The Collect
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Readings from the Lectionary
Scott’s Schedule
March 2 – Office Hours, 9 – 12; Vestry Meeting, 5:30 pm
March 3 – Weekly Council Meeting, 2:30 - 4
March 4
March 5 – Office Hours, 9 – 12
March 6 – Sabbath Day (Commission on Ministry morning meeting)
March 7 – Sabbath Day
Who’s Who at 10 AM
Verger – Doug Jenisch
Greeter – Holly Hall
Host –Roy Black
Readers – Louise Pietsch, Dick Davis
Psalms and Prayers – Elizabeth Higgins
Chalice Bearers –Nancy Snyder, Joan Lawrence-Studebaker
Assisting Clergy – Stew Wood
Nursery Care – Pam Hanson
Announcements – Bev Barton
Coffee Hour - TBA
Counters –Bev Barton, Molly Castaldo
Altar Guild – All, as available
Acolytes –Kathryn Brennan, Doug Jenisch
St. Paul’s Vestry: Bev Barton (’21), Senior Warden; Greg Taylor (’22), Junior Warden; Dick Davis (’21); Geri Williams (’21); Holly Hall (’22) and Virginia Umland (’22); Jeff Wilcox (’23); Molly Castaldo (’23); Andrew Pillsbury (’23)
Upcoming Events
March 1 – First Sunday in Lent
March 4 – Men’s Coffee at McDonald’s, 9 am (note new time)
March 4 – Good Neighbor Health Clinic Dinner
March 13 – St. Paul’s Movie Night
March 16 – Listen Community Supper
March 27-28 – Vestry Retreat at Mission Farm
Prayer Requests
For the Church: Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Shannon, Our Bishop; Scott our Priest; Ministry of Shannon, our 11th Bishop; Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington; Iglesia Anglicana de Chile.
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: Cody O’Dell; Alden; Ryan, Isaac, Eric, Tom, Terry, Jesse, Mick, Grant.
For refugees; for exploiters and the exploited; for those committing acts of terror, that their hearts may be turned to peace.
For those asking for our prayers: Kayci Bayerle; Pat H.; Susan, Judy and Cindy White; Yufeng and her husband Charlie, Judi; Barbara; Karen; Francis Monahan and the Breen family; Kevin; Ray Pecor; Terri Q., Mike Fraga; Sarah; Terry; Joan; Norma Hamel; Gloria Wheeler; Jay; Susan Hatfield; Mary Corrigan; 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: Theresa; Robert White; Francis Monahan; Norma, Lois Miller; Jean; Rodney Throne.
In thanksgiving: For this parish family; for vestry and their hard work; for all good gifts around us; for children and grandchildren; for the gift of faith; for the hope of peace.
Please send prayer requests to spcvtprayers@gmail.com
General Announcements
MealTrain for Christine and David Davison - Their life is a bit over-full right now with appointments helping Christine's son Nick. Any help with meals would lighten their burden and be greatly appreciated.You can sign up by clicking the ink: https://mealtrain.com/d3lk83. Questions or problems with access to the mealtrain, please contact Pam Hanson, 603-558-1239 or pamela.r.hanson@comcast.net
A Reminder: This is a gentle reminder to please remember to keep your belongings with you during church and coffee hour. It is important that while we are hosting our neighbors from the Overnight Shelter we keep temptation to a minimum.
The Lenten series this year introduces Sacred Ground, a readings and film-based dialogue on race and faith developed by the National Episcopal Church. We will meet on the following six Sunday afternoons: March 1st, 15th, and 29th, April 19th, and May 3rd and 17th. The meetings will be held from 4 to 5:30 pm at Kendal in Hanover. Members of St. Barnabas and St. Martins are invited to join us.
Sacred Ground invites participants to reflect on family histories and stories, as well as important narratives that shape the collective American story. It holds as its guiding star the vision of beloved community – where all people are honored and protected and nurtured as beloved children of God, where we weep at one another’s pain and seek one another’s flourishing.
There is no limitation on the number of participants but it is necessary to register in advance. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall and you can also sign up or ask questions by contacting Mary Burton at maryburton@earthlink.net or call 603-277-9243.
Please join as many sessions as possible, but with the understanding that all dates may not work for everyone. All sessions are open to new participants. More information about Sacred Ground is available on the National Episcopal Church website at https://episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground.
Kendal is located in Hanover, at 80 Lyme Road (Route 10) about 2 miles north of Dartmouth. The entrance drive is on your left. Take a left at the intersection and continue to follow the road to the Community Center entrance. Parking is located to the left of the entrance. Check in at the front desk and tell the attendant you’re part of the Sacred Ground group and you’ll be directed upstairs to the meeting room.
March 2 – Knit and Purl Knit Fellowship – meets at 6:30 PM in the Parish House. The 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in the parish house. All are welcome!
March 4- "SPC Men's Coffee" is open to all men at 9:00 am at McDonalds in West Lebanon, NH. We get together every Wednesday. Note new time: 9 am not 9:30.
March 8 – March Birthday Blessings
March 9 – Bible Study – 7:00 PM in the Parish House. We will be focusing on Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11 and John 4:5-42. These are stand-alone sessions – no prior attendance is required. Everyone is welcome to attend.
March 16 - LISTEN COMMUNITY DINNER, 3:00PM
Here is what we need:
10 Tuna Noodle Casseroles
10 boxes of ice cream sandwiches
5 volunteers to prepare and serve the dinner
There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board OR Email Nancy Snyder to sign up....nanesnyder4@gmail.com A recipe for the casserole will also be on the bulletin board. Each casserole should feed 10 people. Thank you!
March 16 - Caring Ministries Meeting – 7 PM in the Parish Hall. Caring Ministries is a group ministry made up of individuals interested in healing, prayer, and pastoral comfort. We meet regularly to learn, share, and refresh our mission. Speak to Geri Williams (team leader), Scott Neal, or members you see offering healing prayer on Sundays for more information.
March 21 - Vermont Special Olympics will have a Penquin Plunge at Bromley Mountain at 1pm. Their poster is on the Parish Hall bulletin board. Three Boys Baking uses our kitchen every Monday and Randi, Bo and Rose will take the plunge! They would appreciate anyone coming to cheer them on or help with fund raising.
A note regarding the Server schedule - It has come to my attention that scheduling changes are being made on the schedule in the hallway in the church. This is great but the office needs to be notified of those changes in order to provide accurate ‘Who’s Who’ listings in the weekly announcements. If you switch with someone on the schedule please be sure to notify Jenny in the parish office, stpaulsvt@gmail.com. Thank you, Scott
Flu Season and Coronavirus Precautions:
At 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.
At Communion - - I also remind you that “since we understand that Christ is fully present in both the bread and/or wine, you may choose to refrain from receiving the wine until the flu season has passed.” If you choose to receive wine from chalice, science has shown that it is better to drink from the cup than to intinct.
Episcopal Relief and Development has posted some very helpful information about the Coronavirus and how to be proactive HERE
A note to coffee hour hosts – cleanup is part of your coffee hour hospitality. Recently Doug and Ann have been left with lots of kitchen cleanup to do after everyone else has gone home for the day. These duties include washing and putting away the dishes, putting away the tables and chairs and sweeping the floor. Often our Overnight Shelter Guests are willing to help and pitch in with these duties. Thanks, Scott
Three Boys Baking update - A quick reminder that Three Boys Baking Bakery is using our kitchen on Monday mornings. They have dedicated space in the shelves in the kitchen for their supplies and cooking utensils. Please do not use or move these items. Thanks, Scott
Thank you to Overnight Shelter Guest Ministries Teams – Thank you for the fantastic hospitality you all have been offering our shelter guests on Sunday Mornings. I have spoken to many of our guests and they are extremely grateful for our hospitality, warm and delicious breakfast and lunch foods. Thank you also to Jenny for her willingness to be the ‘bridge’ between our two communities. Jenny is helping identify places where improvement is needed, long term planning needs happen and is developing systems and protocols for the future of this ministry. Thank you all very much for ministry and caring, Scott
Good Neighbor Health Clinic Dinners
Who: St. Paul’s Church commits to
What: Provide dinner for 6-8 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 Wednesday 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.
Contact Pam Hanson with any questions: pamela.r.hanson@comcast.net
Food Shelf Needs at Upper Valley Haven: Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, shelf-stable milk, cream cheese and cheese.
Milk With Dignity is an effort to improve work and living conditions for dairy farm workers supported by UVIP, SURJ, Jewish Voice for Peace, and several other organizations. Hannaford's grocery stores are being encouraged to join the effort. Please come and help!
Visibility events are being held near the West Lebanon Hannaford’s store.
Week one of every month: UVIP: Every first Wednesday at 11am-12pm
Week two of every month: Rise! Upper Valley: Every second Tuesday 6-7pm
Week Three of every month: Jewish Voice for Peace: Every third Sunday 1pm
Week four of every month: SURJ: Every last Saturday at 11:30am