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Weekly E-board
December 23, 2011  The Clergy, Vestry, Wardens, and Staff wish you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Day December 24 and 25, 2011
Isaiah 9:2-7
Luke 2:1-14(15-20) Psalm 96

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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NEWS OF INTEREST AND UPCOMING EVENTS
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S SERVICES
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
4:00 p.m. - Choral Eucharist with Children's Choirs
8:00 p.m.- Choral Eucharist with Brass & Grace Notes Choir
11:00 p.m.- Choral Eucharist with Brass, Bells and Trinity Choir
(Carols with Choirs and Congregation at 10:30 p.m.)
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
10:00 a.m.- Eucharist with Carols
NEW YEAR'S EVE SERVICE
11:00 p.m. - Eucharist
Special Prayers and Intention s for those in recovery and
those who have loved ones in recovery.
NEW YEAR'S DAY SERVICES
7:30 a.m. - Rite I - Eucharist
9:00 a.m.- Rite II - Eucharist
11:00 a.m.- Rite II - Eucharist
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Pledges received: 262 households Pledge goal: 300 households Amount received:$486,837 Goal amount: $495,000
VESTRY NOMINATIONS
If you or someone you know is interested in being nominated for the Vestry, please notify, Jim Young, Heather Wenrick, Hazel Patton, or any member of the Vestry by January 20th. Election of six candidates will take place at the Annual Parish Meeting, Sunday, January 29th, following the 10:00 a.m. service.
QUALIFICATIONS: According to the Canons of the Diocese of Oregon and St. Paul's By-Laws, a candidate for the Vestry must:
- Be enrolled in the Parish Register for six months.
- Have been a communicant in the year preceding the election. (A communicant will have received Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church at least three times during the year).
- Be eighteen years or older.
- Have made a current pledge, in his or her own name to the financial support of the parish for at least six months preceding the election.
ARTISTICALLY INCLINED OR INTERESTED?
The visual artists and inclined (that would be everyone, right?) are invited to listen and watch for words of praise that move them. Save those thoughts! A series of multi-media workshops will be offered during Lent where those ideas will be used as the creative start to visual interpretation.
The Arts & Architecture Committee encourages you to participate.
~Jinx Brandt
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STAFF PROGRAMS AND MINISTRIES
RENAISSANCE FEASTThe St. Paul's Renaissance Feast is scheduled for December 30 and 31 in Steinberg Hall from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The feast includes a four-course meal with wine and non-alcoholic drinks along with musical entertainment, story telling and celebration of the new year. Ticket reservation forms are available in the Narthex. Contact: Paul Klemme. EVENSONG CONCERT
Musica Maestrale, an ensemble that specializes in music from 17th century Italy will share a program of sacred music on January 1, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. The five member group plays original and replicated instruments from the period such as the harpsichord, theorbo, guitar, recorder and cello. Music by Italian composers such as Claudio Monteverdi, Maurizo Cazzati, and Alessandro Grandi will be performed. This Oregon-based group will sing the service of Evensong as well. The concert is open to the public. Donations to the St. Paul's Music Guild are gratefully accepted. ~Dr. Paul Klemme Director of Music Ministries
EPIPHANY PARTY All families are invited to an Epiphany Party on January 6, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm. Help us to celebrate the end of the Christmas Season and the beginning of Epiphany by bringing finger foods to share, helping to create costumes, then using those costumes to stage an informal Epiphany pageant, celebrating the events from the Nativity to the arrival of the Magi from the East. ~Megan Jones

HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP Just a reminder that if you are in High School and interested on going on this years mission trip to Cortez, CO to get your applications turned into Megan Rosevear. If you have not received an application yet and are interested in going contact Megan Rosevear @ 503-362-3661 or spysalem@gmail.com.
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PRAYER LIST
December 24 - 31, 2011
For those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit
Malinda Kyle Katie & David Angel Craig Johnson Catherine Doyle Joe Ian Kelley Alison Heer-Meiners Barbara Lasley
Stephanie Shipley
Marie Slade
Russell T.
Kathy
Chris Strum Trudy Campbell
Robert Zakes
Keith Pederson
Craig Keyston
Jeanette Graen Patricia Wood
Sue Dauer
Mary Hollenbeck
Linda Raney
Linda & John
Janice Freeman
Dick White
Sue Ramey
Claire Goldsmith
Sarah
Sam Skillern
Lois Robbins
Ashley C.
Ryder
Lisa L.
Gabrielle
Laura F.
Juanita
Ryan C.
Melissa T.
Troy
Dolly
Janie V.
Jeanne
Don H.
Doug S.
Bob
Kevin
Dorothy Straw
Kitty MacKinnon
Shauna
Ted Norman
For those who have died
Lois Paisley (11-28-11)
Fred Miller (12-18-11)
Robert Pierce (12-19-11)
For those who serve in our armed forces
Charles Fisher
Dan Waddingham
Jonathan Sieg
Tyler Conklin
Shawn Canatsey
Sam Johnson
Nathan Hanson
Josh Quinton
Ryan Wells
Kyle Crossley
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BIRTHDAYSDecember 25-31, 2011 December 25 Beatrice Emmett Grace Samiee
December 26 Judith Lundgren Martin Loring
December 27 Karen Vincent Mary McGregor
December 28 Barbara Jones Leslie Dinsdale Niki Young Ben Byler
December 29 Katy Harrison
December 30 Carol Sizemore
December 31 Rae Everitt Ginger Simmons Leslie Katter |
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