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Picture
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Postcards of love to our friends around the world!
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Quote of the Week
The day will come when, after harnessing space, the winds, the tides, and gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, we shall have discovered fire."
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin SJ
Priest and Paleontologist
1881 - 1955 T
Toward the Future, 1936,
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Volunteers Welcome
Spring has Sprung!
Spring Cleanup
Saturday, May 6th
8 am - 11:00 am
The Buildings and Grounds Committee will host the Spring Cleanup on Saturday,May 6th. Bring your rakes, gloves and pruners. There will be beverages and snacks for your sustenance.
Be saintly and donate some of your precious weekend time to sprucing up our campus.
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An Invitation from the
Flower Guild
Susan Betz of "Bouquet of Blooms is moving away.
We need helpers to provide floral bouquets.
If you have ever bought flowers for your own table, then you are perfect to help us enable glorious arrangements or simple stems to adorn the altar.
We would love to speak to you!
Call or email Priscilla Harrison
or Mary Giftos 904-477-8819
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8:00am Rite 1 Holy Eucharist
9:30am Rite 2 Holy Eucharist
Monday
5:00 pm -
Centering Prayer
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Meetings & Events
4/30 Hungry Heart viewing
5/6 Tim Sample
5/6 Spring Clean Up
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You can register today online or in Bonoff Hall
July 10-14
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Children's & Youth
programs on Sunday during 9:30 worship.
Come check'em out!
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This past Sunday grades 1st-6th, lead by Beth Callaway, joined together to learn about and share their love with refugees around the world.
We learned about the refugees of today and recalled refugees from the Bible.
Then we took action to let our global neighbors know they are loved. We created a stack of postcards that will be sent to the Jesuit Refugee Service who will then distribute them to refugee children in camps across the world.
Our children poured out love, concern, and hope through these postcards.
As I watched them I was reminded of the love and respect for all humanity that we are all called into through our Baptismal Covenant.
All are invited to join us as we live into this call.
Bring a postcard this Sunday, 4/30, with a simple message, and give it to Beth Callaway or Katie Holicky.
Minister for Children's Christian Formation
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I hope you have had a Bernie in your life.
I hope your life has included a friend and mentor
like Bernard Sorkin who guided me with grace and joy (and an occasional kick in the rear) for the twenty years of my corporate life and then some. I loved him. His gifts to me were undeserved and largely unasked for, but certainly and completely unmatched.
I hope you've had a Bernie, someone who has seen more in you than you saw in yourself. When I was intellectually lazy, Bernie would insist that I stretch. When I was certain of a course of action, Bernie would ask, "Why?" and "Why?" again. When I did well, Bernie would say, "Nicely done." Bernie has died and those who love him will gather in New York on Sunday for remembrances and prayers. I must be there. So I will fly down in the morning and back in the afternoon. Our Sunday worship will be led by our friend, the Rev. David Illingworth, as Reed+ is serving this week at St. Peter's.
Please give David your encouragement and attention. I'll be back for our full staff retreat May 1st. And do say a prayer fro Bernie.
Blessings,
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Message from the Senior Warden
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Dear Friends
As the welcomed grip of spring makes its way into our lives, I want to take a moment to invite you to a special evening.
By now, I'm sure you have all seen the signs and FaceBook posts about our parish event on
Saturday, May 6th featuring Maine's own Tim Sample. This will be a fun evening of laughter and Maine humor. For anyone who's from "away" - you are in for a treat! (In full disclosure, I'm considered from away..even though I've lived in Maine my whole life, the fact that I was born in New Hampshire , which technically makes me from "away" ..and according to Tim Sample - "If my cat had kittens in the oven, I wouldn't call 'em biscuits..")
Our goal for this evening of fun is to raise $2000. The proceeds for this event will go far and wide within our parish, supporting all of our ministries that are a vital part of the important work each and every one of you carry out every day.
We hope to fill the house on
May 6th, I hope many of you will come. For families, friends and co-workers, this show will be a wonderful evening.
Please see a vestry member at church this Sunday or feel free to call the parish office to reserve your ticket. Your generous support for this evening and supporting our St. Alban's mission is very much appreciated.
John Hartley
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All are welcome for an evening of humor and fun!
Tim Sample
A Benefit for
St. Alban's
May 6th, 7 PM - 9 PM
tickets: $20 advance / $25 at-the-door
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The St. Alban's Health Ministry is proud to share
The Hungry Heart with the entire community.
Please join us for the film, lunch and a discussion with
Dr. Chris Pezzullo, Maine State health Officer and
Matthew Braun, Community Advocate
April 30th,
11:00 am-1:30 pm
Lunch and Stimulating conversation will follow the film
And ...
Please join us for a follow up conversation with recovery professionals
St. Alban's Health Chat May 7th at 11:00 am
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ubilee Center/Essentials Pantry Update
Spring Cleaning?
It's that time of year again. Instead of donating household items and clothing to the Swap Shop or Goodwill, please bring them to church and place them in the straw baskets or coat closet for the
Jubilee Center/Essentials Pantry
Needed items for new Mainers include cookware, cutlery, linens, dishes, small appliances, and spring and summer clothing and footwear for all bodies - men and boys, babies, girls and women.
Merci - Obrigado - Shukraan- Thanks - Waamaansuntahi
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Celtic Eventide
Here's a rich experience for those who would like a calm, candle-lit way to start their week. Celtic Eventide is held every Sunday at 5:30pm at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Come for the quiet; come for the music. Come.
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