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April 14 - April 23, 2023
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Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The resurrection happens whether or not Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb, the disciples meet Jesus in Galilee, we go to church every day in Holy Week, or our liturgies are well-organized and fully staffed. But the particular way we pray our way through Holy Week and Easter takes a lot of sometimes invisible labor. Now on the other side of Easter Sunday, I am especially grateful to those who made our Holy Week observances work so well. This year, Spring Break/Masters Week left us a little shorthanded, so a smaller-than-usual band of ministers worked extra hard to make sure the table was set, the word was proclaimed, the bread and wine were shared, the cross and chancel bloomed, and our songs were sung. On behalf of the whole church, I am grateful to all who filled in the gaps and improvised arrangements for a faithful, powerful Holy Week.
As we move into the Easter season, we aren't slowing down too much. Below, you'll find information on many of the ways that we are living in the light of the resurrection in the coming weeks. I want to call your attention to two parallel but distinct formation opportunities this Easter. On Tuesday nights by Zoom, we're reading The Rule of Benedict: a Spirituality for the 21st Century, by Joan Chittister. Chittister walks us through foundational document of Western monasticism, mining it for the rich contemporary spiritual guidance it still provides. And this Sunday at 9:30 in the Berlin Room, we begin a series called Benedict, Anglicanism, and Us. That possibly sounds a little dry, but I trust it won't be. We'll explore how the Anglican tradition can be understood as extending the spirituality of the monastic life to all Christians, and we'll follow that insight to grow more deeply into our vocations and end by drafting a "Rule of Life" for ourselves. If you're looking for ways to grow in your faith as a way of life, I think these two offerings will be fertile ground for you. I hope to see you Sunday! (And just about every other day of the week, at the activities you'll find below!)
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EVENTS THIS WEEKEND | April 15 |
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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, April 15, 2 shifts, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Master's Table Soup Kitchen at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed by Saint Paul's Church volunteers on Saturday, April 15th. This is a good opportunity to get to know other parishioners while preparing and assisting in cooking hot meals for our neighbors in the community that are food insecure. This Soup kitchen serves daily 365 days a year and depends on volunteers. If you wish to serve, please RSVP using the link below. Contact Al or Laraine Yarbrough or more information. |
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | April 16 |
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8 AM Rite I
11 AM Rite II
5:30 PM - Celtic Evening Prayer with Communion
All of our Sunday worship services are in-person.
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The Nursery will be open Sunday, April 16
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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We are pleased to announce that the Saint Paul’s nursery is open for children 6 months to 4 years of age. The nursery will be available this Sunday morning beginning at 9:30 A M.
For more information, please contact Kim Butler, Director of Children, Youth, and Intergenerational Ministries. |
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Sunday Breakfast (Cooked)
Sunday, April 16, 9 AM, Tyler Hall
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The Parish Life and Hospitality Committee invites you to Sunday Breakfast in Tyler Hall. Beginning Sunday, April 16, we’ll cook and serve a hot breakfast monthly on the second Sunday. A RSVP is critical by Friday midnight so that we can prepare adequate food without waste. Donations are welcome. Cooking Teams will be formed and we encourage you to be in touch with Hospitality chair, Eric Friedman.
Sunday's menu: personal frittata (egg cupcakes) bacon, sausage links, grits, fruit, and buttered toast.
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Sunday Forum: Benedict, Anglicanism, and Us
Sundays 9:30 AM, Berlin Room
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The Forum returns Sunday, April 16, with an Easter series entitled Benedict, Anglicanism, and Us. This class will explore how the ancient, practical spirituality of Benedict of Nursia can still give shape and life to our relationship with God. Weekly lessons may be attended independently from one another, but consistent attendance will aid participants as the class culminates in a session dedicated to writing a personal rule of life. |
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St. Nicholas Choir (age 5 - grade 2)
Canterbury Choir (grades 3-9)
Sunday's 9:25 - 10:00 AM
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The Canterbury and St. Nicholas Choirs will begin rehearsals at 9:25 AM Sunday morning as scheduled. For more information about our choir programs, please contact Keith Shafer.
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Godly Play
Grades PK- 4th Grade
Saint Patrick's Room - Children's Ministry Center
Sunday's 10:00 - 10:45 AM
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ALL children inherently know God, but it is up to us to give them the language of the Christian faith so they can grow to make meaning of our faith in their own lives. Godly Play is a profound method rooted in Montessori principles that forms child spirituality by attending to their natural gifts for wonder and discovery. We cannot wait to welcome your children each Sunday!
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Colaborate
Middle School (grades 5-8)
Saint Benedict's Room - Children's Ministry Center
Sunday's 10:00 - 10:45 AM
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The Colaborate Curriculum is designed to help youth take an honest look at the holy mystery and the complexity of Scripture to move them onto a path of growth and discovery. Using infographics, this program will include studies of both New Testament and Old Testament lessons to start a conversation about God and what it means to follow Jesus.
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Children's Procession at the 11 AM service
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This week our children will offer our mite boxes during the 11 AM service. Our children received mite boxes a few weeks ago and were asked to collect money in their boxes as a Lenten practice. We will process forward at the offering on Sunday morning at 11 AM and offer our gifts. This is such a beautiful, meaningful way for our kids to actively engage in giving of themselves and investing in the church and its ministries. If you did not receive a box or if you have misplaced yours, please text me at 706.833.8541 and I will have a new one ready for your child on Sunday. Contact Kim Butler for more information. |
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Daughters of the King Meet and Greet
Sunday, April 16
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Meet and Greet the Daughters of the King, Sunday, April 16, during breakfast and following the 11 AM service on the Portico. The St. Ruth Byllesby Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King (DoK) will offer discernment classes for new members in May. DoK is an international prayer and service order in the Episcopal Church. Drop by the DoK table on the 16th to meet the members and to find out more about their ministries at Saint Paul’s. For more information, please email Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau. |
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EYC (Grades 6-12)
Sunday, April 16, Following 11 AM service
Please note the change of time
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EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12) will meet at Living History Park for “Under the Crown,” a special Colonial Times event. We'll eat lunch there; please bring lunch money
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Sundays, 5:30 PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion is a candle-lit service that emphasizes the contemplative side of worship, features some of Augusta’s best Celtic musicians, and offers prayers for healing for those attending, for others, and for the world. Come as you are and enter into a place of rest, prayer, and reflection.
Rob Foster will be our guest musician this week.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK| April 17 - April 23 |
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The Rule of Benedict
Beginning Tuesday, April 18, 7 PM, Zoom
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Our online adult formation book studies continue in Easter with a study of Joan Chittister’s The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century. Though the Rule is fifteen centuries old, Chittister shows that Benedict can offer wisdom for contemporary concerns such as contemplation, humility, stewardship, equality, and conversion. Books available this Sunday in the Narthex and in the Parish Office during the week. $20 donation.
Join us Tuesday evenings on Zoom at 7:30 PM beginning April 18. Register for the class using the link below. Group leaders will send emails to all participants with Zoom log-in details and schedules. Contact Fr. Eric Biddy for more information. |
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Daughters of the King Spring Bra Drive |
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. New and gently worn bras are also shared with local women's shelters i-Care and Safehomes. Collection boxes decorated white/aqua are located in Tyler Hall and the Narthex. For more information, contact Janet Olson. |
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Compline
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 PM Social time follows worship on Zoom.
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Meeting ID: 595 177 454
Dial-In: (646) 876-9923
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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Mid-Week Eucharist
Thursdays, 11:30 AM
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A mid-week Eucharist in the Chapel begins at 11:30 AM. Lunch in the Berlin Room follows at 12 noon with a weekly Bible study (more information below.) Join us as your schedule allows: Come for Eucharist and lunch, lunch and Bible study, or stay for all three. (So that we may honor mid-day schedules, lunch is scheduled for 15 minutes and will continue through the Bible study conversations.) |
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Lectio at Lunch
Thursdays, 12 Noon, Tyler Hall
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Join us for lunch and a Bible study – we've made it easy!
This small group format begins with lunch. As we continue sharing a meal, three biblical lessons are read aloud by members of the group, followed by a reflection from Brian McLaren’s We Make the Road by Walking. We conclude our time together engaging with the reflection. Much of the work of the Holy Spirit in formation is in forming relationship. We invite you to join this small group as your schedule allows.
You may bring your own lunch or share in the meal provided. Donations accepted.
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Sit and Wait Meditation Group
Thursdays, 6-7 PM, Chapel
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Thursdays begin in the Chapel with a reading or other offering to enhance this space before the “Sit” begins. After the 20-minute Sit, an open discussion follows until 7:00 PM. This is an open group with no limit on the number of participants. 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 Celebration: Eco-Align Your Yard and Garden
Saturday, April 22, 2 - 4:30 PM
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Join Saint Paul’s Creation Care Committee for an Earth Day celebration! Master gardeners from area gardening groups will be on hand to offer tips and tricks to eco-align your yard and garden. Visit our propagation booth, listen to butterfly and bird talks and take a tour of the Saint Paul’s Garden from our very own Keith Shafer! Kids can create their own terrariums and take part in a scavenger hunt, among other fun activities. There will also be demonstrations, vendors and information about local eco-minded events. Additional activities are coming online every day! Everyone who attends our event can enter our drawing for a gift card to a local establishment. Join us on April 22 from 2-4:30 PM in the 7th Street parking lot.
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April 17 - Vestry Meeting
May 15 - Vestry Meeting
May 17 - Wednesday Night Supper
May 27 - Manna Pantry
May 28 - Parish Picnic
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Caregivers' Support Group
Thursday, April 27, 3:30 PM
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Caregivers’ support group will meet Thursday, April 27, 3:30 PM in the chapel. This group provides support for people caring for people they love (our first thought is ailing spouses, aging parents, children who need extra attention, and other relations of mutuality in which one-way care has grown), but anyone who is a caregiver for another is welcome. Contact Fr. Eric for more information. |
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Baptism Offered
Sunday, April 30
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We will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, April 30 at the 11 am service. All who wish to be baptized are invited to contact Fr. Eric . |
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Mmm! Taco Night
Wednesday, May 3, 6-7 PM, The River Room
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It’s Taco night at Saint Paul’s for our next Mmm... (Men’s Monthly Meal), Wednesday, May 3, 6 PM. The Men of Saint Paul’s will gather at 4 PM in the River Room to prepare this meal for the parish. Men, please sign up for cooking and clean up teams and everyone PLS. RSVP for dinner below. Donations welcomed. |
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Field Day at Hornsby
Serve Thursday or Friday, May 4 or May 5
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Our Neighborhood Partner School, Hornsby, will celebrate Field Day and has asked for volunteers to help with set up and break down. Come, cheer and encourage, and celebrate with our friends from Hornsby.
We need 2 to 4 volunteers to assist with Field Day on May 4th for Kindergarten-2nd grade (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and May 5th for 3rd grade-5th grade (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Volunteers will be needed for the set up and breakdown.
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Senior Sunday
Sunday, May 21
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Parents of graduating high school seniors: Senior Sunday is May 21. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible if your son or daughter is interested in being included in this service. |
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 4/12/23
Offerings Pledged this Week $13,942.31
Offerings Received this Week $5,559.90
Operating Expenses to Date $234,864.05
Total Income Received to Date $405,092.35
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