THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER:
APRIL 3, 2016
THIS SUNDAY

Sunday, April 3 - The Second Sunday of Easter
    8:00 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
    9:45 am: Children's Sunday School 
  10:00 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
  11:30 am: Middle School SPY 
    6:30 pm: High School SPY

Children's Chapel: On this second Sunday of Easter, all children in preK - 5th grade are invited to a Children's Liturgy of the Word in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. They will return to the "big church" for the Eucharist.

Adult Formation: Sunday at 11:30 pm - Inquirer's class: Episcopal Temperament. This series will explore our appreciation for the aesthetic. Beauty is a value in our tradition; it enhances our experience of the Holy. Come join the conversations between Mother Anne and a series of guests who will share their insight and expertise. This week: Poetry as Theology with Bishop John Thornton, Bishop of Idaho, ret.

Evensong: The beautiful Yamaha concert grand piano at St. Paul's will be heard in concert on April 3rd. Alexandre Dossin, Professor of Piano at the University of Oregon, comes to St. Paul's to play a concert of solo piano music by W. A. Mozart, Franz Liszt and Frederic Chopin. The concert will follow the service of Evensong which begins at 4:00 pm that day. The service and concert are open to the public. Donations to the St. Paul's Music Guild are gratefully accepted.
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Old-Fashioned Bingo Night at St. Paul's:  The fun of an old-fashioned bingo night - including dinner - is coming to St. Paul's on Friday, April 15. Childcare will be available.
 
A fundraiser for Parish Life Ministries, the evening will begin at 5:30 pm with a simple dinner of delicious stew, bread and dessert, a whimsical nod to this being tax-filing day. The cost of the dinner will be $5 per person or $10 for a family.
 
With purchase of a dinner will come a bingo card (or two cards for a family), with additional bingo cards available for $1 each. Prize values will range from $10 to $30 each with a grand prize slated for the "blackout" game.  Parish Life Ministries thanks the Knights of Columbus of Polk County for generously providing bingo equipment and callers.
 
St. Paul's Refugee Ministry Update: There is a new refugee crisis, and we can help. Before now, refugees have been settled exclusively in Portland, but due to rising housing costs the project is coming here to Salem. Many of you came to our first meeting to hear Jenny Barischoff, Catholic Charities resettling specialist, speak about the current situation and about 70 people expressed interest! Our Vestry has enthusiastically affirmed this effort. Now we are ready to begin: 
Click here for instructions on how to get involved!

Interfaith Hospitality Host Week - May 5 (Mother's Day) - May 14: Our next interfaith hospitality hosting week will be here before we realize! Your help is needed and appreciated - there's no need to wait to reserve your preferred host job and time for that week. Contact Michelle Deister at 503-930-7888 to sign up.

LEGO donations are being accepted by Children's Ministries. 
Old, new, used, bricks, figures, all can be given to Megan Jones.

Wednesday Night Live: For those of you who haven't experienced St. Paul's beyond a Sunday service - we are so much more than that! Wednesday Night Live is just one example! All are invited to come join us in worship and fellowship on Wednesday nights. 5:30 pm - Service in the Chapel of Good Shepherd, 6:15 pm - Supper, 6:45 pm - Adult Classes.  Where else can you go get a hearty supper for the suggested donation of $3.00 per person; $10.00 per family. We even have choices for special dietary needs offering vegetarian selections and gravies made with corn starch instead of flour. Come give us try, you'll like it!

SPARK Registration Open: Your child is invited to explore the rich culture of Kenya at SPARK from July 11 - July 15 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Experience Kenyan stories and food. Learn about Kenya's wildlife. Fashion Kenyan-style jewelry. Create artwork with clay, paint and textiles. Work together on musical and dramatic productions.  Register today!
Then share the information with your friends!

Help out with our children's camps this year!
St. Paul's Arts and Rhythm for Kids (SPARK)
will be exploring Kenya this year, and you are invited to join us! You can be part of the team leading fine art projects with the campers, telling stories, playing games, making music and more. July 11 - July 15 are the dates to mark on your calendar. Be aware that there are volunteer opportunities for those who have only one or two days to join us.

Vacation Bible School (VBS), held at Calvary Baptist this year, currently has openings for leaders/co-leaders for Preschool, Music and Drama, Bible Adventures, and Snacks. All of these are scripted, but need leaders to get together the materials, lead volunteers, and carry out plans during VBS (June 27-July 1). 
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, please contact Megan Jones.
 
Spring Rummage Sale: Please pick up a pink sheet in the church office or from the Java Crew on Sundays that gives you all the information you need about the sale in May. Remember, we would like donations that are clean and useable. Please keep your donations at home until May 13 - we are unable to accept any donations until then. Contact Lynda Bush at 503-391-6267 for more information. 
 
Help Needed! The Java Crew needs volunteers to help prepare coffee, present refreshments and clean up. Training available. Please contact Kati or Dick and Judy Rankin.
 
Help Provide Sunday Snacks! The sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. 
 
The St. Paul's E-Board is now sent on Wednesday. Contact David or Kati by Wednesday morning if you would like to have an announcement included.
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