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Tuesday, March 10, 2026: The Eighth Station: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem Reading: Luke 23:27-31 And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning to them said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For behold, the days are coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never gave suck!’ Then they will begin to say to the mountains, ‘Fall on us’; and to the hills, ‘Cover us.’ For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?” Reflection: When the women of Jerusalem saw Jesus suffering, they were overcome with grief. They loved Jesus–they had seen him healing the sick, performing miracles, and speaking with enormous crowds who followed him everywhere. But now, everything was different and they weren’t ready for it. Jesus tells the women to weep not for him  but for themselve...
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Monday, March 9, 2026: A Reminder and the Miraculous Saint Brigid Reminder:  Becoming More Fully Alive: The Spiritual Practice of Aging Well:   With Parker Palmer Our final video in the series presented by the Education Committee is the last of the of the 4-part series: It will be shown, followed by a lively and thoughtful discussion:  Wednesday, March 11th at 1:00PM Location: Nancy and Bob’s: at 2404 Marilyn Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954  Please RSVP to Nancy at (707) 773-0904 Or Via Email at rnmcfar1938@yahoo.com What if aging isn't about decline-but about becoming more fully alive? In this session, beloved teacher Parker Palmer invites us to reimagine aging as a season of depth, resilience, and possibility. Drawing from his lived experience and signature gift for storytelling, Parker explores how to stand in "the gap" between the world as it is and the world as it could be-without turning away from the sorrow or joy of being human. We celebrate St Brigid: Her father ...
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 Sunday, March 8, 2026:   Emmaus Liturgy Today at 4:00PM Today's Celebration: Celtic Spirituality and Thresholds We invite everyone to join us in person. We begin at 3:45 with our greeting. 4:00 Liturgy (Liturgy is defined as the work of the people -- in this case Enid Macken, Jane Vogel and Mary Ellen Waite) We meet in Classroom 8 of Christ Church United Methodist 1717 Yulupa Drive in Santa Rosa. You are also invited to our Emmaus Community celebration via ZOOM: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5193158573?omn=81984272672 Passcode: 1234 Or open your browser, start Zoom and enter the Meeting ID:  519 315 8573 Passcode: 1234 Or Join by Phone: One tap mobile +16699006833,,5193158573# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,5193158573# US Introduction (Enid)  Elements of Celtic Spirituality and Importance of Thresholds Altar Items We are now in the threshold space of moving from our individual lives into our community worship time. We will pause for a minute of silen...
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Saturday, March 7, 2026: Emmaus Liturgy for tomorrow at 4:00PM Our Celebration: Sunday March 8, 2026:  Celtic Spirituality and Thresholds Everyone is invited to join us in person. We begin at 3:45 with out greeting. 4:00 Liturgy (Liturgy is defined as the work of the people -- in this case Enid Macken, Jane Vogel and Mary Ellen Waite) We meet in Classroom 8 of Christ Church United Methodist 1717 Yulupa Drive in Santa Rosa. You are also invited to our Emmaus Community celebration via ZOOM: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5193158573?omn=81984272672 Passcode: 1234 Or open your browser, start Zoom and enter the Meeting ID:  519 315 8573 Passcode: 1234 Or Join by Phone: One tap mobile +16699006833,,5193158573# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,5193158573# US Introduction (Enid)  Elements of Celtic Spirituality and Importance of Thresholds Altar Items We are now in the threshold space of moving from our individual lives into our community worship time. We will pause for ...
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Friday, March 6, 2026:  Time Change Announcement for this Sunday and The Seventh Station: Jesus Falls a Second Time Announcement: Time Change to 4:00 this Sunday Dear Ones: Please remember the time change occurs this weekend and our celebration starts at 4:00 because we have additional daylight. The Seventh Station: Jesus Falls a Second Time Scripture: Romans 8:31-32; 38-39 If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, will he not also give us all things with him?...For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. PRAYER:   Lord Jesus, you fell beneath the weight of your cross a second time, bruised and humiliated by your torturers. We hold in our hearts the many immigrants such as Manuel who jump through the hoops of...
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Thursday, March 5, 2026: Important Announcements and Station 6 Reflection: Announcement #1:   Our dear friend Melva Freeman has been having a hard time. Please remember her in your prayers. You might like to send her a card or note: Her home address is  300 Enterprise Dr,  Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Apartment  #306. I'm sure she would be delighted to hear from us. Announcement #2: Reminder about Sunday Liturgy: Please remember we change our clocks this weekend and will meet at 4:00 at Christ Church United Methodist (not at 2:00 as we have been doing through the early dark days) Please remember we will have a Full Potluck so bring your best!    Announcement #3: Today at 10:00 Topic: Witnessing ‘Neighborism’ amid the U.S. Federal Government Siege of Minnesota Description: “Operation Metro Surge” – the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s historic immigration enforcement action – brought unprecedented turmoil to Minnesota.  As state-sanctioned violence and...
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026: The Fifth Station:  Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross Scripture: Mark 15:21 And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyre’ne, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. Reflection: What is your cross? What burdens you? Each of us needs to share our burdens and there are loving people around you to accompany you on your way. Know you are not alone. The Spirit lives. Prayer:  Loving God, you brought Simon of Cyrene to help carry the cross of Jesus, offering a brief respite from the crushing weight and showing him solidarity and compassion in his darkest hour. We pray for all the advocates in our network like Courtney, who, in the way of Simon of Cyrene, accompany their clients through the most difficult times in their lives, showing them the love of God. Story: Brought to this country as a preschooler by his parents, my client J. lived in Texas for many years without any lawful status. He had a difficult a...
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