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Iglesia Anglicana del Uruguay (598) 2915.9627 [email protected]

´´THE TOWN CRIER´´ Diocesan Bulletin #19

April 2015

HOLY WEEK SEMANA SANTA

HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL

CATEDRAL DE LA SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD

Domingo de Pasión –

Liturgia de las Palmas @ 09:00 hs

Liturgy of the Palms @ 10:30 hs

Wednesday – Holy Communion @ 10:00 hs @ Chapel of The Good Shepherd,

British Hospital

Jueves Santo -- Misa Crismal & Reafirmación de Votos de Ordenación

@ 09:00 hs

Liturgia del Jueves Santo @ 19:00 hs

Viernes Santo -- Vía Crucis Ecuménico @ 15:00 hs

Mons. Michele Pollesel, Obispo Diocesano de la Iglesia Anglicana del Uruguay &

Mons. Daniel Sturla, Cardenal del Uruguay

El Vía Crucis partirá de la Catedral Anglicana y se dirigirá hacia la Catedral

Metropolitana.

Sábado Santo -- Gran Vigilia Pascual @ 19:00 hs.

Domingo de Resurrección -- Santa Eucaristía @ 09:00 hs

Holy Communion @10:30 hs

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SALE OF CLOTHES

Friday, April 10 from 10 to 17 hs

Saturday, April 11

from 10 to 13 hs

Lafone Hall (Reconquista 522)

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Tea & Bingo

@ the Lafone Hall @ 16:00 hs,

April 11th

Please bring something to share.

Ticket: 170 pesos

Confirm with Nélida (2418 1034)

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We´ve started!

Project: Guitar Lessons

For Children / Young folk & Adults

Lafone Hall

We give thanks that we already have a guitar Professor, that we received the gift of a guitar and that the lessons have started.

Now we´re looking for a second

guitar Professor, so´s to offer lessons on Saturdays also. For further information, please ring Vilma @ 2711.7343

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Liturgical symbols (3)

INTRODUCTION

In all religions there are elements that are always present, are understood

by the faithful in various ways and received through the five senses. The

communication link between the one who proclaims the religious message

and the receiver can be direct or indirect. In the first case we encounter

the signals (conventionally, an object means something practical: traffic

lights, for example) and signs (the link between the object and its meaning

is in the nature of the object: lion = strength). In the second case we find the symbols.

An example: the wedding ring. The object participates in the symbolized truth and makes it effective

(love and marital fidelity). The symbols are based on basic human relationships and bind two different

realities, who are called to be united (sim-bolein = march together, in Greek). In Christian liturgy,

symbols are widely used to communicate in all its fulness (using our reason and our intuition) the

mystery of God´s communication with humans: light, incense, water, oil, flowers, altar, the cross - are

some of them.

LIGHT

The consideration of light as a symbol is a very important chapter in the field of religious anthropology,

as it is present since ancient times, in different cultures and places. Since ancient times the binomial:

''light vs darkness'' is associated with ethical binomial: ''good vs evil''. Beneficent gods or entities are

associated with the light, and evil to darkness.The light issue is also linked to the symbolism of ''fire'' and

the sun, the fire, the flame. In Christian Jewish traditions and symbolism use is common. A highlight is

the divine source of light in the biblical text, unlike other Eastern c osmogonies.

Let´s remember that the first act of God in creation refers to light: ´´Let there be light´´ (Gen 1: 2-3),

separating it from the absolute darkness of the primordial chaos.

In the Old Testament: The word is used in proper and figurative senses. In the

proper sense: sun-light, day light, as a form of talking about the sense of vision:

´´come to light´´ , ´´eyes with light´´, sons are called ´´light´´ to father´s eyes (Tb

10:4). In the figurative sense, light represents concepts like happiness, wisdom,

purification, God, life. Happiness: natural and spiritual (Jb29:24; Ps 4: 7) .

Salvation, Protection: the light of Jahweh protects and defends (2 Sam 22: 29).

Eschatological salvation for Israel is seen as light. Wisdom: knowledge and

teaching are considered as light (Baruch 4: 2; Ws 7:10). Life: contrasting with

darkness of the land of the dead/sheol (Jb 3: 16), as synonymous of life (Jb 3: 20; Eccl 11:7). God, in

himself is light (Ps 18: 28; 2 Sam 22: 29; Ws 7: 26).

In the New Testament – a) SynopticGospels: Light equals the beneficent influence of the disciples on

people, just as the sun illuminates, warms and strengthens (Mt 6: 22-23, Luke 11: 34-36). b) John: there

is a continuity with the Old Testament and God is described as ´´light´´ (1 Jn 1:5) and Christ is the

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revelation of the divine light. Jesus affirms of himself to be ´´the light of the world´´ (Jn 8:12) and those

who rejected him are in the ´´darkness´´ of the world. c) In Paul: he continues also in the O.T. tradition,

because God inhabits in ´´light´´ (Ps 104:2; 1 Tim 6:16) and uses the antinomy enough light / darkness as

synonymous with supernatural / natural, Christian / gentle, grace / sin, salvation / damnation.

In Christian worship - because of the symbolic concepts represented by the light: faith, grace, wisdom,

protection, purification, happiness, and that Jesus himself is identified with the light, the use of lights

and fire in the ancient acts of worship for both practical reasons (better lighting and reading) and

liturgical ones. In this regard it is noteworthy that at the origin of the Christmas festival (in the fourth

century), was understood as the feast of Jesus, overcoming the forces of darkness because he is the

´´Sun of Justice´´, shining over the world for all people. The date of Christmas was coincidental with the

passing of the Winter solstice, in the Northern hemisphere (December 25).

During the Paschal Vigil a)´´New fire´´ is kindled and blessed and

from it the Easter Candle is ignited, representing the risen Christ

in the midst of the community of Christian believers. This Candle

and is lit in all the liturgical celebrations, during the Easter

Season until the Festival of Pentecost, another important

´´Christian and Jewish´´ feast, linked to the symbols of light and

fire (Acts 2:3). The light of the paschal candle, also shines in

strong moments of the community: baptisms, confirmations,

ordinations and funerals.

The use of lights (lamps, candles) on, or next to the altar was generalized around the XI century. In

Anglicanism: to place candles on the altar was allowed by Archbishop Cranmer, in the First Book of

Common Prayer of 1547; forbidden in the Second B.C.P. of 1549 and newly permitted, though as

optional from the end of the XVII century, onwards. The use gained legal approval in England in 1890.

Presently, its use is universally accepted (though with nuances) throughout the Christian churches, and

is commonly seen as an element of great value because of its strong symbolism, which lies in the fact

that it represents Jesus himself, as light of the world, illuminating the road of our lives, both at individual

and community levels.

Fr. Enrique Illarze, OblSB. Note: During the coming months, Fr Enrique will be sharing the following subjects with us: oils, flowers, bread and wine, altar, ambry, cross/crucifix, vestments, ornaments, bells, temple.

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ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE AT THE CAIF CENTER “LOS GRANJERITOS” - 2015

At the beginning of the adapting process a

workshop with parents took place, in order that the family could become integrated to the Center. One of the activities was to decorate the cover of a travelling notebook, which allows the family to become acquainted with the topics which are dealt with, such as songs, poetry, etc.

For this purpose, the Center and each family provided various materials

These are some of the photos of that day

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Activities which are programmed as from the first few days…

Boys and girls take it in turns to prepare things for lunch-time at the center.

The children go recognizing the various ítems used at lunch-time (plate, fork, spoon, etc), as well as becoming familiar with some of the foodstuffs (pasta, rice, lentils)

WE´RE HAVING LUNCH!

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CAIF – Los Cerrillos

Level 3 of the workshop which deals with the existing harmony of the children´s five senses …

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – march 2015

The following denominations shared in the celebration which took place on March 6 th at

Holy Trinity Cathedral – Waldensian, Methodist, Evangelical Armenian, Salvation Army,

Lutheran Evangelical Community, Roman Catholic, Anglican, YMCA, United Evangelical

Lutheran of the River Plate

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Meeting of Metropolitana Area – March 21st

Questions Time of sharing together

Listening Seeking…

We give thanks for this opportunity and we pray on…

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Hogar Santa María,

… houses 30 people between mothers and children during 24 hours/day The quotas are regularly exceeded due to the high demand. The house offers amenities such as 5 large bedrooms, a lovely garden, a lounge for workshops, and is located in the neighborhood known as Curva de Maroñas. At the home, we have established networks which allow us to offer activities beyond the actual curriculum, such as skating, baby-football, dancing classes, drawing, etc. The team consists of 22 people, which includes educators, technicians, cleaning assistant, coordinator and workshop experts, who all undertake a splendid task with dedication and commitment, far beyond their obligations. What typifies this center is to treat people with dignity, allowing them to project themselves towards the future – people who often have suffered violence of every nature. It is a well-founded team, which has allowed us to develop an operating strategy and cater to each person according to their own characteristics. Frequent activities such as those shared in the photos, take place:

Filarmónica @ Parque Rodó & Carnaval @ Teatro de Verano. Lovely photos!

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WE PRAY & GIVE THANKS FOR

The Anglican Church of Uruguay and our mission to be God´s instrument in the midst of our society; our clergy and their families and the workers at each Project and their families.

For each person who draws near to a Parish / Mission / Project … May we be open to welcome every one of them …

For the sick, the lonely, homeless, those who haven’t sufficient food…

For Kirsten Lowell and her time in Salto

Pls note: The Anglican Church of Uruguay´s, new email address for Administration: [email protected]

You may contact Lucia @ 2915.9627 / 098 021 696 from 9-17 hs

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