THE CALENDAR

January 10, 2010

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brookline

617-566-4953        www.stpaulsbrookline.org

Parish Life

Birthdays: Rosalind Bales, Tanisha-Marie Mucha, Clara Batchelor and Sharlene Wing.

Memorials: The Flowers on the altar are given in memory of the brother of David Murray, Joseph Patrick Murray who died this week.

Serving Us Today

Celebrant and Preacher            The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello

Acolyte                                    E. Lorraine Baugh

Lectors                                     Steve Kelley and Pat Dunbar

Chalice                                     E. Lorraine Baugh and Edward Jacobson

Ushers                                      The Carters

Coffee Hour                             The Honduras Committee

Altar Guild                                Lydia Snover and Lisa Zarkian

Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22  Hymns are: Christ, When for us you were baptized #121, Baptized in water #294, and Christ is the world's true Light #542.

Newcomer Brunch Today!

This morning, following the 10 a.m. service there will be a Newcomer brunch to welcome people who have joined St. Paul’s Church within the last year.  If you would like to attend, please speak with Jeff after the service.

Honduras Mission Presentation This Morning

Interested in learning about St. Paul’s ministry in Honduras?  Each summer since 2003, a multi-generational group of St. Paul’s parishioners has traveled to southeastern Honduras to collaborate with the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras and rural communities on water, sanitation, school and church construction projects.  Join us today at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about the past accomplishments and the future needs of this ministry.  We will meet in the Lichtenberger Room and coffee will be served.  Everyone is invited to attend!

Worship Committee Meeting Tonight at 7:30

Reminder that the worship committee will be meeting this evening at Finale’s in Coolidge Corner.  All are welcome to attend.

St. Paul’s Day Annual Meeting and Luncheon, January 24

Please mark your calendars so that you can attend this important meeting which reports on the past year and elects the leadership for the coming year.

Brookline Episcopal Pulpit Exchange

For several years the clergy of the Brookline Episcopal parishes have participated in an annual pulpit exchange. This tradition will be continued on Sunday, January 17, 2010, as we welcome the Rev. David Killian, Rector of All Saints, to St. Paul's.  The Rev. Joel Ives, Rector of the Church of Our Saviour, will preach at All Saints and I will be the preacher at Our Savior. This pulpit exchange is an opportunity for our congregations to get to know one another better and to share ideas and resources.

Adult Education for Epiphany: Mission & Ministry at St. Paul's

During the season of Epiphany we will hear from three ministries at St. Paul's; The Honduras Mission Team, Ministry Outside the Parish (M.O.P.), and the Food Pantry.  People involved with each of these ministries will share their experiences and discuss what the future holds for each program.  Please join us at 9:00a.m. in the Lichtenberger Room for these discussions.  All are welcome.  Newcomers are particularly encouraged to attend.  These sessions are wonderful opportunities to hear more about life at St. Paul's.  Coffee is provided.

Sunday, January 10 -- Honduras Mission Team  TODAY

Sunday, January 17 and 24 -- No Adult Education

Sunday, January 31 -- Ministry Outside of the Parish

Sunday, February 7 -- Food Pantry

 Parish Census 2010

We are currently preparing a new Parish Directory. To ensure our information is accurate and as complete as possible, please fill out a blue Household Census Form found in the back of the church or attached to the weekly email.  They can be returned in the collection plate, by mail, or directly to the Parish Office.

 Steering Committee for Children and Youth

We are forming a group to discuss our ministry to and with children and youth at St. Paul’s.  If you are interested in participating in such a group, please contact Jeff ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 617-566-4953).

 Life Line Screening January 20

10 minutes could reduce your risk of stroke. St Paul's Episcopal Church will be hosting Life Line Screening. They will be performing ultrasound tests for stroke, (AAA) abdominal aortic aneurysm, (PAD) peripheral arterial disease, atrial fibrillation and osteoporosis.  Please call 1-888-653-6441 to pre-register.