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St. Matthew's Messenger
March 26, 2023
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Healing Service
10:30 a.m. Wednesday
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The church office is open
10 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday.
Closed Fridays
Please note, the office will be closed
Mon & Tues Apr 10-11 after Easter.
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Parish Yard Sale Saturday April 22 - Sign Up & Come join the fun!
- Baptism offered April 2 at 7:00 p.m.
- Help the Easter Bunny -- Wrapped Candy for Eggs Needed
- St. Matt's Preschool: Create for a Cause Needs Your Creativity
- Outreach Needs: CCG, Habitat, & a Ukrainian Family's Needs
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Fellowship: Gwinnett Stripers Daytime Outing April 25 - Register on Realm
- Save the Date-Kentucky Derby Party May 6
- Holy Week and Easter Services
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Soup & Bread Supper Lenten Program - Tuesdays through April 4. at 6:00 p.m.
Come enjoy homemade soup & fellowship, as we watch “The Chosen”. We will follow each episode with discussion.
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Centering Prayer will move their time together from Tuesdays to Mondays from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. during Lent, so members can attend the soup suppers. Centering Prayer meets via Zoom, and all are welcome. If you wish to attend, please contact Vicki Conway or Cheryl Johnson for Zoom information. | |
The Daughters of the King are conducting a Lenten study concentrating on prayer, service, and evangelism every Sunday through Lent at 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room off the side hallway. All women are invited. For more information contact Peggy Isaacs, Gail Sawyer, or Cecilia Billingsly. | |
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Holy Week and Easter Service Schedule
PALM SUNDAY — SUNDAY, April 2, 8:00 a.m. AND 10:30 a.m.
(nursery for young children at 10:30 a.m.)
TUESDAY, April 4, at 6:00 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper & “the Chosen”
WEDNESDAY, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. Healing Eucharist
followed by Walking with the Word Bible Study
MAUNDY THURSDAY April 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Followed by the
PRAYER VIGIL AT THE ALTAR OF REPOSE
8:30 p.m. Thursday—12 midnight and 6:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
(sign up in narthex)
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 7th, 12:00 NOON Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy with music
EASTER VIGIL with Holy Baptism SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH
at 7:00 p.m. Bring bells to ring during the service
EASTER DAY SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH, 8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.
Flowering of the Cross at both services - bring flowers to adorn the Cross
Bring bells to ring during the service
An Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 and under follows the 10:30 service.
Bring baskets for your children to join in the fun!
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The Sacrament of Holy Baptism will be administered at the Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. If you or your child wishes to be baptized, please contact the church office or speak with Fr. Tim this week.
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"Yard" and Plant Sale – April 22, 8am-noon
St. Matthews will be having a Yard and Plant Sale!
Do you have plants from your yard you need to divide? Do you have treasures in your home that need a new home? Are you great in the kitchen? Do you enjoy spending a few hours with your church family? Are you able to donate water and soft drinks? There is an option for everyone! Please sign up here contact Trisha or Clay. The proceeds will be going to the St. Matthews Ministries.
We will set up tables in the middle of the church parking lot. Bring your items that morning or contact Trisha Voiles or Clay Olbon to drop them off earlier in the week. If you would like unsold items back, please plan to help with clean up at noon, otherwise unsold items will be donated to FODAC.
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St. Matthew's Preschool and Kindergarten Presents:
Create for a Cause
We need your donations!
We're accepting creative works of various mediums
and unique, handmade crafts for our
Arts and Crafts Fair Fundraiser
TO DONATE ARTWORK OR AN AUCTION ITEM, PLEASE CONTACT
JUANITA OR DALEX AT 770-978-1323 OR
stmatthewspreschoolsnellville@gmail.com
ALL DONATIONS NEEDED BY APRIL 12TH.
Generous donations last year allowed us
to complete the playground renovations and provide two scholarships this year.
All donations are tax deductible.
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The Easter Bunny needs your help! We are in need of donations to fill the easter eggs for St. Matthew's Annual Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. All items can be placed in the labeled basket in the Parish Hall prior to Thursday, April 6. Ideas include individually wrapped candies, temporary tattoos, stickers, tiny toys or art supplies.
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Walking with the Word Bible Study in the parish library
from 11:30 am-12:30 pm (shortly after the Wednesday eucharist). We will explore different books, themes, issues, and perhaps tricky passages in the Holy Scriptures and what they mean for our lives and our walk with God. Bring your bible and join us as we dive into God’s Word. If you have any questions or need more information, don't hesitate to contact Father Tim. rector@stmatthewssnellville.org.
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St. Matt's Youth
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THIS WEEK: March 26th- Youth group 5:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
April 2nd- Passion Play- plan to attend both services!- no youth group (Spring Break)
If you want more information on youth activities at St. Matthew's, or would like to volunteer to help grow this important ministry, please see Amanda, Holly or Jay.
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St. Matthew’s is sponsoring the Saturday April 15th Habitat build day for House #154 in Lawrenceville for the Brubaker Family. The scope of work for the day is Shelving and Lockout, Punch Out, Shutters, 1/4 Round, Mirrors, and Bath Hardware. We will be on the jobsite, which is Shoal Circle, from 8:30am-2:30pm.
We are excited to have several volunteer spots available to fill for this workday. If you are interested in participating in the build, help prepare/serve lunch or have questions please contact Cheryl Wheeler or an Outreach committee member. To volunteer for the build please go to the following link to register and fill out forms.
https://habitatgwinnett.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Index/4353
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Lent Collection Drive:
Church of the Common Ground
During Lent, donating items to Church of the Common Ground, a ministry to the homeless in Atlanta. This year there are 2 opportunities to donate. If you would like to bring in items, we will be collecting electrolyte drink packets, such as Propel and Gatorade, snack items such as Belvita cookies or breakfast fruit bars, and packages of socks.
If you would like to purchase items that will be shipped directly to CCG they have created an Amazon Wishlist of specific items that are needed to support their ministry.
To purchase and ship directly, CLICK HERE
For information on Church of the Common Ground, click here.
Thank you for your continued support of programs assisting those in need in our community.
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Ukrainian Refugee Family Needs
The Ukrainian Church in Lilburn has sponsored a new family who has now moved out from their host family and have a place of their own. Eugene and Olla Vinokurov have 5 children; 4 boys ages 8, 7, 5, and 1. The girl is 4yrs old. Olla is pregnant with their 6th child.
They have asked our help in obtaining some items for their home. If you have any of the following items that are in good condition and would like to donate them please send a picture of the item via text or email to Dotty Merrifield at dmerrifieldcrn@gmail.com or 404-641-0980:
Bedding for:1 Queen (adults), 1 double, 1 single. Bed pillows
Bathroom: hand towels, kitchen dish towels
Furniture: bunk bed, single bed, dresser drawers and mirrors, end tables, bookcases, lamps, sofa for family room.
Baby items: changing table, playpen
Toys: Big wheels, bike helmets, toy boxes for 3 bedrooms, various toys
Clothes for kids
Kitchen: Blender, mixer, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes, (kid friendly)
Ironing board
If you wish to donate money towards their needs, please make your donation out to St. Matthew's with the designation "for the Ukrainian family ".
Thank you for your support. Dottie
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St. Matt's Goes to a Stripers Game
Baseball! Come cheer on the Gwinnett Stripers as they play Buffalo.
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Day Game: 11:05 a.m. (gates open 10:05 a.m.)
Cost: $15.00 per ticket (Payment through Realm) or by check prior to Apr 18.
Deadline: Group ticket purchasing deadline is April 18. We need a minimum of 20 tickets purchased to get group ticket pricing.
The Gwinnett Stripers field is located at 2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Register on Realm. Payment online through Realm at registration: choose Fellowship from drop down menu, or register and pay by check (mark "Ball Game" on the detail line) prior to April 18. Payment by check, place checks in the lock box on the church office door.
Contact Warren Drury for more information.
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Save the Date - Coming May 6 (You won't want to miss it)
Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 6 - A taste of Kentucky-- food, fun, fellowship and the Race! Watch for more info and registration coming soon.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries Mar 26-Apr 1
Birthdays: Hannah Livermont, Elisabeth Carter, Morgan Fletcher-DeVoss, Gail Sawyer, June Sutton, Michael Barringer, Olivia Gesner, Terrie Lang, Jan Nabors
Anniversaries: Ann & Ernest Thomas, Jim & Susan Jung, Jaclyn & Nick Faircloth, Larry & Peggy Thomas, Diana & Ed Walsh
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BREAKFAST SIGNUP - Thank you!
Hosts this Sunday: Knit Crochet & Pray
Breakfast Next Sunday, April 2
Which Sunday would you or your group like to help serve breakfast?
To sign up for a Sunday in April, please click here.
Please contact Trisha Voiles if you can help. Some items are already available to serve. Funds are available to assist with costs. Ministry groups, committees, and individuals are invited to sign up for any open Sunday,
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From your Finance Committee: February Operating Revenue/Expenses | | |
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church | Website
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Financial Giving in REALM
or
Text Stmattsnell to 73256
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