Shrove Sunday?

This event has been post-poned due to bad weather. . . .come on back March 9, 2014!

What is Shrove on Sunday, you might ask??? A history lesson for many of us is right here: Shrove

Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday and Pancake Day) is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. This year, Ash Wednesday is March 5.

The expression “Shrove Tuesday” comes from the word shrive, meaning “confess.” Related popular practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent. The term “Mardi Gras” is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday.

This year St. Mark will hold its first Shrove on Sunday Pancake & Sausage Extravaganza— because we aren’t at church on Tuesdays!! Pancakes and sausage will be served in the Great Hall from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; and again from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Just to add to the fun, the pastors have agreed to participate in a pancake flippin’ relay!! Fellowship Committee is dreaming up other games to create a spirited atmosphere. Come prepared to “fatten up” before Lent begins. A free-will offering will be taken. Questions? Give Sally Shepherd a call.