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St. Paul's Episcopal Church Newsletter

News This Week
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
SERVING THIS WEEK
PARISH FIELD TRIP
TOWEL DRIVE DURING MARCH
LENTEN BOOK DRIVE
ST. PAUL'S LENTEN DISCUSSION SERIES
CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
HOLY EUCHARIST AT FOX HILL
CRAFTER'S GUILD
LENTEN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
DISCUSSION ABOUT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
ST. PAUL'S BOOK CLUB
INQUIRER'S CLASS
MOVIE REFLECTION GROUP
PARISH CALENDAR : DATES TO SAVE
DATE CHANGE: ST. PAUL'S YARD SALE
BISHOP CURRY VISIT - COME & GATHER
PRAYER LIST
This Week at St. Paul's
March 24, 2019            
www.stpauls-dedham.org
(781) 326-4553

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

 
Sunday, March 24, 2019 
 
   
8 a.m.  
10 a.m.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I 
Holy Eucharist Rite II  

Third Sunday in Lent     
   
               Service Hymns:    
 
 
149     
Eternal Lord of Love 
 
142                       
Lord, throughout these forty days
439           
What wondrous love is this   
 
685               
Rock of ages      
 
      
 
SERVING THIS WEEK
 
 
*SERVICE PARTICIPANTS*
 
Altar Chapter:  Olivia Hurlock, Karen Gorton 
 
Lay Eucharistic Minister: 8 a.m.: Tom Palmer  
 
                                   10 a.m.: Ian Mackenzie ; Mark Pearrow  
 
Greeters: Koko & Ed Bickford, Katie & Steve Cochran
   
Lectors:  Betsy Edie, David Christie  
 
First Lesson: Exodus 3:1-15                   
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
    
Flower Guild:   Koko Bickford, Ginna Parker   
                                  
Acolytes: Noelle Hendrixson, Charlotte Hendrixson, Kyle Mackenzie

Bell Ringer : Rick Edie    
 
Fellowship Hour:  The Emersons, Sara St. Peter, John Woodward  
   
PARISH FIELD TRIP 
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT, BOSTON
Sunday, March 24th
 
We will be leaving from St. Paul's at 8:45, in time to arrive at The Paramount, 44 Charles Street,   Beacon Hill, Boston, for brunch, before making our way to the Church of the Advent (30 Brimmer Street) in time for the High Solemn Mass, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Following the service, we will be given a tour of the church. 
TOWEL DRIVE DURING MONTH OF MARCH

Sets of towels can be placed in the labeled bin in the
Parish Hall during the month of March.
 
Thank you!   St. Paul's Outreach Committee
 

 
LENTEN BOOK DRIVE 

 
The Outreach Committee of St. Paul's will be collecting books throughout the season of Lent to be distributed to children and youth at the Dedham Food Pantry. Books in good condition, suitable for children and youths will be collected in the specially-marked bin in the parish hall. Please add to our collection so that we can offer a child the gift of imagination and a brighter future.
 

ST. PAUL'S LENTEN DISCUSSION SERIES
 
LENTEN SERIES:    "THE GOD WE CAN KNOW"
Sundays 5:30 p.m. Discussion with Soup & Bread Dinner
Wednesdays 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Discussion
 
Discover the God who wants to be known  The Gospel of John records several declarations by Jesus known as the "I Am" sayings. With each statement Jesus uses vivid images to capture our imagination, revealing more about his identity and purpose.
 
The book is available on Amazon in either paperback or Kindle version, or check with Melissa in the parish office (mquinn@stpauls-dedham.org) 
regarding remaining copies available.  
 
Sunday   Wednesday   Topic

March 24  March 27      "I am the True Vine"
March 31  April 3          "I am the Way, the Truth, & the Life"
April 7      April 10        "I am the Resurrection & the Life"

CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
 
Block 3 classes will be held 3/24, 3/31, 5/19, and 6/2.  We will also offer group activities this spring on 4/28, 5/12, and 5/26
 
We would love to have interested parishioners join as visiting teachers to lead a group activity. If you are interested or have an idea for a group lesson, please reach out to Rachel Miller. Children can feel free to drop into church school any week, as the lessons are non-cumulative. Parents, you are always welcome to sit in on the classes if that makes your child more comfortable.   Please contact Rachel Miller at Rachelmiller.editor@gmail.com   if you have questions about which class is appropriate for your child or are interested in teaching this year.  

 
HOLY EUCHARIST AT FOX HILL
 
 
    
         HOLY EUCHARIST AT FOX HILL
 
    will take place at 2:45 p.m . on the following Mondays
       in the BAKER FUNCTION ROOM :  
 
            March 25     April 8     May 13
                               April 29   May 20
 
 

CRAFTER'S GUILD MEETING : MARCH 25th
  


Monday, March 25th at 7 PM
All crafters are welcome to join us on the couches outside  the parish kitchen. Overall, we aim to create projects for  parishioners young and old but crafters of all stripes are also welcome to join for the fellowship. Please contact Julia Prentice at 818-268-0392  or at jprentic10@gmail.com  for more information.

LENTEN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Week Three
 
Lent is a time to reflect on our impact on Creation and on how we can lower the carbon emissions generated from our daily habits. Also important in our Lenten journey is to learn more about the Episcopal Church's significant leadership in confronting climate change. Did you know that an eight-member delegation of Episcopal bishops attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poland this past December? It was the fourth Episcopal delegation to attend this annual climate change meeting. Led by Bishop Marc   Andrus of the Diocese of California, the  delegation 
advocated for the environmental priorities identified at the Episcopal Church's 79th General Convention earlier in July of 2018.
 
Bishop Andrus noted: "What I have found in participating in the UN climate summits from Paris onwards is that the thousands of national representatives from virtually every country on Earth are also local climate activists. These remarkable COP representatives are updating the adage from the 1970s, 'think globally and act locally' to be 'think and act globally and locally'. Thinking and acting globally and locally is what we in the Episcopal Church are about. At General Convention 79 in Austin we passed 19 pieces of environmentally-related resolutions.......The Episcopal Church is a global body doing climate and environmental work at the world and the local levels." 
 
Last July's General Convention addressed 19 resolutions that underscore and strengthen the Church's position on stewardship of the environment and Creation. Bishop Andrus         described the resolutions as "remarkable and a sign of a growing, vital spirit in the         Episcopal Church around Creation care." Creation care resolutions promoted: locally grown food, energy and water efficiency, advocacy for ocean health, clean energy economies, and stewardship of creation with church-owned land. For more information about The Episcopal Church's efforts over a number of decades to cultivate stewardship of Creation visit:
 
In recognition of the work done at the General Convention, Bishiop Michael Curry said: "All of God's Creation is interconnected. The love that thrust the stars into the heavens themselves is the same love that gave birth and created the Earth itself and all of the Earth's children, wherever they may be. If we follow Jesus and his way of love, then we strive to love as God loves, to give as God gives, to care as God cares. And that means caring for God's Creation, all of it, and all of us." 
 

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS


We are in the process of putting together the leaflets for Easter and planning the decoration of the church. Flowers used to beautify the church will be ordered for Easter, and are paid for by Easter flower donations made by our members. A special list will be printed to acknowledge that flowers were given in memory of, or in honor of, a loved one or a special occasion. The customary donation is $10 per name, with a maximum of $50.   

            Please click here to print an    Easter Flower Form  

The deadline for returning the form is Friday, April 12th
Join us for a discussion of our 
Christmas Eve Services


 
Sunday, March 31st, 
following Worship

(and a brief break for refreshments)
 

 
ST. PAUL'S BOOK CLUB
 

St. Paul's Book Club meets
Wednesday, April 3rd

 
  7:00 p.m. in the Rectory

               

       Our next book will be:  Born A Crime       
                               by Trevor Noah
 
 
#1  NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The compelling, inspiring,
and comically sublime story of one man's coming-of-age, set during the
twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.  

INQUIRER'S CLASS
CONTINUED BY POPULAR DEMAND
 
   
Feel free to join us for a discussion of topics of Anglican Theology & History.  These discussions take place in the Vestry Room following a brief foray to the Fellowship Hour for coffee and snacks.
 
April 7th : "Holy Week & Easter"  

MOVIE REFLECTION GROUP THIS SUNDAY
            
MOVIE REFLECTION GROUP 
 SUNDAY  4/14  Movie & Time TBD 
             
 
If you enjoy the movies....this is the group for you .
 
Once a month (late Sunday afternoon) we will venture to the Dedham Community  Theater at 580 High Street to see a movie. No need to RSVP, simply arrive for the movie and look for Reverend McCarley. Following the movie we will adjourn to a local eating establishment to reflect on the themes, acting, directing of the movie. Join us for lively discussion and entertainment that supports our local community !
 

                    PARISH CALENDAR DATES TO SAVE
 
 
Sunday, March 24 - Parish field trip to Church of the Advent, Boston  

Sunday, March 31st - all parish discussion of Christmas Eve services, following 10 am service and short refreshment break.

Sunday, April 14 - Palm Sunday
 
Wednesday, April 17 - Healing Wednesday
 
Thursday, April 18 -Maundy Thursday
 
Friday, April 19 - Good Friday
 
Saturday, April 20 - Easter Egg Hunt 3 pm; Easter Vigil
 
Sunday, April 21 - Easter Sunday
Monday, April 22 - Parish office is closed
 
Sunday, April 28 - James Joyce Ramble, Hymn Sing

Sunday, May 5 - Women's Luncheon (restaurant location TBA)

Saturday, May 11 - St. Paul's Yard Sale (rain or shine)

Sunday, May 12 - Major Music Sunday, Mother's Day
 
Sunday, May 19 - Organ Recital, 3 p.m. 
 
Sunday, May 26 - Memorial Day weekend; no church school
Monday, May 27 - Parish office is closed
 
Sunday, June 9 - Church School Teachers' Day, Church School picnic
 
ST. PAUL'S YARD SALE: DATE CHANGE

     
 
 
 
YARD SALE : SATURDAY, MAY 11th          TIME 9:30 am
(Rain or shine)
 
HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR THE NEW CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND & HELP YOURSELF BY GETTING RID  OF UNWANTED ITEMS
 
We are on the lookout for lovely and useful items that need a new home. Items should be placed in the Rectory garage.
 
We are looking for : Books, stationery, decorative items, children's clothes, children's toys, household items, kitchen equipment, lovely shoes, purses, accessories and tools.

Please do not bring : TVs, computers and adult clothing.
 
Thank you, in advance, for your contributions . If you would like to volunteer, please let Rev. Melanie know by e-mailing her at mmccarley@stpauls-dedham.org .

 
COME & GATHER WITH PRESIDING BISHOP CURRY

PRAYER LIST

Parishioners:  
Ken Burt  
Bob Lawrence 
Betty Leonard
Harry & Jane McCracken
Sydney Sowles  
Patricia Storey  
Harrison Tuttle 
   
Friends and family of parishioners:   
Iris Bergdall, cousin of Andrew Tittler  
Michelle Curly, Friend of those at Fox Hill
Nancy Crowell, friend of Pen & Sally Jones
Mabel Dudeney, family of Lucy Dudeney
Karen Gray, Sister of Andrea O'Connell
Christopher Haff, nephew of Polly Pierce
Amy Hanson, Niece of Andrea O'Connell
Becky Johnson, Friend of Maggi Lamb
Elnora Johnson, Sister of Sheila Johnson
Pamela Kalt, Friend of Andrea O'Connell
Leslie Kuenne, Friend of Olivia & Burt Hurlock  
Keith Mahle, Friend of the Rev. Melanie McCarley
Gladys Njubi, Sister of Amy Ranji
Steve Njuguna, brother of Amy Ranji
Timmy Palthey, Grandson of John & Regina Adams
The Patch Family, friends of Lucy Dudeney
Clare Pritchett, Cousin of Andrea O'Connell
Terry Proulx, Sister of Pat Clarke
Lee Rantzow, Friend of Olivia & Burt Hurlock
Deirdre Spada, Niece of Nick Spada
Julia Spencer, Friend of Pen & Sally Jones
Howard Stovall, Friend of Olivia & Burt Hurlock
Cindy St. Peter, mother of Sara St. Peter
Frank and Betty Stern, Friends of Mike & Karen Gorton
Betsy Summers, Friend of Ernie & Barbie Greppin
Maria Ware-McGuiness, Sister of Nanette Diaute
Karen Wango, Sister of Amy Ranji
Kayla Whitlock, Niece of Charles & Nancy Eliot
Mark Williams, Friend of Sharyn Duncan.
 
We pray for those serving in our Armed Forces, especially Luke Heier, nephew of Barbara Millen, serving with the Special Forces, and James Corliss, grandson of Ginny Corliss,  and commend them to you for their bravery, their patriotism, and their honor. We ask that those who serve our country today may be kept in your everlasting love and that comfort and encouragement might be given to their families. We pray for peace and ask that your holy will might prevail among all people, and your name be exalted forever.

We pray for those who have died, especially Mary Ann Harding, sister-in-law of Polly Pierce, Arnold Hunnewell, husband of Ros Hunnewell, and Bette Nowicki, friend to many at St. Paul's, all of whom died recently
 
We pray for peace in the war-torn regions of our world and for all who have lost homes and loved ones due to violence or natural disasters.  
 
We pray for our Bishops Alan Gates and Gayle Harris.
 
Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.
 
Regards,


The Rev. Melanie McCarley
Rector