News from
St. Paul's Church
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STAYING CONNECTED
THROUGH PRAYER, FORMATION, AND FELLOWSHIP
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A NOTE FROM THE RECTOR
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
What a joy it was last weekend to gather online, and in-person again, to begin our celebration of the Great Fifty Days of Easter.
I am grateful to all whose dedication, creativity, cooperation, good humor, and leadership made our celebrations possible. And, I remain grateful for the kindness, patience, enthusiasm, and support of the congregation. Though it is concerning that cases are rising again, we will continue to gather in gradual and thoughtful ways, following the guidelines issued for in-person worship and activities by the diocese.
This last year has taught us much about ourselves and our congregation. We know what we miss when separated and we have learned, and are continuing to learn, how to expand our reach in worship, formation, and fellowship. It would be dishonest to say I’m not tired, bordering often on fed-up; at the same time, I am very excited about the opportunity for resurrection before us.
Easter is the perfect season to discuss what the coming months and next program-year will look like. In the Resurrection, Jesus was not simply resuscitated ‘back to normal’; rather, His whole being was transformed.
This is the time for us as a congregation to do the same: to leave behind the burial cloths that have kept us from growth in Christ, to strengthen that which we value the most in our walk of faith together, to embrace the New already alive in our life-together, and to dream about our future as God’s people who together make up St. Paul’s Church.
Christ is alive! Alleluia!
With my prayers and best wishes for a joyous and transformational Easter season, I remain,
Your friend and Rector,
Fr. Rob
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SUNDAYS in EASTER
8am & 10:30am
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PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE 10:30AM HOLY COMMUNION AT A TIME TO ALLOW OTHERS WHO MAY WISH TO ATTEND.
Cross of Flowers will be held this year on Sunday, May 16th.
Registration is REQUIRED for In-Person Services
Live-Stream at 10:30am via YouTube Live
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Lifelong Christian Learning |
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Wednesday, April 14th
7:00-8:15pm
Join via Zoom in viewing and discussing a fascinating (recorded) conversation between The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, and The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.
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IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD
Sunday, April 18th at 3:00pm
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This program will feature works of Mozart and Chopin and welcome new Eastman faculty violinist, Yoojin Jang to IMBTF. Yoojin will be joined by pianist Elinor Freer and me for Mozart’s Piano Trio K. 548, followed by Eastman pianist, Alexander Kobrin performing Mozart’s Piano Sonata K. 280 and Chopin’s Four Mazurkas, Op. 24.
Join via YouTube Live! In-person audience limited to guests of performers for this recital.
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Family Promise Giving Day
Family Promise of Greater Rochester (FPGROC, formerly RAIHN) is joining the more than 200 Family Promise affiliates leading up to and on April 21, 2021 in an effort to raise funds and awareness to fight family homelessness across the nation. Having a strong safety net can often make the difference for families at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. Be sure to follow FPGROC on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about homelessness and join our efforts!
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SUNDAY LITURGY
LIVE-STREAM
10:30am
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A link for Sunday Worship will be e-mailed out on Saturday evening and will also be available on our website:
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Join other parishioners via Zoom to watch the Live-Stream and share in a time of fellowship. The Zoom Room opens at 10:00am.
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The Flower Delivery Ministry needs your vases! Do you have empty, unused vases in the 8” – 9” height you would like to clear off your shelf? If so, please bring them to the office so our Flower Delivery Ministry can use them for their Sunday deliveries. Thanks! |
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We entrust into your unfailing care, merciful God:
Those for whom our prayers have been requested: Debbie, Ida, Gerry, Steve, Jean, Case, Nancy, Gordon, Virginia, Diane, Bob, Christine, Benjamin, Tim.
Those who are anxious, lonely, or despondent; for the unemployed, underemployed, and destitute.
Our nation and the world: the President, Congress and Supreme Court; our Governor, Mayor and the leaders of the communities from which we come; members of our military at home and abroad; and all those elected or appointed to positions of public trust.
With thanksgiving: our health care professionals, first responders, essential workers, and farmworkers.
Those who have died, especially Gwyneth D. Hunting, and those whom we love but see no longer.
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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A PRAYER FOR ST. PAUL'S
O God, our heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's Church wide enough to receive all who need love and fellowship and loving care, and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and uncharitableness. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, but strong enough to turn back the tempter's power.
O heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's a gateway to your eternal kingdom; bless every member and worker; may all that we do and say be done and said to your honor and glory and the spreading of your kingdom. May we continue to be forever yours and daily increase through the Holy Spirit in love and service to others; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Office: 585-271-2240 | www.stpaulsec.org |
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