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Announcements for Sunday, March 25, 2018
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP, Collect for The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday)
Readings for Sunday
The Liturgy of the Palms
The Liturgy of the Word
March 25 - 10:00 - Who’s Who
Verger – Leslie Black
Greeter – Holly Hall
Host – Roy Black
Readers – Kate Conner – Isaiah
Bev Barton – Philippians
Elizabeth Higgins – Passion
David Davison – Passion
Jane Carroll – Passion
Pete Lapré – Passion
Nancy Snyder – Passion
Rich Kremer - Passion
Psalms and Prayers – N/A
Chalice Bearers – Pam Hanson and Joan Lawrence-Studebaker
Announcements – Rich Kremer
Counters – Harry Kendrick and Andrew Pillsbury
Altar Guild – St. Paul’s Altar Guild
Acolytes – Jonathan and Kathryn Brennan, Doug Jenisch
Nursery Care – Greg Taylor
Coffee Hour Hosts – Barbara Rector and David Davison
Scott’s Schedule
March 26-April 1 – Holy Week and Easter preparations and worship
Upcoming Events
Please send event and prayer updates to announcements.spc@gmail.com
March 25 – Palm/Passion Sunday
March 26 – Monday in Holy Week
March 27 – Tuesday in Holy Week
March 28 – Wednesday in Holy Week
March 29 – Maundy Thursday
March 30 – Good Friday
March 31 – Holy Saturday and the Great Vigil of Easter
April 1 - Easter Sunday
April 2-7 - - Week of Peace following Easter
April 20-21 – Women’s Retreat
Prayer Requests
For the Church: Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Thomas our bishop, and Rob his NH colleague; Scott our Priest and Diana our Deacon; for St. Andrew’s Church Colchester; and for the Peace of Jerusalem: All glory, laud and honor, to thee Redeemer King! To whom the lips of children made sweet Hosannas ring.
FOR THE NATION AND WORLD
For us as a people, that we may uproot all forms of violence, discrimination and injustice, especially those based in racism, religious intolerance, gender and sexual bias and promote mutual understanding and trust. We pray especially for _____; For our community partners who serve neighbors in need, and for the United Nations and all who work for peace; _____.
For those bearing the responsibility of leadership, especially Donald our president, Phil and Chris our governors, our legislators and judges, and all who do the work of governance.
For those who serve in the Armed Forces: Alden; Ryan, Isaac, Eric, Tom, Terry, Jesse, Niki, Simon, Mick, Grant; _____.
For refugees; for exploiters and the exploited; for those committing acts of terror, that their hearts may be turned to peace.
For the sick: Jack ___________
For those asking our prayers: Mary Ellen; Mary B.; Jack Belding; Duffy; Nick; Piotr; Paula; Mary Corrigan; Michael T.; Sekula Duffy; Lexi; Eric; Jim Sires; Fred and Patsy White; Alex, Laurie and family; Edwin and Eduardo; Geri; Candy; Betsy Townsend; Nate; Jon; Akash, Akhila; Nived, Jecin, Renjith, and Navathej, our godchildren in India; Jocelyn, our godchild in Honduras and the entire LAMB community; the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed; for the homeless and the destitute; for refugees; for prisoners and captives; for those affected by the violence and natural disasters around the world, hurricanes, fires and floods.
For those who have died: Marge; Joan Malloy; Patricia Belding; _______.
In thanksgiving: for the Altar Guild as they prepare our sanctuary for Holy Week and Easter; the many ministries of the members of this parish; for all good gifts around us; for children and grandchildren; for the gift of faith; for the hope of peace; ____.
Please contact Holly Hall with your prayer requests.
General Announcements
2018 Holy Week Schedule
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, March 25
8 AM – Holy Eucharist, spoken communion service with traditional language
10 AM – Holy Eucharist, festive communion service with hymns and choir
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Holy Week, March 26 - 28
7 PM – Holy Eucharist, quiet contemplative Holy Communion service
Maundy Thursday, March 29
7 PM – Maundy Thursday Liturgy: The Foot Washing, Holy Communion, Hymns
and Stripping of the Altar
8:30 PM – 9 AM - The Watch in the Garden - An overnight vigil at the Altar of Repose or in your home
Good Friday, March 30
7 PM – Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday, March 31
9 AM – Holy Saturday Liturgy in the sanctuary
8 PM – The Great Vigil of Easter –
The new fire, Paschal Candle, Harrison’s Baptism and the first Eucharist of Easter
Easter Day: The Resurrection of our Lord, April 1
8 AM – Holy Eucharist, spoken communion service with traditional language
10 AM – Holy Eucharist, festive communion service with hymns and choir
Listen Community Dinner - Thank you to everyone who helped and contributed to March 19th Listen Community Dinner. More Parishioners involved the better when we provide nourishing meals for our neighbors. St. Paul's Church serves meals six times a year, one meal every other month. These are the remaining 2018 Listen Community Dinners Dates: May 14th, July 16th, September 17th, and November 19th (meal will be planned and organized by Justin, Becky, Morgan, Joseph, and Madison Barwood)
Keep Track of the Episcopal Church in Vermont – What’s happening with Bishop’s Discernment and Nominating Committee? What’s happening in Norwich, Newport or Bennington? Subscribe today to The Mountain for the latest and greatest… http://www.diovermont.org/post.php?p=6654 Do not be the last to know!
Calendar Events
March 24 – March for our Lives – marches in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Montpelier VT – 12-2 PM State House
Rutland VT - 12-2 PM Main Street Park
Concord NH - 10 AM State House
Portsmouth NH – 1 PM – Market Square
For complete info:
Search Facebook with ‘March For Our Lives name of town’
March 24 – St. Paul’s Altar Guild Brass Polishing – 9 AM - This Saturday St. Paul’s Altar Guild and other friends will be meeting at church to polish, shine and clean to get ready for Holy Week and Easter. As the old saying goes "many hands make light work”, we would love to have help if you are able to spare a couple of hours. Please join us this Saturday. Thanks so much for considering helping out with this ministry! Barb Coulter
March 25 - Pysanky – Ukrainian Easter Eggs Workshop – Sunday – 1 - 4 PM in the parish Hall - A workshop for making pysanky – wax-resist dyed eggs – will be offered 1-4pm Sunday March 25th in the Parish Hall. Please RSVP to Pam Hanson pamela.r.hanson@comcast.net so that we can purchase enough eggs. You don’t need to bring anything, but wear older clothes in case of any spills or splatters. Children over the age of 8 may attend if an adult accompanies them to assist them. Bring a bag lunch if coffee hour refreshments won’t carry you through the afternoon. A small donation to cover the cost of materials would be appreciated.
March 25 – No Bible Study - next Bible Study is Monday, April 9 at 7 PM in the parish house.
March 28 – Deadline for Easter Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings – Wednesday, March 28 is the last day to get your Easter Flower Memorials and Thanksgiving into the office. Call them in, drop them off in the mail box or email them to spcrector@gmail.com - Thanks, Scott
April 7 - Save The Date – Immigration 101 - Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Kilton Library 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Eva Castillo, an immigration attorney, will give a presentation on the legalities affiliated with Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). What procedures are employed when working with the immigrants.....and more. For more information, contact Sally McFarlin.
April 14 - The Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross (SCHC) - St. Michaels’s Church, Brattleboro – 10 – 2, with a meet and great at 9:30. The Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross is a diverse group of more than 800 women, both laywomen and clergy, single and partnered. Founded in 1884 by Emily Malbone Morgan in the United States, the Society welcomes women from any church with whom the Episcopal Church is in communion: the Anglican Communion, the Moravian Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA). The topic of their meeting will be Advocacy. Bring thanksgivings and prayers to offer up. Soul and salad will be provided for lunch. Please bring your own cup, plate or bowl with utensils (this speaks to our commitment to the environment). For more information, please email Deb Haines, chaines831@aol.com
April 20-21 – Women’s Retreat – Save The Date! The next Women’s Retreat is happening on April 20-21. All interested women are invited to the first planning meeting on Sunday, February 11th, after church in the Parish House. There will be soup, bread, and conversation to share ideas about this special event.
June 2 - Bargain Bin – No Books this year! – The Bargain Bin Committee agreed to not sell books, CD's, records, etc. at this year’s Bargain Bin. We are recommending books, etc., be taken to Five College Book Sale (April 21 and 22) at Lebanon High School. Books are being collected at Staples Plaza at the old empty Lindt Chocolate Store. Small numbers of books can also be taken to Kelton Library, Howe Library, and the COOP. You can get more information at Five College Book Sale Lebanon, NH web site - http://five-collegesbooksale.org/ - Please help us spread the word! Thank you.
General Announcements
Ride Ministry - Caring Ministries is beginning a Ride Ministry to anyone needing a ride to services, other appointments, and rides to nighttime services. We are looking for 4-5 people willing to be drivers in our Ride Ministry. Anyone who needs a ride, please call Holly Hall 802-295-9095.
Good Neighbor Health Clinic Dinners
Who: St. Paul’s Church commits to
What: Provide dinner for 8-10 volunteer staff (entrée and side dishes OR soup,
bread & salad OR a 1 dish meal: really whatever you might prepare at home!)
When: On the 1st Tuesday of each month, delivered by 4pm,
Where: To the Clinic in downtown White River Junction.
How: Please sign up to provide a meal, either on your own, or as a team with others!
There will be a sign up-sheet posted in the Parish Hall this coming Sunday.
Contact Pam Hanson with any questions: 603-558- 1239 or pamela.r.hanson@comcast.net
Contemplative Prayer and Meditation- is an opportunity to come into our Sanctuary to pray and meditate 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 5:30-6:30. If you cannot get to the Sanctuary, take quiet time wherever you are between 5:30-6:30. Family members, friends and neighbors are welcome. The door will be unlocked, and heat will be turned up on March 7th and 21st, April 4th and 18th, May 2nd and 16th. For more information, please see Holly Hall.
Weston Priory Services - Brothers at Weston Priory welcome everyone at their services. Please check their web site to see when Brothers are on Sabbatical or on Retreat.
Bible Study - meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 PM in the Parish house. Each gathering is totally independent of previous gatherings. No experience necessary. Come and explore the readings for the following Sunday. All are Welcome.
Knit and Purl Fellowship -meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in Parish House, 6:30 pm. All are welcome, and all handcrafts are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Holly Hall or Susan Pillsbury.
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St. Paul’s Vestry: Pam Hanson (’19), Senior Warden; Greg Taylor (’19), Junior Warden; Holly Hall (’19); Rich Kremer (’20); Molly Castaldo (’20); Andrew Pillsbury (’20); Bev Barton (’21); Dick Davis (’21) and Geri Williams (’21).
Ongoing Reminders
- Discretionary Fund Reminder – First Sunday of every month. Please be as generous as possible.
- Executive Group Meeting – every Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm -- Anyone is welcome to attend.
- Vestry meets – 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Parish Hall at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
- Valley Terrace Church Service – Please join us! – The fourth Tuesday of every month at 3 PM.
- Knit and Purl Fellowship – Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in the Parish House, 6:30 PM. Contact Holly for info.
- Bible Study – meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in the Parish House at 7 PM. We will focus each meeting on the lectionary for the upcoming week. This is a come as you can discussion group, you can do not have to come every meeting. All are welcome!
- St. Paul’s Concerned about Racial Justice group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month, after church (and a little of coffee hour!), for discussion and planning. We meet in the nursery. All are welcome to join us!
- Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) sponsors two regularly scheduled events open to the public: Mondays, 5:30 – 6:00 pm, on the corner of the green across from Hanover Inn, Vigil for Racial Justice.
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP, Collect for The Last Sunday after the Epiphany)
Readings for Sunday
February 11 - 10:00 - Who’s Who
Verger – Doug Jenisch
Greeter – Penny McClure
Host – Marge White
Readers – Barb Lather and Bev Barton
Psalms and Prayers – Kristin Wood
Chalice Bearers – Pam Hanson and Joan Lawrence-Studebaker
Assisting clergy – Stew Wood
Announcements – Bev Barton
Counters – Holly Hall and Andrew Pillsbury
Altar Guild – Barb Coulter
Acolytes – Jonathan and Kathryn Brennan, Doug Jenisch
Scott’s Schedule
February 12 – 9-12, Office Hours
February 13 – 9-12, Office Hours
February 14 – Ash Wednesday Services, 12 and 7 PM
February 16 – Sabbath Day
February 17 – Sabbath Day
St. Paul’s Vestry: Pam Hanson (’19), Senior Warden; Greg Taylor (’19), Junior Warden; Holly Hall (’19); Rich Kremer (’20); Molly Castaldo (’20); Andrew Pillsbury (’20); Bev Barton (’21); Dick Davis (’21) and Geri Williams (’21).
Upcoming Events
Please send event and prayer updates to announcements.spc@gmail.com
February 11 – Women’s Retreat Planning Meeting
February 11 – Concerned about Racial Justice Meeting
February 14 – Ash Wednesday
February 18 – Lent I
April 1 - Easter Sunday
April 20-21 – Women’s Retreat
Flu Season Precautions:
The Peace: It is fine if you choose a friendly wave or bow with hand clasped instead of a handshake as a sign of peace.
Holy Communion: I also remind you that “since we understand that Christ is fully present in both the bread and wine, you may choose to refrain from receiving the wine until the flu season has passed.” (Thomas Mousin, ENS, February 4 2018) Additional Information: Drinking from the cup is more sanitary than dipping you bread (intinction). Both the wine (fortified) and the silver cup have purifying affects and reduce or eliminate germs.
Mailing address for Sally McFarlin - Sally asked that I share her mailing address in California with all of you.
1430 Salem Court,
Oceanside, CA 92057.
Ash Wednesday Service Schedule – February 14
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
12 noon – St. Barnabas, Norwich
Jennie Anderson - presiding
Scott Neal - preaching
7 PM – St. Paul’s, WRJ
Scott Neal – presiding
Jennie Anderson - preaching
Opportunities for Education/Formation during Lent
From the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge MA
“Brother, Give Us A Word” - A daily meditation to start your day.
“Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John” – Prayer Journals are available in the narthex (church
lobby) or a down loadable version on-line at ssje.org
In House or online
“Lent Madness” – see Kate Townsend to order the Scorecard or go online to
“Eyes on the Prize” – Our Concerned about Racial Justice Group is holding another series of
video discussion based on Ken Burns “Eyes on the Prize” series. The series will be on Sunday
afternoons through Lent (2/18, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11 with 3/18 as a ‘snow day’) from 4-5:30 PM in
the Parish House.
The Good Book Club is an Episcopal churchwide initiative that invites the reading of the Gospel
of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles during the Lent and Easter. Visit
http://www.goodbookclub.org for resources and partners.
Calendar Events
February 12 – Bible Study – from 7-8:30 in the parish house. We will be focusing on the readings for February 18 - Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22 and Mark 1:9-15. This is a standalone session – no prior experience or involvement is necessary. All are welcome! For more information, please talk to Scott.
February 18 – Episcopal Retreat and Development Ingathering (ER D) – the loose offering and checks with ER D in the memo will go to Episcopal Relief and Development. Episcopalians, friends and supporters are invited to observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on the first Sunday in Lent, February 18. Congregations also may observe a special service on any Sunday in Lent or at a more convenient time during the year. “In this time of spiritual renewal, Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday is an opportunity for Episcopalians to pray for and act on behalf of the most vulnerable among us,” said Rob Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development. “We are grateful to our friends and donors for helping us make a positive and tangible impact in our partnerships with families and communities around the world.”
April 20-21 – Women’s Retreat - SAVE THE DATE! The next Women’s Retreat is happening on April 20-21. All interested women are invited to the first planning meeting on Sunday, February 11th, after church in the Parish House. There will be soup, bread, and conversation to share ideas about this special event.
General Announcements
Good Neighbor Health Clinic Dinners
Who: St. Paul’s Church commits to
What: Provide dinner for 8-10 volunteer staff (entrée and side dishes OR soup,
bread & salad OR a 1 dish meal: really whatever you might prepare at home!)
When: On the 1st Tuesday of each month, delivered by 4pm,
Where: To the Clinic in downtown White River Junction.
How: Please sign up to provide a meal, either on your own, or as a team with others!
There will be a sign up-sheet posted in the Parish Hall this coming Sunday.
Contact Pam Hanson with any questions: 603-558- 1239 or pamela.r.hanson@comcast.net
2018 Listen Community Dinners – Our first Listen dinner is on Wednesday, January 31. Thank you to everyone who signed up last week to prepare and serve food for the January 31st Listen Dinner – we are all set! The remaining Listen Dinner are all Mondays: March 19th, May 21th, July 16th, September 17th (meal will be planned by Barwood Family), and November 19th.
Contemplative Prayer and Meditation- is 1st and 3rd Wednesday 5:30-6:30. With cold nights, we can take time wherever we are to Pray and Meditate. Time to speak to God and listen to God in silence or out loud.
Weston Priory Services - Brothers at Weston Priory welcome everyone at their services. Please check their web site to see when Brothers are on Sabbatical or on Retreat.
Aging with Dignity Course – Facilitator Training - There was interest at St. Paul's from some, to be trained as a facilitator for conducting the UVIP course entitled "Useful Tools for Aging with Dignity"
There will be another training session in January. So if anyone is interested, please contact Dick Davis (603-640-6009) or email ra214davis@gmail.com
Bible Study - meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 PM in the Parish house. Each gathering is totally independent of previous gatherings. No experience necessary. Come and explore the readings for the following Sunday. All are Welcome.
Knit and Purl Fellowship -meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in Parish House, 6:30 pm. All are welcome, and all handcrafts are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Holly Hall or Susan Pillsbury.
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St. Paul’s Vestry: Pam Hanson (’19), Senior Warden; Greg Taylor (’19), Junior Warden; Holly Hall (’19); Rich Kremer (’20); Molly Castaldo (’20); Andrew Pillsbury (’20); Bev Barton (’21); Dick Davis (’21) and Geri Williams (’21).
Ongoing Reminders
- Discretionary Fund Reminder – First Sunday of every month. Please be as generous as possible.
- Executive Group Meeting – every Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm -- Anyone is welcome to attend.
- Vestry meets – 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Parish House at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
- Valley Terrace Church Service – Please join us! – The fourth Tuesday of every month at 3 PM.
- Knit and Purl Fellowship – Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in the Parish House, 6:30 PM. Contact Holly for info.
- Bible Study – meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in the Parish House at 7 PM. We will focus each meeting on the lectionary for the upcoming week. This is a come as you can discussion group, you can do not have to come every meeting. All are welcome!
- St. Paul’s Concerned about Racial Justice group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month, after church (and a little of coffee hour!), for discussion and planning. All are welcome to join us!
- Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) sponsors two regularly scheduled events open to the public: Mondays, 5:30 – 6:00 pm, on the corner of the green across from Hanover Inn, Vigil for Racial Justice.