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During Lent, one of our formation classes walked slowly through the liturgies of Holy Week. The idea was to prepare ourselves for what we'll do together next week, the central week of the Christian year. The theme that developed through the series was that these liturgies, taken together, express in a unique way who we Christians are. In a time of contested and fractured identities, when any effort to describe a collective character is likely to lead to bitter argument, this week grounds us together as people made by the love of God that goes deeper than the grave and spreads to the ends of the earth.
On Maundy Thursday, Jesus names love as the identifying trait of his followers. On Good Friday, we descend to the bottom of human possibility, and as Jesus stands before Pilate we find that we (along with Pilate and the empire and religious institutions) are the ones on trial. And then on Saturday night with Holy Baptism and the first Eucharist of Easter, we celebrate the new life that God brings forth in the world and in our own hearts. Made of and by love, we are capable of the most profound failure, and even those depths remain well within the redeeming reach of God.
We are a people being made alive again by the love of God; we are a people sharing that life and love with the world. Next week we tell that story of who we are in a way we only really do once a year. I need to hear that story again. Our neighbors need to hear that story again. And I bet you need to hear it, too.
Eric+
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Make a Palm Cross
April 9, 9 AM-12 noon, Tyler Hall
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Help us make Palm Crosses for the parish, Saturday morning, April 9, 9 AM-12 noon, Tyler Hall. As has been a long tradition at Saint Paul’s, we will create palm crosses from palm fronds to be worn the next day on Palm Sunday. While this time is set aside to create these crosses, it is really a time set aside for lively fellowship among friends, and soon to be friends. All materials and friendly instructors will be provided. Contact Elisabeth Price for more information. |
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Saint Paul's Nursery is OPEN
Sundays 9:30 AM -12:30 PM
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We are pleased to announce that the Saint Paul’s nursey has reopened for children 6 months to 4 years of age. The nursery will be available on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:30 a.m. to allow parents to attend formation. If you have any questions about the nursey, please contact the parish office. Miss Connie and Miss Jenna are all VERY EXCITED to welcome you back! |
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No Sunday Forum for Two Weeks
Sundays, 9:30 AM, Berlin Room
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There will be NO Sunday forum on Palm Sunday or Easter. The Forum will return Sunday, April 24, when Racial Justice GA will share information about this Episcopal Diocese of Georgia ministry and invite Saint Paul's to participate in their work of reconciliation. |
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Children's Formation (grades PK - 6)
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
In the Children's Ministry Center
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ALL 3 of our children's formation classes will meet together this Sunday.
The Children will meet at 9:30 AM to create Easter cards. Then Fr. Eric will lead a joyful and triumphant palm procession around the churchyard. The Flower Guild has provided large palms just for the occasion. The procession will begin at 9:55 AM.
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8 AM Rite I - In person
11 AM Rite II - In person
5:30 PM - Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
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All three of our Sunday worship services are in-person. |
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Our live feed of the Sunday worship will not be available on the Radio on Masters Sunday, April 10. You can still participate live with the service at 11 AM on Facebook or watch later on our YouTube page. |
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Sundays, 5:30 PM
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Celeste Ray, clarinet, is our Celtic musician this week. |
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HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULES
April 11 - April 17
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Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday in Holy Week
12:00 Noon in the Chapel
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Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during Holy Week, we gather in the Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul at noon for Holy Eucharist. During these quiet liturgies, we will hear gospel lessons that recount the final days of Jesus’ life. |
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Compline
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 PM 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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Holy Week Events for Children |
Maundy Thursday, April 14, 5:30 PM
A service of foot washing and communion, remembering Jesus’ new commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you.”
Good Friday, April 15, 2 PM
A special Stations of the Cross for children with prayers and lots of opportunity for wondering.
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Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 14, 7:00 PM
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“Maundy” comes from the Latin word “mandatum” (“commandment”), referring both to Christ’s words “a new commandment I give you, that you love one another as I have loved you” and to Christ’s command to celebrate the Eucharist. In this service we remember the Passover and the institution of the Holy Eucharist. The Maundy Thursday Liturgy concludes with the stripping of the altar by the clergy and the singing of Psalm 22 by the choir. The Nursery will be available. |
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Good Friday
Friday, April 15, 12:00 noon
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On Good Friday we observe the Passion of Jesus Christ: recalling Jesus’ arrest, torture, and crucifixion. The service begins and ends in silence. The Passion Gospel and Solemn Collects are read. We do not celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Although it is a day of great solemnity, devotion, self-examination, and prayer, it is also a day of restrained anticipation, promise and hope. |
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Through the years many Episcopalians have found the Good Friday Offering to be an effective way to express their support for the ministries of the three dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Pastoral care, education and health care continue to be primary ministries through which the reconciling spirit of the Christian faith serves all in need. The generous donations of Episcopalians help the Christian presence in the Land of the Holy One to be a vital and effective force for peace and understanding among all of God’s children. More information on the Good Friday offering is available here.
To make a donation please make your check payable to Saint Paul’s Church and write “Good Friday Offering” on the memo line. We will send the combined gifts of our parishioners with Saint Paul's gift from the annual budget and send this offering the week of April 25.
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Walk the Labyrinth
Saturday, April 16, 9 AM -12 noon, Berlin Room
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The Labyrinth is available for self-guided walks in the Berlin Room. Printed guides will be provided in the room. Please wear or bring socks to wear after removing your shoes. Visit veriditas.org for more information about prayer and meditation with labyrinths. |
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The Great Vigil of Easter
Saturday, April 16, 7:30 PM
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The Great Vigil is the culmination of Holy Week and begins in darkness. We light the new fire outside and carry it by candlelight into the church, sharing it with neighbors to hear the stories of God’s relentless love. Then as we welcome Easter with the first celebration of the Resurrection, we celebrate baptism and renew our own baptismal vows. This unique service is the height of the church’s year of grace. |
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Easter Services
Sunday, April 17
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9:00 a.m. Easter Celebration of the Resurrection outside at the Celtic Cross. The Nursery will be available.
11:00 a.m. Easter Celebration of the Resurrection with the Saint Paul’s Choir, Brass, and Percussion. The nursery will be available.
5:30 p.m. Easter Celebration of Celtic Evening Prayer. Laura Tomlin will be our guest musician.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 17
Immediately following the 9 AM service
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn follows the 9 AM Easter service. We will meet on the front steps of the church for the annual picture prior to the hunt. Don’t forget your basket! |
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Easter Monday Annual Meeting
Monday, April 18, 12 noon
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Our Colonial Charter and Bylaws call for an Annual Parish Meeting on Easter Monday. You are invited to our 272nd Annual Parish Meeting, Monday, April 18, 12 noon on the Front Portico. The Churchwardens, Members of the Vestry, and Officers of the Parish will be installed. |
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Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, April 20, 6-7 PM, River Room
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Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, April 20, catered by Cordially Invited. The menu will be available next week. $5 per person; $20 max per family. Please RSVP using the link below. |
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Sit and Wait Meditation: Prayer of the Heart
Beginning, Thursday, April 21, Chapel
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“O tarry and await the Lord’s pleasure; be strong and he shall comfort your heart; wait patiently on the Lord.”
Psalm 27:18
This experiential meditation group, led by Rev. Alan Faulkner and Dr. Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau, will begin Easter Week, April 21, 6:30-8:00 PM for six weeks on Thursday Evenings (April 21 & 28, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, Ascension Day). There will be a limit of ten (10) participants, and it is expected that those signing up will commit to all six sessions. Please email Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau or contact by phone at (706) 910-9331 for further information and/or to enroll in the sit. |
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Earth Day Kids Clothing Swap
Friday, April 22, 9 AM - 3 PM
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Do something great for the Earth and the community—take part in the Creation Care Committee's Earth Day Kids Clothing Swap! We'll keep used clothing out of the landfill and get it into the hands of those who need it.
How it works: Drop off your kids’ gently-used apparel at the bin in the Narthex by April 19, then join us on April 22 for a morning of yard sale-type “shopping” in the west parking lot. Does your child need a different size or style? You’re welcome to it, free of charge. The event will be open to anyone in the community with need.
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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, April 23, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Masters Table Soup Kitchen at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed by Saint Paul’s Church volunteers on Saturday, April 23rd. This is a good opportunity to get to know other parishioners while preparing and serving hot meals to our guests in the community that are food insecure.
We need 6 volunteers to prepare the food from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 12 volunteers to serve the food in the dining room from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Preparing the food in the kitchen is limited to those 18 and over and involves slicing and dicing and assisting with the cooking. Serving involves plating the food cafeteria style, serving the guests and cleanup.
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The Daughters of the King are coordinating a Bra Drive through April. Bras and the second-hand clothing market provide a safe and powerful economic opportunity for women in the developing countries that “ Free the Girls” serve. Collection boxes decorated white/aqua are located in Tyler Hall and the Narthex. For more information, contact Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau. |
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A special yellow umbrella was lost at Saint Paul's following a funeral in March. If you see this umbrella at Saint Paul's, the owner would love to recover it. Please contact the parish office. |
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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April 24 - Racial Justice GA at the Sunday Forum
April 25 - Vestry Meeting
April 28 - Caregivers' Support Group
May 1 - Meet Saint Paul's for Children
May 1 - Meet and Greet the Daughters of the King
May 15 - Senior Sunday
May 18 - Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
May 21 - Manna Pantry
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Gathering Safely Plan Updated 03-17-21 |
The Vestry has approved a plan for gathering safely. This plan is available using the link below and on our website. Clergy, vestry, and regathering committee members will continue to monitor the situation and publicize precautions and changes. |
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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.
The Finance Committee and the Vestry are beginning the work of preparing the 2022 budget. Your pledge allows them to prepare a more accurate budget. If you have not yet completed a pledge card, please prayerfully consider your pledge to a momentous year. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex and by contacting the parish office. You may also pledge online using the link below.
Pledge Cards Received: 138
92 Increase (23 new), 6 Decrease, 40 no change
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 04/06/2022
Offerings pledged this Week $12,981.00
Offerings received this Week $3,433.90
Operating Expenses to Date $222,107.15
Operating Income to Date $278,754.53
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