Sunday's readings and verger schedule
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Serving on Sunday (Mar 1st)
Old Testament: Doug J. Epistle: Elizabeth H. Psalm and Prayers: Judi S. Greeter: David T. Host: Christine A./David D.
Chalice: Joan L., Doug J. Announcer: Rachel M. Counters: Dede M., Judy B.
Sunday's readings Genesis 17:1-7,15-16 Romans 4:13-25
This Week's Announcements:
Resource Lists, click lines below:
Resource Contact List for whom to contact with questions or concerns.
Verger List has Sunday assignments through March.
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About our worship during Lent
At the heart of Christian practice is our worship. Indeed, this commitment is embedded in our baptismal vows. This Lent we are invited to recall the origins of our worship and the meaning of the actions, prayers and symbols of the Eucharist. This second week of Lent we will celebrate with a very simple service modeled on the earliest liturgies using the language of the Book of Common Prayer, and add a little music.
For more information about our Intentions for Lent 2015, please read our latest blog entry.
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Caring Ministries
The next meeting for St. Paul's Caring Ministries is March 2nd 6-7pm. Anyone who would like to join Pastoral Care, Healing, or Prayer Ministries, are welcome to join. Contact Holly for location, to be determined.
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Becoming More Missional - Sat, March 7th St Paul’s Parish Hall
Please view Bishop Ely’s video invitation to a short meeting 10am Sat March 7 at St. Paul's to talk with the Bishop about "Becoming More Missional": More information can be found at Church Hall Meetings on DioVermont.org It is important to be part of the conversation about where the VT church is going. After our Sunday 10 o'clock service on March 8, we will also hold a short meeting to convey what was discussed on Sat., to reflect on the 3 presentations we heard during Feb. and to raise the question: "What about support for the outreach we each do in our daily occupations?"
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Embracing Life’s Third Act: A Day-Long Retreat - Sat, March 7th
Aging with grace, purpose, and integrity is both a challenge and an opportunity for those of us transitioning into—or already “inside”—the Third Act of our lives. We invite you for a day at Vermont College in Montpelier to join us in an exploration of those challenges and opportunities within a safe space created by a Circle of Trust. Circles of Trust are associated with the work of Parker Palmer, author/teacher, and the Center for Courage & Renewal, www.couragerenewal.org
For more information and/or to register for the retreat, please contact David Leo-Nyquist at dleonyquist@gmail.com or (802) 233-5565
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Knit and Purl Fellowship
We meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30. March 2nd and March 16th at Janie Bell's home.
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Recalculating the Way: Recalculating Worship - Saturday, March 14
Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT Cost $ 20, incl breakfast & lunch
The Episcopal Church in Vermont and The Vermont Conference, United Church of Christ invite you to Recalculating the Way II: Recalculating Worship. Featuring keynote speaker the Rev. Michael Piazza, director for Congregational Vitality for the Center for Progressive Renewal.
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Blessing of All that Slides and Glides, part of above Recalculating the Way
People are invited to bring skis, snowboards, snow shoes, skates, even ice fishing poles, any & all winter fun stuff, for a short liturgy of blessing.
Saturday March 14th at 1:00 pm at Lake Morey Inn. Open to any & all!
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Listen Community Dinner - March 16th
Our sign-up sheet is posted on the Parish Hall bulletin board. We will be serving 100 people. We need 12 chicken vegetable casseroles, 1 casserole=10 servings. Pick a recipe you enjoy making or contact Holly or Ev for a recipe. We also need 12 gingerbread with one pan=10 servings.
Dishes can be brought to church March 15th or to the Listen Center March 16th, 3-4 P.M. We greatly appreciate your help.
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Prayer List
All prayers are welcome, confidential prayers or public prayers. To make a prayer request, please contact Holly Hall.
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UPCOMING EVENTS (double duty days)
Monday, March 2nd
Caring Ministries meeting
Monday, March 2nd
Knit and Purl
Saturday, March 7th St Paul’s Parish Hall
Becoming More Missional with Bishop Ely
Saturday, March 7th Vermont College, Montpelier
Embracing Life’s Third Act: A Day-Long Retreat
Saturday, March 14th Lake Morey Resort
Recalculating the Way: Recalculating Worship
Saturday, March 14th Lake Morey Resort
Blessing of All that Slides and Glides
Monday, March 16th
Knit and Purl
Monday, March 16th
Listen Community Dinner