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A Letter from the Interim Priest-in-Charge |
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OUR NEXT BABY STEP – HOLY COMMUNION IN BOTH KINDS
The Collect for this Trinity Sunday goes like this, “Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever.” Amen.
The operative word in this collect is Unity!
After months of being separated physically and liturgically we are now taking baby steps to return to that one thing that binds us together as the body of Christ, Holy Eucharist in both kinds! This Sunday at all services both the bread and wine will be offered through intinction by the priest. The process will go this way: Before the service the priest will have done a thorough handwashing. Before the distribution the priest will apply hand sanitizer. At the distribution the priest will dip the edge of the wafer into the wine and then place the wafer into the recipient’s hands with these words, slightly modified from the Book of Common Prayer, “The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life. [Amen.] If a Lay Eucharistic Minister is needed for distribution, the same process applies.
For those of you not familiar with intinction it is a practice, common in the Greek Orthodox faith, which actually drops the bread into the cup, dips it out with a spoon and places it directly into the communicant’s mouth. We are not quite as elaborate as our Orthodox friends, but the Book of Common Prayer allows for intinction as follows (pages 407-408): “Opportunity is always to be given to every communicant to receive the consecrated Bread and Wine separately. But the Sacrament may be received in both kinds simultaneously, in a manner approved by the bishop. (i.e., the chalice bearer and not the communicant does the intinction.)”
I am so looking forward to serving you all this Sunday – I am grateful for that opportunity. Always keep in mind that the word Eucharist means Thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful for, especially that although we have been separated, we have remained unified through the gift of the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Peace,
Joe+
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | May 30 |
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Sunday Forum
NO SUNDAY FORUM THIS WEEK
Berlin Room, Led by Fr. Dolen
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Book Study: Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times
Sundays, 10 a.m. | Colonial Chapel (outside near Celtic Cross)
Led by Fr. Bowden
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Join Fr. Bowden for this study on our Presiding Bishop’s latest book. All who are interested are invited to gather by the Celtic Cross on Sundays at 10 a.m. We will end promptly by 10:45 a.m. to allow everyone time to get into church. In this book, Bishop Curry offers no abstract or philosophical analyses of love. He simply tells his personal stories of how he has experienced the love of God, which he proclaims is the only source and key to life and that love is “an equal opportunity employer.”
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8 AM Rite I - In person
5:30 PM Celtic - In person
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All 3 of our Sunday worship services are in-person with no requirement to sign-up. Welcome Back! |
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | May 31 - June 6 |
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Parish Office Closed
Monday, May 31
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The Parish Office will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. |
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Noonday Prayer
Wednesday, 12:05 p.m. (No Noonday Prayer MON)
Meeting ID: 595 177 454
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Noonday Prayer is a short and simple service which allows prayer to enter into the midst of our daily work or other activities, whil e joining our prayers to the ongoing prayer of the Church around the world. It may also be observed in private and is found online here and on p.103-107 in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) or in the simplified version for daily devotions on page 138. |
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Sacred Space at Saint Paul's
Tuesday and Friday, or by appointment
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Sacred Space is an opportunity for you to be in your church’s sacred space to rest and pray. You will be provided with a simple Order of Service to guide your prayers, but pray according to your practice and however fulfills your needs for your own sacred time and space.
Please use the calendar below to reserve a time just for you, or contact the parish office if you'd like a different time not listed. |
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Compline
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 p.m. Social time follows worship on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 595 177 454
Dial-In: (646) 876-9923
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Compline is a beautiful, simple, and quiet service to end the day together in prayer with God. This service is led by members of the parish using an on-screen bulletin so everyone may pray together.
Following the prayers, those who gather through Zoom have an opportunity for a mid-week visit.
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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From the Stewardship Chair
Lord, we give faithfully, and in our giving, we honor you,
the source of all our blessings, our daily bread, and all the gifts in our lives.
Received as of 5/12/21 for the Year 2021
136 Pledge Cards representing $605,801.00
If you have not completed a pledge card, please complete this year’s annual stewardship appeal and return it to the church as soon as possible, or pledge online on our website at saintpauls.org/pledge-card/. If you did not receive a pledge appeal in the mail or have simply misplaced yours, please email the parish office or contact by telephone at (706) 724-2485 ext. 225.
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 5/26/21
Offerings pledged this Week $11,650.02
Offerings received this Week $8,143.90
Operating Expenses to Date $298,481.53
Total Income Received to Date $320,655.36
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Help Us Celebrate Independence Day |
We would like to have the Saint Paul’s Brass Quintet and Percussionists with us for this year’s 4th of July service but it can happen only if we raise the funds to pay for it. If you’d like to donate to the cause as a thanksgiving or memorial please be in touch with Director of Music Keith Shafer or call him, (706) 724-2485 x 215 no later than than Friday, June 25th. We look forward to a full choir and inspiring music as we enjoy our country’s birthday. |
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The St. Ruth Byllesby Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King (DoK) will begin discernment classes for new members starting the week of June 14th. DoK is an international prayer and service order in the Episcopal Church, and The St. Ruth Byllesby Chapter is part of the ministries of Saint Paul’s Church.
If you are interested in discernment classes or have questions about the DoK, please email Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau or call her at (706) 910-9331 by June 14.
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Altar Flower Sponsorships Available |
If you would 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.
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Donate to the Summer Music |
On the summer Sundays when the choirs are on vacation, special music is provided by guest instrumentalists or singers. If you’d like to donate the music on these Sundays, please email Director of Music Keith Shafer or call him, (706) 724-2485 x 215 for further information and cost. Gifts can be made as thanksgivings or memorials.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration |
Eligible individuals, including those ages 12 and older, can now register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Registration must be completed in advance on the AU Health website.
South Carolina residents who are eligible can also register to receive the vaccine at Aiken Technical College through the AU Health website.
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