THE CALENDAR

February 7, 2010

Serving Us Today

Celebrant & Preacher                          The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello

Organist and Choirmaster                   Andrew Clarkson

Acolyte                                                  Sarah Wing

Lectors                                                   Art Wing and Madeleine Taylor

Prayers of the People                          Stephen Estes-Smargiassi

Chalice(s)                                              Andrea Brue and Jean Moses

Healing Prayer                                      Betsy Munzer

Ushers                                                   The Kelley Family

Coffee Hour                                          Volunteers from the Food Pantry

Altar Guild                                             Mary Beth Elder and Lydia Snover

Hymns and Readings:

Hymn 362, Holy, Holy, Holy; I. the Lord of sea and sky from Wonder Love and Praise; 537 Christ for the world we sing.

First Reading Isaiah 6:1-8, Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Gospel Luke 5:1-11.

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

This Sunday we will hear from people involved with the Food Pantry.  They will share their experiences and discuss what the future holds.  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.

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 in the office.  They can be returned in the collection plate, by mail, or directly to the Parish Office.

WANTED:  Toilet Paper Rolls!

Please bring your empty toilet paper rolls and deposit them in the box marked "Toilet Paper Rolls" in the vestibule.

The Church School also needs a 9' x 12' rug for one of our Classrooms.

The colorful insert this week asks you to indicate what part of the worship service you might be interested in participating in.  Please fill it out and return it to Jeff or to the office.  Additionally there will be training on February 21 after the service for Acolytes and Ushers.

February 16 at 6:00 p.m. 

Join us on Tuesday, February 16 at 6pm for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.  If you're not heading to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras, come feast on pancakes, don mardi gras apparel and enjoy fellowship and revelry before Lent begins!  Ever wonder where the ashes for Ash Wednesday come from?  We'll gather  together and burn our palms from Palm Sunday last year.  These burned palms, mixed with spiced oil, become the ashes for our Ash Wednesday service (see announcement about Ash Wednesday for more details.) The Pancake Supper is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12, or $10 per family.  All proceeds will benefit the Honduras Mission Trip.

Lent Starts February 17 with Ash Wednesday

There will be an Ash Wednesday Liturgy at 7:30 p.m. with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist.  Please join us as we start this reflective season together.

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).

Talk About St. Paul's @ YourBrookline.org

YourBrookline.org is a social networking site that's a great place to learn what's going on and connect with your neighbors in Brookline -- and a great place to talk up St. Paul's.

YourBrookline.org is a free program of the Brookline Community Foundation and there is already a "group" established for St. Paul's.  Add events to the community calendar, write a post about your experiences with MOP, the Food Pantry, music, church school, or other things you find of value at St. Paul's.  This web platform could also be a great tool for other nonprofit organizations you're involved with -- check it out at YourBrookline.org.  Many thanks to Molly Lanzarotta for setting up St. Paul's presence at the site!