Rose Sunday

Saint Francis in Ava, MO. Prepares for Lenten Finery
Only twice a year the Traditional Church can bring out their brightest and warmest altar hangings as they relax mid-way through the two most solemn extended periods of repentance and atonement in the Church of Christ. The Very Rev. Glen D. Hartley, Rector of Saint Frances Anglican Church, A priest who is always first to hold on to the traditions and bring the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ to HIS people, is well prepared. We are all looking forward to a picture of Father Glen in his rose-coloured vestments.
Gaudete Sunday Mid-Advent Sunday	Rose Sundays	Laetare Sunday Mid-Lent Sunday
On the third Sunday in Advent which is the mid-point of the season, Rose-coloured vestments and hangings are allowed.	The fourth Sunday in Lent (Mid-Lent Sunday (,Mi-caremeso), so named Laetare from the opening words of the Introit at the Mass. (Is. 66: 10 "Rejoice ye with Jerusalem'") In Western Christendom certain relaxations of the penitential observances of Lent are allowed; the wearing of rose-pink instead of purple vestments. The Sunday is also known as Mothering Sunday and Refreshment Sunday