Episcopal Church of St. Matthew Invites the Community to Celebrate Easter March 31, 2013

On the holiest day of the year, many Christians all over the world will greet each other with the words of Luke 24:34 “Surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia!” the Lord has risen indeed!
This year, we invite all worshipers to the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew to celebrate Easter Sunday with an array of activities and worship.
Old legend has it that Mary Magdalene went to Rome and met with the Emperor Tiberius to tell him about the Resurrection of Jesus. She held out an egg to him as a symbol of this, and he scoffed, saying that a man could no more rise from the dead than that egg that she held could turn scarlet. The egg turned deep red in her hands, and this is the origin of Easter eggs, and the reason why Mary Magdalene is often portrayed holding a scarlet egg. The egg represents birth, the Creation and the elements. Red is the classic color to use when dying eggs to be eaten, but other colors are more often used these days (pastels being the most common in the United States)
The Episcopal Church of St. Matthew is opening its doors to the greater Peninsula to celebrate and rejoice together on Easter Sunday. Bring the entire family and stay for a fun filled free Easter Egg hunt for children up to the age of 12.
WHO: The Episcopal Church of St. Matthew
WHAT: Good Friday and Easter Sunday
WHEN: Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013
WHERE: 1 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
TIME: Easter Sunday March 31, 2013
8AM Traditional Service
10:15 AM Family Service with Celebratory coffee and Easter Egg Hunt
COST: Free
INFO: Visit www.episcopalstmatthew.org for more information.
PRESS: Contact The Larose Group at 650-548-6700 or email [email protected]

About the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew: The Episcopal Church of St. Matthew is a vibrant community of faith and helps people develop a deep connection with God. Within the parish there are groups committed to service and outreach, education, music, Christian fellowship, and pastoral care. The Church also offers adult programs, whole-family activities, Youth programs and joint day school services.