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September 11 - September 20, 2020 |
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To the Community of Saint Paul’s Church,
“New occasions teach new duties; time makes ancient goods uncouth.”
These words from the hymn “Once to every man and nation” remind me that we are living in the present, and that new opportunities abound. We cannot expect our past ways of doing things or our past perceptions of our world to define who and what we are today. We are reminded in the Revelation to John “Behold, I make all thing new.”
Living into newness is never easy. Letting go of the old thought patterns and ways of doing things is uncomfortable. That is however the high calling to which we respond. We have certainly been forced into it in recent months as the norms and rhythms of our lives have changed, but it goes beyond that. It expands to seeing our world, our history and ourselves in new and more meaningful ways.
There is always the danger of getting bogged down in the past, relying on old norms, outdated vision; of being lulled into complacency by the old, worn, and comfortable. The present in which we find ourselves has caused some to retreat and others to press forward. The choice is a choice based on our responding to the Good News we proclaim.
As Saint Paul’s looks to its future; to gathering together for life within these walls, to welcoming a new Rector, to expanding its reach into the surrounding community, to welcoming new people with new ideas, we do so with the hope that we will experience the newness that surrounds us.
“New occasions teach new duties.” May our eyes be always open to the new occasions and may our hearts, minds, and yes, money be used to fulfill the new duties we are given. “Behold, I make all things new”… may we be active participants is the newness that is before us.
Let us pray:
Everliving God, whose will it is that all should come to you through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him and open our hearts to the new things you declare, so that all may see and know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
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Return to In-Person Worship |
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Plans for our gradual return to in-person worship are under way. The Vestry Committee is actively planning the details and our plan will be submitted to the Diocese for approval as soon as the t’s are crossed and i’s dotted.
It is our hope that on Sunday, September 20 we will begin with in-person worship at 5:30 p.m. with our Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion. Information on how to sign up (attendance limited to 50) will be forthcoming.
We will continue our 11:00 a.m. Sunday services on Facebook and broadcast on the radio. It will be a slow process, but we are moving in the right direction.
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 13 |
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SUMMER GATHERINGS WITH GODLY PLAY- Children through 5th grade
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 366 090 592
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This gathering will be a relaxed time where we have the chance to connect and talk with each other, share a story or activity, sing, and pray together. We will continue to meet at our regular formation time, Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and you can join us by using the same link and password that we have been using each week. See you Sunday!
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RECTOR’S FORUM
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 860 972 849
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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The Rector's Forum offers a time and place for engaging conversation that is not anchored to a specific curriculum or topic. Always we consider how to honestly and faithfully live out our Baptismal vows, now more than ever! |
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COFFEE & CONVERSATION: BIRTHDAY SUNDAY EDITION
Sundays, 10:35 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 860 972 849
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Help us celebrate our friends with September birthdays during Coffee and Conversation on Zoom. Members from the Saint Paul's choir have even prepared us a fun song that you don't want to miss!
Click here for more information on Birthday Sunday, including Zoom instructions!
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BECOMING BELOVED COMMUNITY
…WHERE YOU ARE
Ministry of Racial Healing & Reconciliation
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Why racial healing? Why now? Why us? The answers vary for each of us, but ultimately connect to our baptismal identity that we most fully articulate in the Baptismal Covenant.
If you are interested in learning more about the ministry of racial healing and the work of dismantling structures of racism in our church, institutions, and culture, we invite you to connect with this group. Working from The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community framework, we are beginning to collaborate on ways to learn, heal, and create ministry opportunities.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 15, Noon - 1 p.m.
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | SEPTEMBER 14 - SEPTEMBER 20 |
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Noonday Prayer
Wednesday, September 16, 12:05 p.m.
*Please note time change*
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Gather online to pray the service of Noonday Prayer. The service will be led by members of the parish and the bulletin will be presented through Zoom so all may participate.
Noonday Prayer is a short and simple service which allows prayer to enter into the midst of our daily work or other activities, while joining our prayers in the ongoing prayer of the Church around the world. It may also be observed in private and is found online here and on p.103-107 in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) or in the simplified version daily devotions on page 138.
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PrayingTogether
Audience: All parishioners, visitors, and guests
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
Praying the Book of Common Prayer’s Daily Devotions
Wednesday, September 16, 12:15 p.m., following Noonday Prayer
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Episcopalians are a people of prayer. How we pray and worship proclaims and communicates more about our Christian belief and hope than can be found in theology libraries. Yet, how do we learn and grow in the living steam of our prayer tradition?
PrayingTogether offers informal and practical tutorials about prayer and our prayer tradition so that anyone may learn and grow in God’s grace through the prayers of our Church. Topics vary, and Fr. Jenkins invites your suggestions.
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Compline – Facebook Live and Zoom
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 p.m., social time follows worship on Zoom.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-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, which are streamed on Facebook Live, those who gather through Zoom have opportunity for a mid-week visit.
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
Offerings pledged this Week $15,000.00
Offerings received this Week $14,102.23
Operating Expenses to Date $645,084.10
Total Income Received to Date $619,754.48
Stewardship Campaign:
175 pledge commitments made for 2020 ministries.
2021 campaign begins in September 2020
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Are we missing your birthday?
Birthday Sunday will be celebrated THIS SUNDAY, September 13!
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