the Sick in the Temple (1811), Benjamin West
Resources
10am Service Bulletin (PDF)
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Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
2022-02-12 17:00 | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome!
This service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Saturdays at. 5pm. It is a Rite II service, meaning that it uses the more contemporary language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the Sunday morning services, which use the Rite I (more traditional) language of the same prayer book. The Saturday evening service has the same lessons and theme of the Sunday morning service that follow — essentially allowing you to attend a “Sunday” service on Saturday evening, instead.
This service includes lessons, prayers, a short sermon, congregational singing, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church.
If you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it.
Read more about the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany.
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