The First Sunday in Lent Ahead, Outreach Opportunities, Celtic Evensong, and more...

We are entering the First Sunday of Lent. This season gives us space to slow down, pay attention, and lean into prayer, scripture, and reflection together. Thank you for the steady ways you show up for one another.

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This Week at St. Dunstan’s

Saturday, February 21

Altar Guild Gathering | 11:00 am
Lunch, training, and preparation for the busy time of Holy Week ahead. If you have ever been curious about altar guild, this is a great time to learn more.

Sunday, February 22 | First Sunday of Lent

Holy Communion | 10:00 am
We begin our Lenten journey together in worship and prayer. During this service we will also commission new members of the Vestry & Preschool Board.

Rooted Together | 10:00 am
Our children’s chapel gathering during worship. Children begin with their families, head out for age-appropriate prayer and scripture, and then rejoin the principal service for Holy Communion.

Lenten Formation Series | 11:45 am (CFC)
No advance prep required. Come ready for conversation and scripture. If you would still like a book, see Chas after the service.

Daughters of the King | After Worship (CFC Classroom)

Monday, February 23

Vestry Meeting | 6:00 pm (Daniels Hall)
All members of the parish are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, February 24

Socially Responsible Investing Seminar | 2:00 pm CFC Classroom
Use the North Entrance by Offices.

Thursday, February 26

Celtic Spiritual Traditions Study Group | 6:00–7:30 pm (Zoom)
Call or text Mary Christopher at 512-694-0643 for the invite or more information.

Outreach Opportunities

Thank you for the ways you continue to serve beyond our walls:

South Tulsa Community House – Greeting seniors as they receive food distribution.
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma – Packing and sorting food for households experiencing food insecurity.
Ronald McDonald House Guest Chef Program – Preparing meals for families staying nearby while children receive care at St. Francis.

If hands-on volunteering is not possible right now, there are still meaningful ways to help:

• Bring plastic or paper grocery bags for Iron Gate Tulsa.
• Bring infant formula (any kind) to support Emergency Infant Services.
• Bring empty plastic prescription bottles (labels removed) for South Tulsa Community House. They use these to portion items like shampoo and conditioner.

Signups and details for outreach ministries are on the Outreach Bulletin Board in the narthex.

Looking Ahead

Sunday, March 1 | 5:00 pm

Celtic Choral Evensong
A reflective service woven with choral music, traditional Celtic instruments, poetry, and prayer. Reception follows. A signup sheet for reception help is in the narthex. Learn more here www.stduntulsa.com/celtic-evensong

Tuesday, March 3 | 6:00 pm

Fellowship Meetup at Cabin Boys Brewery
1717 E 7th St, Tulsa
Wear your St. D’s T-shirt if you have one. No agenda. Just time together.

Holy Week at St. Dunstan’s

Mark your calendars as we prepare to walk the holiest week of the year together.

Sunday, March 29 | 10:00 am

Palm Sunday
We begin Holy Week by remembering Jesus’ joyful entry into Jerusalem. We’ll gather with palm branches in the Memorial Garden, sing together, and hear the story that carries us toward the cross.

Thursday, April 2 | 7:00 pm

Maundy Thursday
We remember the Last Supper and Christ’s call to love and serve. During the service, the altar is quietly stripped as we prepare to keep watch with Christ through the night.

Friday, April 3 | Noon and 7:00 pm

Good Friday
Through scripture, prayer, and silence, we remember the crucifixion and the depth of God’s love revealed in the cross.

Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 pm

The Great Vigil of Easter
Beginning in darkness and moving gradually into light, the Easter Vigil is the Church’s first celebration of the Resurrection. Through ancient stories, prayer, music, and the first proclamation of Easter joy, we mark the turning from Lent to new life.

Sunday, April 5 | 10:00 am

Easter Day
With music, prayer, scripture, and plenty of Alleluias, we celebrate the Resurrection and the promise of new life for all creation. Our most joyful and festive day of the year.

January 13th - Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Beyond

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Iron Gate food drive. This Sunday is the final day to bring donations. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

And a reminder that tomorrow, February 13, is our Mardi Gras Dinner and Bingo. We are looking forward to a fun evening together.

This Sunday at 10:00am
Fr. Chris is traveling, and we are glad to welcome Fr. Jeff Huston from the OSU Canterbury Center as guest preacher and celebrant. There will be no Rooted Together this week since Victoria is helping at St. Crispin’s, but activity pages and coloring will be available for children. Families are always welcome just as you are.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17 | 5:00–7:00pm

Ash Wednesday — February 18
Services at Noon and 7:00pm with ashes and Eucharist.

Lenten Invitation: Social Justice Bible Challenge
This Lent we are exploring how scripture connects with justice, compassion, and loving our neighbors using The Social Justice Bible Challenge. Books are free, with an e-reader option available.

Sunday conversation gatherings begin February 22 at 11:45am in the CFC. Come whether you have kept up with the reading or just want to see what it is about. Nothing required except you.

Outreach Coming Up
Senior food greeting (supports South Tulsa Community House) — March 6 & 20
Food Bank volunteering — March 17
Ronald McDonald House meal prep — March 28

We are also collecting grocery bags for Iron Gate Tulsa, pill bottles for South Tulsa Community House hygiene kits, and infant formula for Emergency Infant Services. Drop items in the narthex.

Coming Soon:
Feb 22 Commissioning Sunday
Feb 24 Investing Seminar (2–3pm)
March 1 Celtic Choral Evensong, 5:00pm

January 9th - Parish Events

As you plan your week, here’s what’s coming up in the life of the parish:

Daughters of the King (DOK) Informational Session
Friday, January 17 | 2:00 PM
Tea and light refreshments provided. A wonderful opportunity to learn more.

Celtic Spiritual Traditions Study Group
Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 PM (via Zoom)
Reach out to Mary Christopher for details.

Knit Together Returns
Saturday, January 17 | Noon | CFC
Bring lunch and your handiwork. Cookies, drinks, and good company provided. Friends welcome.

Food Bank Volunteer Night
Monday, January 20 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Food Drive for Iron Gate
January 25–February 8

Annual Meeting Sunday
January 25 | Lunch provided

Altar Guild Luncheon & Meeting
January 31 | 11:00 AM

Choral Evensong
Sunday, February 1 | 5:00 PM
A beautiful, reflective service with reception to follow.