Welcome! Thank you for worshipping with us at Saint Alban's! We are happy that you are here. All baptized Christians are welcome to fully participate in worship and take Communion alongside members of the parish. The Church of Saint Alban is now the oldest Episcopal Church in El Paso, and part of the Diocese of the Rio Grande. The parish is moving in exciting directions as we strive to continue share Christ's message of love and forgiveness in a stressed-out world. Come and join us as we move toward our 100th year of common witness and worship. For more detailed information about our Parish Life and ministries, our Parish Profile is now available for viewing and download in the "About Us" section of our site, or just click HERE.
Please join us on Thursday, Mar. 29, at 6:00 PM for Maundy Thursday service with Bishop Vono preaching and celebrating Communion (with the Washing of Feet). After the Maundy Thursday service, we will have a quiet supper of soup and sandwiches in the Parish Hall in honor of Bishop Vono’s being with us that evening. Please see the signup sheet for this meal and consult Donna Jones about helping out.
On Good Friday, March 30, at 12:00 noon, there will be a service with Stations of the Cross in the main sanctuary. The Stations of the Cross is a 14-step devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day and his journey to the crucifixion. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of that day, beginning with His condemnation. This service is commonly used as a mini pilgrimage, as an individual moves from station to station, recalling and meditating on each specific event from the walk to Golgotha. Specific prayers are recited at each point, then the individual moves on to the next station until all 14 are complete. We invite you to join us for this powerful journey in prayer, meditation and reflection.
At 6:00 PM, Friday, March 30, we will observe the Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday, with the reading of the Passion Gospel and communion from the Reserved Sacrament.
HOLY SATURDAY - VIGIL On Holy Saturday, March 31, at 5:00 PM, St. Alban's will celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter. The service includes the Lighting of the Paschal Candle, the Liturgy of the Word in which God's saving acts in history are recounted, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, and the first communion of Easter.
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, April 1st, join us at St. Alban's as we celebrate Easter Sunday. There will be one combined service at 9:30 followed by a pot luck brunch and egg hunt. Please join us for this joyful celebration. All are welcome!
Lent and Holy Week at St. Alban's
The calendar for Lent and Holy Week is posted here below. We welcom all who would like to join us for worship at this special time in the Church calendar.
The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. St. Alban's will offer two services, with imposition of ashes, Wednesday, February 14th, 2018.
The community of St. Alban's Episcopal church prepares for the Lenten Season with our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper Hosted by the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew: on Tuesday, February 13th, at 5:30 PM. Sign up to help! Sign up sheets are located in the Parish Hall. Donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of the food. Please join us that evening for good food and good fellowship. All are welcome!
During the season of Lent, the Wednesday evening 6:00 PM Lenten Study followed a light meal of soup and/or sandwiches. Fellowship and study were enjoyed by all in attendance.
On Sunday, March 25th, there was one joint service for Palm Sunday at 9:30 AM; followed by refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Hall.
Wednesday morning Bible Study is on hiatus during Lent. However, we still have regular Noon Mass in the Lady Chapel, followed by a brown bag lunch and fellowship in the Parish Hall.
St. Albans has a Flower Guild!Please consider volunteering to share the flower arranging work with others. Also, if any of you would like to sponsor altar flowers for a specific Sunday, please sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board outside Rev. Lin’s office.
On Sunday, October 15th we celebrated the Feast Day of Our Lady of Walsingham.
St. Alban's hosts the only Shrine to Our Lady of Walsingham in the Diocese of the Rio Grande. For more information on our Shrine, and Our Lady of Walsingham's history, click HERE.
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April 21, 2018 Pledges and Other Donations WORSHIP TIMESSundays8:00 AM - Rite I - 10:30 AM - Rite II Nursery and Sunday School are available at the 10:30 AM Mass * Gluten free Host is available at all Masses.
WednesdaysBible study 10:30 am Noon Mass - in the Lady Chapel (followed by a simple lunch and fellowship)
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