This Week at St. Paul's

Pastor Vicki has been in touch with clergy and churches in the dioceses affected by the recent tornadoes, and has confirmed that what they need most at this time are monetary donations.  They are lacking in adequate storage to handle donations of goods, and cash can be quickly utilized by relief organizations to meet various needs as they arise.  There are two ways to donate:

• Donations to the American Red Cross can be made by going to this page, and clicking on "Donate Now".
• Donations to Episcopal Relief and Development can by made by going to this page, and clicking on "Donate Now".

It is traditional for congregations to offer additional worship and study opportunities during Lent.  At St. Paul's this year we are offering an opportunity to pray and an opportunity to study.

 

We are using the book A Time to Turn by Christopher Webber.  The book is a series of pieces by Anglicans throughout history on a variety of topics.  Each week we are looking at one of the pieces, exploring what it means and what God is saying to us.  You don't need to purchase the book to participate - but there is much more in the book than we will cover in class.

 

We are offering the class three time each week - you can come to any of them.

•  Sunday Morning from 9:15 - 9:45 in the Parish Hall on March 11, 18 & 25
•  Wednesday evening from 6:15 - 6:45 in the library on March 14, 21 & 28
•  Thursday afternoon from 1:00-1:30 in the library, bring a bag lunch if you like, on March 8, 15, 22 and 29

A brief reflection will also be posted on the St. Paul's Facebook page each week.

 

We are also offering two resources for personal use:

•  From Ashes to Hope is a booklet of reflections and prayers for adults.
•  Pastor Vicki has written a booklet of reflections and prayers for families to use together.

Both of these pamphlets can be found on the poster in the parish hall.

If you are looking for a Lenten project, but theological reflection isn't your cup of tea, try the Craft and Chat group.  Bring your own stitching/knitting/crafting project or we will teach you an easy project to benefit children in the Buffalo community.  Come and join us.  Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the library.  We will meet during Lent and then decide what we want to do.  

The Youth of St. Paul's will have an overnight event from the end of the Maundy Thursday service until 8 a.m. on Good Friday.  It will be an evening of prayer, fellowship, fun and faith.  The overnight is open to all youth grades 6 - 12 and their friends.  Permission slips are on the youth bulletin boards.

 

 

St. Paul's will host an Easter Egg Hunt for parishioners, friends, neighbors and the wider community.  The Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday April 7 at 2 p.m.  If you would like to help with the Easter Egg Hunt, let Pastor Vicki know.

Mark your calendar for Holy Week Services:

• Sunday April 1 - Palm Sunday - 8 & 10 am.  The 10 o'clock service will begin with the procession of the palms in the courtyard or the parish hall depending on the weather.
• Thursday April 5 - Maundy Thursday - 7 pm - Holy Eucharist and the stripping of the Altar
• Friday April 6 - Good Friday - Noon and 7 pm - the Liturgy for Good Friday
• Saturday April 7 - The Great Vigil of Easter - 8:30 pm - we do this service jointly with Calvary and it is Calvary's year to host - so we will be at Calvary
• Sunday April 8 - Easter Sunday - 8 & 10 am - Both services will be Rite II with music

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