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Weekly Postings April 7 - April 16, 2017
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The Saint Nicholas Choir Sings This Sunday
The Saint Nicholas Choir always brings a smile to my face. I suspect you've been similarly moved. There is an innocence and joy in those five to seven year olds that is a window into God's love. For the past six years we've enjoyed the choir's inspirational singing under the direction of Melissa Schultz, one of this area's most talented musicians. When you see young children standing up in front of several hundred people, singing their hearts out, you gain a sense of the gifts Melissa brings to her work. The mother of two young children, Melissa has been engaged in that difficult balancing act between family and career. In addition to her work at Saint Paul's Church she also maintains a full schedule as a singer, teacher, vocal coach, and Musikgarten specialist. Because of all these demands on her time Melissa and her husband, Greg, have been working on reorganizing their lives with an eye to more quality family time, something all of us can relate to. Sadly, the Saint Nicholas Choir is one of the things Melissa must give up, and her last Sunday with us will be Easter Day. The good news is that Melissa will continue to join us as a soloist from time to time, and for that we are grateful. She has been a friend and colleague, and an inspiration to our children. We rejoice that she, Greg, Timothy and Ellie, will have more time together. We look forward to honoring Melissa at the 9 am Easter Sunday service. In the meantime the search is underway for a new Saint Nicholas Choir director. We pray that God will bless us as we develop the talents of our youngest children.
- Keith Shafer
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Our Schedule This Sunday
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Holy Eucharist Rite I
No music |
| 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM |
Continental Breakfast -
Tyler Hall |
| 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
Making Palm Crosses
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 & Saint Nicholas 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 PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion |
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Lessons for This Sunday are Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11 and Matthew 26:14- 27:66.
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This Sunday is Palm Sunday
This Sunday begins Holy Week with Palm Sunday. We will follow our regular worship schedule of 8:00
AM, 11:00
AM, and 5:30
PM. We will gather outside the church for the 11:00
AM service for the Liturgy of the Palms. The 8:00
AM service will gather at the baptismal font.
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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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Formation and EYC Schedule
There will be No Christian Formation Classes or EYC this Sunday or on Easter Sunday. Formation and EYC will resume Sunday, April 23.
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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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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Sundays, 5:30 PM
This Sunday's guest musician is Rob Foster.
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| Next Week |
April 10 - April 16 |
| 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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Parish Office Schedule for Holy Week and Easter Week
The Parish Office
will close at 12:00 noon on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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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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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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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, April 22, 8:15
AM
- 10:30
PM
The Master's Table Soup Kitchen at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed and sponsored by Saint Paul's Church volunteers Saturday, April 22. The Prep Team works from 8:15 - 10:30
AM
. This is a great opportunity to get to know other parishioners while chopping, stirring, and preparing lunch.
Please note a change for this ministry in 2017. Because this is an extremely gratifying experience, the Soup Kitchen has more servers than they need. Therefore, the Saint Paul's team will prepare lunch only, to give other groups an opportunity to serve. Since persons under age 18 are not allowed to work in the kitchen, this opportunity will now be limited to adults only. Contact Marilyn Grau for more information or to volunteer.
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 Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, April 23, 10:30 - 10:45 AM Tyler Hall
Our 2nd Sunday Birthday Sunday has been moved from Spring Break so that we will all be here to celebrate our April birthdays.
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 Save the Date for our Spring Parish Life Parties
Newcomers
Sunday, April 23
Prime Time
Sunday, April 30
Young and Youngish
Friday, May 5
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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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