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January 15 - January 24, 2016
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Meeting Next Week
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MON. 5:30 PM
Vestry
WED. 5:00 PM
History Commission
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| From the Assistant Rector |
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Please Welcome Ranie Neislar
On behalf of Saint Paul's Vestry, staff and clergy, I am overjoyed to announce that Ranie Neislar is joining our staff to serve our middle and high school youth as Coordinator of Youth Ministries (part time)! Ranie will principally work to develop our ministries with youth, recruiting and supporting youth mentors and teachers in the parish, and directly leading EYC programs.
Ranie and her husband, Dr. John Hayes, are faithful members and parish leaders at Saint Augustine's of Canterbury. For several years Ranie has served Saint Augustine's youth, guiding them to deeply engage their faith and beliefs while growing tightly knit bonds of friendship and community. She also serves as Missioner at Columba House Augusta, an Episcopal intentional community where young adults can explore spirituality through dialogue, prayer, and service.
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Born and raised in Athens, GA., Ranie earned her BA in History at the University of Georgia and is currently working towards a Master of Divinity through Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbia, SC. She is an avid runner and tennis player who loves reading theology and debating the meaning of life (sometimes all at the same time!).
Please look for Ranie this Sunday and give her a warm welcome to Saint Paul's.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Jenkins
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| Farewell Luncheon for Ann Marie |
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A Fond Farewell to Ann Marie.
We shall miss your hearty laugh, can-do attitude, and good nature!
& when its 70 degrees in Augusta, we hope to see you when you pass this way again.
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A Report from the Senior Warden
I am pleased to report that we have six nominees for the three Vestry positions that we will fill at our upcoming annual meeting. The election will be held at our annual meeting on January 24
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and those elected will be affirmed and take office on Easter Monday as provided by our colonial charter.
The nominees are Catherine Boardman, Charlie Enicks, Allen Harison, Chip Lamb, John Luther, and John Robertson. This is an incredibly talented group and we are thankful for their willingness to serve in this important capacity. This slate is reflective of the energy and vitality that is Saint Paul's today!
To the nominees - Please get your picture and bio to Elizabeth by Monday so that we can meet our deadline for publishing the annual report.
Blessings,
Monty
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Our Schedule This Sunday
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8:00
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Holy Eucharist Rite I without music |
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8:30
AM - 10:00
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Continental Breakfast in Tyler Hall |
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10:00
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Welcome to Saint Paul's
Parlor |
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10:00
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Christian Formation Classes for all ages |
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11:00
AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II
with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
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Following the 11:00
AM Service
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Lemonade on the Lawn |
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5:30 - 6:15
PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
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| The lessons for this Sunday are Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10;1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11. |
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No 9:45 AM Book Study this Sunday
Fr. Jenkins' book study of
Becoming Jesus' Prayer: Transforming Your Life Through the Lord's Prayer will NOT meet this Sunday. Classes will resume in the Berlin Room Sunday, January 24, 9:45
AM.
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EYC will NOT meet this Sunday
Sr. EYC is away this weekend on their annual ski trip. EYC will NOT meet this Sunday. Cornerstone will meet at Holy Comforter next Sunday, January 24. |
Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Every Sunday, 5:30 - 6:15 PM
This Sunday's Guest Musician is Laura Tomlin.
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| Next Week |
January 18 - January 24 |
Parish Office Closed Monday
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, January 18, for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Holiday.
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Changes to Parish Office Hours and Staffing
With the retirement of Ann Marie Reckentine, please note the following changes to the Parish Office hours and staffing. The Parish Office will be open 9 am - 3 pm M-F and by appointment. Information regarding pledge balances, cleared checks, and other financial information is available from our accountant, Meredith Beach. Meredith works in the Parish Office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings and can be contacted by email at [email protected]. All requests for reimbursement must be received by 12:00 noon Tuesday. Checks are signed once a week on Wednesdays.
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The Mardi Gras Party is just a month away on February 6!
Mardi Gras tickets are for sale in this Sunday in the Narthex, in the Parish Office, and
online. ( Parish Happenings Section on Home Page)
Advance tickets are $5 off the price at the door. Don't miss out! Mouth-watering Creole dinner, cash bar, live band, exciting auctions, tons of fun! Proceeds benefit the church's outreach ministry.
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Please Consider Being a Mardi Gras Sponsor
The Mardi Gras Party isn't just the best Outreach party of the year, it is the largest source of income for our outreach and funds many of the ministries we support annually. We rely on sponsors of the Mardi Gras to make this event possible.
More information on sponsorship is available here. Please
contact Rex Teeslink to offer your support. All sponsor donations are tax deductible, less the cost of wine and tickets. Sponsors will receive a letter indicating their tax deductible status.
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Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 24, Following the 11:00 AM service, the River Room
The 266
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annual parish meeting and brunch will be held next Sunday, January 24, following the 11:00
AM
service. Anita Tanner, chair of the Hospitality Committee, is coordinating brunch. Please bring a dish to share to the River Room kitchen. We will not hold an 8:00
AM
service on January 24th; however, will hold the 5:30 PM Celtic Service. Please mark your calendars.
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Register for Happening Weekend (Youth grades 10 -12)
January 29-31, 2016,
Honey Creek
Happening #96 will be held at Honey Creek January 29-31, 2016, and is open to those in grades
10 - 12. During a Happening weekend, participants worship, play, sing, and talk about God's place in their lives. They make new friends who share similar concerns and questions - a reassuring discovery. A teenager who acts as "rector" leads the weekend with the help of a staff consisting mostly of young people. Some staff members give challenging talks, after which there's time for discussion and activity. Together, the staff and participants share in an exploration of the impact of Christian faith in their daily lives. Happeners who attend a weekend for their first time are called "Candidates." To be a Candidate, one must have completed the 9th grade and have not begun college, and fill out the application linked below.
For more information on Happening, please visit the Georgia Happening website.
Happening costs $100 to attend, and financial assistance is available. Those seeking a scholarship will need to contact our Interim Missioner for Youth, Rebekah Stewart, at (912) 236-4279 prior to registration.
Saint Paul's Youth are attending this event. If you need transportation, please contact
Wright Montgomery.
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Parents of College Students
The Daughters of the King keep our college students on their prayer list and would like to continue to send cards and small gifts to them. If you have a child in college, whether in town or out of town, please send name, address, email and birthday to the Parish Office so that they may stay in touch.
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2015 Mardi Gras Tax Letters
If you have need of a letter for tax purposes from auction items or sponsorship of the 2015 Mardi Gras, please contact Marilyn Grau . |
 Tuesday's Music Live
Tuesday, January 26, 12:00 noon
Tuesday's Music Live continues its 28th season Tuesday, January 26 with a free concert by Athens Guitar Duo. The full schedule is available on-line here. Lunch, catered by Sleeping Bear Kitchen, is available after the concerts by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. Reservations can be made online or by calling the Box Office, 706-722-3463. |
 Saint Paul's Book Club
Thursday, January 28, 10:00 AM Tyler Hall
The Saint Paul's Book Club will meet Thursday, January 28, 10:00
AM in Tyler Hall to discuss 935 Lies: The Future of Truth and the Decline of America's Moral Integrity by Charles Lewis.
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Manna Pantry
Friday, January 29 and Saturday January 30
Manna Pantry will be held January 29 and 30 in Tyler Hall. Families with children are welcome to join parishioners of all ages to help in this ministry. Friday afternoon the food is delivered and unloaded from the truck, boxes are assembled, and food organized from 3:00 - 5:00
PM. Saturday morning, 9:30
AM- 12:00 noon recipients are registered and food distributed. For more information or to volunteer, please
contact Anita Tanner.
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Baptism Offered
Sunday, February 7, 11:00 AM
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2016. If you would like to be included in this service, please
contact the church office by Monday, January 31.
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2015 Contribution Statements
2015 Contributions Statements will be mailed no later than January 31, 2016. If you have questions,
contact Meredith Beach or by phone at (706) 724-2485 extension #204.
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January - March Outreach Opportunities
Click here to find the winter 2016 service opportunities. Some are year-round; others are seasonal. Check often to see how you may get involved. We invite you join us as often as you are able.
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Are we missing your birthday?
Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.
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