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St Paul's Church, Monaco
e-Newsletter
Tuesday
2nd Sept 2014
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You'Re INVITED: Our Annual Church Picnic - R.S.V.P.
PICNIC on Sunday 14th September, at Brian Fenwick-Smith's country home in Sospel (photo from 2010). The Picnic begins with Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and continues with a picnic lunch. Brian is kindly offering a selection of local pissaladière, and we are asked to bring salads or puddings.
The PICNIC BUS leaves Saint Paul's at 9:30 a.m. and returns mid- afternoon.
Directions for those planning to drive::
Go off the Autoroute at exit Menton, and follow the sign to Sospel (right, rather than left down to Menton). Take the direct route to Sospel (left) when a branch in the road indicates Sospel both ways. As you come into Sospel turn left, then left again, go through the town and at a T-junction turn left direction Moulinet. After 3 kilometres the road does a big curve to the left and then back to the right. Facing you at the end of the C curve are big stone pillars with wrought iron gates, which is our house. It has the name La Beverade on the side but it is not too clear. But our host will try to put up a sign and also indicate where you should park, depending how many come by car. Brian's Sospel phone: +33 (0)4 93 04 18 00
RSVP TO HELP US PLAN! if you hope to attend this year's church picnic in Sospel. Please send a message to Father Walter at walter@monaco.mc or call him at: 93 30 71 06. The bus has been booked, but be sure to let Father Walter know how many seats you want reserved!
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Gospel Concert: Mark Stevens
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Wedding: Mirella & Enrico
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 Monaco Christian fellowship extends a warm invitation to the community at Saint Paul's Church to join them for their annual Gospel Concert, this year featuring the renowned Australian gospel artist, former actor and pop singer, Mark Stevens. The concert takes place on Saturday 20th September at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Paul's Church. Mark Stevens is particularly known for his ministry as a worship leader for the internationally famous Hillsong mega-church in Australia. Click here or on the photo for a video of the song "All of my days" written and sung by Mark Stevens at Hillsong.
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 Mirella Fa and Enrico Favory celebrated the blessing of their marriage at Saint Paul's on Saturday 23 August. Mirella arrived in Monaco about a year ago and very quickly became a regular member of the Saint Paul's Church Community. She sings in our Church Choir and she helps Father Walter with the very popular French Language Classes (beginning again on 2nd October at 2 p.m.) Joining Mirella & Enrico for this very happy occasion were members of the Mauritian community in Monaco, some of Enrico's family, and the Saint Paul's Choir, whose members happily lead the singing for the wedding. Click here or on the photo above for more photos ... |
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Joe asked & Tina said "Yes!"
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Older and Wiser (?): Frank at 60
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 Joe Donald and Tina Bina -- regular members of the 10:30 congregation -- returned from their summer holiday in Croatia and Italy with big news. Over a terrific seaside lunch in Croatia, Joe "popped the question" and Tina happily replied, "Yes." Plans are now in motion for a wedding sometime in 2015. Every blessing to Tina & Joe on the occasion of this very important decision!
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 Saint Paul's was pleased to join Frank Megginson in celebrating his 60th birthday (23 August) at the reception following the Sunday morning service on 24 August 2014. Frank has spent more than half of his life in Monaco and most of that time as an active member of Saint Paul's Church where he now serves as Association President and holds the Bishop in Europe's license as a Lay Reader. A number of people were on hand for this celebration, captured in a series of very nice photographs by Simon Wynne, altar server and official church photographer. Click here (or on the photo above) to see Simon's photos from this special summertime reception ... |
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The Installation of our new Bishop Robert in Gibraltar
Bishop Robert (5th from right) with the Archbishop of Canterbury and diocesan representatives in July.
Father Walter joins clergy and lay leaders from across the Diocese in Europe who will gather on Thursday evening in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Gibraltar to welcome our new diocesan Bishop, The Right Revd Dr Robert Innes, as he takes his seat (Bishop's Throne) in the mother church of our diocese. Please pray for Bishop Robert, his wife and children as they begin a new ministry among us.
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The "Alpha Course" is coming to St Paul's, Monaco
Save the day: Plans are well underway to offer the famous "Alpha Course" in Monaco once again (last offered a few years ago). Pastor Dave Akerman (Monaco Christian Fellowship), Father Walter and a team of volunteers are planning to offer the 8 session course on Tuesday evenings beginning in early October. (Click here or on the photo above for more information) So save the day & spread the word!
The Alpha Course will offer any adults in our community who have not been Confirmed, a great opportunity to prepare for Confirmation at Saint Paul's when the Bishop visits in December. Contact Father Walter for more information, at walter@monaco.mc or 93.30.71.06.
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The new Confirmation Group has begun to prepare!
 Bishop David Hamid, our Suffragan (auxiliary) Bishop in Europe, will visit the Principality on 7th December this year to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at Saint Paul's Church.
Some of our young people have already begun preparations for Confirmation but it's not too late for others to join the group.
Work begins with the e-book resource "My Confirmation Journal" by Debbie Repp, available in e-book or in print edition, which the Confirmation students undertake to complete over the summer break. Click here for information about this e-book from amazon.co.uk (Please note: this e-book can be ordered through any of the amazon sites.)
The ALPHA Course (beginning in October) will offer adults in our community, who have not been Confirmed, a great opportunity to prepare for Confirmation at Saint Paul's when the Bishop visits in December. Contact Father Walter for more information.
Click here for the Confirmation Registration form. Kindly complete this to register for the Confirmation at Saint Paul's. For more information, contact Father Walter at walter@monaco.mc or 93.30.71.06
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 NEWS AND PHOTOS FROM SAINT PAUL'S
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Sunday services at 8 & 10:30 --
Wednesday Healing Service & Communion at 18:30
Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Monte-Carlo
22 avenue de Grande Bretagne, Monaco
Holding high the Light of Christ
in the Principality of Monaco
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