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Weekly Postings March 31 - April 9, 2017
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Good Friday Offering
The history of the Good Friday Offering reaches back to 1922 when, in the aftermath of World War I, The Episcopal Church sought to create new relationships with and among the Christians of the Middle East. From these initial efforts which focused on a combination of relief work and the improvement of ecumenical and Anglican relations, the Good Friday Offering was created.
Through the years many Episcopalians have found the Good Friday Offering to be an effective way to express their support for the ministries of the four dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Pastoral care, education and health care continue to be primary ministries through which the reconciling spirit of the Christian faith serves all in need. Participation in this ministry is welcome. The generous donations of Episcopalians help the Christian presence in the Land of the Holy One to be a vital and effective force for peace and understanding among all of God's children.
To make a donation please make your check payable to Saint Paul's Church and write "Good Friday Offering" on the memo line. |
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Our Schedule This Sunday
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Holy Eucharist Rite I
No music |
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Continental Breakfast -
Tyler Hall |
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Coffee & Conversation
Tyler Hall |
11:00 AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with
the Saint Paul's Choir
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Following the 11:00
AM Service
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Lemonade on the Lawn
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5:30 PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion |
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Lessons for This Sunday are Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; and John 11:1-45.
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Formation and EYC Schedule
There will be No Christian Formation Classes or EYC for the two weeks which bracket Spring Break/Masters or on Easter Sunday. Formation and EYC will resume Sunday, April 23.
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Rector's Discretionary Fund
Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy's Discretionary Account. Frs. Muir and Jenkins use these funds to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need.
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 Easter Lilies and Music
Easter Lilies are placed in the church and are enjoyed throughout the Easter season and additional professional musicians enhance our Easter services. If you would like to contribute toward the cost of Easter music, or give an Easter lily, please return the form found in your Sunday bulletin to the Parish Office. Requests may also be made on the website or by e-mail to mailbox@saintpauls.org no later than Sunday, April 2.
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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Sundays, 5:30 PM
This Sunday's guest musician is Carl Purdy .
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| Next Week |
April 3 - April 9 |
Parish Office Schedule for Master's Week and Holy Week
The Parish Office
will be closed the week of April 3-7 and will close at 12:00 noon on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Frs. Muir and Jenkins will leave instructions on their office voice mails for any pastoral emergencies.
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 Make a Palm Cross
Sunday, April 9, 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
For many years it has been the tradition at Saint Paul's Church to create palm crosses from palm fronds to be worn on Palm Sunday. On Sunday, April 9, all are invited to join us at 9:00
AM in Tyler Hall to learn (or re-learn) the art of palm cross making! Please drop in, as your schedule allows 9:00 - 10:45
AM. All materials and friendly instructors will be provided.
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 Preparing for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn follows the 9:00
AM service Easter Morning. Please help us prepare for this joyful event by bringing 12 filled Easter eggs, for each child participating in the hunt, to the parish office, by Sunday April 9.
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| Easter & Holy Week Schedule |
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Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday - April 9
8:00 am, 11:00 am, and 5:30 pm
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday in Holy Week - April 10-12
12:00 noon in the Chapel
Maundy Thursday - April 13
7:00 pm
Good Friday - April 14
12:00 noon
Easter Sunday - April 16
9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 5:30 pm
Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn
Immediately Following the 9:00 am service
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| Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, April 12, 6-7 PM in Tyler Hall
Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, April 12. On the menu: glazed pork roast and baked chicken, wild rice, broccoli, tossed salad. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please
RSVP to Todd Shafer so that we can be the best hosts.
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Annual Easter Monday Parish Meeting
Monday, April 17, 12:00 noon, Front Steps
Our Colonial Charter and Bylaws call for an Annual Parish Meeting on Easter Monday. You are invited to our 267th Annual Parish Meeting, Monday, April 17, 12 noon on the Front Portico. The Churchwardens, Members of the Vestry, and Officers of the Parish will be installed.
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Open Sunday for Altar Flowers
May 21 is an open Sunday. If you would like to sponsor the flowers in thanksgiving or memory of someone special, please contact the parish office.
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 CALLING THE CURIOUS: If you are curious about how to faithfully to engage questions about the Bible, our history and traditions, and our ever-changing understanding of God, then you are invited to learn about and consider participating in the Episcopal Church's Education for Ministry program, affectionately known as EfM. EfM is a program of small-group study and spiritual growth open to ALL people. Saint Paul's EfM leaders, Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau and Fr. John Jenkins welcome your inquiries.
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Second Annual Saint Paul's Night at the Ballpark
Friday, May 12, 6:30 PM
The Children, Youth, and Family Committee announce its Second Annual Saint Paul's Night at the Ballpark. Come join us on the back deck of Lake Olmstead Stadium at the Augusta Greenjackets game on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 6:30
PM. There will be an all-you-can-eat buffet of hot dogs, hamburgers, beans, chips, and cookies, as well as fountain drinks. All beer is Happy Hour priced on the deck until last call. One lucky individual will be throwing out the first pitch!
We are limited to the first 150 people. Please
email Todd Shafer to reserve your tickets!
We are asking for a $10.00 donation per person or $25.00 per family. All other donations are greatly appreciated to help defray some of the cost. Please make all payments to the church office, noting it is for the Greenjackets game.
We look forward to seeing you "at the Old Ballgame!"
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NEW QUARTERLY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Spring Quarter (April - June)
The new Quarterly Outreach Opportunities is available here. Mark your calendar with these April - June 2017 service opportunities. We invite you to join us as often as you are able.
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our "Second Sunday" (except during Master's Week)
Birthday Celebration
will be April 23. Please Join us.
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