E-Blast for February 21, 2020

Episcopal 101 returned Feb. 16

Come join us every Sunday for six successive weeks in the Bloom Room at 11:45 AM. Classes will be 90 minutes long, and food will be provided. We will finish the week before Holy Week and each session will be video recorded in case you cannot make a class.

Episcopal 101 Class Schedule

(All classes will be on Sunday at 11:45 a.m. in the Bloom Room.)

#2 Feb. 23 —Church History from the Henry VIII thing, the George III thing and in the United States

#3 March 1 —The Book of Common Prayer and the Liturgy

#4 March 8 —The Sacramental Tradition

#5 March 15 —American Church Polity

March 22 —Bye week

#6 March 29 —A comparison of Christian denominations, present day challenges in T.E.C. and the Anglican Communion, and the new emphasis on Care of Creation in the Episcopal church.

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The Party of the Year

Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6pm By Fr. Steve Keplinger

Don’t miss it! It’s almost here, the party of the year. The GSP Mardi-Gras party has easily become our biggest blowout of the year, an extravaganza

of exploding excitement on the last night before the season of Lent begins.

First, there is the food, cooked and served by the men of the parish, who have become quite adept at preparation over the years. Pancakes, of course, but so much more. Eggs, bacon, sausage, veggie everything, desserts, and on and on.

Then there is the music. Live New Orleans jazz to knock your socks off. One year, the lights exploded during “When the Saints....”

Most importantly, the indulgences. Get one to save your soul before it is too late.

And the dancing, the line dance to end all line dances. Finally, the BONFIRE! We will burn last year’s palms in a spectacular end to Epiphany. Those same ashes will be placed on your head the next day on Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday Services - February 26

7:00 a.m. Communion with imposition of ashes in front of Sanctuary

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Imposition of ashes in parking lot

Noon Short imposition of ashes service in front of Sanctuary

7:00 p.m. Communion service with the GSP choir, preaching, and imposition of ashes

Grief can be an important part of our spiritual journey. A spiritual support grief group can provide you with a safe place to explore our grief experience and its potential for spiritual transformation. This group is experiential with music, guided meditation, prayer, short readings, as well as opportunities to share. All kinds of loss and grief experiences including the loss of an animal companion are welcome.

We will meet for seven weeks on Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:30 am starting February 22, 2020. It will be co-facilitated by Rev. Chris Ledyard and Laurie Finn. All sharing will be confidential and materials will be provided. Please call the Church Office at 520-327-6857 to preregister. If you have attended before, you are welcome to attend.

Sunday, February 23

The groups hosting on Sunday are small groups. You are invited to bring your favorite dish to share to help supplement the food.

Calling All GSP Men

Shrove Tuesday is your evening to shine! The men of the parish will care for the set up, cooking and clean up of the Shrove Tuesday celebration. Please plan to arrive at 4:00 PM in McBride Hall if you would like to cook and/or set up for the evening. Please plan to stay past 8:00 PM if you would like to clean up after the festivities have concluded. We thank you in advance for the gifts of your time and talent.

Bread from the Pantry

Our mission is to "be bread" for each other and for those in need. We supply surplus bread from Beyond Bread's Campbell location to Joseph's Pantry and deliver to nearby social service agencies and churches. Volunteers collect bread nightly throughout the year, sort and bundle for distribution three mornings a week, and deliver to agencies and churches that provide shelter or food to the homeless or people in need. The time commitment is one to two hours per week, or less. If you're interested or have additional questions, please text or call Sharon McKenzie at (520) 784-4867 or send an email to kniternational@gmail.com . Your consideration is much appreciated!