Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Serving on Sunday (May 24th):
* Greeter: Holly H * Host: Tom M * Readers: Carl H, Amy B * Psalm & Prayers: Marge B * Chalice: Jane C, Joyce M * Announcements: Peter L * Counters: Barb C, Cindy P
Sunday's readings: Acts 2:1-21 1Romans 8:22-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Resource Lists, click lines below:
Resource Contact List for whom to contact with questions or concerns.
Verger List has Sunday assignments through June.
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ONLY 8 MORE DAYS LEFT TILL BARGAIN BIN!!
It's hard to believe but the big event is just around the corner! Thanks to everyone who has signed up already, those amazing crew members that have already picked up lots of stuff and to everyone who will be needed over the next couple of weeks. Below is a timeline of what to expect and how to help. We need all hands on deck!!!! Thank you ~
*Sunday May 24th Wear or bring work clothes so you can pitch in after church -
-move tables from the basement to the parish hall
-set up parish hall tables for pricing
-move furniture to the sanctuary
-begin bringing donations you have been saving at home
*May 24th-29th This week we will need people to price. Please come when, and as often as, you can. We have lots to move and price and it will take help from everyone! If it's your first time we will help you. Friday the 29th will be the final set up and preparation for the sale the next day. We will have a pizza party to celebrate the final set up!
*Saturday May 30th Bargain Bin Sale 8:00am-3:00pm
Start time will be 7:00am, (come earlier if needed). Coffee and donuts will be served.
The after sale pool party will be at the Kendricks’ following the clean-up. Please bring a dish to share! Directions will be available. Don't miss this fun celebration of another successful Bargain Bin!
This event is always one of the highlights of St. Paul's year. It will be our new Rector Scott's first time with us and I'm sure he will be amazed. Thanks so much for all your help!
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DIRECTORY!
We appreciate all who have already confirmed their directory listings! A copy of the current listings will be at the greeters table for two more Sundays -- please stop by on your way in or out of church to make any changes, and put a big check mark next to your name once you've done so.
Thank you, The Directory Divas (Katy Chaffee & Cynthia Keith)
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Caring Ministry Meeting
All members of Pastoral Care, Prayer and Healing Ministries are welcome at our June 3rd meeting. We will meet at 6PM, Location to be decided.
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Many Thanks
We are very appreciative for all the labors of love that went in to the beautiful shower on Sunday. Everything was perfect. We feel so loved, cared for, and valued by the St. Paul's community, and are looking forward to sharing our vows, and our life, with all of you.
Christine and David
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Celebration of Marriage
Christine Arvizu and David Davison will be married during St Paul's 10 o'clock service June 7th. Receiving gifts is not part of our marriage expectations. We would prefer blessings and support as we begin our new life. An informal reception will follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
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Ladies Pot Luck – June 9th
Ladies Pot luck at Heather Craig’s in Quechee. All ladies of St. Paul’s are invited. Always lots of fun to eat and chat! Please bring a dish to share and let Heather know if you are attending.
Tuesday, June 9, 5:30 pm.
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Knit and Purl Fellowship
We meet at 6:30 on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. We will not meet June 1st but will gather June 15th- location to be decided. For the summer, our dates are 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17.
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Save the Date - June 27!
The Fun Committee, inspired and led in this event by Sally McFarlin, is organizing a day trip on a chartered bus to Boston to visit the John F. Kennedy museum followed by a stop at Faneuil Hall. We need forty people to make this work, and would love to have a great turn-out! Keep an eye out for further details!
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Listen Community Dinners
Thank you to everyone who helped prepare and work at successful Listen Dinner, May 11th. A special thanks to Goel for his help in the kitchen in three different areas.
There are 4 more Listen Community Dinners to serve for 2015. Holly needs someone to help plan and organize the next meal July 20th. She also needs a volunteer to organize the dinner August 10th and September 21st. Holly will assist and help with planning and working in the kitchen. The last dinner of 2015 is Nov 16th and the Barwood family will be organizing and serving that meal. Thank you Morgan, Madison, Joseph, Becky and Justin. If anyone decides to take one of the other dates listed, please contact Holly 802 295 9095 or hchall50@gmail.com
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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
Sunday, May 24th
Bargain Bin Set Up – Bring in Donations
Sunday, May 24th through Friday, May 29th
Bargain Bin Pricing and Sorting
Friday, May 29th afternoon/early evening
Bargain Bin Final Setup and Pizza Party
Saturday, May 30th
Bargain Bin morning setup 7:00am
Bargain Bin Sale 8:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, June 3rd
Caring Ministries Meeting
Sunday, June 7th
Celebration of Marriage-Arvizu and Davison
Wednesday, June 9th
Ladies Pot Luck
Monday, June 15th
Knit and Purl Fellowship
Saturday, June 27th
JFK Museum Trip
Monday, July 20th
Listen Community Dinner