THE CALENDAR

February 21, 2010

Birthdays Joan Batchelor, Aiden Cheverie, Kenneth Carter, Jr., and Priscilla Donham.

Readings and Hymns

Eternal Lord of love Hymn  # 149, The glory of these forty days #143 Readings:Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13

Shrove Tuesday Thanks!

Thank you to Molly, Tim, Alan, Arlene and the many youth who offered a terrific Pancake Supper. $125 was raised for the St. Paul’s Honduras Mission trip.  Thanks to all who volunteered and to those who came to eat pancakes and sausage and to celebrate the last night before Lent.

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.

Adult Education

Beginning on 2/28 the Rev. Gordon Schultz will lead a discussion on Paul, the Apostle. Discussions are @ 9:00 a.m. in the Lichtenberger Room.  Coffee is provided.

Ministries Outside the Parish Speakers

Each year St. Paul’s donates 10% of our budget to Ministries Outside the Parish (M.O.P.)  M.O.P. is sponsoring a series of presentations by recipients of MOP donations.  The first speaker, from InterFaith Match Up, will be next Sunday, Feb 28th at 11.15 am in the Great Hall. Do join us. More details about Match Up in next week's bulletin.

Kate Kelley and Clara Batchelor, co-chairs

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

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.  Our first meeting will be Sunday, February 28 at 11:30 in Jeff’s office.  If you are interested in participating in the group, please contact Jeff ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 617-566-4953).

Friday House Church

For several years, the community of St. Paul’s has gathered in parishioners homes on Friday nights during Lent for a simple meal and fellowship.  This year, we will meet on five Fridays in Lent: Feb. 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, and we will discuss chapters 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.  All are welcome to participate as much or as little as schedules allow.   Childcare will be provided. 

Serving Us Today

Celebrant & Preacher                          The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello

Organist and Choirmaster                   Andrew Clarkson

Acolyte                                                  Pat Dunbar

Lectors                                                   Georgia Smith and Liz DeSelm

Chalice(s)                                              E. Lorraine Baugh and Alan Fried

Healing Prayer                                      Nancy Madden and Jason Fairchild

Ushers                                                   Jim Margolis

Coffee Hour                                          The Gallagher Family

Altar Guild                                             Elizabeth Choi and Viva Fisher