St. Paul's Episcopal Church: This Week

This Week

ST. PAUL’S VISION 15

Wednesday Evening Lenten Series -Vision 15 and You:
Wednesday Evening Lenten Series: Vision 15 and You continues on Wednesday, March 10. We will focus on our goals of starting an innovative, new Sunday evening service, and small group ministry. We need your participation to make Vision 15 a reality. Please join us for food, fun, fellowship and learning this Lent. Each evening begins with dinner at 6:30 and ends by 8:30. Childcare will be provided. Lent is a great season to model Christ’s ministry of radical welcoming and love for the whole world.

SUNDAY EVENTS

Ministry of Reconciliation
Jesus’ ministry was one of reconciliation based in love. It is a ministry that we are a part of whether we realize it or not and it gets to the heart of who we are as Christians. For three weeks this Lent we will discuss what Reconciliation is and what it means. We will talk about the Episcopal Sacrament of Reconciliation and explore what it is to be forgiven. We will prepare our hearts as we seek to observe this Holy Lent. Join the Rev. Kris Opat in the back of the Parish Hall at 9:30 a.m. as this series continues through Sundays, March 14 and 21.

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Wednesday Bible Study

Wednesday Morning Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. in the Conference Room. We are currently studying Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. All are welcome.

Refuge: Young Adult Group

Refuge is meeting this Wednesday, March 10 in the Parish Hall. We will join the ongoing Wednesdays at St. Paul’s series on Vision 15 and You. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and program starts at 7:15 p.m. We will be talking about the possibilities of an exciting new service as well as a new small group ministry here at St. Paul’s. If you or someone you know may be interested in Refuge or if you have any questions please contact the Rev. Kris Opat at 412-531-7153, x35 or kris@stpaulspgh.org.

WORSHIP AND MUSIC

Jazz Concert
On Sunday afternoon, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. in the church, our Friends of Music Concert Series features Pittsburgh’s saxophone jazz artist, Lee Robinson, in a Jazz Concert entitled Lee Robinson and Friends. Lee’s performance with a quartet will include beloved jazz standards for saxophones, bass, drums and guitar. Joining Lee in this concert will be the North Hills Middle School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Leonard Lavelle performing, How High the Moon, In Another Life and Blue Train. In addition, members of our 8:45 Music Ensemble (the Jesus band) will perform Billy Strayhorn’s, Day Dream. Please join us for this wonderful afternoon of Jazz.

PASTORAL CARE

Barbara Claypool Patton Death Notice

Barbara Patton, a longtime parishioner of St. Paul’s and mother of parishioner Nancy Patton, died on Friday, February 26, 2010.
Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228. Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to Nancy Patton, 44 Academy Avenue, Apt. 27, Pittsburgh, PA 15228-1471. May Barbara’s soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Ann Kellander Death Notice
Ann Kellander, a long time parishioner and wife of parishioner Don Kellander, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Her memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228. The service date and time are to be determined. Condolences may be sent to Don Kellander, 3319 Latonia Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216-2207. May Ann’s soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

FELLOWSHIP

Book Club
The Book Club will meet on Friday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lounge.This month’s selection is Second Honeymoon by Joanna Trollope. All are welcome to join us.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Relieve, Recover, Rebuild Haiti!
Haiti still needs our help, and the EYC wants to help out! Starting on Monday, March 8, for $3 you can purchase a relieve, recover, rebuild Haiti bracelet from any youth. All proceeds benefit Haiti.

Mission Trip Meeting
There is a Mission Trip meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. Before we know it the mission trip will be upon us, so we need to figure out dates and times for all of the fundraisers we will be doing.

OUTREACH

Shepherd’s Heart
Shepherd’s Heart is Sunday, March 14. The menu will be Taco salad, corn bread and apple crisp. The Confirmation class is making and serving the taco salad, but we need corn bread and apple crisp. Everyone can use their favorite apple crisp recipe or use the one below. If you are able to help serve please let Amy Jennings know. She can be reached at 304-830-0531.We will meet at the church at 4:30 and return around 8. This is a great family activity. Thank you for your generosity.

Apple Crisp (4 1/2 cups of sliced apples)

Mixture 1
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Mixture 2
1/2 cup oats (not instant)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine

Layer apple slices and add mixture 1. Mix mixture two and sprinkle over apple mixture. (Use more oats to make mixture more crumbly). Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes.

Upcoming Events-Mark Your Calendars

Daughters of the King

Monday, March 8, 7:15 p.m., Lounge

Wednesdays at St. Paul’s-Lenten Series

Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall

Acolyte Team 2 Detail Training
Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m., Church

Purls of Wisdom
Thursday, March 11, 7:00 p.m., Lounge

Fourth Sunday in Lent, Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sunday, March 14

Messenger Deadline
Monday, March 15, 2010

Vestry Meeting
Monday, March 15, 7:00 p.m., Conference Room

ECW General Board Meeting and Luncheon
Thursday, March 18, 12:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Pickwick Boys
Thursday, March 18, 12:30 p.m., Providence Point

Lenten Fish Fry
Friday, March 19, 5:00 p.m, Parish Hall/Undercroft

Souper Bowl of Caring Collection
Saturday and Sunday, March 20 & 21,
at the doors after all services
by 7th grade Confirmation Class

REMINDERS

Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 a.m.. Please remember to turn your clocks ONE HOUR AHEAD before going to bed Saturday night!

Easter Remembrances 2010
Please return the flower request form to the church office by Wednesday, March 24 to ensure inclusion in the worship bulletin. A contribution of $15 for each name is requested with checks payable to St. Paul’s Altar Guild. The names of those remembered, honored and the respective donors will be printed in the Easter bulletin. Forms can be found on the Outreach table in the parish hall or in the church office.

Rummage Sale
Jewelry is now being accepted for the Claudia Circle Rummage Sale. Ladies and Gentlemen, your unwanted jewelry is needed! Pieces requiring repair and cleaning are also welcome. Please place items in the designated basket in the church office.

Rummage Sale Items
As of March 6, you may leave your items to be sold at the Claudia Circle Rummage Sale in the elevator lobby. Clean those closets and go thru that "stuff"! Clothing, household goods, furniture, books, CDs, toys, sports equipment are all great sellers. If you have items too big or heavy for you to handle, call Ellen Goss – 412-833-9326 or June Hanraty – 412-833-2164. Most of the proceeds from this sale go to outreach.

Operation Donut
Operation Donut is seeking weekly sponsors. The sponsor donation is $40 and helps to defray the costs of donuts, cream cheese, bagels, etc. If you need more information or are willing to be a sponsor please contact Karen Viggiano at 412-563-3937 or viggiano5@verizon.net. Thanks for all who have donated in the past. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Bulletin Reminder
The Bulletin Announcement Deadline is Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. If you have information for the bulletin please contact Dorothy at 412-531-7153, ext. 10 or dconway@stpaulspgh.org.

Remember St. Paul’s in your will.

++ Consider the Endowment Fund++

Volunteer Schedules for

March 13 and 14, 2010

Greeters:

8:45 a.m. Gail & Kurt Ulrich
10:30 a.m. Freddie Stauff

Ushers:

8:45 a.m. The Kylander Family
10:30 a.m. Team 1, Captain–John Glod

Acolytes:
8:45 a.m. Team 1, Captain–Lacey Barker
10:30 a.m. Team 2, Captain–Glenice Anderson

LEMs/Lectors:
**Saturday 6:00 p.m. Tom Woodyard
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Carol Delfino

                            8:45 a.m. Epistle: Mark Vito
                                               POP: John Feuerstein
                                               LEM: Mara Barker
                  10:30 a.m. Lector: Barrie Athol
                                               Epistle: Jonathan Milton

                                               POP: Susan Wilcox
                                               LEM: Dana Fenner
                                               LEM: Ken Weidaw

Home Delivered Meals:

March 16: Joan Craft and Susan Wilcox

**Saturday evening service is held in the Chapel.