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Senior Ministries
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Parishioner Muriel Bowers is the new vestry liasion to senior ministries. She would like seniors to contact her at murbow@comcast.net or 239-482-4158 regarding what type of programs you would like to see at St. Hilary's. She looks forward to hearing from you!
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As For Me and My House, We Will Serve
the Lord
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"We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world."
This month we get to walk through the last day of Christ's "human" life. Every Wednesday we sit together as a parish, eat, and then participate in the Stations of the Cross. This is an important practice for us for many reasons. The first reason is the gift of fellowship we receive. We are not strangers to getting together but often the reason for getting together is more celebratory. This month we get together during the gloomy season of Lent. It is not Easter yet and we must walk through this time of lamenting and repenting. Read more ...
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Deacon B's Bench
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Here is an offering from The Rev. Nancy Roth for a thought-filled awareness of God's Nurturing Presence:
"Lent"
Now quit your care and anxious fear and worry;
for schemes are vain and fretting brings no gain.
Lent calls to prayer, to trust and dedication;
God brings new beauty nigh.
Reply, reply, reply with love to love most high;
Reply, reply, reply with love to love most high. Read more ...
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Music Notes
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I'm told, by newspaper and print media experts, that you are never supposed to tell your readers "what they missed". In this case I have to break the rules so bear with me and forgive me all at the same time.
The Frederick Moyer Program on February 2 was an overwhelming success. Read more ...
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Additional
Events
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Pastoral Care Committee Meeting
Sunday, Mar. 3, 9 a.m.
Altar Guild Meeting
Thursday, March 7, 10:30 a.m.
Verger Training
Thursday, March 7, 5-7 p.m.
Happening #68
Friday - Sunday, March 8-10
Sunday, March 10, 11:45 a.m.
Property Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 12, 1:30 p.m.
Men's Action Guild
Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m.
YOSH
Wednesdays, Mar. 13 and 27
Sunday, March 17, noon
Church Offices Closed:
Friday, March 29 and
Monday, April 1
Sunday School for
Youth and Children
Sundays, March 3, 17, 24
9:15 a.m.
Children's Church
Sundays during the 10:30 a.m. service
Adult Forum
Sundays, March 3, 17, 24
9:30 a.m.
Parenting Group
Sundays, March 3, 17, 24
9:20 a.m.
A Time to Pray
Sundays, after the 10:30 a.m. service
Choir Practice
Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Episcopal Church Women
Mondays, 10 a.m.
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News from the Pews
St. Hilary's Episcopal Church
March 2013
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The St. Hilary's Parish Survey was concluded on February 17, 2013 with input from 180 responders from our 357 parish families. All the data and independent comments have been summarized. Read more ...
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Wednesdays in Lent,
beginning February 20, 6:30 p.m.
The schedule includes dinner in Browning Hall (volunteers needed to provide soup, salad, and bread, please see sign up sheet in Browning Hall) followed by the Stations. Child care will be provided. Read more ...
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 Friday, March 9, 5 p.m. through Saturday, March 10, 8 a.m. The Youth of Saint Hilary's will enjoy a Lenten Lock-In at church. Read more ... |
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Sunday, March 10, 9 a.m.
We always have tons of fun at this intergenerational event, which is a fundraiser for our youth and families ministries! The menu includes: sausage and egg strata, warm cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, fresh fruit, and more! Read more ...
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Monday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.
The ECW cordially invites all women of the parish to an Easter Parade and Spring Tea. Come for tea and sandwiches and bring a hat to decorate! Read more ...
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 Tuesday, March 12 - Saturday, March 16
We're producing a new photo directory, which will be a wonderful tool for not just our members, but for our new rector! Please make sure you are included in the directory. Read more ...
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Thursday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.
Lunch Bunch is a group of men and women who gather monthly during the fall, winter and spring for a potluck lunch in Browning Hall. Read more ...
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Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m.
Each month, the St. Hilary's Women's Book Group meets to talk about fiction and non-fiction with a spiritual bent. In March, we will discuss American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar. Women of all ages are welcome to join us, and it is not necessary to commit to attend each month. Read more ...
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Friday, March 22, 6 - 10 p.m.
Parents get ready for a night on the town while the kids enjoy food and activities under the supervision of our nursery staff! Read more ...
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 Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.Friday, March 29, noon
Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 31, 7:30, 9, and 11 a.m.
Join us to observe Holy Week and Easter. Read more ..
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Sunday, March 31, after the 9 a.m. service
The Easter Egg Hunt at St. Hilary's has been an annual tradition for many years. Kids will be divided up by age group right after the 9 a.m. service, then the hunt is on! Read more...
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Mondays, 6:30 p.m. and
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Enjoy bridge and company? Join us in Browning Hall. These are opportunities to learn or improve your bridge game. Read more ...
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The ECW has decided to take a short hiatus from rummage sales, with the next scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2013. They ask that you hold donations until closer to that time. Read more ...
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March Birthdays and Anniversaries
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Contact Information
5011 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
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St. Hilary's on the World Wide Web
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