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February 2 - February 11, 2024 | |
MANNA PANTRY LAST SATURDAY | |
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"If Candlemas be fair and bright, winter will have another flight;
if Candlemas brings cloud and rain, winter won't come again."
I'm not sure that predicting the weather really should have much to do with our religious observances. But a whole host of weather superstitions cluster around Candlemas (today), even if most Americans have categorized those superstitions around Groundhog Day, rather than the religious feast on the same day. The bad news is that regardless of what has happened this morning among the rodent population of Pennsylvania, it's fair and bright in Augusta, suggesting a longer winter. But the good news is that this Sunday we have a robust observance of Candlemas/The Feast of the Presentation planned. We'll bless candles and celebrate the light of Christ at 11:00, and the Saint Paul's Choir will lead us in Evensong at 5:30.
Our 9:30 adult formation session brings back our annual Women of the Bible series, and the book group reading Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul will meet at 4:15 (ending in time to get to Evensong). Join us this weekend to grow and celebrate.
Eric+
P.S. I'd also like to point your attention to a couple of major events that are coming soon. First, on Monday, February 12 at 7:00 PM Saint Paul's is hosting the inaugural Absalom Jones service by the Augusta Convocation of Episcopal Churches. This joint service, with the Reverend Billy Alford preaching, the Saint Paul's choir singing, and Episcopal churches throughout the Augusta area participating, celebrates and thanks God for the ministry of Absalom Jones, the first African American ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church (1802).
Then on February 18, the Bishop will make his annual visitation to Saint Paul's, with Confirmations and Receptions. We don't have a comprehensive list of people due for Confirmation/Reception, so if you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible.
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | February 4 | |
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Rectors' Discretionary Accounts | Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks to Fr. Biddy’s and/or Mtr. Kimberly’s discretionary accounts) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy’s Discretionary Account. These funds are used to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need. | | | |
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Episcopal Relief and Development
Middle East Fund
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Outreach Committee voted to send $1000 to the Episcopal Relief and Development Middle East Fund. We will collect gifts from the parish, and then will send a combined check from the people of Saint Paul’s Tuesday, February 20. If you would like to add your gift, please make your check payable to Saint Paul’s Church with a notation ERD Middle East Fund. Online gifts may be made on our website. (Choose Special Offering Fund and Episcopal Relief and Development Sub-fund).
Your gift to the Middle East Fund will support the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and Al-Ahli Arab Hospital as they offer critical health services to those impacted by the current crisis in Gaza. Through your generosity, we are able to provide medicine and other supplies to help our partners tend to the physical and psychosocial wounds of this conflict. For more information about the work of ERD, visit episcopalrelief.org
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Sunday Worship Schedule for 02/04/24
8 AM Rite I
11 AM Rite II
11 AM Facebook Live
11 AM YouTube Live
5:30 PM - Evensong
6:30 PM - Compline + Sit and Wait (Chapel)
All of our Sunday worship services are in-person.
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Bagels for Breakfast!
Sunday, 9 - 10 AM Tyler Hall
Busy morning? We have Homemade Bagels and all the fixin's this Sunday in Tyler Hall at 9 AM. Donations welcomed.
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Women of the Bible at the Sunday Forum
Sunday February 4 & 11
9:30 AM, The Berlin Room
Our Spring "Women of the Bible" Adult Christian Formation Series returns for 2 sessions in Epiphany. As in the past, this short series will focus on the lives and significance of stories of women in the Bible.
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St. Nicholas Choir (age 5 - grade 2)
Canterbury Choir (grades 3-9)
Sundays, 9:25 - 10:00 AM
The Canterbury Choir (children in grades 3-9) and the St. Nicholas Choir (age 5 through grade 2) will meet this week as scheduled.
If you or any family or friends are interested in the choir program, please email Director of Music, Keith Shafer or call (706) 724-2485 ext. 215.
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"Spreading the Love"
Valentine Pastoral Care Project
(grades pk4-8)
Sunday, 10-10:45 AM
St. Patrick's Room, CMC
Our children and middle schoolers will be actively engaged in our pastoral care ministry this Sunday. They will be making homemade Valentines for parishioners who need an extra dose of love. This ministry has become a tradition at Saint Paul’s and is so appreciated by our parishioners. We are grateful to Barbara Register and Margaret Penix for leading this important ministry. Contact Kim Butler for more information.
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Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul
Beginning January 21, 4:15-5:15 PM, The Berlin Room
Join us for a new Sunday afternoon formation gathering which precedes the Celtic Service. The clergy will lead a discussion of John Philip Newell’s Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. Books are available from many retailers and in the Narthex. Donation $15-20. A schedule of gatherings will be available. For more information contact Eric Biddy.
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EYC (Episcopal Youth Community)
Grades 6-12
Sunday, 5-7 PM, River Room Kitchen
EYC Meets Sunday at St. Bart's in North Augusta for game night.
For more information contact Elizabeth Lindroth.
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Evensong
Sunday, February 4, 5:30 PM
The Saint Paul’s Choir will sing Evensong at 5:30 PM on Sunday, February 4, in place of the Celtic Service. Mark Dickens will be the guest organist and the choir will sing music composed by Heathcote Statham, John Stainer, and Edward Bairstow. A reception in the River Room follows the service. Join us for this beautiful sung service, bring your family, and invite friends.
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Reception Following Evensong
Sunday, February 4
The River Room
The Hospitality Committee invites you to make or purchase a finger food or beverage for the Spring Evensong reception immediately following the Evensong service at 5:30 PM, Sunday, February 4.
You may drop off your food items in the River Room kitchen between morning services or after the 11 AM service on February 4. We ask that you deliver your items on disposable serving ware, and we will plate the items for service.
If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to Saint Paul's Church and annotate it for the "Evensong Reception." Questions, contact Eric Friedman.
As always, we also need teams to help set up, serve, and clean up. Please sign up to bring items and/or serve below.
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Sit and Wait Meditation Group
Sundays, 6:30 PM, Chapel
Sit and Wait will follow the Celtic Service at 6:30 PM. The format will follow An Order for Compline from the Book of Common Prayer (page 127-135). The focus of the service will be the appointed Rule of Benedict for the Day. At the end of Compline, a twenty-minute sit will follow, and everyone will leave in silence.
Please email Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau or contact by phone at (706) 910-9331 for further information.
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | February 5 - February 11 | |
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Tuesday's Music Live
Tuesday, Feb 6, 12 noon
Tuesday’s Music Live 35th season continues Tuesday, February 6, at 12 noon, with a free concert by Thomas Pandolfi, Pianist. More information by calling the Box Office, (706) 722-3463 or tuesdaysmusiclive.com.
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On-line Formation Offering
The Wounded Healer
Tuesdays; January 2 - February 6
7:30–8:30 PM
Our online formation book study of The Wounded Healer by Henri J. M. Nouwen concludes this week.
We begin the 1Book1Diocese Selection: The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD Tuesday February 20. Books arrive next week.
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Compline - ZOOM
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 PM
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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
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
Every Thursday in Tyler Hall you’ll find a lunch combo that can’t be beat! We offer a tasty meal with a generous helping of fellowship, plus a lively discussion arising from the Gospel of Mark. Our text is N.T. Wright’s Mark for Everyone which takes this Gospel in small bites, reflecting on each week’s reading with relevant and important insights. We finish promptly at 1:00 PM and invite you to join us as your schedule allows. You may bring your own lunch or share in the meal provided. Donations accepted.
Questions? Contact Kitty Gordon.
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A Super Bowl of Chili
Sunday, February 11, following the 11 AM service
AND by take out
On Super Bowl Sunday stop by for a SUPER Bowl of Chili! We're hosting a fundraiser to help defray costs for this summer's mission trip to Ecuador. Sign up to bring a pot of chili. Enjoy a bowl (with cornbread, sour cream, and cheese) following the 11 AM service in River Room (donations welcomed) or take a quart home available in the narthex after the 8:00 and 11:00 services ($15 per quart). And if you really love it share a bowl with your parish family AND then order a quart of your favorite chili to go. For more information contact Eric Friedman.
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Dates for Your Calendar
February 19 - Vestry Meeting
February 20 - Tuesday's Music Live
February 21 - Senior Lunch
February 22 - Caregivers' Support Group
February 24 - Zentangle Workshop
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Convocational Service
The Feast of Absalom Jones
Monday, February 12, 7 PM
The Augusta Convocation will offer a service at Saint Paul's on the Feast Day of Absalom Jones, the first African American ordained as priest in the Episcopal Church of the United States.
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Bring your Palms for the
Burning of the Palms on Shrove Tuesday
You're invited to bring your Palm Sunday palms and palm crosses to the church to be transformed into the ashes for Ash Wednesday. Please drop them off in the Narthex on Sunday or in the parish office before Tuesday, February 13.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 13, 6-7:30 PM
The men of Saint Paul’s will host and cook this year’s Pancake Supper, Tuesday, February 13, 6-7:30 PM, in the River Room. The Pancake Supper takes the place of our Men's Monthly Meal. Please note the change of date.
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Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 14, 12 Noon & 7 PM
Ash Wednesday Services will be offered at 12 Noon and 7 PM, Wednesday, February 14.
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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, February 17, 8:15 or 10:15 AM
The Master’s Table Soup Kitchen at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed by Saint Paul’s Church volunteers on Saturday, February 17, 8:15 AM for prep and 10:15 AM for serving. This is a good opportunity to get to know other parishioners while preparing and assisting in cooking and serving hot meals for guests in the community that are food insecure. If you wish to serve, please RSVP on our website (a direct link is available in the Weekly Postings). Contact Al or Laraine Yarbrough for more information.
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Annual Episcopal Visitation
Sunday, February 18
The Annual Episcopal Visitation is Sunday, February 18. Bishop Logue will preside at the Holy Eucharist at both 8 AM and 11 AM with the rite of Confirmation and Reception at the 11 AM service.
Please plan to join us in the Berlin Room for a “Conversation with the Bishop” at the Sunday Forum at 9:30 AM and share a few moments following the service with our Confirmands in the Churchyard.
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Guided Labyrinth Walk
“The Wilderness of Lent”
Sunday, February 18, 4 PM
On the First Sunday of Lent, February 18, 4 PM in the Berlin Room, Belinda Peebles will lead a labyrinth walk. The labyrinth is a single path that has been used as a walking meditation and path for prayer since ancient times. No experience walking a labyrinth is required. There will be a brief introduction to walking a labyrinth and a time for reflection prior to the walk. Wear socks. For more information contact Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau.
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Senior Lunch
Wednesday, February 21, Noon, Tyler Hall
Join us for lunch Third Wednesdays each month, at 12 Noon in Tyler Hall. Just a relaxing social time. Lunch is provided but donations welcome. Please sign up in the Narthex on Sunday mornings or on our website using the link below.
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New Forward Day by Day has arrived
The new Day by Day issue for February, March, and April has arrived and is available in the Narthex. If you would like to have one mailed to you, please contact Hannah in the parish office. Forward Day by Day is a booklet of daily, "page-a-day," inspirational meditations each reflecting on a specific Bible passage from the daily lectionary readings of the Episcopal Church. The meditations are rich in substance and offer a wide range of witness and experiences. These meditations are also available online on the Forward Movement website.
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
(A new budget will be presented)
Offerings Pledged this Week
Pledged Offerings Received this Week
Total Expenses to Date
Total Income Received to Date
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