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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
July 1, 2015 
Parish E-Newsletter 

 

  Season After Pentecost

  "Ordinary Time"

  church drawing

 Sunday Morning Schedule

Sunday July 5 services will be combined Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist

        • 8:00 am           Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist Rite I 
        • 9:00 am           Fellowship Time 
        • 9:30 - 10:15     No Mezzanine session until August
        • 9:45 am           Choir Rehearsal 
        • 10:30               Morning Prayer &  Holy Eucharist Rite II 
        • 11:45               Fellowship Time
        • 12:00               No Sermon Reflection until September

[Dianne dictated the following message from Jefferson County Hospital today:]

 

Dear Saints of St. Paul's,

My vacation starts today, but there has been a change of plans.  Currently, I'm in the hospital for minor surgery.  Please note our special services this Sunday morning: both 8 and 10:30 a.m. services will be Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist together.  The Very Rev. Bill Maxwell will be our celebrant this week -- with Margaret McGee and Will Kalb at his side -- and Christine Hemp will deliver a meditation.  On July 12 and 26, Bill Maxwell is "on" again as celebrant and preacher; The Rev. Bill Tartar will be our celebrant and preacher on July 19.  I greatly appreciate all of the help and prayers!  I plan to be back for Art & Soul (July 20-24).

 

Blessings,

 

Dianne+

The Rev. Dianne Andrews, Rector

rev.dandrews@hotmail.com

206-817-6530 (cell)

360-344-2728 (home)

 


Sermon Pentecost V






Sermon Offered by The Rev. Dianne Andrews
(will be uploaded and available at a later date)


From Your Director of Ministries

With Families & Community

 

Dear St. Paul's Sisters & Brothers,

A short time ago, I spoke with Dianne from the hospital.  She's undergoing minor surgery and sounded as hopeful as always.  She expects to be out of the hospital tomorrow and (I HOPE) she'll get to rest and start feeling like she's actually on vacation!  We are so blessed to have Dianne as our Rector and I hope that you will join me in prayer for her full recovery and healing rest. 

Art & Soul is coming quickly!  If you know children and youth who would like to be part of this week, please be sure to pass on the Art & Soul flyer/registration form/FAQ sheet for anyone who would like to know a little more about our program.  (Please note that the $10 "suggested donation" is just that: a suggestion.  Of course we will not turn anyone away!) 

And, just a quick reminder: throughout the summer we will continue to have Godly Play and our Youth Time starting at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Fenn House.  Our 9:30 a.m. "Art & Soul Sundays" will resume in September. Until Sunday...

Grace and Peace be with you all,
Tanya

Rev. Tanya Barnett (Disciples of Christ)
St. Paul's Director of Ministries with Families & Community
tanyambarnett@gmail.com or (360) 385-0770 

P.S. Please consider helping out during St. Paul's week of helping with the YMCA Summer Feeding & Literacy programs: August 17-21.


News from the Mezzanine
"Deepening Our Faith"

Mezzanine Sessions to resume in August focusing on the question:

"What does it means to be an Episcopalian-Christian-Child of God?"

...think and pray on this question...


Diocesan & National Church News

 
 
Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church Event
St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

Speakers include Anne Lamott and Rev. Becca Stevens


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Introducing Presiding Bishop Elect Michael Curry
Presiding Bishop Elect

To learn more about Bishop Curry click here.

To view an interview with Bishop Curry, click below:

[Episcopal News Service] In an 18-minute interview with the Episcopal News Service, Presiding Bishop-elect Michael Curry speaks about his priorities for leadership and administration, the role of the church in engaging God's mission in the world, the state of race relations in the U.S., the importance of Anglican Communion partnerships, and his commitment to what he calls the Jesus Movement, to go out into the world "to bear witness to the good news of Jesus."

 

 

Prayer for Convention

(adapted from The Book of Common Prayer pg. 819)

 

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church.  We pray for the renewal and mission of your Church and we pray especially of our new Presiding Bishop The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

  


 


Upcoming Events


A Gathering of Wild Men

  


 

Solemn, Chanted Compline

                  Thursdays

      8:30 p.m., in St. Paul's Sanctuary

 



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Please save the dates and spread the word:  


 


 

Parish Life and Announcements


 

Faith Formation Survey Results

A hearty thanks to everyone who completed the Faith Formation Survey!  30 individuals completed the online survey which sought your feedback on possible offerings for the 2015-2016 church year.

Your responses are very valuable to the committee as we begin planning for next year.  Among the top areas of interest are a series on "Hazardous Saints," another series on cosmology, and still another on "Paul:  Mystic, not Moralist."  We hope to offer each of these during the coming year, along with other topics that elicited favorable response.

 

We will continue to offer the popular occasional Saturday morning retreats on "Mystics and Saints."  More specific information will be announced later.

 

Again, thank you for taking time to register your responses to the survey.

 

Faith Formation Committee:  Elisabeth Rotchford Haight and Marlene Kropf, co-chairs; Rev. Dianne Andrews, Kathy Couch, and Nancy Steinberg.

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YMCASummerCALLING VOLUNTEERS:


 

Work with the YMCA to help local children and youth

When:August 17-21, 2015 is St. Paul's week to help with this vital program.  Volunteers are especially needed for preparing food each morning (in Chimacum) and in helping with the literacy programs.

Why: Since 2013 the YMCA has provided literacy, activities, and Summer Meals in locations throughout Jefferson County. The Y provides nutritious snacks and lunches five days a week for youth ages 1 to 18, now at four different sites. Food insecurity affects 1 in 4 youth and impacts academic achievement as well as physical and mental health. County-wide students on the free or reduced school lunch program range from 49% to 89%; the YMCA Summer Meals Program fills in the food security gap where the school lunch program leaves off.  The Literacy and Activities Programs help to combat Summer Learning Loss.

Whom to Contact: For more information and to sign up to volunteer, please contact Peggy St. Clair at peginpt@hotmail.com or (360) 379-1455.

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Spiritual Direction at St. Paul's

 

What is Spiritual Direction?

        

Spiritual direction is the contemplative practice of helping people awaken to God's presence and action in their lives so they can respond in a growing relationship.  A trained guide listens and accompanies the directee, witnessing the Spirit's movements and encouraging healing and growth.

 

Who might seek spiritual direction? 

 

People seek spiritual direction for a variety of reasons, including:

  • To be more attentive to the presence and action of God
  • Integrate spirituality into daily life
  • Discern and make difficult choices or navigate transitions with deeper spiritual awareness
  • Share struggles, disappointments or losses, with the aim of understanding God's ways more fully
  • Find encouragement for faithful living
  • Maintain healthy life balanceExplore ways of praying that nurture and deepen one's relationship with God.

Directors: Kathy Couch, Marlene Kropf, Elisabeth Rotchford-Haight

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St. Paul's Library News


Many of us remember Phil Smith, the hefty gentleman who loved music and sang in the choir. His widow, Sandy, donated his superb collection of music CDs to St. Paul's. Most are choral or operatic, some are instrumental. The titles are not yet sorted by category, but they're fascinating to look through; find them in the CD shelves beyond the library bookshelf. Check them out at the table as you would check out a book, and enjoy.

 
 
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Coming to our area:

 

Pacific Northwest Tour

The Choir of Selwyn College

University of Cambridge, UK

Sara MacDonald, conductor

 

Thursday July 16, 7:00 pm

St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Sequim

525 N. Sequim Avenue

(360)683-4862

 

Tickets on sale at St. Luke's after June 17

Gourmet dinner and concert $50.00

Concert only: $20 

 

 

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Learn about our local Free Clinic as they seek community support:

Click here for more information about JC MASH 

 

Click here to visit their website

  

 

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COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE


First Sunday of the month: last names A-G

Second Sunday of the month: last names H-Mc

Third Sunday of the month: last names Me-R

Fourth Sunday of the month: last names S-Z

Fifth Sunday's:  shared by various church groups

  • When there's a fifth Sunday, different committees/groups will be invited to sign up on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.

  • Each group will be responsible for setting up, making coffee and cleaning up. If you don't know how to do this, ask an old-timer!

  • This applies to the 8 o'clock AND 10:30 coffee hours.


Highly recommended that there is some organizational conversation within each alpha group in advance of the day itself to better manage the logistics of who is setting and cleaning up.

The new schedule is posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.  See you at coffee hour!

 

Weekly Prayer List

This is a new section in our weekly newsletter.  The names of individuals and families will not be printed in this widely distributed publication.  You can find them in your Sunday worship bulletin.  

IN THE Diocesan CYCLE OF PRAYER, WE PRAY FOR: 

St. Hugh, Allyn; Grace, Bainbridge; St. Barnabus, Bainbridge; St. John, Gig Harbor

 

IN OUR COMPANION DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM WE PRAY FOR: 

Christ Church, Nazareth, Israel

IN OUR COMPANION PARISHES,WE PRAY FOR:  St. Paul's Montrouis, Haiti 

 

AT ST. PAUL'S, WE PRAY FOR:  Communication 

 

We pray for all who work to find a way of peace in the Middle East and in all areas of conflict throughout the world.  We pray for the ministry of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship.  We pray for all who are suffering from natural disasters and climate change. We pray for an end to hatred and division.

 

Calendar At-a-Glance

Thursday
July 2


7:00-8:30 am

Men's Bible Study (Hwy Roadhouse)
8:30-10:30 am
Work Crew
10:00 am - noon
Lay Weeders
8:30 pm
Compline



Friday
July 3





Saturday
July 4





Sunday
July 5
Pentecost VI

8:00 am
Morning Prayer & HE I
9:00 am
Fellowship
9:45 am

Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am

Morning Prayer & HE II
11:45 am

Fellowship
5:00 pm
Evensong



Monday
July 6




Tuesday
July 7


10:00 am

Just Soup Prep (K)



Wednesday
July 8


10:30 am
Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Just Soup (K/PH)

  

K = Kitchen

PH = Parish Hall

PR = Pollard Room


Thursday
July 9


7:00-8:30 am

Men's Bible Study (Hwy Roadhouse)
4:00-5:30 pm
Stewardship Committee (PR)
8:30 pm
Compline



Friday
July 10


5:00-7:00 pm
Wild Men (PH)



Saturday
July 11


6:30-8:00 pm
Second Saturday Potluck (PH/K)



Sunday
July 12
Pentecost VII

8:00 am
Holy Eucharist - Rite I
9:00 am
Fellowship
9:45 am

Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am

Holy Eucharist - Rite II 
11:45 am

Fellowship



Monday
July 13




Tuesday
July 14


10:00 am

Just Soup Prep (K)



Wednesday
July 15


9:00 am
Staff Meeting
10:30 am
Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist
11:00 am

Prayer Shawl Knitters (PR)
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Just Soup (K/PH)

  

K = Kitchen

PH = Parish Hall

PR = Pollard Room

Sunday Servers
  
 SUNDAY  
July 5, 2015
Services of Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist
Pentecost VI - Proper 9

 

 

8:00 am

Officiant
Will Kalb
Presider
The Very Rev. Bill Maxwell
Message
Christine Hemp
Lector
Jean Kaldahl
Usher
Richard McGuffin
Coffee Hosts
Last names A-G




10:30 am
Officiant
Margaret McGee
Presider
The Very Rev. Bill Maxwell
Message
Christine Hemp
Acolyte
Sherri Reed
Eucharistic Minister
Margaret McGee
Music Director
Jennifer Pipia
Lectors
Helen Celeveland & Linda Nolan
Eucharistic Visitor(s)
Sally Scholz & Mary Kell
Usher

Greeter
Helen Cleveland
Bread Baker
Laurie Neuenschwander
Church School & Childcare
Tanya Barnett, Peggy St. Clair,  & Joan Jonland

Coffee Hosts
Last Names A-G
Altar Guild
Team 3
Flowers
Vern Jones

Sunday's Lessons

July 5, 2015
Pentecost VI - Proper 9
Year B

Services of Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist

 

Collect

 

O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

Psalm 

 

Psalm 48
1
Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; *
in the city of our God is his holy hill.
2
Beautiful and lofty, the joy of all the earth, is the hill of Zion, *
the very center of the world and the city of the great King.
3
God is in her citadels; *
he is known to be her sure refuge.
4
Behold, the kings of the earth assembled *
and marched forward together.
5
They looked and were astounded; *
they retreated and fled in terror.
6
Trembling seized them there; *
they writhed like a woman in childbirth,
like ships of the sea when the east wind shatters them.
7
As we have heard, so have we seen,
in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God; *
God has established her for ever.
8
We have waited in silence on your loving-kindness, O God, *
in the midst of your temple.
9
Your praise, like your Name, O God, reaches to the world's end; *
your right hand is full of justice.
10
Let Mount Zion be glad
and the cities of Judah rejoice, *
because of your judgments.
11
Make the circuit of Zion;
walk round about her; *
count the number of her towers.
12
Consider well her bulwarks;
examine her strongholds; *
that you may tell those who come after.
13
This God is our God for ever and ever; *
he shall be our guide for evermore.

 

First Lesson

 

2 Corinthians 12:2-10 

I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven-- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows. And I know that such a person-- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows-- was caught up into Paradise and heard things that are not to be told, that no mortal is permitted to repeat. On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. But if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think better of me than what is seen in me or heard from me, even considering the exceptional character of the revelations. Therefore, to keep me from being too elated, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

 

 

Second Lesson

 

Mark 6:1-13

Jesus left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. Then Jesus said to them, "Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house." And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief.

Then he went about among the villages teaching. He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them." So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

 

 

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson St. 
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0770
stpauls_pt@outlook.com

We are an open and inclusive community and welcome people of all ages and of every denomination and faith.