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Weekly Happenings
April 20, 2017
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The Resurrection and Mental Health
This past week, I read a story about how Prince Harry dealt with the grief  surrounding his mother's passing. He was a twelve-year-old boy when his mother died in a horrible car accident. As a young boy, as a teenager, and as a young man, he buried his grief deep within. This led to many anger issues that he had to deal with. He sought help, and is now in a very good place. The interesting part for me was that boxing helped him in letting out that steam.
His story brings to mind the tragic death of an old man who was shot in Ohio. After shooting Mr. Goodwin, the murder suspect posted a picture of the horrific act on Facebook.
Read More from Manny...
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"To whom the lips of children..." (Hymn 154)
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Scripture Verse for the Week
(from the daily office lectionary)
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Sustainability Tip
of the Week
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A little girl on Easter told her mother that on Sunday everyone said,
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Christ has rhythm.
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She answered,
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He has rhythm indeed!
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The Second Sunday of Easter:
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But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
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~ 1 Peter 2: 9
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If you use plastic grocery bags, recycle them for doggy poop bags or for small trash can liners.
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WORSHIP
Choral Evensong - April 30
Saint Paul's Choir will sing Choral Evensong on Sunday, April 30 at 5 p.m. Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches around the world, Evensong is a wonderful way to prepare yourself in prayer for a busy week. Music sung at this service will be drawn from the choirs repertoire for their upcoming residence at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
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TEACHING
Faith Forum: April 23 
On Sunday, April 23 at 9:15 a.m., the topic will be
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Wise Men from the East.
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This will be an introduction to Eastern Christianity prior to our
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Trending on Tuesdays
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evening course.
Trending on Tuesdays - Christianity from an Eastern Point of View - April 25
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Trending on Tuesdays
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is our Tuesday evening series at 7 p.m. in Dixon House on April 25, May 2, and May 9. Scholar Mary Hansbury joins our rector again to mine the East and especially the poetry and thought of Ephrem of Syria. Some believe that Spirituality in the West has lost its traditional anchors, with many going it alone. There are spiritual pillars from eastern Christian traditions that may help us hold on and go deeper in our faith. Come and discover new sources for stronger belief.
Register Today for VBS! - June 26-30
- Dates: Monday June 26 - Friday June 30th
- Time: 8:30 - 3:30 pm
- Location: Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
- Ages: 3 1/2 to 12 years
- Cost: $50
Come join us as we help the kids explore the Foundations of our Faith through a range of activities including:
arts and crafts,
story telling,
fellowship and fun! To register, click here.
Register for On-Line Forum for Families
We are developing an online discussion forum for all of our families. This will entail an online posting and invitation to share ideas for the benefit of all. We hope that many of you will sign up and take the opportunity to enrich the experiences of others with your own experiences and stories. This will mainly comprise of an online posting, and an invitation to share ideas for the benefit of all. My hope is that as many of you will sign-up and enrich others with your experience and stories. To sign-up, please log on to www.schoology.com. The access code is: R46TF-T7JR9. Please remember to register as a student!!
Prayer from Education for Ministry Class
O Lord of all the peoples you have created,
Grant us the ability to have dialogue
So that we may have peace and understanding of diverse cultures,
Through your Holy Spirit who granted the gift of tongues at Pentecost.
Amen.
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MISSION
Youth to Face to Face - April 22 
Saint Paul's Youth will be volunteering at Face to Face on Saturday, April 22. As always, we will help with cooking, serving, and clean-up and set-up. As many of you know, Face to Face is part of our ministry to the poor, hungry, and homeless within our community. Any help is transformative, and I hope many of you will be able to come out to help. Please plan to be at Face to Face, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will go to the Trolley Car Diner for lunch after we finish at Face to Face.
Room at the Inn Update 
Room at the Inn
is ending month three of settling the Mwajuma/Jeack family into life in Philly. Mom Bahati is working full time in housekeeping at the Holiday Inn in Fort Washington. The three younger kids are walking to Holy Cross; Justine is in 9th grade at Hill-Freedman School. The family is done with most first rounds of medical and dental appointments.
Volunteer opportunit
ies abound. If you want to join a homework coaching team at Holy Cross from 3-4:30p.m. once a week, contact Sue Proud at
[email protected]
and Valerie Stevens at
[email protected]
to obtain security clearances. If you want to help out on a clothing team, contact Betsy Roak at
[email protected]
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Thank You, Stewards!
The foundation of Christian stewardship is confidence that God is both creator and provider. Thus, God provides the things of abundant life. If we believe this article of faith, then we can trust and believe in God. (Meditations from David Mosser)
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COMMUNITY
Volunteer Recognition Event - LAST DAY TO RSVP IS TODAY!
Please join us in the Parish Hall on April 29 from 6-8:30 p.m. for social hour and dinner, celebrating the hard work and dedication of all of Saint Paul's volunteers. A presentation from outreach grant recipients will follow. RSVP to the online invitation: click {here}, email [email protected], or call the church office at 215.242.2055.
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PASTORAL CARE
Fellowship Hour After Sunday Worship
Please join us every Sunday morning after worship in the Dixon House from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for refreshments and fellowship with other parishioners and the clergy!
When a member of Saint Paul's needs support at a time of illness or loss or other difficulty,
the clergy are the principal people who visit and support and counsel. There are also other groups, made up of parishioners, who deliver help to parishioners-a friendly face, a Eucharistic visit, a cheery arrangement of flowers, or a delicious dinner for someone just home from the hospital.
Please let us know, if you -
~ Would like to place a name on the prayer list (We ask that you obtain permission from those you are commending to the prayer list)
~ Would like a visit from Cliff, Manny, or Rob
~ Have been admitted to the hospital
~ Would like communion delivered to you by a lay Eucharistic Minister
Everyone is invited to participate in these ministries, as well as to call upon Saint Paul's pastoral care resources as the need arises.
Please click {here}
for more information or you can
contact Virginia Emlen directly at 215.242.2055 (ext. 25) or email her at vemlen@stpaulschestnuthill.org and she
will alert the Clergy.
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Upcoming Events
To view the full parish calendar, including locations & more info on events, please click {
here}
Friday, April 21
- Communion at the Hill, 11:15 a.m.
- AA, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 22
- AA Conference, 9 a.m.
Outreach Committee Meeting, 10 a.m.
Sunday, April 23
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Spoken Service of Word & Communion, 8 a.m.
- Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
- Alternative Eucharist Service for Families, 9 a.m.
- Faith Forum, 9:15 a.m.
- Church School, 9:40 a.m.
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Traditional Eucharist with Choir, 10:30 a.m.
- Center for Contemporary Mysticism, 1 p.m.
- Communion at Wyndmoor Hills Rehab, 2 p.m.
Monday, April 24
Wednesday, April 26
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Centering Prayer,
7 a.m.
- Meditation, 9 a.m.
- Flaco's Dance Classes, 10 a.m.
- Bible Study,
10:30 a.m.
- Healing & Holy Eucharist,
12 p.m.
- Pilates, 6:30 p.m.
- Flaco's Dance Class, 7 p.m.
- Education for Ministry, 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 27
- Gathering of Men, 7 a.m.
- A Course on Love, 8:30 a.m.
- Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.
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Labyrinth Hours
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The Saint Paul's Labyrinth is open during office hours. If the church is not open,
please ask and one
of the staff will open the doors so you may walk the labyrinth.
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Gluten-Free Communion Bread
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Gluten-free communion bread is available for those who wish. Please ask the clergy at the altar rail.
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Handicapped Parking
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Please, if you are parking along the drive on Sunday mornings be mindful of the
 handicapped spaces. If you could please leave those spaces for members
who need a little assistance getting in the church, that would be most appreciated!
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Contact Us
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22 East Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-242-2055
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Worship With Us! Sundays 8 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 10:30 a.m.
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