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1) A square, stiffened white linen cloth that is used to cover the chalice at the Eucharist. 2) A cloth used to cover a casket or urn at a funeral.

The Sunday before Easter at which Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and Jesus’ Passion on the cross are recalled, also known as the Sunday of the Passion. Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week.

A story told by Jesus to illustrate a religious lesson through analogy or metaphor.

The mother and father of the Virgin Mary according to the Apocrypha, and named Anne and Joachim based on legend. Feast Day: July 26

Defined by the Canons as a local congregation recognized by the diocese, organized for worship, mission, and ministry under the care of a rector or priest-in-charge.

A church building or house that may provide space for the church office, clergy and staff offices, classrooms, choir rehearsal room, and meeting rooms.

A document created in preparation for a search for new clergy leadership, providing information about the history, mission, worship, congregational life, programs, outreach, finances, and goals of the congregation.

Concerning a parish. Clergy who do not work for a church are sometimes called nonparochial.

An annual, official data-gathering instrument of The Episcopal Church. The report includes extensive information about membership and attendance; the number of baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials; outreach; and finances.

A large candle symbolizing the risen Christ. Often decorated with a cross and other symbols. «Paschal» concerns Easter or Passover. Each year a Paschal candle is lit for the first time from the new fire at the Easter Vigil.