Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 7125 Hitt Road. Mobile, AL

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1 Workin hard or Hardly workin? Thanks for the wonderful fish fry! (photo by Harry Eckel) Liturgical Ministers April 9 Holy Eucharist Sunday 9:00 AM Vestry person: Bill Fletcher Ushers: Smoot Major, Robbie Lowther Readers: Sue Rollins, Jan Morton-Hunte Prayers: Marilyn Cepeda Eucharistic Ministers: Marilyn Cepeda, Bill Fletcher Acolytes: Beth Gillion, Cecelia Archer, Janet Fletcher Snack: The Cassideys Altar Guild: Team 3 Liturgical Ministers April 16 Holy Eucharist Sunday 9:00 AM Vestry person: Bill Fletcher Ushers: Greg Yates & Roy Riddick Readers: Laura Roberts, Bill Fletcher Prayers: Marilyn Cepeda Eucharistic Ministers: JohnHicks, Marilyn Cepeda Acolytes: Bryant Lowther, Gabe Blaylock, Cecelia Archer Snack: Linda Fassig Altar Guild: Team 1

2 In our diocese pray for: In our diocese, pray for, The Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Pray for President Trump, Governor Bentley, Mayor Stimpson, Commissioners and Council for the City of Mobile. Pray for: Sue Rollins, Allen Lawrence, Jerry Corker, Joann Fassig, Nancy Howell, Mona Ganoe, Ray & Mary Jo Howes, Louise Beck, Smoot Major, Genny Pollard, Buck Scott, Sue Scott, Josh Wimberly, Muriel Donald, Carol Riddick, Bob Sawyer, Graham Brunson, Elwin Coe, Pearl Fletcher, Phillip Brewer, Sue & Mike Horton, Eric Howell, Kelly Howell, Burton & Cindy Roton, Ben & Rebecca Nabors, Benjamin Nabors IV, Mike McLeod, Lowie Rice, Bob & Cynthia Donnell, Mary Alice Costanza, Bill Vernon, Trent Sparks, Steph, Markus & Eliza Moore, Carla Carlos, Theron Hodges, Easton Carraway, Denise & Nell Thornton Those Deployed: Steven Rollins Pray for our animal friends: Tucker (Howell), Willow, Carrie Pray for the victims of crime, the staff and those incarcerated in Northwest Florida Reception Center & Annex, Chipley, Florida We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. For those celebrating birthdays: Bryan Wimberly 4/06 For those celebrating anniversaries: For those who have died: Annie Haynes Redeemer Calendar Wednesday, April 5 7:30-9:30 a.m. BNI Meeting (parish house) 1-2 p.m. Joy in her office 5:00 p.m. Community Café (parish house) 6:30 p.m. Hand bell Practice 7-8 pm Choir Rehearsal (s) Thursday, April p.m. My Happy Treats (kitchen) 8-2 pm FitKits (ph & kitchen) 7 p.m. Grief & Loss Support (L) Friday, April 7 8:00a.m.-until- FitKit chef in the kitchen 11:30 p.m. HOGGS- Time to Eat 7351 Theodore Dawes Rd. 12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross Saturday, April 8 9:00 a.m. Palm Crosses 6:30 p.m. Supper the Yates/Crouse house Sunday, April 9 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:45 a.m. Adult Education (ph) 2-5 p.m. Vegan Chef (kitchen) Monday, April p.m. Vegan Chef (kitchen) Tuesday, April noon Joy in her office 9-5 My Happy Treats (k) 10 a.m.-noon AA Meeting (private/common room) 4:00 p.m. Grief & Loss Support (Library)

3 Wednesday, April 12 7:30-9:30 a.m. BNI Meeting (parish house) 1-2 p.m. Joy in her office 5:00 p.m. Community Café (parish house) 6:30 p.m. Hand bell Practice 7-8 pm Choir Rehearsal (s) Hungry Old Guys and Gals Schedule April 14 Original Oyster House Battleship Pkway. 21 Fuego 2066 Old Shell Rd. 28 TGIF 6945 Airport Blvd. May Callahan s 916 Charleston 12 Olive Garden 3701 Airport Blvd. 19 Judy s 4054 Government Blvd. 26 Blue Gill Battleship Pkway. Postings from the priest To schedule an appointment call or drjoyblaylock@aol.com. June 2- Boiling Pot 3704 Airport Blvd. 9 Logan s 3250 Airport Blvd. 16 Heroes 36 Hillcrest Rd. 23 Wintzell s 6700 Airport Blvd. 30 Ralph & KaCoo s Battleship Pkway. Senior Warden Report Redeemer is responsible for preparing lunches for the women of McKemie Place for April 19. Since the lunches must be available for women who go to work on the 19th, we need to prepare and deliver them by Tuesday, April 18. The lunches should mainly contain items that don't need refrigeration, although they are able to refrigerate meat sandwiches overnight. There is a signup list on the bulletin board for donations of lunch bag stuffers,

4 such as bags of chips, cookies, juice boxes, as well as donations of bread and lunchmeat (or cash). The plan is to meet in the parish house to assemble 70 lunches at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19. This should take no more than an hour, after which a couple of folks will deliver the lunches to McKemie Place. Please let Lella know (rollread@bellsouth.net or ) if you have any suggestions or questions, and sign up to help if you can. discussions following snacks (in the Parish Hall) to going through the basics of our faith: the Prayer Book, Sacraments, Creeds, History, etc. Everyone is invited to join us for this time of learning and reaffirmation. I encourage anyone who would like to be officially received into the Episcopal Church during the Bishop's Visit this year (June 18) to commit some time to this important process. The Grief and Loss Support Ministry: The Grief and Loss support group is available just for you. The group is continuing to meet even though Sue is out for surgery. Blessing to you Sue and a quick return! For information write helpwithyourloss@gmail.com or call (251) Stations of the Cross-every Friday at 12:30 outside or in the sanctuary. Guides will be available. Holy Week-4/8 Make Palm Crosses, 4/13 Maundy Thursday service 7:00 p.m., 4/14 Good Friday-Day of scheduled private prayer in the sanctuary; service 7:00 p.m. 4/16 Easter Sunday: Service of the Resurrection 9:00 a.m. Please give us your input for any other service. Prayer Bead Devotion The Friday Morning Study Group is on hold until Easter. As we enter the last 2 weeks leading up to Easter, marking the transition to New Life, I offer this devotion from Kristen Vincent ( gmail-com/) Prayer Bead Devotion Cross: Gracious God, Plans for Lent. INQUIRER'S CLASS--we have a few people interested in joining the Episcopal Church or deepening their understanding of the history and polity of our faith. We will devote our Round-Table Invitatory Bead: you call us to new life Resurrection Bead: through your son Jesus Christ. First Cruciform Bead: I want the new life that Jesus offers.

5 Week Beads, Set 1: Use each bead to recognize your need for new life, forgiveness, and resurrection. Second Cruciform Bead: Yet I worry about what is required to receive such new life. Week Beads, Set 2: Use each bead to lift up your fears and questions about what is required of you to receive new life. Third Cruciform Bead: Help me to let go, to release, so that I may receive new life. Week Beads, Set 3: Use each bead to consider what you need to release and pray for God's guidance in letting go. Harry Eckel will be snapping single or family portraits on Easter morning after the service. We plan to use these in the picture directory we are putting together. Please be sure to stop and have your photo taken. Fourth Cruciform Bead: For you are the Risen God, the God of Hope and New Life. Alleluia! Week Beads, Set 4: Use each bead to praise God for the Jesus Christ, the Resurrection, and the gift of new life. Resurrection Bead: In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, This is the last Sunday to buy an Easter Lily for a loved one. The cost is. $17.50 Invitatory Bead: the Messiah, Cross: Amen Palm Crosses are being made this 9. We need many hands and we can teach anyone. Family Promise will be at Redeemer the week of April Volunteers are needed to serve as dinner hosts (prepare and serve the meal and stay with the families for a couple of hours in the evening), overnight hosts (spend the night in the parish house with the families from 8:30PM - 7AM), set up crew (pick up trailer, set up "bedrooms") and laundry folks. There are signup sheets on the bulletin board in the hallway.

6 designated smoking area on the hill across and away The Food Pantry: We need cereal, grits, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, canned meats, (no more "helper meals" please- we often have no matches) soup, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned stew, canned meals of any sort - Chef Boyardi etc., macaroni and cheese, dried beans and rice. Thank you! College Care Packages We will be collecting well wishes and goodies for the college exam care packages going out to Redeemer college students in late April. Please sign the "good luck" cards in the parish house, and consider making a donation for the boxes. The students enjoy receiving items such as gum, candies, mints, small snack items, office supplies (pens, post-it notes, etc.), and any other small items that will "help" with exams and remind them that we are thinking of them during this stressful time. We will be sending packages to nine students this semester. Sign up sheet for Easter Lilies is on bulletin board. Cost $ from the front doors. Thank you for your consideration. This was asked to be placed in the Midweek by a parishioner. Someone was smoking in the foyer of the church Saturday, April 1 st and the smell was still apparent on Sunday. Please realize that this is a non-smoking building. Many people have allergies or do not want to smell like smoke. There is a Around the Diocese Now - Apr 12, 2017 Wednesdays at 12:00 PM Lenten Music at Noon Christ Church Cathedral

7 115 S. Conception Street Mobile, Alabama Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Wednesdays in Lent at the Cathedral will include an 11:30 am Communion Service in Chapel followed by the Music concerts at Noon in the Church. A luncheon is served in the Chapter House immediately following. Download the flyer. Event contact: Marla Reis office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org Orders for those wonderful Easter Eggs from St. Andrew's are being taken. See Lois today. Youth Ministry Training Event Saturday, April 8, at Holy Cross, Pensacola from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The diocese is offering a training event for all youth ministers or those that work with youth (6th- 12th). Two tracks: one geared toward paid youth ministers that serve on a church's staff; another for volunteer youth leaders or clergy that are supporting youth ministry in smaller churches. The cost is $10 person or $25 per church group of 3 or more. Preregister at