Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, April 3

A reminder: Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, April 3 at 2 AM. Please move your clocks forward one hour the night before.

Readings: Apr. 3 - Easter 2A

(From the Revised Common Lectionary; the actual readings at church may deviate from these readings)

Responsive Reading: Psalm 16 or Psalm 118
First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-32 or Acts 2:42-47
Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Gospel: John 20:19-31

Liberty Weekend 2005: June 3-5

Mark your calendars! Liberty Weekend 2005 will take place on June 3-5 at the New Utrecht Reformed Church and Cemetery. Details to come!

Photos of Easter Sunday

Dozens of kids showed up to see the Easter Bunny after Easter Communion Service at the New Utrecht Reformed Church on Sunday, March 27.

Photos by Vincent La Marca

A child takes an Easter Egg from the Easter Bunny.

The Easter Bunny arrives.

The Easter Bunny hands children Easter Eggs.

The Easter Bunny poses with Deacon Carol Dickert.

The Easter Bunny poses with Elder Louise Fabiszak (center) and children.

Readings for Holy Week - Easter: Mar. 24, 25 & 27

Maundy - Holy Thursday, Mar. 24
Responsive Reading: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
Jewish Scriptures: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Good Friday, Mar. 25
Responsive Reading: Psalm 22
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12
Epistle: Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Gospel: John 18:1 - 19:42

The Seven Last Words of Jesus
THE FIRST MEDITATION: Luke 23:32-34
THE SECOND MEDITATION: Matthew 27:45, 46
THE THIRD MEDITATION: John 19:25-27
THE FOURTH MEDITATION: Luke 23:35-43
THE FIFTH MEDITATION: John 19:28, 29
THE SIXTH MEDITATION: John 19:30
THE SEVENTH MEDITATION: Luke 23:44-46

Easter Sunday, Mar. 27
Responsive Reading: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6
Epistle: Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10

Schedule of Holy Week Services

Please join us in prayer and fellowship during the holiest week of the year.

Maundy / Holy Thursday: March 24th at 8 PM
Communion Service and Foot Washing
We encourage you to allow your feet to be washed as part of our service.
Wear comfortable shoes and socks that can easily be put on and off!

Good Friday: March 25 at 8 PM
Tenebrae: A Service of Light and Shadows

Easter Sunday: March 27 at 11 AM
Celebration of the Resurrection and Holy Communion

Flyer for Holy Week

Easter Eggstravaganza

New Utrecht Reformed Church will hold an Easter Communion Service on Sunday, March 27 at 11 AM in the Parish House. An Easter Egg Candy Hunt for children will take place following the service at 12:30 PM on the church lawn (weather permitting). Celebrate the new life in Christ with us! For more information please call (718) 236-0678 or e-mail mail@newutrechtchurch.org.

Flyer for Easter Eggstravaganza

Readings: Mar. 20 - Passion - Palm Sunday

(From the Revised Common Lectionary; the actual readings at church may deviate from these readings)

Liturgy of the Palms

• Responsive Reading: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 or Psalm 24 or Psalm 47
• Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11

Liturgy of the Passion

• Responsive Reading: Psalm 31:9-16 or Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
• Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 50:4-9a
• Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11
  
• Gospel: Matthew 26:14 - 27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54
  

Sunday, Mar. 27: Easter Communion Service & Egg Hunt

On Sunday, March 27 the New Utrecht Reformed Church will hold its Easter Communion Service in the Parish House at 11 AM. After the service, at 12:30 PM, the church will hold its Easter Egg Hunt for children on the church lawn (weather permitting).

Readings - Mar. 13 - Lent 5A

(From the Revised Common Lectionary; the actual readings at church may deviate from these readings)

• Responsive Reading: Psalm 130
• Jewish Scriptures: Ezekiel 37:1-14
  
• Epistle: Romans 8:6-11
  
• Gospel: John 11:1-45
  

Easter Memorial Listings

This year the altar will not be graced with fresh lilies, however, we will continue the memorial list of loved ones or in honor of a loved one. Please complete the form and place it with your donation in the envelopes provided and give them to Victor Safay or place in offering plate. Your donations will be given to the Easter Restoration Fund in lieu of fresh lilies. Please return the envelopes no later than Palm Sunday, March 20, 2005. Thank you!

NY Community Trust gives church $10,000

The New York Community Trust has given New Utrecht Reformed Church $10,000 in reimbursement, Susan Hanyen, Vice-President of the consistory, announced at service today.

Friday, March 25: Good Friday Tenebrae Service

On Friday, March 25 at 8 PM, New Utrecht Reformed Church and the Mirral Church will hold a Good Friday Tenebrae Service of shadows, recounting the seven last words of Christ, in the Parish House. All are welcome to this service!

Thursday, March 24: Maundy Thursday Communion Service

On Thursday, March 24 at 8 PM, New Utrecht Reformed Church and the Mirral Church will hold a Maundy Thursday Communion service in the Parish House. All are welcome to this service!