THE CLOAK
St. Martin's Weekly E-Newsletter
April 18, 2019
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To seek God, and be Christ’s body in the world
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This Week's Schedule
Thursday, April 18 Maundy Thursday
6:00pm Soup Supper @ CCI
7:00pm Holy Eucharist Rite II @ CCI
Friday, April 19 Good Friday
11:00am Stations of the Cross
12:00pm Good Friday Service @ SMC
7:00pm Good Friday Service @ CCI
Saturday, April 20 Holy Saturday
5:00pm Easter Vigil Service
Sunday, April 21 Easter
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I with music
9:00am Choir Rehearsal
10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15am Egg Hunt & Fellowship
Tuesday, April 23
9:30am Makin' Music
Wednesday, April 24
9:30am Makin' Music
12:15pm Holy Eucharist
6:00pm Upper Room @ The Gryphon Cafe
7:00pm AA St. Martin's Church
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Easter Sunday
Sunday will be time to unroll the "Alle..." word that has been reverently stored in a trunk in the Gurley Room throughout Lent. The children will all be invited up to the front just before the 10 a.m. Easter service begins, so they can joyfully unfurl the banner they created before Lent began.
Right after worship, at 11:15 ish, there will be the Easter Egg Hunt. Why Easter Eggs? The empty eggs represent the empty tomb. Christ is risen and brings new life, just as a chick hatched from an egg represents new life. The annual hunt is a time for the whole St. Martin's community to come together with guests and share in the joy of Easter. We encourage you to explain the symbolism of the empty egg to children before Easter Sunday, then join us so your whole family can participate as we celebrate!
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Remembering The Passion
At 11 a.m on Good Friday we will prayerfully follow the Stations of the Cross in the church, led by Deb. Friday is a solemn time to focus and be present with Christ in his final hours. This year the approach will be a quiet, directed reflection meant for all adults. The Stations are followed by the noon worship service. Please join us for this spiritual practice.
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Soup Update
The Lenten Outreach soup mission has been well supported. One more soup delivery remains on Tuesday, April 23rd. With St. Martin's donations, patrons of the Great Valley Food Cupboard will have a more joyous Easter. Thank you to all the chefs who have made that possible!
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Calling all Congregants!
Please plan on staying after the 10:00 AM service on Sunday, April 28th, for St. Martin's Annual Meeting. Learn what's new. Discuss what's happened. Question where things are going. Of all things, engage with each other and be surrounded by the love within this great church! Childcare with refreshments and activities will be available.
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A Mid-Week Gathering
The next Upper Room gathering is on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00 PM upstairs at the Gryphon Café, 105 W. Lancaster Ave, Wayne. The topic will be “It’s Spring! Are you refreshed and renewed?” Stop in on any 2nd or 4th Wednesday for some interesting conversation and fellowship.
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Session Resume in May
Join members of Christ Church, Ithan, and St. Martin's as we continue to explore the parallel Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The next Bible Study will be Wednesday, May 1st, at 7 p.m. at Christ Church in Ithan Hall. Newcomers are welcome! Each Wednesday night session stands alone as we compare the same story told by each of the different Gospel writers. This approach provides us with a fresh perspective on the stories of Jesus' life, ministry, and teaching. Copies of the book
"Records of the Life of Jesus" are available for anyone to use. We'd love to have your voice in our spirited and spiritual conversation. We will continue having the Bible discussions at Christ Church for the month of May, before switching back to St. Martins for the month of June.
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Breathe, stretch, and destress!
The next St. Martin’s yoga class will be April 30th at 6:30 p.m in the Gurley Room. Enjoy this opportunity to indulge in some self-care. It's a great mind-body-soul experience!
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Mark Your Calendar!
Experiencing Homelessness: Collaborative and Understanding Approaches
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Gloria Dei Church
916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia
Mental Health First Aid Training (Youth)
Saturday, May 4, 2019
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Training catered towards teens and adults
St. Luke's Church
5421 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Community Veteran Culture Training/Healing Ceremony
Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and 7
Starting at 8:00 AM
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
13475 Proctor Rd, Philadelphia
Narcan Training
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
1:00-3:00 PM
St. Martin-in-the-Field Church
8000 St Martins Ln, Philadelphia
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Sunday's Readings
can be found on the Worship page at St. Martin's website.
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
John 20:1-18
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