Sunday Announcements
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FR.
HUNTER'S LAST SERVICE - Sunday, March 7
Sunday, March 7th is Fr. Hunter's last Sunday of celebrating
services here at St. Paul's. We wish him and his family all the
best.
Fr. Hunter and Teri's new mailing address is:
5410 Charles Street,
New Port Richey, FL 34652
The new email address for them is:
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ONE MASS
On Sunday, March 14th Fr. Frederick Curtis will be here to
celebrate Mass at 10:30am. We welcome Fr. Curtis and give thanks
for his ministry to us.
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FR. CURTIS'
SCHEDULE
We are pleased to announce that Fr. Frederick Curtis has
committed to St. Paul's for Palm Sunday and all services during
Holy Week and Easter Sunday. A service will be held every
weekday evening at 7pm beginning Holy Monday, March 29. The Palm
Sunday and Easter Sunday services will be at 10:30am. On Holy
Saturday Fr. Curtis will be celebrating a Holy Saturday Morning
Liturgy at 9:00am. We will not be offering an Easter Vigil
Service on April 3rd.
Fr. Curtis is committed to saying Mass up at the Convent at
8:00am on Sunday mornings. For the immediate future we will not
be having an 8:00am service. Also, we are still in the season
where we need to deal with snow removal; Fr. Hunter is not here
and we have no one to do shoveling before the Mass.
The Vestry has met with Fr. Curtis, two vestry members have met
with Bishop Love and available options are being explored.
Please speak with any Vestry member is you have any questions.
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SUNDAY SERVICE
In light of the recent number of services which were to be held
in the Church, the Vestry voted to remain in the Church on
Sundays, rather than waiting for Palm Sunday. This will greatly
help our Altar Guild who would have to bring many items back and
forth in inclement weather.
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- LENTEN SEASON
The 40 days of Lent began on Ash Wednesday. This season we are
given to the renewal of our lives as we grow in the knowledge of
the Lord. This year between our two services 39 people
celebrated the Eucharist and received the Imposition of Ashes.
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MONTHLY SCHEDULES
All of the monthly schedules are available in the McNary Center hallway. Please
take your schedule as you leave service.
The server schedules are also available
here on the
St.Paul's website. Thank you.
MINISTRY HELP
We are in desperate need of parishioners willing to serve in the acolyte
ministry. Adults and children are encouraged to participate. Please contact Fr.
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FOOD PANTRY
"For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though
he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his
poverty you might become rich."
Almost 17 million children live in households where there is not
enough food to feed them. Please help address this problem in
our local community by donating one can or box of foodstuff a
month for the Valatie Food Pantry. There is a food collection
basket in the narthex of the church and in the Main Hall.
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- PASTORAL CARE
Jeanne Mason, mother of Sylvaine Moore, died, Friday, February
19th at age 90+. Notes of sympathy may be sent to Sylvaine at
4046 Holly Villa Circle, Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079.
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- FAMILY GAME NIGHT - Saturday, February 27
We are planning a monthly Family Game Night at St. Paul's that
will be open to the community. Checkers, Parcheesi, cards, etc.
for all ages. The programs will be on the last Saturday of the
month from 6 to 9pm. We will provide games or you can bring your
own. Refreshments (soda, coffee, cookies, popcorn) will be
served. No cost to attend but donations will be accepted. Our
first meeting was February 27th.
Our next two nights are March 27, and April 24th.
Come have some fun!!
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PARISH LIFE
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PARISH LIFE MEETING
The next Parish Life meeting will be Monday, March 1st at
7pm in the Great Hall. We hope to see you there.
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MONTHLY DINNER
Our next Dinner will be Saturday, March 13th from 5:00 to
7:00 pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12.
Julie will be serving Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots,
Tossed Salad, Irish Soda Bread, Beverage and Chocolate Mint Ice
Cream. Take-out is available. For more information, contact Lisa
Klepeis at 488-0080 or Julie Racquet at 477-7138. We are STILL
looking for 1 or 2 volunteers to help in the kitchen or dining
room. Contact Lisa if you can help out.
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SPRING CLEANUP
Our 2nd annual Spring Cleanup will be Saturday, March 27th
beginning at 8am rain or shine. We need volunteers to help
spruce up the Church, the McNary Center and the grounds (weather
permitting). We'll also be looking for donations of cleaning
supplies. Parish Life will supply bagels and coffee in the
morning and sandwiches at lunchtime. We'd appreciate donations
of soup to warm and feed our volunteers. Look for
volunteer/donation sign up sheets in the narthex and the coffee
hour window or contact Matt or Lisa Klepeis at 488-0080 if you
can help.
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EASTER TRADITIONS
With Easter right around the corner, it's time to start
thinking about the Easter egg hunt and the Easter brunch.
Christine Kelly has graciously agreed to organize the Easter egg
hunt for the children and she will need dyed eggs for the hunt.
Please call Christine at 758-2893 to let her know if you can
provide some eggs. If possible, the eggs should be delivered to
the Parish Hall on Saturday, April 3. If they can't be delivered
on that Saturday, please bring them as early as possible on
Sunday morning. Thank you!
Immediately following the Easter egg hunt, we will share in an
Easter brunch. A sign-up sheet will posted shortly.
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From our Vestry:
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MUSIC AT ST.
PAUL'S
The music transition team has been appointed at the last
Vestry Meeting. The team consists of Lisa Dimenno, Heather
Rossman, Jennifer Manginelli, Bob Stackman, and Roger Leithead.
The chairperson has yet to be determined by the committee. They
will be discussing the transition of the program with the
eventual retirement of Bob Stackman
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BUDGET AND
FINANCE
To date, we have received 54 pledges totaling $59,234 and 1
pledge to cover fuel bringing the total to $60,434. If you have
misplaced your pledge card, or inadvertently did not receive
one, we have extras in the entrance way of the McNary Center.
Thank you.
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CHALLENGE TO
GROW
We are looking to enable our parish to grow by encouraging one
another to Worship the Lord, and inviting those looking for a
Church to come to St. Paul's. At Saturday Evening Prayer we had
2 attend and on Sunday we had 10 at 8:00am and 45 at 10:00am.
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SEXTON HOUSE
RENTAL
The sexton's house is available for rental. The monthly rent
is $1,100. plus utilities. If you know of anyone interested,
please have them call the office at 758-6271.
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ST. PAUL'S
PRESCHOOL NEWS
The preschool was breaking up the winter time blues on
January 27th with a pajama party, enjoying popcorn and watching
the movie Cloudy with a chance of meatballs. A great time
was had by all children and the teachers, too!
Click here to learn more
about St.Paul's Pre-School...
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- SHARE THE WOOL
A Prayer Shawl Ministry involves working together to make
shawls, throws, lap robes, scarves, hats, etc. to be given to
people in many areas of need. The items are made while praying
for the recipient and can be given with a prayer as seems
appropriate. We decided to meet on Wednesday, for bible study at
11 and continue crafting and lunch after. Our Share the Wool
meeting starts after bible study at around 12:00 or 12:15 pm.
Any questions please call Laura Lane at 758-7271 or C: 929-1071.
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PROM DRESS
SALE
St. John the Baptist Church is having a Prom Dress Sale. A
large selection of Prom, party or pretty dresses, shoes, purses
and jewelry. The sale is in the Parish Center on March 7th, and
March 14th from 1:00-4:00pm. A large selection of items at
bargain prices.
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SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHEON
St. John the Baptist Church - Valatie is hosting a Senior
Citizen Luncheon on Tuesday, March 30th at 12:00 noon. The
luncheon includes Roast pork, mashed potatoes, green beans,
applesauce, roll & butter, coffee & dessert. Please sign up by
calling 758-9401 by March 24th
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- THE COMMUNITY HOSPICE
The Spring Schedule for Wave Riders (support groups for grieving
children) 2010 has been announced. If you need more information
regarding this free program, the schedules and brochures are
available and posted on the bulletin board.
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