THE GABRIEL
Parish Newsletter for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
May 2, 2022
Do You Have Your Tickets Yet?
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Calendar Reminders
May 2 May 7 May 8
May 15
6:00 pm NA Meeting, Education Wing 9:30 am AA Meeting, Parish Hall
Happy Mother’s Day! 10:15 am Holy Eucharist with Rev. Suzanne Barrow. Also broadcast on Facebook Live:
https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsJeff/live_videos 10:15 am Holy Eucharist with Rev. Suzanne Barrow.
11:30 – 1:00 Nurturer’s Brunch in Parish Hall! Get your tickets now!
Collect for 4th Sunday of Eastertide
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lessons for the 4th Sunday of Eastertide
Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7:9-17 John :22-30
Hymns for the 4th Sunday of Eastertide: Opening H82 377 All People That On Earth Do Dwell Offertory H82 685 Rock of Ages
Closing LEVAS 29 Near the Cross
[ DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HYMN? WE’RE LISTENING!
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Prayers of the People
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek for Truth.
For our Bishops, Priests, Deacons and Laity;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of life; Silence
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence
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Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.
Almighty God, have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.
TWO IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!
1. ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS! Mark Sunday, May 15, on your calendars! After the service we will assemble in the Parish Hall for a lovely:
BRUNCH HONORING THOSE WHO’VE BEEN A NURTURING PRESENCE IN OUR LIVES!
WHO HAS MADE A SPECIAL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE? HONOR THAT PERSON BY INVITING HIM OR HER TO THIS SPECIAL EVENT. RESERVATIONS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN (CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 812-282-1108.) MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US! (WE WILL NEED YOUR HELP!)
2. MUSIC! The Enjoyment of Music is one of God’s greatest gifts! If you like to sing, please join our Special Music Group. No special abilities needed, just a love of singing and a desire to praise God through song. Our goals are to enrich our congregational singing and offer special music from time to time. We also invite you to submit a favorite hymn! Music is for everyone! Help us make St. Paul’s a singing congregation! See Mariane with questions!
We WELCOME you to worship! St. Paul’s is a WELCOMING Faith Community and whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time member you are a Blessing to us. You are invited to worship with us live on Sundays
at 10:15. (Plan on joining us for coffee after the service!} You can also tune
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in on Facebook Live:
https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsJeff/live_videos/
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. We want to make St Paul’s a singing congregation!
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 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), let us know at stpaulsjeff@gmail.com
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PLANNING IS UNDERWAY FOR OUR NURTURER’S BRUNCH AFTER THE SERVICE ON MAY 15. DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS YET? PHONE THE CHURCH AT 812-282-1108 TO RESERVE YOURS!
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