St Paul's Church
The Fourth Sunday
in Lent
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Sun., March 31
9:30 am Holy Eucharist
9:30 am Church School/Nursery Care during service
11:00 am Coffee Hour
Noon NLM Services in Church
This Week at St. Paul’s
Daily
8:00 am-7:00 pm The Church is open for prayer
Mon.-Fri.
8:30 am-12:30 pm Parish Office is open
Mon., April 1
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Tues., April 2
10:00 am Sherburne Commons Worship
6:30 pm Handbell Practice in the Parish House
7:00 pm NLM in the Gardner Hall
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Wed., April 3
8:30 am Holy Eucharist Service
9:30 am Staff Meeting
5:30 pm Fellowship Meeting in Parish House
7:00 pm NLM in Church
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Thurs., April 4
11:30 am Bible Study
6:30 pm NLM rehearsals in the Church
Fri., April 5
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Sat., April 6
9:00 am Centering Prayer in Parish House
10:00 am Youth Choristers Rehearsal in Parish House
4:00 pm Choir Rehearsal in Parish House
7:00 pm NLM in Church and Gardner Hall
Sun., April 7 Food Pantry Collection
9:30 am Holy Eucharist
9:30 am Church School/Nursery Care during service
11:00 am Coffee Hour
Noon NLM Services in Church
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Father Max on Vacation
Father Max and Olly are off to Block Island for a well-deserved vacation. They return April 4. In their absence, the Rev. Peter Chase, who served as visiting Priest at St. Paul’s last year, will be conducting today’s services. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact the church office at 508-228-0916.
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Hospital or Home Visits
If you or a loved one is in the hospital or home bound, please let us know if you would like a visit. Please notify Father Max at 508-228-0916 ext. 11 or 302-542-5587.
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Inquirers Class Forming
Father Max is gathering a group for an Inquirers class series. Those interested in learning more about The Episcopal Church, and those preparing for Confirmation or Reception during Bishop Gates’ island visitation on June 8-9, please inform Christine in the office or Father Max. We will strive to set meeting times that are convenient for most. Sister Susanna and Father Max are also working on preparing our youth for Confirmation. Please let us know if you are aware of community teenagers who would be interested.
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Collection for Food Pantry
Our next collection for the Food Pantry will occur Sunday, April 7. While we appreciate every single food donation, this month St. Paul's is collecting non-perishables for our local Food Pantry. Suggested items are toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and personal hygiene products such as toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner or soap. Thank you for your generosity and support in caring for our island residents.
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 4. Movie night
Doors open at 6:30pm,
Movie starts at 7pm
Light refreshments served. FREE ADMISSION. Featured movie will be Beckett. Nominated for 12 Academy Awards, Peter O’Toole is electrifying as Henry II with Richard Burton in a career defining role as the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Wednesday, April 10, Contemplative Eucharist and Lenten Supper,
starting at 6 pm. This contemplative service features Taize chants, a reflection on the Gospel reading, time for silent meditation and prayer and Holy Communion. Light supper to follow in Gardner Hall. All are welcome !
Palm Sunday, April 14,
Meet at the Land Bank pocket park (corner of Fair St. and Main St.) for the procession of the Palms at 9:20am. Service starts at 9:30am.
Maundy Thursday, April 18,
Supper of Mediterranean Stew, Bread and Salad at 6pm in Gardner Hall. Service to follow at 7pm. Hosted by the Fellowship Committee.
Good Friday, April 19,
Noon until 1pm Service.
Good Friday, April 19 at 6pm,
Choral Requiem Service sung by St. Paul’s Choir.
Saturday, April 20 at 8pm to 10pm,
The Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Sunday, April 21 at 9:30am,
Festival Holy Eucharist Service with Egg Hunt and Coffee Hour to follow.
Wednesday, May15,
Luncheon at Sherburne Commons hosted by the Fellowship Committee. Invitees will be the residents of Sherburne Commons and for our parishioners there will be sign-up sheet in the church on May 5th and May 12th.
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Christian Education Opportunities
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Thursday Bible Study
Based on lectionary
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readings from Scripture appointed to be read the following Sunday.
St. Paul’s Bible Study Group meets on Thursdays, 11:30am - 1pm in the Parish House. For more information, contact the office, or Lucy Bixby, bixbyphoto@gmail.com
ALL are welcome!
Centering Prayer Group
Saturdays, 9am -10am
Parish House
Led by Sister Susanna Margaret
This weekly group includes an opening prayer or meditation, a 20-minute practice of Centering Prayer (silent sitting), a scripture reading, and a time for discussion.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
For support, education, and advocacy for mental illness, please contact Nantucket’s Program Coordinator Suzanne Fronzuto at
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We pray for:
Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan, our Bishop; Gayle, our Suffragan Bishop; Max, our Priest; and Susan, our Deacon.
We pray for
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Mary-adair, Vicky, Bay, David, Blair, Doris, Paul, Howard, Priscilla, Beverly, Jenn, Marianne, Felix, Joan, and June.
The Anglican Cycle of Prayer
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The Most Rev. James Richard Wong Yin Song, Archbishop of Province of Indian Ocean and Bishop of the Seychelles.
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The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill;
Boston College Campus Ministry, Chestnut Hill; St. Dunstan’s Church, Dover; Christ Church, Needham; Ministries with the Deaf, Church Periodical Club.
We pray for:
The men and women serving in our Armed Forces; easing of discord in our country; those with mental illness and their families; healing and peace among peoples and nations throughout the world; the President of the United States, the United States Congress, the Supreme Court and all in authority; our brothers and sisters of other faiths; our Companion Church: San Juan Evangelista, in Vertientes, Cuba; our local Food Pantry, the Rental Assistance Program and Laundry Love.
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Thank you to
Penny Macintyre
for providing the refreshments for Coffee Hour
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By-Laws
St. Paul's By-Laws (2002) are posted on the St. Paul’s website in the About Us section.
P.O. Box Discontinued
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