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Feb 12, 2012

Parish News

Readings:  2 Kings 5:1-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45

Birthdays. Richard Ouellette, Ann Anderson, Lynn Pittsinger, and Leslie Cheverie.

The Altar flowers are in memory of  Prof. Parry Moon, Andrew and Lydia Martinson, Leon Horne, and Cho Soon Choi

This 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

Tues, Feb 14    7:30pm                        Scripture Group

Next Week At St. Paul’s   February 19

Sun, Feb 19     8:00am                        Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9: 00am                       Butterfly Mobil Construction

10: 00am         Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary

5:00pm                        Third Sunday’s Pot Luck

Newcomers’ Brunch This Morning

Following the 10 a.m. service today 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 speak with Jeff after today’s service.

What is a Deacon, Anyway?

A conversation with the Rev. Iris Mello  Today, 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.

The Scripture Group Meeting

The scripture reflection group will meet on Tues Feb. 14^th at 7:30 in the Lichtenberger Room. We read and share reflections on the lessons for the coming Sunday. Come try it out! Contact Leah Rugen if you have questions – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " target="_blank"> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ”

Lent Starts February22 with Ash Wednesday

There will be Ash Wednesday Liturgies at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM with Imposition of Ashes at both services and Holy Eucharist at the evening service. Please join us as we start this reflective season together.

The Nicene Creed – Do I have to Cross My Fingers?

Our Lenten Adult Education Series focuses on the Nicene Creed. Join us at 9:00 AM in the Lichtenberger Room each Sunday in Lent to explore the Nicene Creed.  We say it together each week, but do we know what it means,
Nicene Creed.  We say it together each week, but do we know what it means, and what it doesn’t mean?  We’ll look at the Creed from historical and theological lenses in an attempt to discover what it might mean for us today.

Lenten House Church
Ash Wednesday is on February 22nd and our first meeting of Lenten House Church will be on March 2.  We will be reading Love Wins by Rob Bell. 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 " target="_blank"> 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.

Lenten Ministry Trainings

Do you participate in the service on Sunday mornings?  Would you like to? We will be using Lent as a time to gather several of the ministries who serve on Sunday mornings.  These half-hour sessions (11:30-12:00 sharp!) will be refreshers for those who have served previously, and trainings for anyone wishing to join a particular ministry.  Brief guidelines will be distributed at the meetings and everyone will have a chance to ask questions and sign up.  We ask that everyone who is interested in continuing to serve in a particular role join us, so we can all be on the same page.  The schedule of trainings will be as follows:

February 26 – Chalice Bearers; March 4 – Prayers of the People; March 11 – Readers; March 18 – Ushers.  Please make every effort to attend.  If you are unable to come to a training, please let the office know of your desire to continue serving/join a ministry and a make-up session will be arranged.  This is a great opportunity to try a new ministry!  We look forward to seeing you.

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                                                                                      Lea and Jasmine  Silver

Server                                                                                                          Sarah Wing

Readers                                                                   Sarah Fairchild and Maryann Kurkjian

Prayers of the People                                                                                 Jean Moses

Healing                                                                                                       E. Lorraine Baugh

Chalice                                                                                 Andrea Brue and Georgia Smith

Ushers                                                                               John Van Scoyoc and Liz DeSelm

Greeters                                                           Madeleine Armstrong and Camilla Titcomb

Altar Guild                                                                               Peter Dull and Elizabeth Choi

Coffee Hour                                                               Sarah Fairchild and Catherine Carter

Lent 2012 at St. Paul’s

Ash Wednesday Feb 22                       Distribution of ashes 7:00 am -8 am ;

7:00 pm-Liturgy for Ash Wednesday

Sunday, Feb 26, 5:00 pm                     Invitation to Lent

Fridays March 2-March 6 6:00 pm      House Church

Sundays, Feb 26-March 6 9:00 am      Adult Education-The Nicene Creed

April 1                                                 Palm Sunday,

beginning of Holy Week

PARISH NEWS

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

January 29, 2012

NO 8:00 AM SERVICE TODAY

Parish News

Readings: Acts 26:9-21, Matthew 10:16-22

Birthdays.Dixon Bain, Nicholas Kelley, and Winnie Rubino

Prayer List: Wendy Brown-Smith, Eldoris Eselby, Jennifer Lewis, Ryan Farrell, Albert Leigh, John Smargiassi, Doreen Sugermeyer, Warren Wacker, Barbara Estes, Charles Oldfield, Robin, Olga, Bathsheba Amarnick, Gerry and Charles Ognibene, John Munzer, Leslie Cheverie, Margaret Wilkerson, Nan and Will Clarkson, Erika Lambe-Holand, John Robinson, and those serving in the military: Casey Carpenter, Kristen Melfi, Lucas Santerre, and Nick Dyer.

Congratulations: to Maryann Kurkjian who received her license to be a Lay Eucharistic Visitor. Maryann is now able to bring Communion to those who are unable to be with us on Sunday mornings. Thanks to Maryann for joining this ministry.

Congratulations to Steve and Audrey Koczela on the birth of their daughter, Grace, on December 21, 2011.

This Week At St. Paul's January 29 –Annual Meeting

Sun, Jan 29 9: 00am Sunday School and Adult Education

10: 00am Holy Eucharist

11:30am Annual Meeting

Sat., Feb 4 6-10pm Moveable Feast

Next 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 Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting, Today

Each year, on the Sunday after the feast day of St. Paul, we gather to discuss the business of the parish and share our hopes for our next year together. The first part of the Annual Meeting takes place within the context of the 10:00 service. We then adjourn to the Great Hall for lunch and fellowship. Please plan to join us for this important part of our community life. Childcare will be provided. There will be no 8:00 service on this day so everyone can worship together.

Feed Brookline

The first Annual Feed Brookline Dinner benefiting the Brookline Emergency Food Pantry will be on Monday, January 30 at The Fireplace. To make a reservation go to BrooklineHub.com.

Save the Date!

The Moveable Feast will be on Saturday, February 4th from 6-10pm.

Update your information in the Parish Directory.

Have you ever filled out a Parish Information form? This form lets us know how we can best serve you and the congregation. It contains data such as contact numbers, birth and baptismal dates, and mailing and email address, it is a great way to make sure St. Paul's is in the loop for you and your family. If you've never filled one out, the forms are available after the service at coffee hour during until January 29. If there have been any additions to your family since you filled one out just wrote "update" at the top. One other way to update the information is to look at your Parish Directory page in the binder in the Parish Hall and make any necessary adjustments. If all the

information is correct, please initial your entry so we know we do not need to follow up. We'd like to print a new Parish Directory for the Annual Meeting.

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.

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.

Attention all Worship Participants

Time to try something new! 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!.

Deadline for next Quarterly Calendar is Friday, February 3.

Needed Items for the Food Pantry This Week:

Canned Fruit

Instant Coffee

Mayonnaise

January 22, 2012

Parish News

Readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20

Birthdays: Neal Hastie, Thomas Jenei, Emily Margolis, Andy Boral and Alicia-Marie Mucha.

This Week At St. Paul’s   January 22

Sun, Jan 22      8: 00am                       Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9: 00am                       Sunday School and Adult Education

10: 00am         Holy Eucharist

5:00 pm           Potluck Dinner

Next Week At St. Paul’s January 29 –Annual Meeting

Sun, Jan 29      9: 00am                       Sunday School and Adult Education

10: 00am         Holy Eucharist

11:30am          Annual Meeting

Community Potluck Dinner and Guided Discussion: TONIGHT

from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM in the Great Hall. Topic: “Hide and Seek:  How do we find God in our Everyday Experience?”  Come in out of the cold and join in this thoughtful, guided discussion!  Individuals/families with last names ending in letters N-Z please bring a side dish and drink, A-M please bring a main dish.  Looking forward to another great night of community sharing and fun!  Babysitting provided. Questions or RSVP: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " target="_blank"> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All are welcome!

Hymn-Sing 6:30pm Following Potluck Supper

Come sing your favorite hymns!  All hymns are welcome-for hymns you'd like to sing from another hymnbook, please bring 20 copies.

Update your information in the Parish Directory.
Have you ever filled out a Parish Information form?  This form lets us know how we can best serve you and the congregation.  It contains data such as contact numbers, birth and baptismal dates, and mailing and email address, it is a great way to make sure St. Paul's is in the loop for you and your family.  If you've never filled one out, the forms are available after the service at coffee hour during until January 22.  If there have been any additions to your family since you filled one out just wrote "update" at the top.  One other way to update the information is to look at your Parish Directory page in the binder in the Parish Hall and make any necessary adjustments.  If all the information is correct, please initial your entry so we know we do not need to follow up.  We'd like to print a new Parish Directory for the Annual Meeting.
Brookline Climate Action Week is This Week
As part of Brookline Climate Action Week, Jim Batchelor will be joining a panel to discuss renewable energy in Brookline.  Come hear him share St. Paul's story of becoming one of the first Episcopal churches in Massachusetts to go solar! The panel is on Sat. 1/28 at 1 pm in Town Hall on the first floor.  For information on Climate Week you can go to: http://climatechangeactionbrookline.org/calendar.php . There are also information posters and flyers on the bulletin board outside the Rector's Office. 

Annual Meeting Cupcakes

In preparation for the Annual Meeting being held after church on January 29, we are requesting donations of home decorated cupcakes to be served at the luncheon. If you are willing to make two dozen decorated cupcakes please see Ginny Willcox, Arlene Swan-Mahony or Georgia Smith to confirm. There will be an activity involving these cupcakes during the meeting!

Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 29
Each year, on the Sunday after the feast day of St. Paul, we gather to discuss the business of the parish and share our hopes for our next year together.  The first part of the Annual Meeting takes place within the context of the 10:00 service.  We then adjourn to the Great Hall for lunch and fellowship.  Please plan to join us for this important part of our community life.  Childcare will be provided.  There will be no 8:00 service on this day so everyone can worship together.
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.

Attention all Worship Participants

Time to try something new! 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!.

Save the Date!

The Moveable Feast will be on Saturday, February 4th from 6-10pm.

Needed Items for the Food Pantry This Week:

Tuna Fish

Canned Fruit

Instant Coffee

Serving Us Today

Celebrants                                                                      The Congregation

Presider and Preacher                                        The Rev. Gordon Schultz

Director of Music and Organist                                      Andrew Clarkson

Crucifer                                                                                    Julia Boral

Torchbearers                                          Lance DeSelm and Nick O’Brien

Server                                                                                  Matheus Lima

Readers                                              Mary Beth Elder and Betsy Munzer

Prayers of the People                                                      Christine Mitchell

Healing                                                                               Sarah Fairchild

Chalice                                            E. Lorraine Baugh and Betsy Munzer

Ushers                               Fred Muehter and Nancy and Robert Sampson

Greeters                                          Maria O’Meara and Laura Rutherford

Altar Guild                                 Sharlene Wing and Bev Estes-Smargiassi

Coffee Hour                  Laura Rutherford and Erika and Christian Knuth