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October 27 - November 5, 2017
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Partnering with Craig-Houghton Elementary
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Craig-Houghton is our neighbor, our community partner, and our friend located only several blocks away at 1001 4th St.
They have a very transient population and poor attendance rates. This year the school lost 3.5 paid staff positions.
The principal, Mrs. Cogle, every teacher, and staff member are dedicated to their students, but it's a tough job!! They serve 380 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 5th, and work daily towards empowering each student to take responsibility for their school performance. Every 9-weeks special honors assemblies are held to recognize the "NBA" students (Never Been Absent!), good conduct, and special honors for academic achievements.
The suspension rate has dropped from 60% to 45%. The College & Career Readiness Performance Index increased last year (partially thanks to our tutoring program!) They are working SO hard to continue to strive for excellence and to shape their students to be productive citizens in society!!
Why am I telling you all this?
You hear us ask repeatedly for assistance for Craig-Houghton. I want you to know more about our neighbors right around the corner!
Love your neighbor as yourself! There are so many ways we can show our LOVE!
- COATS & JACKETS!! Please donate or make a financial contribution.
- Come read once a week or once a month. It will be 30 minutes rewarded with hugs and smiles!!
- Tutor with our 3rd-5th graders every Wednesday at 1 PM for 1 hour.
- Be a classroom volunteer in a lower grade. They just need hands on help for activities. Again, great hugs in return!
- Donate student incentives to use for small prizes. Do you have a connection to a business or restaurant that would be interested in being a community partner?
- Volunteer to be Teacher for One Hour!! To show teacher appreciation we want every teacher to get a one hour break on Thursday November 16th (in the morning & you pick the grade).
This is a high impact, high reward ministry. We encourage you to join in. Questions or ideas please contact Kathy Enicks. |
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| This Weekend |
October 27-28 |
CELEBRATE: "Night on the River,"
Friday, October 27, 6:30 - 9 PM
The Creation Care Team invites the parish to celebrate God's good creation with an evening of locally sourced music, food, drink, and creatures (the human kind)!
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 Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, October 28, 9 - 10:45 AM
The Master's Table Soup Kitchen located at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed and sponsored by Saint Paul's Church volunteers Saturday, October 28. The Prep Team works from 9 - 10:45 AM. This is a great opportunity to get to know other parishioners while chopping, stirring, and preparing lunch for 150-250 guests. Email Marilyn Grau for more information.
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 Flower Workshop:
Learn how easy it is to arrange flowers
Saturday, October 28, 9 - 11:30 AM
A flower workshop, sponsored by The Flower Guild, is being offered on Saturday, October 28, 9 - 11:30
AM.
If you've always wanted to learn more about the basics of creating beautiful arrangements, join the workshop to see how a few guidelines can make arranging flowers easy. Margaret Brown, a parishioner at Saint Paul's and a florist in her own right, has graciously agreed to lead the group in learning the fundamentals of floral arranging just in time for your holiday entertaining. Please
email the parish office to register. FREE Admission and no obligation to join The Flower Guild.
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Walk with the Spirits
Saturday and Sunday, October 28 & 29, Saint Paul's Churchyard
Historic Augusta's 11th annual historic cemetery tour returns to Saint Paul's Churchyard. This event aims to increase awareness of Augusta's past by connecting current residents and visitors with the people and places that still influence us today by their contributions to Augusta's cultural legacy. Tours begin every 20 minutes from 1:20 - 4:00
PM each day and last approximately 45 minutes.
For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact Historic Augusta at (706) 724-0436 or visit www.historicaugusta.org.
This year, two of Saint Paul's parishioners will be participating as featured "spirits" in the tour. William "Chip" Lamb will portray the Reverend William Henry Clarke (1820-1877), who was a widely beloved and respected Rector of Saint Paul's Church that served through the Civil War until his untimely death at the beside of a parishioner. He is buried in the crypt beneath the altar. Catherine Robertson will also portray her ancestor, Sarah Hudson Barnes (d. 1794), who was the wife of George Barnes, an Irish immigrant and wine merchant that served as a "Chairman of the Vestry" at Saint Paul's. The church is built over their graves.
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| Our Schedule This Sunday |
October 29 |
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8:00
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Holy Eucharist Rite I (no music) |
8:30 - 9:30 AM
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Continental Breakfast Tyler Hall
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9:30 - 10:30 AM
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Christian Formation for all ages |
10:30 - 10:45 AM
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Coffee and Conversation
Tyler Hall
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11:00 AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
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Following 11
AM
Service
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Lemonade on the Lawn
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5:00 - 6:30 PM
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EYC at Saint Paul's
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5:30 - 6:15 PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
with Prayers for Healing
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1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; & Matthew 22:34-46.
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 Adult Formation: A Life of Grace for the Whole World
Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM, Berlin Room
What are the connections and implications between environmental realities and core issues of Christian faith, morality, and spirituality? Join this seven week program of prayerful inquiry and discernment for ourselves and our church.
A workbook ($9) accompanies this program. Two meeting opportunities weekly: Sunday, 9:30-10:30
AM & Wednesday, 12 noon-1:00
PM.
More information included in this email.
Contact Rev. Jenkins
with questions.
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 Coat Drive Continues This Sunday
Coats for Kids at Craig-Houghton continues this Sunday. The weather is finally chilly and will get colder. Many students at Craig need coats and jackets. We can use new or gently used heavy coats, lightweight jackets, fleece jackets, sweatshirt jackets, boys' and girls' gloves, mittens, and hats. Children's sizes, 6-16, and adult sizes, S, M, & LG, are needed. Target, Old Navy, Costco, and TJ MAXX have large selections at good prices. Cash donations are welcome, too. Donation boxes are located in the Narthex and Tyler Hall.
Questions please contact Kathy Enicks.
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Sundays, 5:30 PM
This Sunday's guest musicians are Paul Dainer, Viola & Keith Shafer, Piano.
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 EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12)
Sunday, 5:00 - 6:30 PM, Saint Paul's
EYC this Sunday: Pumpkin Carving. EYC will meet for dinner followed by pumpkin carving in the River Room Kitchen. Bring a pumpkin and your creativity. Carving tools will be provided. Questions?
Email Ranie
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Fall Newcomers' Party
Sunday, October 29, 6-8 PM
New to the Saint Paul's family in the last year? Please
join us at a casual gathering for drinks and a light supper, Sunday, October 29, 6-8
PM
at the Home of Susan and George Muir. This is a great opportunity for new parishioners and visitors to meet the vestry, clergy, and staff, and for us to get to know you.
RSVP to Elisabeth Price in the Parish Office.
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| Next Week |
October 30- November 5 |
All Saints' Prayer List
On All Saints Sunday, November 5, we remember especially those in our Parish Family and in our families who have died in the past year. Please
email Elisabeth Price or call (706) 724-2485 if you would like to place someone special on the list.
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 Hospitality Team for Evensong Reception
Sunday, November 5, 6:30 -7:30 PM
Our memorable receptions are made possible by a combination of delicious foods and motivated individuals wanting to extend hospitality to all those who walk through our church doors.
You can help by making or purchasing a finger food or beverage for the reception. We also need a few individuals to help with set up, clean up, or serving during the reception.
Anita Tanner, Hospitality Chair, is coordinating this reception. Please email or phone her (706-993-5720) to let her know what you are bringing and your availability to serve. Anita will respond to you individually and will publish an update next week.
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Open Sunday for Altar Flowers
November 19 & 26
Sunday, November 19 & November 26 are open Sundays for altar flowers. If anyone would kindly like to sponsor a Sunday in honor or memory of someone or "many" someones please contact the parish office. The normal charge is a minimum of $100. What a lovely way to remember or honor someone and contribute to the Flower Guild at the same time. For more information
contact the parish office
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Quarterly Acolyte Training
Sunday, November 5, 12-1:30
PM
Quarterly acolyte training is Sunday, November 5, 12-1:30
PM
. Anyone ages 9 and up interested in becoming an acolyte and all current acolytes are invited and encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served in Tyler Hall with training following in the chapel. Participants are requested to register so that lunch can be planned.
Email Acolyte Master, Todd Shafer
, for more information or to register
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 EYC (Episcopal Youth Community (grades 6-12)
Sunday, November 5, 2-4:30 PM Please note the time.
Next Sunday, EYC is back at our second favorite spot on the river for ultimate frisbee and badminton. Following Acolyte training, we will carpool from the church to the home of Lelia Barrett for an afternoon of games. (Arrive at the Barrett's at 2
PM.) Pick-up will be at the Barrett's at 4:30
PM.
Contact Ranie for more information or directions.
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 Evensong & Reception following
Sunday, November 5, 5:30 PM, Nave and Tyler Hall
Evensong is at 5:30
PM on Sunday, November 5, and the service will include the premiere of the Preces and Responses that were commissioned by the Saint Paul's Choir from British composer, Paul Leddington Wright, and dedicated "in memory of our beloved cantor, James Claiborne Coleman III, who died last year. The choir will also sing Mr. Wright's Evening Service written for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Wheeling, West Virginia, and his setting of "Let saints on earth in concert sing," composed for the Belmont School of Music in Nashville. Mr. Wright is the conductor and arranger for the BBC Television series, "Songs of Praise" and formerly the Director of Music of Coventry Cathedral. A reception in Tyler Hall follows Evensong and child care will be available.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends November 5
Fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends next Sunday. Be sure to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
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The Saint Paul's Choir needs basses
The Saint Paul's Choir needs basses. Could this be your contribution to our worship? Please
contact Director of Music, Keith Shafer, and let him know of your interest. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30
PM and Sunday mornings at 10
AM.
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 Tuesday's Music Live
Tuesday, November 7, 12 noon
Tuesday's Music Live, 30th season continues Tuesday, November 7, at 12 noon, with a free concert by Hannah Lash, harpist. Lunch, catered by It's Official, is available after the concerts by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. The full schedule including lunch menus is available at
www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com
. Advance lunch reservations, $12 per person, required.
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 Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, November 8, 6-7
PM, Tyler Hall
Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, November 8. On the menu: baked penne pasta, garlic bread, salad, and dessert. $5 per person; $15 max per family. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please
RSVP to Todd Shafer.
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our "Second Sunday"
Birthday Celebration
will be November 12. Please Join us.
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