Holy Week & Easter. Inside:

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1 Holy Week & Easter Inside: Holy Week Services Lenten activities Christian formation opportunities Musical performances Mission opportunities Reports, Thank-yous, Schedules

2 A message from our Rector Holy Week / Easter 2016 Dear Friends, I hope that you have been taking advantage of the opportunities provided for the St. Paul s community to respond to the Church s call to make Lent a season marked by prayer, the study of Scripture, self-denial and acts of charity. Our focus now turns to Holy Week and Easter. Beginning on Palm Sunday, we encounter the final days of Jesus earthly ministry. If we allow it to be, Holy Week can be a powerful and transformative week in our lives whether we are walking the Way of the Cross again or for the first time. I am pleased that we are welcoming The Reverend Dr. Tony Lewis, who will be preaching from Maundy Thursday through the Great Vigil of Easter. He is a remarkable preacher, brilliant scholar, and thoughtful priest. I hope that you will make the time to join us on Palm Sunday, throughout the week, and specifically on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and at the Great Vigil of Easter or on Easter morning. And, invite others friends or neighbors to join you on Palm Sunday and Easter Day to encounter the God who lived, died, and rose again to show the world the way of peace, mercy, and love. With my prayers for a Blessed Holy Week and Joyous Easter, I remain, Your friend and Rector, (The Rev d) Robert A. Picken Lenten Messages from Episcopal leaders Most Reverend Michael Curry Watch Lenten messages from our Presiding Bishop, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, and our own Bishop, the Rt. Reverend Prince Singh. Presiding Bishop Curry s message is accessible at Bishop Singh s message can be found at Right Reverend Prince Singh 2

3 Holy Week & Easter Services PALM SUNDAY - March 20 - Holy Eucharist - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. HOLY MONDAY - March 21 - Holy Eucharist - 12 noon HOLY TUESDAY - March 22 - Noonday Prayers - 12 noon HOLY WEDNESDAY March 23 Holy Eucharist - 7 a.m. & 12 noon MAUNDY THURSDAY March 24 Morning Prayer - 8:00 a.m. Liturgy - 6:00 p.m. (Communal Meal, Holy Eucharist, Foot washing, Stripping of the Altar) MAUNDY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY 8:00 p.m. (Thursday) - 3 p.m. (Friday); Watch & Pray, an overnight vigil GOOD FRIDAY March 25 - The Solemn Liturgy - 12 noon HOLY SATURDAY March 26 The Great Vigil of Easter - 8:00 p.m. Reception follows EASTER DAY March 27 - Holy Eucharist - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Guest Preacher for Holy Week St. Paul s Welcomes The Reverend Canon Tony Lewis of Virginia Seminary during services on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter. More about Canon Lewis is found on page 4. 3

4 Holy Week Guest Preacher Dr. Lloyd Alexander (Tony) Lewis, Jr. Dr. Lewis preaching. Lloyd Alexander Lewis, Jr. was born in Washington DC in 1947 and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. He became the first African American to attend and be graduated from Saint Stephen s School for Boys, Alexandria, in Lewis entered Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, graduating with an AB in Classics in 1969, after which he entered Virginia Theological Seminary. Ordained a deacon and priest in 1972, he has served in parishes in New York, Connecticut, and Washington DC. In 1978 he was elected to the faculty of Virginia Theological Seminary, and in 1985 Yale University conferred on him a PhD in New Testament Studies. From 1991 through 2000 he was the Dean of George Mercer Memorial School of Theology and Bishop s Deputy for Education in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. He is one of two Canons Theologian to the Bishops of Long Island. Upon his return to the Virginia Theological Seminary faculty in 2000 he was named Molly Laird Downs Professor of New Testament Studies, a position he held until his retirement in December He has represented The Episcopal Church as a member of the Programme for Theological Education of the World Council of Churches in Prague Czechoslovakia and has served as a member of the General Board of Examining Chaplains of The Episcopal Church, which creates and evaluates the national General Ordination Examination. He has been honored by Virginia Seminary, who awarded him the degree of Doctor of Divinity and has conferred on him emeritus status. He is a parishioner at Saint Paul s Parish in Washington, DC where he is an Honorary Assistant Priest. Dr. Lewis has a lively interest in the place of preaching in parish life and in the importance of worship as the grounding for the church s mission in the city and in the world. He will be preaching during Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter services. Water for South Sudan series On March 6, Angelique Stevens, Water for South Sudan Board Member, shared stories from her recent two-month tour of South Sudan to evaluate 80 of the 259 wells installed by Water for South Sudan for functionality, water purity, and effects on those served. She found that all 80 of the wells were still functioning, and that all had been repaired by villagers trained in well maintenance. The wells have led to better nutrition, health, and innovations in all segments of village life. Nancy Lyke, Dorothy Phillips, Carol Panzer, and Neal Panzer listening to Angelique Stevens discuss conditions in South Sudan. On March 13, : Linda Sue Park, Newberry Award Winning author, discussed her book, A Long Walk to Water, an account of Salva Dut s journey from his war torn village to Rochester and St. Paul s, and the subsequent formation of Water for South Sudan in

5 Lent comes for St. Paul s youth On February 7, the last Sunday before Lent, St. Paul s children received Mite Boxes during the 10:00 am service to fill with donations during Lent (top row), then after the service they celebrated Mardi Gras with a pancake breakfast (bottom row). Shrove Tuesday for Children On February 7, the children met for a special pancake breakfast during Sunday school to kick off the beginning of Lent. The youth (middle-high school) worked with Mr. Welker by setting tables, decorating with colorful beads and crepe paper, and helping to serve our young children. Each child was given a special Lenten booklet called, Love Life, Live Lent, which gives simple yet impactful activities to accomplish during the 40 days of Lent. They also received unique mite boxes: empty water bottles with a slot for their change, with all money raised going towards the Water for South Sudan project. A special thank you to Mrs. Laura Hayden for creating the labeled bottles and for speaking to the children during the breakfast on this important cause. Lenten Pretzel Making! In Germany, pretzels are associated with Lent with the overlapping strands of pretzel dough representing the arms of a person folded in prayer. A prayer book page used by Catharine of Cleves showed St. Bartholomew with pretzel around him to represent good luck, prosperity and spiritual wholeness. The children enjoyed kneading, twisting, baking and eating the pretzels! And they even helped clean up. 5

6 Adult Christian Formation Opportunities Lenten Soup n Study: Jesus is not here; He is Risen A Look at the Resurrection Narratives in the Gospels On Thursdays during Lent, we gathered in the Parish Hall for a soup supper. After a meal together, the adults studied the stories of Jesus Resurrection found in the Gospels, while the children participated in their own programs. The Rector led the adult programs. At the end of the evening, we gathered for the Office of Compline (Night Prayer). Shown with Rob are Gwen Cheney (above) reading St. Paul s account of Christ s resurrection, and (right) Vince & Nancy Reale, Kitty MacDowell, Gary Scott, Rita Lancy, and Neal and Carol Panzer. Want to read the whole Bible? If you d like to read the whole Bible with a group, come on March 20 at 9am to the Vestry Room to talk about how we might read the Bible together over the next year. One option would be to use The Bible Challenge (published by the Forward Movement) that presents Bible readings for each day with a reflection, prayer and self-reflection question. We will consider possible resources, propose a schedule, and get a sense of interest. If you cannot attend that meeting but would like to participate, contact Nancy Grear at or ngrear@stpaulsec.org. 6

7 Adult Christian Formation Opportunities 9AM Adult Formation Gospel Study From January through May we are studying the Gospels: who they were written for, how they are similar, and how they are different. There are three sessions for each Gospel: 1) an overview, 2) its teachings, and 3) its account of Jesus Passion. Presenters are Rob Picken, Jay Burkardt, John Hazzard and Nancy Grear. In January and February we looked at the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. In April and May we will discuss Luke and John as follows: Luke - April 3, 10 and 17; and John - May 1, 8 and 15. Shown leading a session on Mark s Gospel is John Hazzard. Building a Stronger St. Paul s One Saturday * A Stronger St. Paul s May 21: Invite-Welcome-Connect INVITE-WELCOME-CONNECT is a simple strategy for growing and strengthening St Paul's so that we can bring the Good News of Christ to the people of Rochester. We will learn simple tools to help us introduce St. Paul's to more people. Consultant Mary Parmer will offer clear, concrete, and creative methods to assist us in strengthening our newcomer ministries and the whole church. ALL members of St. Paul's are encouraged to participate! No charge and lunch and childcare provided. RSVP: To Judy Loveland (judy@stpaulsec.org) Our consultant, Mary Palmer, is a member of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. She developed the Diocese of Texas Newcomer Ministry Project to help congregations Invite, Welcome, and Connect visitors and new members. She has taken the work to more than 26 Episcopal dioceses. Clergy and lay leaders from congregations and dioceses across the country have attended this dynamic training and report measurable results after using the materials. This transformative newcomer ministry process has brought new energy and spirit to congregations and sustained real growth where the essentials of Invite*Welcome*Connect are followed. The Rev. Jay Burkardt 7

8 Forward Day by Day Community The Forward Day by Day website hosts a nice online community of people who share how the daily readings and meditation intersect with their lives. Scripture readings are an essential part of the daily prayer practice set forth in Forward Day by Day. A set of Scripture readings- Psalms plus Old and New Testament verses- is listed for every day, and from these readings the Forward Day by Day authors select a passage and write a meditation that reflects upon it. Visitors to the site at may ask questions and share their thoughts. Ann Buerschaper [ahbuer@gmail.com] Upcoming Events for Children, Youth and Families SPY Overnight March At our SPY community Maundy Thursday Overnight we will begin preparing the meal for the April 10 Senior Luncheon and a Dinner and a Movie Night to prepare college care packages on April 22. If you have a heart for Christ and for youth, let Jay know you may be interested in assisting with this ministry! Attention SPY Members! April ROC the Diocese Youth Retreat at LaTourneau Christian Center in Rushville, NY. For youth in grades For more information please visit or see Father Jay. Flower Pot Painting April 24 All children and youth are invited to paint a flower pot that will be used as centerpieces for our upcoming Spring Parish Brunch. We ll meet during Community Time following the 10:00 a.m. service in the Parish Hall. Spring Parish Brunch May 15 Brunch will be served following the 10:00 a.m. service in the Parish Hall. All parishioners are welcome! **REMINDER** There will be no Sunday school classes on Easter Sunday. Children are encouraged to join their families for the service, and the nursery will be open for babies and toddlers. St. Paul s Arbor Society Thank you to all who are members of the Arbor Society. At the Annual Meeting I was pleased to discuss the importance of this ministry and am grateful for the positive response. If you have joined St. Paul s as a new member in the last few years, perhaps you already have a provision in your will to include a gift to St. Paul s Church. If not, please consider adding a simple codicil to your will to specify St. Paul s as a benefactor. Such gifts to our church ensure that St. Paul s will flourish, to serve our children and our grandchildren for years to come. A reception for all Arbor Society members will be held on Friday, April 29. More information will follow. Sandy Wolcott, Chair 8

9 Left to right: Dr. Robert Poovey during his organ recital on March 6, Dr. Poovey leading the Choir during the March 6 Evening Prayer service, and Dr. David Baskeyfield at the Skinner organ on February 7. The St. Paul s Choir has blessed parishioners with two choral evensongs on Sundays in recent months. After the February 7 service, Dr. David Baskeyfield, Music Director at Christ Church Pittsford, regaled listeners with an organ recital. During the March 6 Evensong, our choir sang music of Stanford, Vaughan Williams and Palestrina; and after that service, Dr. Robert Poovey, our own Director of Music, performed music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Cesar Franck. Coming in Early May CHORAL EVENSONG AND ORGAN RECITAL Sunday, May 1, 4:00 p.m. This final service of the season will feature the St. Paul s Choir s singing Benjamin Britten s Easter cantata, Rejoice in the Lamb. The text is excerpted from the much longer poem of the same title by Christopher Smart, an English poet who composed it during his confinement for insanity at Bethnal Green (London), sometime between 1759 and Our Music Assistant, Karl Robson, will offer the organ recital that afternoon. As always, there will be refreshments in St. Peter s Chapel following the recital. IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD a concert to benefit Foodlink Monday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. This final concert of the series seventh season will feature the annual appearance of the renowned Ying Quartet; our own Robert Poovey will perform the final two movements of Mussorgsky s Pictures at an Exhibition with a brass quintet comprised of Eastman students; lastly, Robert and our Music Assistant Karl Robson will play an organ duet arrangement of Wagner s Ride of the Valkyries. It promises to be a rich evening; please do come! Bring a non-perishable food item or a cash donation for admission. 9

10 RAIHN Update For "RAIHNing Angels" (This is the work of an ECW president Pamela Stewart at least 20 years ago in a Chicago ECW newsletter.) "May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace. May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy. And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done." How RAIHN makes a difference in Rochester: 2015 Statistics: Served 32 families in our shelter program - 41 adults & 57 children; Served 98 individuals (30 adult females, 11 adult males and 57 children); Served 26 families in our aftercare program; Served 13,440 meals; Helped 85% of families graduate into permanent housing; Assisted 91% of families remain in permanent housing after 1 year; Utilized over 1500 volunteers who donated 16,525 volunteer hours to staff our shelter program (The value of their time is $148,725!); Provided shelter for an average stay of 42 days per family; Provided 4,123 bed-nights (compared to 4,068 bed-nights in 2014); Turned away 319 families because RAIHN facilities were full. In the past 11 years, RAIHN in our region has served 357 families 1,119 individuals, including 655 children. Half of the families served by RAIHN had at least one person working or attending school. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE WORK THAT WE DO, through in-kind donations, financial contributions, or by volunteering. Together we are making a difference and GETTING FAMILIES HOME...FOR GOOD! Nancy Frank The St. Paul's Bridge Marathon wants YOU! If you enjoy party bridge consider joining The St. Paul s Bridge Marathon. We are parishioners and friends of the parish who like to play bridge. From September to May, teams pair up monthly for 16 hands of bridge. In June, we gather as a group for luncheon and an afternoon of bridge. You and your partner, regardless of whether you are members of St. Paul's, are welcome. Hope to see you across a bridge table! To learn more contact Karen Snell at or karensnell@gmail.com. 10

11 St. Paul s in the City This spring St. Paul s begins a series of informational forums designed to address topics relevant to life in urban Rochester. We hope to offer parishioners and the general public an opportunity to learn and engage in conversations around various topics. For Year One, we will focus on urban education. We have planned a series of four forums over four weeks. We are not endorsing any particular opinion; it is our goal to offer a place for people to receive information, ask questions about individual programs and, if desired, provide resources for followup. Speakers for each forum will make a presentation followed by a Q&A. Each evening will last no more than ninety minutes. You are invited to join the conversation - Four successive Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. April 21st Conger Gabel, Luis Perez: Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association In an effort to close the achievement gap for students in Rochester, these programs seek to improve the lives of Rochester City School District students by providing access to high quality, tuition free summer learning programs at numerous sites throughout the area, including several colleges. April 28th Bryan Hickman: PUC Achieve Middle School & Vertus High School Charter Schools The mission of charter schools is to transform learning opportunities for the children of Rochester. What are the successes and challenges of the current charter school movement in the Rochester area? What s fact? What s fiction? What s hype? May 5th Dr. Raymond Giamartino, Kirsten Pryor: Rochester City School District There are many challenges as well as opportunities for students in the RCSD. What are some of the innovative programs and new ideas geared toward improving outcomes for students in RCSD schools? Presenter Giamartino is Chief of School Transformation for the City School District. May 12th Lynette Sparks & John Wilkinson: Third Presbyterian Church and Great Schools For All Great Schools For All (GS4A) is working to create an inter-district magnet school network that will allow students to move across city and suburban boundaries to experience greater educational opportunities. The goal is to have a community in which every family, no matter its zip code, is guaranteed access to excellent public schools.. St. Paul s Day Care Center is grateful for the families of current and former students and members of St. Paul s who direct United Way contributions to St. Paul s Day Care Center by using United Way Designated Donor Option #

12 Stewardship Report As the 2016 Stewardship Campaign winds down, the Committee would like to take this opportunity to offer their heartfelt thanks to all who have so generously pledged to support St. Paul s, the Clergy, the Vestry and all our Outreach Programs. In summary: Over 200 households have pledged These households have pledged over $387,000, leaving us just short of our goal The average pledge is up 7% We have 16 new households who have pledged this year for the first time 90 households have increased their pledges by at least 3% If you have not yet pledged but would like to, we would welcome your pledge. There are 3 ways to pledge: 1- You may call the office and request a 2016 pledge package. 2- You may go on line to and download a printable pledge form 3- You may pledge directly on line at With our gratitude and thanks, The Stewardship committee. The next deadline is April 15 for the May1 issue. Submit your articles to: publicity@stpaulsec.org. Newsletter Coordinator: Judy Wadsworth Thank you from Alabama The Trinity Commons Episcopal Campus Ministry group in Birmingham, Alabama with a sign thanking Rob and St. Paul s for supporting their new Pasta Night Fellowship Ministry. Rob preached to the group this past fall. 12

13 THANK YOU to Bob Frank and Kitty McDowell and Diane Evans During the Parish Annual Meeting on January 24, the Rev. Robert Picken thanked retiring lay leaders for their service to St. Paul s. He is seen with outgoing Warden Robert Frank, as well as with retiring Vestry Members Katherine MacDowell and Diane Evans. Bob Frank and Rob Picken are shown with a framed photograph of the St. Paul s window which was presented to Bob. Diane Evans Over her years at St. Paul s Diane has been a greeter, an usher, an altar guild member, and a Faith Club member, and participant in adult formation of all kinds. During her term on the Vestry, Diane re-activated the Property Committee. Robert (Bob) Frank Bob has held several leadership positions for St. Paul s. He served as Warden from 2010 through 2015 and as a Vestry Member 2005 through In addition he has been a member of the Investment Policy and Human Resource Committees. As Warden, he coordinated the recent clergy transition process. For many years, Bob chaired the Property Committee, chairing the Facility Use Commission , developing the master plan for the facility, and chairing projects to renovate the parish hall, Wainwright Hall, sanctuary, roof, and Skinner organ. He chaired two capital campaigns, each upwards of one million dollars, for the facility projects. He is also active with the Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (RAIHN), and has served as usher, greeter, and participant in adult education programs. Katherine (Kitty) MacDowell Kitty has been an active member of St. Paul s since 1972, serving the parish in many leadership roles. She was a Vestry member for 12 years ( and ). As a Vestry member she served as Liaison to several parish committees, and as a member of Nominating, Strategic Planning, Budget, and Vestry Retreat Committees. Kitty has served as Lector, Usher, Altar Guild member, and Lay Eucharistic Minister, and is a trained Stephen Minister. She has served on Stewardship Campaigns, on the Worship Committee, the Adult Education Committee, and on the Ministries and Programs Commission (MAP), as well as on the Outreach Committee, Commission, and Council. She organized and led mission trips to El Salvador and Ground Zero after 9/11. She served as Chair of the Community Playground Coalition at School # 9. Kitty chaired the Search Committee for St. Paul s previous Rector and served as a member of several committees to assist Rectors in their search for Assistant Clergy. She also has served on many Discernment Committees for St. Paul ssponsored prospective candidates for Ordination. She has served in several diocesan positions, including membership on the Diocesan Ecclesiastical Court and the Commission on Ministry. 13

14 St. Paul s Annual Meeting Highlights Rev. Picken called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. on Sunday January 24 th and began with an opening prayer. The luncheon and meeting were attended by over 100 parishioners. Election: The candidates were introduced: Rita Lancy for Warden, Dean Arvan and David Harre for 1-year Vestry terms, Grace Henshaw and Pat Moran for re-election to the Vestry for 3-year terms, and Judy McGrath and Steve Snell for 3-year Vestry terms. Kitty MacDowell made the motion to elect this slate of candidates and Peg Willard 2 nd the motion. With the majority of the attendees voting to support this motion, Rev. Picken instructed the Clerk of the Vestry to record 1 ballot for the candidates. (Note there were also 10 absentee ballots cast in support of the entire slate of candidates.) Appointments: Judy McGrath has been appointed Clerk of the Vestry. Rick Harrison has been appointed Asst. Treasurer; Judy will transition her current Treasurer responsibilities to Rick over the next 3-4 months. Warden s Report: Nancy Reale, Senior (nee Jr.) Warden, enthusiastically shared upcoming events : The Lenten Series in support of Water for South Sudan, including forum discussions led by Angelique Stevens on March 6 th and by Linda Sue Park, author of A Long Walk to Water. The inauguration of St. Paul s in the City, this year focusing on urban education featuring 1) the Horizons Program, 2) PUC (Partnership to Uplift Community) or Charter Schools, and a program led by Third Presbyterian called Greater School for All. Mary Parmer s visit in May to share her Invite, Welcome, Connect message. Rev. Lilian Daniel as our Faith in the World guest speaker, and finally Presiding Bishop Michael Curry s visit on All Saint s Sunday. Treasurer s Report: Judy McGrath shared highlights of the 2015 financial results and related operational progress, as well as the 2016 Budget recently approved by the Vestry. She also shared details of Outreach, the state of our Endowment and the impact on our annual Draw, and the current status of the Stewardship Program. Children and Youth Ministry: Amy Welker and Rev. Burkardt provided an overview of the 4 stage program: Nursery (infant to age 3); Weaving God s Promises ( ages 3 to 11); Stage Crew (grades 6 12), and Community Time. Jay also shared other youth programs, including SPY and the exploration of future initiatives with other parishes youth groups. In one year the total number involved in St. Paul s Children and Youth Ministry has grown from 23 to 39. Planned Giving: Sandy Wolcott emphasized the importance of our ensuring that St. Paul s facilities, worship, and programs endure into the future by providing a bequest in our wills, or alternatively to have a donation to St. Pauls in lieu of flowers. Materials about our Arbor Society were available at the meeting. Thank-you: Rev. Picken offered thanks to Lindsay Korth and her Vestry volunteers for the luncheon and to Louise Moore our photographer. Rob offered his thanks to Diane Evans, former Property Chair; the search for a replacement is underway. He also expressed thanks to outgoing program chairs and announced the names of the new chairs: Altar Guild from Mary Spaker and C heri Potter to Judy Carpenter, Alice Eldridge, and Laura Hayden Newsletter from Kathy Kingston to Judy Wadsworth Arbor Society from Bill Hosley to Sandy Wolcott Tribute to outgoing Warden and Vestry: Thank-you to Kitty MacDowell, who has served 4 Vestry terms..a total of 12 years. And thank-you to Bob Frank who has served 11 years as Warden and Vestry member. Submitted by Judy McGrath, Clerk of the Vestry 14

15 Merciful God, we entrust to your never-failing care and love Karen S. Turner Jennifer Nicole Arvan Charlotte W. Stein January 24, 2016 February 9, 2016 February 28, 2016 Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Mark your calendars for these special events and services Holy Eucharist at 7:00am (Chantry) and 12:00pm (Norton Chapel) Lenten Soup Supper, Program and Compline (Parish Hall) Holy Eucharist at Valley Manor Holy Eucharist at St. John s Meadows Senior Soup Luncheon (Parish Hall) Holy Eucharist at Valley Manor Committee Meetings and Other Meetings/Events o March 15 Diocesan Council (Parish Hall) o March 15 St. Paul s Child Care Center Board of Directors (Quilt Room) o March 15 Vestry Meeting (Vestry Room) o March 21 Outreach Council (East Room) o March 22 RAIHN Board of Directors (Vestry Room) o April 5 Hearing Loss Association of America (Parish Hall) o April 8 The Merton Group (WH Parlor) o April 9 Prayer Shawl Ministry (East Room) o April 9 LOOP Ministries Stained Glass Windows Tour o April 12 Parish Operations Council (WH Parlor) o April 13 Water for South Sudan Executive Committee (Cadigan Room) o April 14 REAPers (Read, Enjoy & Participate) (WH Parlor) o April 16 Adult Formation Conversation (Church Campus) o April 18 Outreach Council (Quilt Room) o April 19 HLAA Cochlear Implant Group (Vestry Room) o April 19 Vestry Meeting (Vestry Room) o April 22 SPY Gathering Pizza/Movie/Care Package Prep (Parish Hall) o April 22 The Merton Group (WH Parlor) o April 24 Thorp Scholarship Ingathering o April 27 Water for South Sudan Board of Directors (Cadigan Room) o April 29 Arbor Society Reception (Parish Hall) o May 1 Choral Evensong for Easter with Reception (Church) AA Meetings at St. Paul s Tuesday 6:00pm The Women s Home Group Wednesday 5:30pm Women Living Sober Wednesday 8:15pm The Young & the Reckless Thursday 8:15pm The Academy Group Friday 10:05pm Heard It Through the Grapevine Saturday 10:00pm Last House on the Block Al-Anon Meetings at St. Paul s Wednesday 7:00pm Wednesday Nite Al-Anon Family Group (WNAFG) 15

16 Calendar of Worship Services & Learning Opportunities Tuesday, 3/15 7:00 PM Vestry Meeting Wednesday, 3/16 7:00 AM & 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist Thursday, 3/17 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Holy Eucharist at Valley Manor 5:30 PM Lenten Soup & Study, Compline Sunday, 3/20 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist Palm Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Palm Procession & Holy Eucharist 11:15 AM Youth Community Time Monday, 3/21 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist 5:30 PM Outreach Council Tuesday, 3/22 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist Wednesday, 3/23 7:00 AM & 12:00PM Holy Eucharist Thursday, 3/24 8:00 AM Morning Prayer Maundy Thursday 6:00 PM SPY Overnight 6:00 PM Holy Eucharist, Communal Meal, Foot washing 8:00 PM Maundy Thursday Vigil Good Friday, 3/25 9:00 AM 8th Annual Good Friday Cross Walk Good Friday 12:00 PM The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday Saturday, 3/26 8:00 PM The Great Vigil EASTER, 3/27 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Festive Holy Eucharist Wednesday, 3/30 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday, 3/31 8:00 AM Morning Prayer Sunday, 4/03 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist Cross of Flowers 9:00 AM Adult Formation: The Gospels: Luke 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Cross of Flowers 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:15 AM Youth Community Time Wednesday, 4/06 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday, 4/07 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 4:30 PM Holy Eucharist at St. John's Meadows Saturday, 4/09 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Sunday, 4/10 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 9:00 AM Adult Formation: The Gospels: Luke 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:15 AM Youth Community Time 11:30 AM Senior Soup Luncheon Tuesday, 4/12 5:30 PM Parish Operations Council Wednesday, 4/13 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday, 4/14 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM REAPers Saturday, 4/16 9:00 AM Adult Formation Conversation Sunday, 4/17 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 9:00 AM Adult Formation: The Gospels: Luke 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:15 AM Youth Community Time Monday, 4/18 5:30 PM Outreach Council Tuesday, 4/19 7:00 PM Vestry Meeting Wednesday, 4/20 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday, 4/21 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Holy Eucharist at Valley Manor Friday, 4/22 6:00 PM SPY Gathering - Pizza/Movie/ Care Package Prep Sunday, 4/24 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist Thorp Scholarship 10:00 AM Sunday School Sunday 11:15 AM Youth Community Time Wednesday, 4/27 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday, 4/28 8:00 AM Morning Prayer Friday, 4/29 6:00 PM Arbor Society Reception Sunday,5/01 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist Pentecost 9:00 AM Forum: The Gospel of John 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:15 AM Youth Community Time 4:00 PM Choral Evensong for Easter Web Site: ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED «Label» «Address1» «Address2» «City», «State» «Zip» Our Vision We pray that all who enter St. Paul s experience God s presence in this community of faith, a community that through Christ strives to be loving, joyous, inclusive, transforming and filled with God s Grace. St. Paul s Ministry Staff Rector The Rev. Robert A. Picken Director of Music Dr. Robert Poovey Music Assistant Karl Robson Director of Adult Faith Formation Nancy Grear Director of Children, Youth & Family Faith Formation Amy Welker Church Office Hours: M-F 10 am 4 pm View the full church calendar at: Visit us on Facebook Our Twitter handle is SaintPaulsEC. We look forward to sharing our thoughts and news with you there! Priest Associate The Rev. Jay Burkardt Clergy Assistant Judy Loveland Finance & Operations Mgr. Dick Stryker Accounting Assistant Lisa Hubbard Property Manager Bob Potter Maintenance Associate Dave McEntee Jasper Battle