Readings and Hymns:

Exodus 3:1-15, 1Corinthians 10:1-13 and Luke 13:1-9

# 685 Rock of Ages; #344 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing

Parish Life

Birthdays Ariana-Marie and Jasmine Maria Mucha-Cyr, Nihar Brown, Douglas Williams, and Siena Fried.

Continuing this week, the Rev. Gordon Schultz will lead a discussion on Paul, the Apostle.  Discussions are at 9 a.m. in the Lichtenberger Room.  Coffee is provided.  All are welcome.

David is retiring!

Our beloved sexton of 28 years, David Murray, is retiring from his position of sexton at St. Paul’s.  His last day with us will be Sunday, March 14^th.  We will celebrate David’s many contributions to the life of St. Paul’s with a luncheon buffet at 1:00 p.m. on that day. Please join us in thanking David and wishing him Godspeed.

Pam Werntz’s Installation

The Rev. Pam Werntz, former Associate Rector of St. Paul’s will be installed as the next Rector of Emmanuel Church, Boston, this Sunday, March 7 at 3 p.m.  Your prayers and presence are requested.

Lenten Friday House Church This Week

We will discuss chapters 2 & 3 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.  Childcare will be provided.  The House Church is at 6:30 at the following locations: March 5 the Estes-Smargiassi home, March 12 at the Kelley home, March 19 at Jim Margolis’ home, and March 26 at the Star/Coggeshall home.

2010 Rockin’ Auction, “A Night at the Movies”

CASTING CALL: Now’s your chance to be a star at St. Paul’s- no auditions necessary; we’ll take what you’ve got.  Please consider donating an item, a service, or anything priceless to St. Paul’s 2010 Rockin’ Auction.  The auction will be held on Saturday May 15 from 6:30 to 9:30.  This year’s theme will be a “Night at the Movies” with live entertainment featuring the “Paul Daigneault Players”. Donations of talents and treasures of all sorts are welcome; there’s a role for you!   Donation Forms are available at coffee hour

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.

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 .

Charles River Deanery Vacation Bible School

Our deanery is planning its first Vacation Bible School for the last week in June (June 28 –July 2) at Trinity, Newton Center. Kids of all ages are encouraged to participate; ages 5 to 12 for campers, ages 13 and 14 for counselors-in-training, and 15 and up for counselors. Our curriculum will be built around the Millennium Development Goals. The format that week will be Monday through Friday from 8am until 3pm, with an extended day option until 5:50pm. Please stay tuned for details on this exciting new deanery initiative. And if you or anyone in your parish would like to be involved in the planning and/or on staff, please contact Katherine Balmforth at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Serving Us Today

Celebrant & Preacher                          The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello

Organist and Choirmaster                   Andrew Clarkson

Acolyte                                  Patricia Dunbar

Lectors                                   Kate Kelley and John Anderson

Prayers of the People          Arlene Swan-Mahoney

Chalice(s)                           Andrea Brue and Jean Moses

Healing Prayer                   Laura Chasin and Sarah Fairchild

Ushers                                   Ken and Maureen Carter

Coffee Hour                          The Bachelor Family

Altar Guild                         Nancy Madden and Pamela Musoke

Parish Life

Birthdays Dr. Warren Wacker, Elior Zaremba and Lucy Sewall .

Readings and Hymns

Hymn 401, The God of Abraham praise; 598 Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to earth  Lessons: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35.

Our beloved sexton of 28 years, David Murray, announced this week that he plans to retire from his position of sexton at St. Paul’s.  His last day with us will be Sunday, March 14^th.  We will celebrate David’s many contributions to the life of St. Paul’s with a luncheon buffet at 1:00 p.m. on that day. Please join us in thanking David and wishing him Godspeed.

 Adult Education

Beginning TODAY the Rev. Gordon Schultz will lead a discussion on Paul, the Apostle. Discussions are @ 9:00 a.m. in the Lichtenberger Room each Sunday in Lent.  Coffee is provided.

Ministries Outside the Parish Speakers

MATCH-UP Interfaith Volunteers is one of the local charities that M.O.P. has supported for several years.  At coffee hour, Jeannie Martin, their "Strong for Life" Coordinator and their Congregational Outreach Coordinator, will talk about MATCH-UP's mission to help ease the epidemic of loneliness in Boston and Brookline by providing the gift of friendship. She will discuss how MATCH-UP, which is changing its name to ‘Friendship Works’ on March 1, connects isolated older adults and people with disabilities for weekly visits with friendly visitor volunteers; it's medical escort program, and its PetPals program bringing pets (dogs and cats) into nursing homes. This 15 minute presentation will be followed by questions and  discussion.

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 is today 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).

Information on the Nicene Creed

Beginning this Lent, we will be saying the Nicene Creed recommended by the General Convention of the Episcopal Church.  Background and history of the Creed can be found on the table by the Aspinwall Ave. door.

Lenten Friday House Church

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.  Childcare will be provided.  The House Church is at 6:30 at the following locations: February the Brue/Fried home, March 5 the Estes-Smargiassi home, March 12 at the Kelley home, March 19 at Jim Margolis’ home, and March 26 at the Star/Coggeshall home. RSVP to Bev at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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.

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 .

Easter Flowers

For those wishing to offer memorials or thanksgivings with Easter lilies and other spring bulbs for the Easter Season, please fill out the enclosed form or email the information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Suggested donation is $25.00.

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