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The week of April 29-May 5, 2019
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SAUL BECOMES A BELIEVER
At St. Paul's the altar party and the choir enjoy a distinct advantage. For them there is a constant view of our wonderful "Conversion" window (except when they turn to the cross to recite the Creed). The bright cobalt blue and the rich red draw attention to this four panel masterpiece. The drama drawn directly from this week's reading from the Acts of the Apostles is wonderfully depicted in stained glass.
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THIS WEEK'S READINGS |
The road to Damascus for Paul was a life-changing experience. His switch from a fierce opponent of the Christians to one of the converted was as dramatic as could be. He became the Christian correspondent for the early church, writing letters, epistles, to and from communities where people were finding faith in this Jesus who was resurrected on Easter. That Paul left his secure and influential position to join the ragtag and underground Jesus movement gave evidence to the genuineness of his conversion. His writing demonstrated the fervor of his faith.
Most of us have a conversion moment or conversion moments, times when we feel especially committed to our Christian faith and desirous of living into it more fully. Gaze at the conversion window and see if your faith isn't bolstered, your commitments reinforced.
To be redirected to the Lectionary Page and get a digital copy of the readings
Acts 9:1-20; Revelation 5:11-14
Psalm 30 ; John 21:1-19
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P A R I S H N E W S
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT FILLED WITH DELICIOUS CARIBBEAN FOOD!
JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND FOR OUR OUTBACK LUNCH 
Help earn some money for St. Paul's by joining us for this lunch. Its a great way to support St. Paul's without doing any work - just come, enjoy conversation with friends along with a yummy lunch - all for just $17.00.
The menu will include a Chicken Wing appetizer to be shared with your table, a choice of Caesar or House salad, Entree choice of Salmon, Chicken or Chicken & Steak, soda, coffee or tea and dessert.
Get your tickets from Cynthia Benjamin, Rose Marie Proctor, Hyacinth Curtis, Claudette Tucker, Adrian Goldson, Colleen Misner, Norma Williams, Janet Quade or Bobbie Gordon. If you'd like to sell tickets, please see Bobbie Gordon.
Tickets need to be purchased by June 1.
Checks may be made payable to St. Paul's Church.
Don't miss this event - everyone had a really good time last year.
CARNATIONS FOR MOTHER'S DAY
We will have white & pink carnations available on Mother's Day at BOTH services on May 12th. There will be no pre-ordering this year.
If you would like to purchase any they are $2.00 each. Payment is due the day of to Jeanne. Proceeds to benefit Sunday School.
MAY IS STILL CANNED FRUIT MONTH
More fruit, please! Cans and jars of applesauce, peaches, mixed fruit -- Yummy, healthy snack or dessert.
Many thanks to our regular contributors from our Food Pantry volunteers and clients..
25 WEEK CLUB
A REMINDER FOR THOSE WHO DON'T REMEMBER HOW IT WORKS
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You buy a ticket for $25. You are then eligible to win any of the drawings and you can win multiple times!! Weekly drawings of $20 & $10 will be held every Sunday at Coffee Hour beginning April 7 and continuing through September 22.
A final drawing and party will be held Saturday, September 29. Prizes of $500, $250, $150, $100 and $50 will be awarded at that time.
Tickets will be available beginning Saturday, February 16. Plan to get at least 1 ticket and try to sell some also. It's a fun way to support the church.
This time at least half of the profits will help pay for our new pew cushions.
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C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R
UPCOMING EVENTS-PLEASE SAVE THE DATES!
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MAY BIRTHDAYS
3 Robin Porter 17 Kataleya Anaho Mayorga
Aiden Curtis 18 Claudette Tucker
7 Carolyn Dewald 20 George Santos Jr.
Frances Rogers Richlina Angel Hodge
Clifford Clarke 22 Shiann Mayorga Cash
Christiana Prater-Lee 25 Theresa Butler
8 Bruce Woven 27 Mark Goodwin
11 Mary Wethington Bert Mazzuto
12 Kimberly Zeleznik Velma Pusey
15 Joanna Frang 30 Debbie Pitcher
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church-Poughkeepsie
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'In Service to God & You'
SUNDAY 8AM
Server: Maria Bell
Lectors: Rose Marie Proctor
Mark Goodwin
Litanist: Pete Bedrossian
SUNDAY 10AM
Organist: Maris Kristapsons
Acolytes: Shawn Prater-Lee
Lectors: Marjorie Marks
Judith Mizell
Litanist: Mark Debald
Usher: Dewy Clarke
Mark Debald
Altar Guild: Joanna Frang & Rose Marie Proctor
Greeters: Brooke Plain & Alexis Plain
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THIS WEEK'S HYMNS
1982 492 Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness
1982 417 This is the feast of victory for our God
1982 187 He is risen, he is risen!
1982 412 Earth and all stars, loud rushing planets
HYMN INFORMATION: The hymn
Earth and All Stars was written in 1964 for the ninetieth anniversary of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Since its publication it has attained great popularity and is now included in the hymnals of many denominations. The text, inspired by Psalms 96, 98, and 150, was written by Lutheran pastor Herbert Brokering, who wrote, "I tried to gather into a hymn of praise the many facets of life which emerge in the life of community. So there are the references to building, nature, learning, family, war, festivity. Seasons, emotions, death and resurrection, bread, wine, water, wind, sun, spirit... have made great impressions on my imagination." The tune was provided by David N. Johnson, a prominent American church musician and a fellow faculty member of Pastor Brokering's at St. Olaf.
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
APRIL 29 - MAY 5, 2019
MON 29
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7:30am "Good Morning" AA Meeting;
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6:30pm "Journey to Recovery" NA Meeting;
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TUE 30
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10am-2pm Office, Pantry, Thrift Store;
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WED 1
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7:30am "Good Morning" AA Meeting;
10am-2pm Office, Food Pantry, Small Blessings Thrift Shop;
12:15pm Healing Service & Eucharist;
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THUR 2
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10am-2pm
Office, Food Pantry, Small Blessings Thrift Shop;
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FRI 3
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7:30am "Good Morning" AA meeting;
6:30pm "Journey to Recovery" NA Meeting;
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SAT 4
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9:30am Morning prayer;
10am Buildings & grounds Mtg;
10am "Journey to Recovery" NA Meeting
11am Block Clean-up;
2pm SH Private Party;
3pm "Men do recover" NA Meeting
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SUN 5
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8am Rite I;
8:45am Lessons' Discussion;
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9:30am Choir Practice;
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10am Sunday School;
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10am Rite II; Anointing & Laying of Hands
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11:15am Coffee Hour;
11:30am Hospitality;
1pm SH private Party;
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