Rector's Note: Celebrating Pi & Laetare Sunday

Dear Saints,

One of my favorite things about the 1990s TV show Twin Peaks is the way it perfectly captures the simple pleasure of a piece of pie and a cup of coffee. In one memorable scene at the local diner, a character visiting the town takes one bite and says, “This must be where pies go when they die.” A little taste of heaven on earth.

This Sunday we have a rare convergence of holidays and holy days that remind us to take part in such simple pleasures. First of all, it’s Pi Day, celebrated on 3/14 like the mathematical constant 3.14…, and is a day that many people celebrate by eating pie. It’s Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent when worshippers are encouraged to take a break from the rigors of fasting (maybe with pie?). Its name comes from the Latin word “rejoice.” It is also a day of hope with Easter finally within sight. And coincidentally, our gospel passage this Sunday begins with John 3:14.

I can only conclude that the universe wants us to rejoice with a little pie, or whatever gives us a little taste of Easter in these last two weeks of Lent.

I can’t wait to celebrate Pi and Laetare with you this Sunday and am getting exciting about our upcoming Holy Week and Easter services. Don’t forget to sign up if you would like to attend the services in person.

In Peace,

Andria+

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