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READINGS: Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39

BIRTHDAYS. Winnie Rubino, Stephen Rothman, Nicholas O'Brien, Lillian Kuklewicz, Vandrey Sisson, Linda Williams, Hanako Norton, Fred Muehter, Angela Margolis and Patricia Underwood.

The Altar flowers are in memory of Tom Kelley and Bentley Ward.

THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL'S FEBRUARY 5

Sun, Feb 5 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9: 00am Sunday School and Adult Education

10: 00am Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary

11:30am Honduras Meeting

11:30am Personnel Committee Meeting

Tues, Feb 7 7:00 pm Knitting Group

Sat, Feb 11 10:00am Family Day at the Cathedral

NEXT WEEK AT ST. PAUL'S FEBRUARY 12

Sun, Feb 12 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9: 00am Sunday School and Adult Education

10: 00am Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary

11:30am Newcomer Brunch

HONDURAS!!!

There will be a Honduras Mission meeting after church on Feb 5. Anyone and everyone interested in the Mission trip is invited to come, find out more, see our progress so far, and give suggestions for the future. The main point of the meeting will be to discuss possible fundraising activities for our mission trip. Come with ideas or just to listen to great ideas.

THE SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH MEETS TODAY, FEBRUARY 5

The Sunday Lunch Bunch (SLB) is an opportunity for anyone in the parish community (especially individuals, couples, or those without family in the immediate area) to connect with other friendly St. Paul's folk over a shared meal. On the first Sunday of the month, we gather in the Great Hall after coffee hour and travel together via foot, carpool, or "T" to a nearby destination for lunch/brunch and good conversation. All are welcome. Please join us. For more information contact Ed Jacobson or Maryann Kurkjian.

CONCERT TODAY

Parishioner Zaida Lambe will perform in the Thomas A. Dorsey Gospel Jubilee Concert at Jordan Hall Sun Feb 5, at 3:00 pm. You can buy your tickets at Jordon Hall Box office.

FAMILY DAY AT THE CATHEDRAL

Saturday, Feb. 11 will be Family Day (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (138 Tremont Street) in Boston—a time of celebration and learning for children, youth, parents and educators that marks the beginning of the cathedral church's 100th anniversary year. Plan to come shake off the midwinter doldrums with a day of interactive fun for all. Family Day is free and no advance registration is required.

WHAT IS A DEACON, ANYWAY?

A conversation with the Rev. Iris Mello On Sunday, February 12, we will be joined in Adult Education by the Rev. Iris Mello who will discuss the role and ministry of the Deacon in the Episcopal Church. Ordained in the first class of Deacons in the Diocese of Rhode Island in 1985, Iris just retired after serving her seventh parish in Warwick, RI. Iris is also a Marriage and Family therapist with a private practice in Cranston, RI. Come to the Lichtenberger Room at 9:00 AM to hear Iris' experience. She will also serve as our Deacon at the 10:00 service.

NEWCOMERS' BRUNCH NEXT SUNDAY

On February 12, following the 10 a.m. service there will be a Newcomers' Brunch at the Rectory to welcome everyone who has joined the St. Paul's community within the past year. If you are a newcomer and would like to attend, you are very welcome. Please RSVP to the Office ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by February 8.

LENTEN HOUSE CHURCH

Ash Wednesday is on February 22nd and our first meeting of Lenten House Church will be on March 2. More details on "where to meet and what to bring" to follow. We will be reading Love Wins by Rob Bell. The office will order copies for anyone who would like to reserve one. To make sure we have enough copies in plenty of time, please let the office know if you would like to reserve a copy by Sunday, February 5. You can send Lucy an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The books are $16 each. 10 Copies of the book will be available at the Main Branch of the Brookline Public Library under Jeff's name after February 19th.

FIVE LENTEN HOUSE CHURCH HOSTS NEEDED

When: Five Fridays in March (3/2, 9, 16, 23, & 30/2012) Time: 6:30-~8:30pm Duties: Provide a place for ~10-25 people to have a meal, a book discussion, and a separate place for children to play who are attending House Church with their parents. All food and drink will be provided by other attendees. If interested, please contact Ed Jacobson at 617-529-5390 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let him know which Fridays you would like to host a Lenten House Church Gathering.

Needed Items for the Food Pantry This Week:

Instant Coffee

Mayonnaise

Shelf Stable Milk

SERVING US TODAY

Celebrants The Congregation

Presider and Preacher The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello

Director of Music and Organist              Andrew Clarkson

Crucifer                                                  Kendall Gray

Torchbearers                                         Ardani Mello-Daigneault and Dorothy Smith

Server                                                    Sophia Vos

Readers                                                 Jason Fairchild and Keri O'Brien

Prayers of the People                            E. Lorraine Baugh

Healing                                                   Betsy Munzer and E. Lorraine Baugh

Chalice                                                   Edward Jacobson and Bev Estes-Smargiassi

Ushers                                                   Jim Bales and Ken and Maureen Carter

Greeters                                                Sam Taylor and Chris Dulla

Altar Guild                                              Viva Fisher and Tess Mattern

Coffee Hour                                            Betsy Munzer and Connie Donovan