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Weekly E-board
March 28, 2013 
In this Issue: Sunday Readings News of Interest and Upcoming Events Staff News Prayer List Birthdays
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Maundy Thursday, March 28
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing
8:00 p.m. Altar of Repose (Overnight Prayer Vigil)
Good Friday, March 29
8:00 a.m. Conclusion of Altar of Repose
12:10 p.m. Stations of the Cross
12:45-4:00 p.m. Labyrinth
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
Great Vigil of Easter, March 31
7:00 a.m. Easter Vigil, Bring Your Own Bell
Easter Day, March 31
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:05 a.m. Children's Easter Games
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
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Easter Sunday
March 31, 2013
7:00 a.m. - Easter Vigil, Holy Eucharist, Rite II
9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II 11:00 a.m. - Holy Baptism and Eucharist, Rite II Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 
O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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NEWS OF INTEREST AND UPCOMING EVENTS
OFFICE CLOSED/NO HEALING SERVICE
The office will be closed on Monday, April 2nd. There will be no Healing/Eucharist service that night.
LABYRINTH
Labyrinth, Good Friday from 12:45-4:00 p.m.
Although the practice of walking the labyrinth is over 5,000 years old, Christianity adopted it as a symbol, changing the design to imbue it with specifically Christian meaning. For almost 1,000 years, the Christian church has had a labyrinth tradition. Walking the labyrinth has an intentionality to it that focuses the mind on God-centered prayer. It is a form of personal meditation and devotion and takes us beyond our limited, conditioned personality and learning to a deeper place of awareness and revelation. Because it is so personal, it is a spiritual practice that can be enjoyed by everyone.
A labyrinth is not a maze, there is one pathway in and out of the center. St. Paul's labyrinth is a painted canvas modeled after the famous labyrinth on the floor of the Chartes Cathedral in France. It occupies over half the gym space and can accommodate a number of labyrinth walkers at the same time. Soft music is played to enhance the sacredness of the space. Special Good Friday meditations are available if anyone is interested in meditating on the Lord's Passion during their walk. Come to discover our inner sacred space.
ST. CLARE'S GUILD
St. Helena's and St. Martha's Guilds have joined together to form a combined Guild with the name St. Clare's Guild. Our members chose the Saint's name to personify the intention of the Guild.
St. Clare, daughter of a wealthy family, was inspired by St. Francis.That inspiration lead to a desire to serve God, and to give her life to the following of Christ's teaching. Like St. Francis, Clare gave up her worldly belongings, started an Order with several other women, and became Mother Superior of the Order. The Order embraced the Franciscan rule of absolute poverty. Their days were given over to works of mercy to the poor and neglected Clare's biographer says that she "radiated a spirit of fervor so strong it kindled those who heard her voice". Clare exhorted her followers to love holy poverty, and share their possessions.
St. Clare's Guild will meet Tuesday, April 2nd in the Library at 1:00 p.m.
~Sally Shackelford
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STAFF PROGRAMS AND MINISTRIES
EDUCATION
Children's Ministry is collecting a United Thank Offering today. Donations can be placed in the large box in the Narthex. Join us for Easter Egg activites in the gym between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.
Coffee Class "What Wondrous Love," a study of word and art continues next Sunday, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Adult Inquirers Class begins on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m., April 3-May 23. Do you want to know more about faith, Episcopal tradition and St. Paul's? This class is for you! Classes taught by Fr. Jim and Mtr. Heather. Confirmations, Receptions and Reaffirmations occur during the Bishop's visit, June 9.
Wednesdays at St. Paul's include an informal Eucharist (5:30 p.m.), soup supper (6:00 p.m.), adult and children's classes (6:30-7:30 p.m.) and Middle School Youth Group (5:30-7:30 p.m.).
High School Summer Mission July 26-August 4 (side trip included!)- Registration extension. Submit your application ASAP to Shana. Application forms are in the office. Scholarships available.
OUTREACH
Hygiene Supply Collection will be taken to our next Kairos Soup Kitchen volunteer day. Contact: Dan Bissell.
Interfaith Hospitality Network arrives this spring, May 5-12.
St. Claire's Guild (formerly St. Martha & St. Helena's Guilds) meets Tuesday, April 2nd at 1:00 p.m.
LITURGY
B.Y.O.B. "Bring your Own Bell" to ring at the Easter Vigil Liturgy at 7:00 a.m. on March 31.
MUSIC
The May Dudley Memorial Organ Concert will be presented on April 7 at 4:00 p.m. Dr. David Cherwien comes to lead a hymn festival on this first Sunday after Easter. Dr. Cherwien is one of the foremost interpreters of hymns in worship following in the footsteps of Dr. Paul Manz at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. St. Paul's Trinity Choir will participate in this festival, which is designed to involve the congregation in the singing of hymns. The public is invited to attend. Donations to the St. Paul's Music Guild are appreciated.
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PRAYER LIST
MARCH 31 - APRIL 6, 2013
For those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit
Allison Heer-Meiners
Marci
Rusty
Stephanie Shipley
Ian Kelley
Ted Norman
Teresa
Samuel Pitts
Greer Gerson
Jeanne
Lisa Aofrate
Gretchen Spires
Doug
Dolly
Rosemary Miller
Phyl Juanita
Ryan C.
Lisa C.
Chris S.
Kelly
Troy A.
Ken M.
Jorja
Gabrielle
Ryder Jean
Kenny Ott
Mac & Vi
Stacy & Jesse M.
Boyce Watson
Phyllis Walton
Gretchen Spires
Kurt S.
Fred Honeywell
Chris S.
Gary Ekker
Joan Haller
Marie Slade
Eileen Hochhalter
Sue Crossley
Joe
David
Virginia Blakemore
Samiee Family
Elinor Clark
David Schultz
Ann Chamberlain
Gabriel
Tabitha
Ruthie Fitzgerald
Neal family
Melinda
Leda H.
Malinda Kyle
Joey
Ed
Robbie V.
Orlena Boyd
Donna Sanderson
Jon
David
Kitty MacKinnon
Janie V.
Olivia
Sue Colescott
Rod Stevenson
Meachi
Sally Paterson
For those who have died
Patricia Miller (03-13)
Helen Yurecko (03-14-13)
Marilyn Wynn (3-19-13)
Jeff Walton (3-24-13)
Emma Lange (3-25-13)
For those who serve in our armed forces Charles Fisher Dan Waddingham Jonathan Sieg Tyler Conklin Shawn Canatsey Sam Johnson Nathan Hanson Josh Quinton Ryan Wells Nick Chamberlain Christopher Chavez
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CELEBRATION OF BIRTHS
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BIRTHDAYS
MARCH 31- APRIL 6, 2013
MARCH 31
Ruth Fitzgerald
Ashton Valentine APRIL 1
Joan Ediger
APRIL 3
Jocelyn Lorenzen
Courtney Charnetzki
APRIL 4
Susan Clark
Lena Prine
APRIL 5
Pat Wright Bill Johnson Isaac Marvin
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