Seventh Sunday of Epiphany February 24, Sunday Services: 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Eucharist and Healing Service: 9:30 A.M.

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1 Seventh Sunday of Epiphany February 24, 2019 Sunday Services: 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Eucharist and Healing Service: 9:30 A.M. Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Office Phone: Website: The Rev. John Martinichio Paula Giroux Diane Sica Rector Director of Music Parish Secretary Our Mission Statement We welcome you to join us on our journey as we strive to share the love of Jesus through worship, Christian Education, fellowship and service to each other and the community beyond our walls. Welcome to St. Paul s We welcome you to St. Paul s Episcopal Church. If you are new, returning after a time away or have been here week after week, it is our hope that you feel welcomed and comfortable in this church. We are all travelers and seekers together on a journey of faith. We very much hope you will find your time with us one of renewal and refreshment. As you walk with us, may your faith deepen with the hope that you will continue on this journey with us, here at St. Paul s. If we can be of any assistance to you on your faith journey, please do not hesitate to contact us.

2 Our Weekly Prayers We pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop, DeDe, our Bishop; Chris, our Dean; John, our Rector and the people and ministers of St. Paul s. In St. Paul s we pray for our Music Director. In our Parishes: We pray for St. John s Chapel, Marathon; St. John s Church, Marcellus, The Rev. Dr. Steven Moore. In our Diocese: We pray for the clergy and people of the North Country and Syracuse East Districts of the Diocese. In our Companion Diocese: We pray for San Mateo, Lourdes, The Rev. Irma Alvarado. In the Episcopal Church: We pray for the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis. In the Anglican Communion: We pray for the Anglican Church of Central America. Let us pray for Vicki Griswold who passed away Monday, February 18 th. May God grant her eternal peace. Pray for those in need of our prayers: Lew Jones, Midge Wieland, Mary Buffum, Louise Pierce, Bernice McManus (friend of Dolly Chergosky), Susan, David Fenty, Russ Race (Scotty Race), Fred Warnes (Ken and Verona Kidder), June Palmer, Hollie Lyon (sister of Michelle Cardone), Shirley Babuka, Marley Cohen, Carol Marker (friend of Dick and Sandy Schwab), Dick Russell (cousin of Sandy Schwab), Bob Hankey (husband of Sue Hankey), Valerie Galante (Mary Gilfoyle), Kassie Wilber (niece of Georgia Wilber), Judy Crisanti (aunt of Kelly Browning), and Rob (Annette Bakalar). We pray for those serving in our military: Matthew Cole, Kevin Bradley, Daniel Sanoja, Brandon Marcello, Grant Cuprak, Danielle Ullman, Michael Kakusian, and Megan Shierly. There is no Rector s Forum today.

3 Lenten Program This year s Lenten Program will feature guest speakers on Science and Religion. We will eat at 5:30 PM, immediately after the 5 PM service in the chapel. The series will be held on Wednesdays during Lent and begins on March 13 th. More details to follow in the March Epistle. Plan Ahead Interfaith Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, March 9 th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Christ Church, 10 Henry Street, Binghamton Sponsors: Women from St. Paul s, Endicott Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Vestal All Saints, Johnson City Christ Church, Binghamton Avoid the crowds! Make an appointment now by phone: Online: redcrossblood.org For more information, or to volunteer to help with greeting, registering donors, or helping with the canteen, please see or call Dolly Chergosky at Lessons & Carols Sunday, March 10 th, 10 AM Although we normally associate the term "carol" with the season of Christmas, a "carol" is in fact any hymn, song, or anthem which is specific to a season of the church; in this case, the season of Lent and the story of the Passion of Jesus This historic service tells the story in seven short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of carols, hymns, and anthems. This year the service will take place during the 10 AM service on March 10 th.

4 Liturgical Ministers 2/24 8:00AM Presider The Rev. John Martinichio Lay Assistant Jack Westermann 2 nd Reading Sue Mahon Mary Cermak Jack & Jennifer Westermann 10:00AM Presider The Rev. John Martinichio Lay Assistant Georgia Wilber 1 st Reading Kelly Parker-Seeley 2 nd Reading Ruthie Koerts Jim Buffum Acolyte(s) Ruthie Koerts Altar Guild Jennifer Westermann (8) Marge Johns (10) Barb Becker (linens) Counters Jack Westermann & Susan Young Scott & Ken Kidder Liturgical Ministers 3/3 8:00AM Presider The Rev. John Martinichio Lay Assistant Mary Cermak 2 nd Reading Jackie Reece Sue Mahon Bill Dieffenbacher 10:00AM Presider The Rev. John Martinichio Lay Assistant Jim Buffum 1 st Reading Bob Pettit 2 nd Reading Lynne Jones Sue Jones Acolyte(s) Kristin Walton & Alaina Browning Altar Guild Sue Hankey (8) Karen Cahill (10) Sue Hankey (linens) Counters Bob Pettit & Susette Walton Scott & Ken Kidder

5 Pastoral Note: Wren Bynoe, as artist from the Island of Bequia, who lived with Roy and Ellie Chellis while a student at BU, has informed us that Fr. Adams, the priest who worked in Bequia, died February 16, 2019 in Bequia after a short illness. Fr. Adams went on to become the Archdeacon of the Genedines and served the region faithfully. He was a great priest and human being. A joy to know, as many say. May Fr. Adams rest in peace and rise in glory. Father John + Birthdays: 2/26 Don Williams 3/1 Sue Jones 2/27 Bill Freeman Virginia Gillette 2/28 Jessica Dieffenbacher Altar Flowers: The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given in loving memory of Robert and Dorothy Wells from Carl and Sue Kinne. Flower Memorials Due to the penitential nature of Lent, simple greens will adorn our altar until Palm Sunday. The Easter lilies will enhace our celebration of the risen Lord on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is on March 6 th. February 25 March 3 Tuesday CHOW 1:15PM Wednesday Holy Eucharist 9:30AM with Healing Service Thursday Bible Study 9:00AM CHOW Delivery 10:00AM CHOW 1:15PM Sunday Holy Eucharist 8/10AM Adult Choir Rehearsal 9:00AM Sunday School 10:00AM Chimes 4 Jesus 11:00AM Rector s Forum 11:00AM

6 Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 6 th Ashes will be distributed during the following services on Ash Wednesday, March 6: 7:00 AM in the Chapel, 9:30 AM in the Church, 5:30 PM in the Church. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, March 5 th, 6 to 7 PM As is tradition at St. Paul s we will be holding a Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 5. This is a longstanding tradition in the church as a way to use up heavy, fatty foods before the Lenten Season begins. All are welcome to join us. Bring a friend or two. A free will offering will be taken. Ash Wednesday Breakfast For those of you who will be attending the 7:00 a.m. service on Ash Wednesday, come join us for breakfast afterwards at the Pantheon! Good friends, good food, good time! Cooks Needed! Do you have a favorite soup you like to make? An easy casserole? We are looking for a few folks to provide a simple supper for our Lenten series. Figure on about 35 people, a free will offering will be taken to cover the cost of the groceries. Speak with Fr. John or Jennifer Westermann if you would like to assist with our own Feeding of the Five Thousand. Makes 35 sound easy now, doesn t it? There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the back of Church.