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Welcome to St. Paul's

Our mission is "to be a place in this world where all can experience the fullness of Christ's love and learn to follow the Two Great Commandments: to love God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our strength; and to love our neighbor as ourselves."

We are an intergenerational community with members from diverse backgrounds.Our spiritual commitment to social justice and ministry beyond our walls calls us to individual and collective action.

Wherever you are on your journey with or toward God, you are welcome and invited at St. Paul's!

Our Sunday Morning Schedule

(check the calendar below for this week's schedule of events)

8:00    Holy Eucharist in the Chapel  

9:00    Sunday School, Adult Education and Nursery Care

10:00  Holy Eucharist in Sanctuary (Nursery Care available)  

11:15  Coffee and Conversation in the Great Hall

 
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Newsletter for June 16, 2013

Adult Education: Exploring the Book of Common Prayer This Sunday 

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.   

Hymn Sing Summer  

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. 

Listening Event, June 19 

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

 

Summer Book Group 

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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

St. Paul's B-SAFE Program: July 22-26 

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. 

MOP Accepting Grant Applications 

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

St. Paul's All-Parish Retreat: October 4-6

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.

St. Paul's Office Schedule 

Lucy is out of the office between June 17 and June 21.  If you need assistance you can reach Jeff at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The office will be closed between June 24 and June 28, to reopen on July 1.

Mother's Day Walk for Peace 

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.
Members of the St. Paul's Team
Some members of the St. Paul's Team
Serving This Sunday

 
Presider and Preacher                    The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello  
SubDeacon                                    Megan Holding
Director 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
Memorials, Prayers, and Celebrations

 
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
This Week's Scripture Readings

 
2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-8:3 

 

 

More People Using Food Pantry

Over the past few years, the number of visits to the Brookline Emergency Food Pantry continued to climb, with more individuals and families registering to use the Panty and many of our clients coming more often.  Between 2009 and 2012 the food pantry experienced a dramatic 87% increase in the number of visits.

 

2009

2010

2011

2012

Visits by our clients

2,650

3,350

4,400

4,900

Percentage increase

0%

26%

32%

12%

The additional use of the pantry has required a significant increase in food purchased by the pantry, funded largely through donations.  In the past 3 years, the cost to purchase the necessary amount of food has increased an astounding 181% going from $40,400 in 2009 to $113,600 in 2012. 

     

2009

2010

2011

2012

Money spent on Food

$40,400

$77,000

$90,400

$113,600

Percentage increase

(9%)

91%

17%

26%

Please see Hours Open and Most Needed Items for the hours the food pantry is open and how you may donate food or money.  Please contact the Director, Rene Feuerman, with any questions or comments.  She can be reached at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 617-872-3060.

 

The Winter 2012 Quarterly Calendar

Attached is the Winter Quarterly Calendar.  There is much information about the Christmas season and about developments at the church.  If you can't download it, there are copies in the back of the church.  Enjoy!  THE CALENDAR Winter 2012

 

Server Spreadsheet

To sign up on the server spreadsheet as an Acolyte, Usher, Chalice Bearer, Altar Guild member, Greeter, or to provide Coffee Hour, please click server spreadsheet

Attention all Worship participants!

The server schedule spreadsheet is now available through the St. Paul’s website by clicking on "Worship" and then "Server Spreadsheet". Please check the spreadsheet for your assigned roles between now and February 26.  Additionally, please sign up for the dates you are able to serve through Lent.   If positions are still open as of February 17, the office will fill in the remaining slots.  After the 17th, if you can’t participate, please find a replacement and let the office know of the change.  Many thanks.  We hope this helps to facilitate the scheduling of all worship participants!

Or, here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiJL-uG8txZXdFVzUW85bWFRY0JESy0wYUlhWDJNUHc&authkey=CPLRt44B#gid=0