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Readings and Hymns:
Exodus 3:1-15, 1Corinthians 10:1-13 and Luke 13:1-9
# 685 Rock of Ages; #344 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing
Parish Life
Birthdays Ariana-Marie and Jasmine Maria Mucha-Cyr, Nihar Brown, Douglas Williams, and Siena Fried.
Adult Education
Continuing this week, the Rev. Gordon Schultz will lead a discussion on Paul, the Apostle. Discussions are at 9 a.m. in the Lichtenberger Room. Coffee is provided. All are welcome.
David is retiring!
Our beloved sexton of 28 years, David Murray, is retiring from his position of sexton at St. Paul’s. His last day with us will be Sunday, March 14th. We will celebrate David’s many contributions to the life of St. Paul’s with a luncheon buffet at 1:00 p.m. on that day. Please join us in thanking David and wishing him Godspeed.
Pam Werntz’s Installation
The Rev. Pam Werntz, former Associate Rector of St. Paul’s will be installed as the next Rector of Emmanuel Church, Boston, this Sunday, March 7 at 3 p.m. Your prayers and presence are requested.
Lenten Friday House Church This Week
We will discuss chapters 2 & 3 from the book “The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem” by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. All interested may attend any or every Friday, may read the book ahead or join in the discussion and fellowship without having read the book. Childcare will be provided. The House Church is at 6:30 at the following locations: March 5 the Estes-Smargiassi home, March 12 at the Kelley home, March 19 at Jim Margolis’ home, and March 26 at the Star/Coggeshall home.
2010 Rockin’ Auction, “A Night at the Movies”
CASTING CALL: Now’s your chance to be a star at St. Paul’s- no auditions necessary; we’ll take what you’ve got. Please consider donating an item, a service, or anything priceless to St. Paul’s 2010 Rockin’ Auction. The auction will be held on Saturday May 15 from 6:30 to 9:30. This year’s theme will be a “Night at the Movies” with live entertainment featuring the “Paul Daigneault Players”. Donations of talents and treasures of all sorts are welcome; there’s a role for you! Donation Forms are available at coffee hour
Lenten Booklet Available
We have put together a booklet, “Observing Lent at St. Paul’s.” It includes information about the calendar of events for Lent. Copies are available in the back of the church and on the website.
Baptisms at Easter Vigil
The next scheduled date for Baptisms is the Easter Vigil service, Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. Baptisms have been celebrated at this service dating to the earliest years of the church. If you would like to talk more about Baptism with Jeff, please contact him in the church office or by email:
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Charles River Deanery Vacation Bible School
Our deanery is planning its first Vacation Bible School for the last week in June (June 28 –July 2) at Trinity, Newton Center. Kids of all ages are encouraged to participate; ages 5 to 12 for campers, ages 13 and 14 for counselors-in-training, and 15 and up for counselors. Our curriculum will be built around the Millennium Development Goals. The format that week will be Monday through Friday from 8am until 3pm, with an extended day option until 5:50pm. Please stay tuned for details on this exciting new deanery initiative. And if you or anyone in your parish would like to be involved in the planning and/or on staff, please contact Katherine Balmforth at
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Serving Us Today
Celebrant & Preacher The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello
Organist and Choirmaster Andrew Clarkson
Acolyte Patricia Dunbar
Lectors Kate Kelley and John Anderson
Prayers of the People Arlene Swan-Mahoney
Chalice(s) Andrea Brue and Jean Moses
Healing Prayer Laura Chasin and Sarah Fairchild
Ushers Ken and Maureen Carter
Coffee Hour The Bachelor Family
Altar Guild Nancy Madden and Pamela Musoke |
