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Parish Life
Birthdays Jean Elder, Paul Daigneault, Curtis James Underwood, David Stanton, and Emily Bradshaw
Readings and Hymns
Hymn # 455 O Love of God; # 610 Lord, whose love through humble service
First Reading Isaiah 43:16-21, Second Reading Philippians 3:4b-14, Gospel John 12:1-8
Adult Education
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.
The Rev. Kathy McAdams of Ecclesia Ministries here TODAY!
As part of the M.O. P. speakers series, the Rev. Kathy McAdams will be here to preach at the 10 am service today. Rev. McAdams is the leader of Ecclesia Ministries which supports and ministers to homeless individuals living in downtown Boston. The workers provide social and spiritual support, religious services on Boston Common (Common Cathedral); and activities such as art sessions, movies, meditation groups, and much more!
MOP has supported Ecclesia financially for 10 years, considering their work very valuable, and management of their financial resources responsible. Several of our parishioners led by Ginnie Willcox, have provided meals for those attending Common Cathedral Sunday services. Do join us after church in the Great Hall to hear Kathy tell more about the vitally important work this organization provides.
Lenten Friday House Church This Week
We will discuss chapters 6 & 7 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 19 (Chap 6) at Jim Margolis’ home, and March 26 (Chap 7) at the Star/Coggeshall home. RSVP to Bev at
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2010 Rockin’ Auction: “A Night at the Movies”
AUCTION FACT: Did you know that St. Paul’s raised over $1000 at last year’s auction from food related donations alone? Let’s beat this amount in 2010 consider the following ideas: Foreign Films: Babette’s Feast: provide a home cooked dinner, host a tea in the Lichtenberger room; Classics: Picnic: provide a catered picnic, pack-up a picnic basket w/ treats; Family: Ratatoullie: got a favorite family recipe to show-off? Consider donating a soup for a season or a specialty dessert; Comedy: Mystic Pizza: Know a great pizza joint? Pick-up a gift certificate to donate or provide a gift basket of pizza themed fixin’s; Drama: Diner: Host a diner themed party or BBQ hangout; St. Paul’s 2010 Rockin’ Auction will be held on Saturday May 15 from 6:30 to 9:30. Donation Forms are available at coffee hour, or contact Andrea Brue at 617-278-9061,
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New Directory Coming, but we need your help
We are working on a new directory that will contain pictures of our congregation to be taken on April 13 and 14. To schedule your photograph, go to our website and click on the Lifetouch button on the main page.
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:
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St. Paul’s Young Adult Fellowship Group
St. Paul’s is organizing a young adult Bible study/fellowship group to begin meeting after Easter. These small get-togethers will include scripture readings, reflection, and discussion about living the Christian life in an up-beat, informal setting. Contact Eric Petrucci (
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Serving Us Today
Celebrant The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello
Preacher The Rev. Kathy McAdams
Organist and Choirmaster Andrew Clarkson
Acolytes Kendall Gray, Ardani Mello, Charles Bales
Lectors Andrea Brue and Mike Morde
Prayers of the People Liz DeSelm
Chalice(s) Jim Margolis and Nancy Madden
Healing Prayer Jean Moses and Betsy Munzer
Ushers Mary Beth Elder and Alan Fried
Coffee Hour Leah Rugen
Altar Guild Lydia Snover and Lisa Zarikian |