Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania - 3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - (215) 627-6434
APRIL 5, 2017
A weekly publication of the Diocese of Pennsylvania's Communication Network. These brief "classifieds" are intended to keep the members of the Diocese abreast of programs and activities in our parishes, share position openings throughout the Diocese, and to let others know if we have excess good/items they might be able to use. As in many "Classified Ads", articles should not exceed 150 words in length (total, and no graphics) and may be submitted to J.D. Lafrance ( jdlafrance@diopa.org ) no later than Wednesday 10 a.m. each week for distribution via e-mail to the Diocese later that day. Text should be in the body of an email or in an attached Word document. Photos and graphics should be attached separately; no PDFs or documents with embedded photos please. This document may be copied for distribution as desired.



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ONE-TIME EVENTS
Programs

Spiritual Cinema and Discussion : Friday, April 28th at 7 p.m. at St. Luke's Parish Hall, 1946 Welsh Road in Philadelphia. In honor of Earth Day and our planet, Spiritual Cinema is proud to present More Than Honey, "a powerful and timely documentary released in June 2013, which discusses the world's declining bee population and what it means for our planet and civilization as a whole." Please join us for this eye opening documentary, which explores the reasons behind the "colony collapse disorder." Free organic popcorn and iced tea. Goodwill offering appreciated. Contact number: (215) 969-3645.
Music

Holy Spirit, Harleysville continues its music series with a Piano Duet Concert presented by local musicians Seth Trumbore and Emilily Kosasih at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 at the church at 2871 Barndt Rd. at Sumneytown Pike. Free will offering, a reception follows. For more info, call 215-234-8020 or go to www.churchoftheholyspirit.us .

Forums/Discussion Groups

Forum for Caregivers and Their Families at St. Alban's on Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Parish Hall. 40 million Americans are Caregivers and this number is increasing due to demographics and medical advances. It is for this need that St. Alban's with Main Line Health CareGiver & Hospice have joined to present Caregivers and Their Families. We are quite fortunate to have Doctors Barry Jacobs and Julie Mayer lead this forum. They co-authored the AARP publication Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family and have extensive experience as clinical psychologists on caring for the caregiver. Please announce this forum to your congregation as well as placing it on your bulletin board and inserting it into your church/temple bulletin and newsletter. Dessert and beverages will be provided. If you wish further information, please call St. Alban's at 610-356-0459.Registration is free. Call 610-356-0459 or email parish.associate@verizon.net .
Food

Annual Fish Fry on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. George St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 520 South 61st Street, Philadelphia, PA  19143, 215-747-2605. The Men's Fellowship are sponsoring this event. Menu: Fried fish, Green beans, Macaroni & cheese, Cornbread. All platters served with a bottle of water. Platters: $12.00. Fish sandwich: $8.00. Call ahead - 215-747-2605. Eat in or take out.

Services

Holy Week Services at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral. The sacred Liturgies of Holy Week enable us to be present, to experience and to share in the agony, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Palm Sunday - April 9 at 10 a.m. - Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, and Holy Eucharist . Monday in Holy Week - April 10 at 12 Noon - Holy Eucharist. Tuesday in Holy Week, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. - Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows, Holy Eucharist with Blessing & Distribution of Holy Oils. Wednesday in Holy Week - April 12 at 12 Noon - Holy Eucharist. Maundy Thursday - April 13 at 12 Noon - Holy Eucharist at 7 p.m. - Liturgy of Maundy Thursday. Good Friday - April 14 at 12 Noon - Liturgy of Good Friday with Choral Meditations at 2 p.m. - The Way of the Cross. Saturday in Holy Week - April 15 at 7 p.m. - Great Vigil of Easter - Diocesan Rites of Christian Initiation & Festival Eucharist. Easter Sunday - April 16 at 10 a.m. - Festival Eucharist. For more info, visit: http://www.philadelphiacathedral.org/.

Items Free/For Sale to Parishes

Open House at the Diocesan Warehouse at Warwick on Saturday, April 8th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must register with carl.knapp@verizon.net.

Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets

St. Dunstan's Flea Market & Craft Fair on May 13, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome! Join the fun! Don't miss it! Food, fun and shopping for all! Come and enjoy lunch as you shop and take home a goodie from the bake table. St. Dunstan's Church, 750 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA. For more info, call 215-643-0522 or email: stdunstanspa@verizon.net .

ONGOING EVENTS
Programs

The Barn at St. Thomas Whitemarsh in Fort Washington holds a Rummage Sale every second Saturday of the month from May to November. Proceeds from these sales support local, national and international charitable organizations designated by the church's Outreach Committee. This year the very popular Preview Sale on Friday evening May 12 will kick off the 2017 Second Saturday Sale season. Tickets to the Preview Sale will be available by contacting st.thomasbarninfo@gmail.com . The dates for the 2017 Second Saturday Sales are May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9 and September 23, October 14 and November 11. Each sale will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will feature a fun theme and delicious refreshments for all. To stay up to date with the Barn and all the events around it please friend The Barn on Facebook. Contact st.thomasbarninfo@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.
Music

A Saturday Afternoon of Jazz at the Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica. Drummer Webb Thomas - May 6, 2017. Guitarist Monnette Sudler - July 15, 2017. Pianist Joe Stevenson - October 28, 2017. Saxophonist Bootsie Barnes -December 9, 2017. All concerts go from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 and $25 at the door. The church is located at 3600 Baring Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info, call 215-222-7606 or visit the website at  www.ssandrewmonica.org . For ticket information, call 267-235-6061 or 856-986-7757.

Requests for Items

Vendors - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church , 199 W. Baltimore Ave, Clifton Heights, will hold a Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Spaces are $20 with your own table. There is no rain date. For more information or to reserve a space call or text Debbie Mulligan at 610-333-6540.

Church Services

St. Stephen's, Philadelphia has weekday Services on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. during the week of March 6. In addition, on the days we have services, we're keeping our doors open from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. for meditation. We will also be open on Good Friday, April 14, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. for meditation and reflection. Our Parish House office hours are Mondays by appointment and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our phone number is, as always, 215-922-3807, and our new email address is ststephens19105@gmail.com . We'll be staying in touch from time to time with news and developments in this new phase of the life of Saint Stephen's. We also hope to launch a new website soon. And most importantly...we invite you to rejoin us at worship as we re-envision and revitalize the mission of a wonderful church in the heart of a wonderful city.

Accommodations/Space for Rent

Christ Church and St. Michael's , Germantown, 29 W. Tulpehocken Street, has A Conference Room also a roomy hall with warm atmosphere and the use of a well-equipped kitchen for rent to use for meetings, showers, parties, conferences and other events. It has a parking lot and is convenient to public transportation. For information, call 215-844-7274 week days 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Gift/Thrift Shops

The Redeemer Thrift Shop is Open! Church of the Redeemer , 145 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064, 610-544-8113, redeemer33@verizon.net . The Thrift Shop is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are accepted Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Please shop at the Redeemer Thrift Shop! You never know what treasures you may find!

JOB OPENINGS
Church Staff

Trinity Church, Gulph Mills is seeking a detailed, focused, and cooperative Part Time Receptionist/Administrative person. The position is hourly, 4 hours per day from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for 40 weeks (school year) and flex hours in the summer, 12 weeks from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 4 days per week. Primary duties are answering phone calls and serving as receptionists to the church and nursery school. Admin duties include general correspondence and bulletin/form preparation. Requirements include: excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, a friendly disposition and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Applicant will need to provide references, clear all background checks, and complete safe church training. For consideration, please submit resume and salary requirements to Anne Trumpler, Rector's Warden at trumpler.anne@gmail.com .

Youth/Family Ministries

Director of Children's and Youth Ministries. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Glenside is seeking a creative and energetic individual to coordinate and oversee our children's and youth programs. In this twenty hour/week paid position, the Director of Children's and Youth Ministries will work with a group of volunteers, the Rector, and other parish staff to engage, equip, and empower our young people to deepen their relationship with God, inspiring them to live their lives in service of others. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children and youth, engaging our young people and their parents in ministry within and outside of the parish. Experience with youth as well as volunteer coordination is preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to The Very Rev. Emily Richards at stpeter654@gmail.com.

Volunteers

Spiritual Direction Offering. What is "spiritual direction"? Most basically, it is sitting down with a trusted Christian person in a confidential setting and discussing one's prayer life, what is happening in one's Christian pilgrimage, and how God may be acting and making Godeself known in one's life. It can take place once a month or once every few months, even on an irregular basis. This is not about interminable psychotherapy, but rather relatively infrequent meetings which can enable real spiritual friendship to develop over a period of time. If you think you might be interested in exploring spiritual direction, you may talk with or contact Rev. Jill McNish at 973-819-5191. As well as having a PhD in Psychology and Religion from Union Seminary, she received training in spiritual direction at the Center for Christian Spirituality at General Seminary.

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