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Adult Education: Exploring the Book of Common Prayer This Sunday |
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The Book of Common Prayer was first published in 1549. Revolutionary at the time, it put the language of prayer into everyone's hands so that it might be "common prayer." We use the book all the time, but many of us are unfamiliar with the many "hidden" treasures found inside its covers. Join us as we spend two Sundays exploring the pages of the Book of Common Prayer, and the next time your family asks you to say grace at Thanksgiving, you'll know just where to turn! (Page 835, if you're curious.) We'll meet on Sunday, June 9 and 16 at 9:00 AM in the Lichtenberger Room.
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Hymn Sing Summer |
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Starting on Sunday, July 7, we will be selecting hymns based on your input. If you have a favorite hymn (or hymns), please fill out an index card with your name and the hymns you'd like to have us sing, and put it in the Summer Hymns Box on the table at the back door of the sanctuary. Andy and Jeff will consider all the hymns suggested and incorporate as many as possible during the summer services.
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Listening Event, June 19 |
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To: All Members of the Charles River Deanery
On January 15, 2013, our Diocesan Bishop, Tom Shaw, announced his retirement. Bishop Shaw's retirement will occur sometime in 2014, although the exact date is not presently known. The recent discovery and treatment of Bishop Tom's brain cancer has been a shock to all of us, and we continue our prayers that Tom will know God's healing grace. The people of the Charles River Deanery are invited to engage in prayer, conversation and listening as we discern the criteria for choosing the next presiding Bishop for our Diocese. Each voice is important. We invite you to speak and to listen with faith and the courage of open hearts at a "Listening Event" scheduled for the Charles River Deanery at St. Paul's, Church Brookline, on June 19, from 7-9 pm. We greatly value your attendance and participation not only to express your own point of view, but also to hear those of others. However, if you are unable to attend the meeting of your Deanery, you may attend a Listening Event for any of the other Deaneries, which are listed on the Diocesan website. If you are unable to attend a Listening Event, you may still express your views by completing an on-line survey, which you can access at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DioMassDiscernment If you do not have internet access we urge you to obtain and complete a printed survey from your Parish office. More details on the discernment process for the new Bishop, will be available at www.diomass.org in the near future. God bless each of you as we engage in this thoughtful and anticipatory process.
Dr. David Urion, for the Discernment Committee
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Summer Book Group |
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St. Paul's Summer Book Group...coming soon! Please join us for an engaging discussion about this summer's first book group selection, My Bright Abyss: Meditations of a Modern Believer, by Christian Wiman. We will meet following the 10 AM service on July 21 in the Lichtenburger room. Please also hold August 11th in your calendar for a possible second book selection. All are welcome! The book is available through the library system. If you have questions, please contact:
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St. Paul's B-SAFE Program: July 22-26 |
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For the past several years, parishioners from St. Paul's have participated in the Diocese of Massachusetts' B-SAFE Program, held at the site of the Church of St. Augustine and St. Martin, 31 Lenox Street, Roxbury. The St. Paul's team contributes by purchasing, preparing, transporting, and serving food for lunch Monday through Thursday to the inner-city children participating in the program. On Friday, St. Paul's provides beach towels, drinks, snacks and pizza for an outing at Revere Beach. The B-SAFE Program provides transportation for the children, and we will participate as chaperones.
This year, we are responsible for the week of July 22 through 26. We are seeking volunteers of all ages to prepare and pack food, serve lunch, and clean up afterwards. There is also an opportunity for volunteers to interact with the children in the B-SAFE Program by chatting and reading to them. If you or any members of your family are interested in volunteering for B-SAFE this July, please email Edward (Ed) Jacobson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and he will get in touch with you. |
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MOP Accepting Grant Applications |
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After a revamp of its processes and repositioning of its mission, the Ministry Outside the Parish (MOP) team is now accepting grant applications. MOP is a ministry that awards small grants to local and international nonprofit organizations. Applications will be considered at a Proposal Forum on Sunday, June 23, after the 10:00 service in the Lichtenberger Room. Application forms and information about the committee can be found on the MOP Web site. If you have questions, please speak to Matshai Motimele, or email
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St. Paul's All-Parish Retreat: October 4-6 |
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St. Paul's All-Parish Retreat will take place from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6 at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, located in Greenfield, New Hampshire. The retreat is a great opportunity to worship, reflect, relax, and enjoy a beautiful country setting while getting to know people in the parish in new ways. Look for a registration form coming to you soon by email or by post! This retreat is for you!
About the Barbara C. Harris Center: 1 1/2 hours from Boston by car. Clean, comfortable and accessible accommodations; outdoor chapel; abundant trails; soccer fields; full gymnasium; swimming, boating, hiking, and rock climbing. For more information, please contact the parish office at 617-566-4953. |
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St. Paul's Office Schedule |
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Lucy is out of the office between June 17 and June 21. If you need assistance you can reach Jeff at
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The office will be closed between June 24 and June 28, to reopen on July 1. |
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Mother's Day Walk for Peace |
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Many thanks to the dozen or so parishioners from St. Paul's who represented us at the Mother's Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester on May 12th. The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts turned out in large numbers to support the "B-PEACE for Jorge Campaign" and made a public witness against gun violence and for peace in our community. Special thanks to Donald Coleman who coordinated the team effort.
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| Serving This Sunday |
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Presider and Preacher The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello
SubDeacon Megan HoldingDirector of Music Andrew E. Clarkson Verger Kendall Gray Crucifer Charles Bales
Torchbearer Flora Fried and Alyah Campbell
Server Jordan Fried Lectors Betsy Munzer and E. Lorraine Baugh Prayers Kate Kelley Healing Prayers Betsy Munzer Chalices Alan Fried and John Ferguson Altar Guild: 8:00 am Tess Mattern
Altar Guild: 10:00 AM John Ferguson and
Elizabeth Choi Ushers Sam Scott Greeters Angie and Brett Marks, Melissa Dulla, and Jean Moses
Please sign up to serve here.
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| Memorials, Prayers, and Celebrations |
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Memorials:
The flowers are given in memory of the Rev. Murray Dewart and for the repose of the soul of Sarah Johnson Snyderman. Birthdays:
Nancy Sampson, Jeff Brown, Erickson Smith, Elliana Clarkson, and Robert VanScoyoc
Prayer List:
Jennifer, Joel, J.R., William, Judith, John, Bishop Tom, Bishop Gayle, Casey, Kristen, and Lucas
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| This Week's Scripture Readings |
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2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-8:3
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