This Week at St. Paul's - April 7, 2011

Our next Coffee Hour Snack Contest will take place after the 10:00 service on Sunday, April 17 (Palm Sunday). The theme is "Healthy Foods", and like all of the coffee hour contests, funds raised will benefit the Clarence-sponsored Habitat for Humanity House.

Elder Forum - TONIGHT!!

The third in our 2010-2011 series of Elder Forums will take place on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. The topic will be: "Losing Independence - Caring for an elder in their home or elder child's home; steps to keep an elder independent."

Diocesan Center Open House - THIS SATURDAY!!

You are cordially invited to an open house on Saturday, April 9, from noon to 4 p.m. at the new Diocesan Center (1064 Brighton Rd., Tonawanda).

Tour the diocesan offices
Explore the ministry center
See the transformation
Help vision for the future

Bishop Garrison and Bishop-elect Franklin will be in attendance from approximately 1-4 p.m.

Episcopal Narnia Day - THIS SUNDAY!!

The Buffalo Science Museum is hosting an exhibit on the books and movies of the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. The books are alagories of the Christian life. The movies have amazing special effects.

We are going to the exhibit on Sunday, April 10. We will be leaving St. Paul's at 1:15 and meeting up with Episcopalians from all over Western New York. The cost of the exhibit is $8 for adults and $7 for children. Let Pastor Vicki know if you would like to go - so we don't leave you behind.

Spring Clean-Up Day - April 16

It's time to clean up the church for Holy Week - and for the visit of our new Bishop. We will gather at 9 a.m. Saturday April 16 and clean up the church inside and out - we will work until we are done or until 2 p.m. which ever comes first. There is a sign up sheet in the parish hall with two lists - one for those who are able to come and help and one for thing that you've noticed that need to be done around the church. This is a BYOB event - Bring your own bucket. Help make our church shine for Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday Youth Lock-In - April 21

The St. Paul's Youth will have their second annual Maundy Thursday Lock-in on this year. The lock-in will feature a combination of spiritual and recreational activities - in other words it should be an evening of meaningful fun.

All youth grades 7 - 12 are invited and you are invited to bring your friends.
The Lock-in will start at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday April 21 and end at 8 a.m. on Friday April 22.
See the youth bulletin board for an info/registration form.

Easter Egg Hunt - April 23

We will have an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 23 at 3:30 p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to any child grades 5 and below. We will have separate sections for younger and older kids. Bring your friends and neighbors and come along. Rain location is the Parish Hall.

Easter Vigil - April 23

On Saturday, April 23rd, from 8 pm to 10 pm, you are invited to attend the Easter Vigil and reception at St. Paul's. Last year the service was held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Williamsville. This year we will be the host with members from Calvary Episcopal Church in Williamsville attending our service. A reception in the library will follow the service. Contributions of snacks for this reception would be appreciated and a sign up sheet will be posted in the parish hall. If you would like to help with set up or clean up for this event, please see or call Ron Stefanski at 741-9942.

Consecration Weekend

Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1 is Consecration weekend, and there are several events going on that you should be aware of.

The Youth Lock-In will take place on Friday night into Saturday morning. See the article directly below this one for more details about that.

The ordination & consecration of R. William Franklin as the 11th Bishop of Western New York, will take place on Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the Center for the Arts on UB's North Campus. Tickets are free, but you must request a ticket in advance. Tickets will be distributed in early/mid April.

The next morning (Sunday, May 1), Bishop Franklin will be visiting us right here at St. Paul's for both of our regular Sunday morning services.

That same afternoon, all are invited to attend the new bishop's installation at the Cathedral downtown, at 4 p.m. There is no need to pre-register for this event.

The office will be closed on Monday, May 2.

Overnight Youth Lock-In - April 29

There will be an overnight youth lock-in on the eve of the bishop's consecration, at the new Diocesan Ministry Center (1064 Brighton Rd., Tonawanda). This is a chance for middle and high schoolers to spend time with Bishop-elect Franklin, Bishop Michael, and our Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori. It will start at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29, and conclude the next morning at 9:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $5, payable on arrival at the event. To register, visit www.eyouthwny.org, and click on the "Consecration Overnight" link. Youth attending the lock-in and their parents will receive tickets to the consecration. Questions? Email pbresponsewny@gmail.com. The deadline to register is April 15. We hope to see you there!

Easter Sunday Choir Breakfast

To acknowledge and show our appreciation for their service, on Easter Sunday, April 24th at 8:45 am we are having a brunch for members of our choir who will be singing at both the 8:00 am and the 10:00 am service. A sign up sheet will be posted in the parish hall to give you the opportunity to contribute to this brunch. Also, if you would like to help with set up or clean up for this event, please see or call Ron Stefanski at 741-9942.

Do you have yarn hanging around your house?

Well, bring it to St. Paul's. The Outreach Committee is collecting yarn for several projects. There is a bin in the kitchen hallway for your yarn - partial skeins welcome

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