From Oklahoma-
The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma City has with pleasure deemed Santa Maria de Virgen Episcopal Church at 5500 South Western Avenue to be the fastest growing parish in Oklahoma.
Recently occupying the former facility for Grace Lutheran, this parish has attracted many living in the general area.
6pm on Thursday evening 02 December 10, The Rev. Leonel Blanco, Vicar (405) 631-6747, lblanco5478@aol.com ,will preside over a celebration of the seasonal event of Lessons and Carols.... progressive readings from the Bible and Book of Common Prayer marking Advent.
Advent is the preparation phase Episcopalians celebrate for about four weeks (anticipating Christmas Day), and involves specific Bible passages regarding the world and Christ's life. It is also marked over the four weeks by progressively lighting four purple candles in an evergreen wreath, and then on Christmas Eve the lighting of the Christ Candle, to celebrate the birth of the Savior.
A new pipe organ is in place and will be played for the first time by St. Paul's Cathedral organist, Canon Musician, H. Scott Raab.
More here-
http://www.examiner.com/oklahoma-city-in-oklahoma-city/fastest-growing-episcopal-parish-oklahoma-is-latin
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