THE GABRIEL
Parish Newsletter for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
March 28, 2022
Calendar Reminders
Mar 28
Apr 2 Apr 3
Apr 3
Apr 10
Apr 17
Collect for 5th Sunday in Lent (April 3rd)
6:00 pm NA Meeting, Educ. Wing
9:30-11:30 am AA Meeting
9:30 am Special Music rehearsal in sanctuary
10:15 am Holy Eucharist, with Rev. Suzanne Barrow. On Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/StPa ulsJeff/live_videos/
10:15 am Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist with special music and palms. Rev. Suzanne Barrow. On Facebook Live.
Happy Easter! 10:15 am Holy Eucharist with Rev. Suzanne Barrow. On Facebook Live.
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
The Lessons for April 3rd: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8
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Hymns for April 3rd:
Opening H82 149 Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church Offertory H82 693 Just As I Am (Thanks for the suggestion, Arlene!) Closing LEVAS 30 At the Cross
[ DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HYMN? WE’RE LISTENING! ]
Prayers of the People
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishops Michael, Jennifer, and Mauricio; and for all ministers and people. In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we remember St. John’s Lafayette, its staff and congregation.
Pray for the church
Silence
I ask your prayers for peace and goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people, remembering especially those suffering in Ukraine.
Pray for justice and peace.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison; and we especially pray for Lois, Virginia, Juanita, Mary Sue, Delani, David & Michele and Charles. Pray for those in any need or trouble.
Silence
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of Him. Pray that they may find and be found by Him.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the departed. Pray for those who have died. Silence
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
Silence
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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TWO IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!
1. ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS! Mark Sunday, May 15, on your calendars! After the service St. Paul’s will hold a:
BRUNCH HONORING THOSE WHO’VE NURTURED US THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES!
FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS TO COME. MAKE PLANS TO BE A PART OF THIS LOVELY CELEBRATION. (WE WILL NEED YOUR HELP!)
2. EASTER LILIES! Phyllis is graciously coordinating Easter Lilies for our Easter Eucharist April 17th. If you would like to honor or remember someone dear to you please contact Phyllis or Marylee. Cost per lily is $11.20 though any contribution is welcome!
FROM THE GABRIEL TEAM:
LOOKING AHEAD TO PALM SUNDAY (April 10): Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist will be led by Rev. Suzanne Barrow and will feature palms and special music. It will be live and in person at St. Paul’s, and on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsJeff/live_videos/ Please join us, during and after the service in the Parish Hall for coffee hour. Also, check YouTube for videos of past services: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynD2CNlCMbJ5YOb1Euce5Q.
Don’t forget—the little red wagon is waiting to be filled with food donations for the Center for Lay Ministries! Please note that the wagon has been moved to the Parish Hall entrance, on your left as you enter.
WE NOW LIST the hymns for the following Sunday in the Gabriel, so that you might familiarize yourself with them ahead of time. If you don’t have an instrument to play them at home, try searching YouTube for a video of the ones you don’t know. Let’s fortify our Sunday morning music experience!
LICENSED LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, Dennis and Charlene McAndrews, remain ready and eager to bring communion to any who are unable to be present at Sunday services. Whether you regularly attend Sunday service but cannot get here for any reason on a given Sunday, or you are homebound and would like to have the Eucharist brought to you once, or on
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a regular basis, please contact Marylee at the church office: 812-282-1108, or stpaulsjeff@gmail.com .
MANY THANKS for your continued faithful responses to the need for funds.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MTWF 12 Noon to 4:30pm Th – no office hours.
If you have something you’d like to add to the next newsletter (including a brief update on what you and/or your family have been doing since last we met together), please email the team at stpaulsjeff@gmail.com by Sunday afternoon. Please put “newsletter” in the subject line.
STATUS OF ROAD WORK ON WALNUT STREET
Work continues on the opposite side of Walnut Street, but it is now possible to go through the intersection of Walnut and E. Market, and park on E. Market near the church. Our area of Walnut St. is still blocked off.
You will be kept informed of any additional information we receive.
Lent is our journey to Easter...and you are invited!!!
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