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Begins this Sunday!
 Easter Season Adult Forum:
Study the Book of Acts
Sundays in Easter at 9:15 a.m.: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
How much do you know about the earliest Christians and what happened in the days and weeks after the Resurrection? How did Jesus followers begin to organize themselves? What is the most essential, foundational aspect of being Christian? For the 50 days of the Easter Season (from Easter Sunday to Pentecost), read through the Book of Acts in the Bible. Each day includes a passage, a short reflection, discussion questions and a prayer. Congregations across the Episcopal Church
are doing this study, so I
wonder how the Spirit might transform us!
Books now available in the Parish Hall. Suggested donation $10.
Becoming a People and following a God of---Creativity, Compassion & Connection.
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Dear Epiphany,
As a child I remember learning about the five senses in school. Sight. Sound. Touch. Taste. Smell. Our teacher had us play a game by blindfolding us and then presenting different textures on a plate like sticky glue, plush toys, rough sandpaper and we had to guess what they were. Or she played a tape of different sounds for us to identify - the crashing waves of an ocean, chirping of birds or a pounding hammer.
Our senses are the ways we experience our world. They bring us joy like the feeling of warm sand between your toes or they warn us of danger like the smell of sour milk. Jesus wisely uses all of the disciples senses to help them begin to believe the unbelievable - that he is risen, not as a ghost, but as flesh and bone - a transformed creation. In this Sunday's Gospel story, the risen Jesus eats a meal of broiled fish (taste), he invites them to touch his wounded hands and side (sight and touch) and teaches them so they understand (sound).
When we ask ourselves today - Where is the living God in my life? How do I know Jesus lives? - we need look no further than the information our senses give us. The Risen Christ is in the touch of a loving embrace or the feeling of warm tears, in the peaceful sight of a beautiful landscape, in the sounds of conversation or music or life-saving machines in a hospital, and in the smell and taste of a special meal made or shared with loved ones. May we experience the mysterious truth of resurrection life through our sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell - all the while rejoicing and giving thanks to God!
Yours in Christ,
Rev'd Jen
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| This Sunday |
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The Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer Zogg
Christian Formation classes, 9:15 a.m
Youth Classes
Easter Adult Forum: Study the Book of Acts
Adult Bible Study: The Book of Exodus
Scripture readings:
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48
Read these lessons Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Altar Server-Rhoda Bucci
Lector-Carl Mayse
Usher-Carl Mayse
Greeter-John Guild
Healing Prayer Team-Janice Johnson
Coffee Hour-The Halkyard & Pilato Families
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Altar Servers-Suellen Franze*, Emma Chartier & Nastara Allen
Lector-Linda Vaughan-DuBois
Ushers- Scott & Will Haggerty
Greeters-Beth & Bill Dench
Healing Prayer Team-Carol Marsland & Linda Vaughan -DuBois
Communion Bread(both service)-Susan Kelley
Coffee Hour-Carol & Richard Marsland & Denise Messier
Altar Guild- Cal Loven & Karen Turner
Counters-Maurice Holmes & Edie Menard |
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| New Lawn Mowing Teams needed for 2018 Season! |
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We need teams of 2 people to join our lawn mowing rotation this summer. All training on the tractor is provided. Depending on number of teams, serve every 5-7 weeks from mid-May - September by cutting the grass and trimming the edges of the property. Together we make our grounds look neat and welcoming for the community! Contact: George Nunes at (401) 935-3167 or [email protected] |
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| Upcoming Youth Events - Save the Dates! |
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- Sunday Classes: April 15 & 29, May 6
- Outreach Trip & Game/Movie night - THIS Tuesday 4/17, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
- Godly Play Worship (ages 3-6) - April 22, 10:15 a.m.
- Youth-led Pentecost Celebration & Parish Potluck Brunch - Sunday, May 20, 9:30 a.m.
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| Youth Outreach Trip & Game/Movie Night |
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Tuesday, April 17, 3:30 - 7 p.m. We'll take a field trip to Ronald McDonald House in Providence to deliver our Lenten collection of supplies for their work. They'll provide a tour of the facility for us to learn about their outreach. Following our visit, we'll come back to church for dinner and a game night or movie! |
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| Broadway Musical Series: The Civil War |
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Using Gospel, Folk, Country, Rock, and R&B, The Civil War presents the conflict (through a series of vignettes) from the Union, Confederate, and slave viewpoints. Though nominated for a Tony for Best Musical, its Broadway run was short-lived. Be that as it may, the story is moving, powerful and haunting, and not for the faint-of-heart. Join us Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. and, if possible, please bring some food or beverage to share. |
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| Hope, Healing and Hallelujahs: |
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A Week-long Festival of the Resurrection presented by St. Paul's, Pawtucket on April 22-29. Check out the event website for information on daily concerts, shows, panel discussions, meals and worship. All events FREE and open to the public. |
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| Easter 2018 Photos |
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Photos from this year's
Easter Vigil service. Be sure to "like" our Facebook page to get all the news and upcoming event postings at Epiphany! |
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| Community Prayers |
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During the month of April our community is praying for:
- Locally: All those with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities
- Globally: The President of the United States, Donald Trump
- At Epiphany: Our elderly members and members- at- home.
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| Next Sunday |
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The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer Zogg
Christian Formation classes, 9:15 a.m
Youth Classes
Easter Adult Forum: Study the Book of Acts
Adult Bible Study: The Book of Exodus
Scripture readings:
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
Read these lessons Liturgical Ministers for next Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Altar Server-Trevor LeDuc
Lector-Fran Motroni
Usher-Judy Phillips
Greeter-Judy Phillips
Healing Prayer Team-Janice Johnson
Coffee Hour-Janice Johnson
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Altar Servers-John Eastwood*, Gabi Virtue & Caroline Haggerty
Lector-Bill Patterson
Ushers- Dave & Nastara Allen
Greeters-Sydney & Patrick Trudeau
Healing Prayer Team-Denise Messier & Shirley Baker
Coffee Hour-The Dee & Haggerty Families
Altar Guild- Betsy Kelley & Charlene Underhill
Counters-Maurice Holmes & Edie Menard |
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