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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
SERVING THIS WEEK
79th GENERAL CONVENTION
B-SAFE SUMMER - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SUMMER WORSHIP at ST. PAUL'S - VOLNTEERS NEEDED
HOLY EUCHARIST AT FOX HILL
WEDNESDAY CONVERSATIONS
MOVIE REFLECTION GROUP
CRAFTERS' GUILD SUMMER HIATUS
ST. PAUL'S BOOK CLUB
DEDHAM LIBRARY SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM
INTERCHURCH BOWLING LEAGUE
PRAYER LIST
This Week at St. Paul's
July 8, 2018           
www.stpauls-dedham.org
(781) 326-4553

WORSHIP THIS WEEK


Sunday, July 8, 2018  
 
                   SEVENTH  SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST   
   
9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II  
 
Service Hymns: 

535     
  Ye servants of God  
 
671              
  Amazing Grace 
 
 
616      
 Hail to the Lord's Anointed         
 
 





SERVING THIS WEEK
 
*SERVICE PARTICIPANTS*

Altar Chapter: Sue Hicks
 
Lay Eucharistic Minister: Mark Pearrow 
 
  Greeters: Pen Jones, George Parker
   
Lector: John Woodard
 
FIRST LESSON : Ezekiel 2:1-5 
 
SECOND LESSON : 2 Corinthians 12:2-10    

 
79th GENERAL CONVENTION OF
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

As the General Convention of The Episcopal Church gathers in Austin, Texas for its 79th meeting from July 5th to July 13th, we pray to God, the source of all wisdom and understanding, to be present with those bishops and deputies who take counsel for the renewal and mission of Christ's Church.  Teach us in all things to seek first God's honor and glory.  Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
B-SAFE SUMMER :  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
 
 
OUR SUMMER B-SAFE DATES:
MONDAY, 7/16 & TUESDAY, 7/17
 
We're looking for volunteers who would like to help us prepare and/or serve lunch on these days. The B-SAFE program we are assisting with is located at Church of the Holy Spirit, Mattapan.   Our time commitment on Monday & Tuesday is from 12:15 pm. - 2:00 p.m .
 
*Children are welcome to assist if their parents are present*  
 
The B-SAFE Program is a 5week, full-day academic and enrichment program serving young people from 1st grade through high school. The goal of the program is to build a community where all people feel safe, feel big, and feel connected.  
This summer the program will l be running 10 programs in 6 Boston area neighborhoods.  A healthy breakfast and lunch will be served each day, along with an end of day snack.  
 
YOU CAN HELP US RIGHT NOW BY BRINGING IN THESE ITEMS:
 
Granola Bars
Caesar Salad Dressing
Ranch Salad Dressing
Brownie Mix (We will need volunteers to make Brownies!)
Cookies (We will need volunteers to make cookies!)
Paper plates, napkins, cups, plastic utensils
A loan of a crock pot for July 16 and 17th
A loan of a cooler for July 16th & 17th
Cash donations are always welcome to offset the cost of the meals
 
Please contact Nancy Randall at nancysrandall@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.

SUMMER WORSHIP at ST. PAUL'S - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
 
 
St. Paul's Sunday worship service
will be held at 9:00 a.m. during July
and August
 
Summer is the perfect time to sign up to serve as a Lector or a Greeter--particularly if you are "trying out" these ministries for the first time.  We are in need of volunteers to help us read the lessons and greet parishioners on Sunday mornings (Remember, the service is at 9:00 a.m.) throughout July and August. 
 
Please contact Rick Edie (Greeters; rick11762@gmail.com), Tim Duncan (Lectors; tduncan18@gmail.com), or Melissa in the Parish Office at 781-326-4553 to sign up for a Sunday morning (or two) this summer.
 
Flower Memorials and Fellowship Hour will resume in September

Melissa's summer hours are: Tues, Thurs, Fri   9am - 2 pm

HOLY EUCHARIST AT FOX HILL

 
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Holy Eucharist at Fox Hill
in the Baker Conference Room
 
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

 July 9,  July 23
   August 20    
 
ALL ARE WELCOME!
 
WEDNESDAY CONVERSATIONS
 
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
outside the
Parish kitchen
Beginning
Wednesday, July 11th
 

Our Lenten Series of 2018 was on "The Art of Meaningful Conversation". Our "Wednesday Conversation" group is a "drop in when you can" conversation group where you can enjoy coffee and tea and conversation with your neighbors. We have no set agenda as-of-yet. Your rector is relying upon the group to help discern topics of interest. Please join us as your schedule allows.
 
MOVIE REFLECTION GROUP
 
SUNDAY, July 15th 
 
              
If you enjoy the movies....this is the group for you.
   
Once a month (late Sunday afternoon) we will venture to the Dedham Community Theatre at 580 High Street to see a movie. No need to RSVP, simply arrive for the movie and look for Reverend McCarley. Following the movie we will adjourn to a local eating establishment to reflect on the themes, acting, directing of the movie. Join us for lively discussion and entertainment that supports our local community! 
CRAFTERS' GUILD - SUMMER HIATUS

 See you in September!

 
 
ST. PAUL'S BOOK CLUB
 
 


                       Wednesday,
July 25th at 7 PM
 
                                   i n the Rectory  
 
          Our next book will be :   Lamb   by Christopher Moore
 
 
The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years -- except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in the divinely hilarious yet heartfelt work "reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams"
( Philadelphia Inquirer ).
 
Verily, the story Biff has to tell is a miraculous one, filled with remarkable journeys, magic, healings, kung fu, corpse reanimations, demons, and hot babes. Even the considerable wiles and devotion of the Savior's pal may not be enough to divert Joshua from his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh more -- except maybe "Maggie," Mary of Magdala -- and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fight.
 
Reader Reviews:
 
Stephanie Baker
 
January 3, 2017
Format: Paperback | Verified Purchase
I do not write reviews, ever, but dear god, everyone needs to read this book. I've never felt so strongly about a novel before. Regardless of your religious belief's, this book is 10/10 for you. Lamb is one of those books that makes you think a little differently once you finish it and leaves you with one of the largest book hangovers of all time. In the name of all that is holy, read about Biff and Josh's adventures together. Please. Learn about the first draft of the Mt of Olives speech, how bunnies became associated with Easter, the things to look for when picking a harlot, and of course, how Josh became the Messiah he was to so many people. This book is everything.
 
 
April 2, 2014
Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase
As a Catholic I had some "hang ups" when I first read it. I even went as far to put it away and not read it anymore cause I was just SOOO sure I was right about things. I told the friend that recommended it to me that is was certainly NOT my cup of tea. He is not particularly spiritual or Christian. He told me this was the book that GOT him to read the whole bible. He laughed and cried through the whole book "Lamb" he said....So I put my "thoughts" on a shelf and read it. I laughed and I cried. I am heart broke the book is finished. The kind of heart broke that you feel when your favorites TV series has its last show of its last season and no more will be made EVER. How WILL you go on is how one feels. This book has gotten me to STUDY the bible more.
 

 
DEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
 
 
The Library is seeking individuals to help distribute meals for the Summer Food Service Program which runs from June 25 through August 31.
Volunteers would help distribute the individually wrapped meals to children and teens 18 and under, as well as help keep count of the number of meals distributed. 
 
Both meals will be served at the Main Library, 43 Church St.
Breakfast volunteers will be needed from 9-10:30
Lunch volunteers will be needed from 11:30-1:30.
 
Please note that all volunteers 18 and older will require a CORI amoroney@dedham-ma.gov or call 781-493-4299 if you are interested in volunteering or have any questions.
 
INTERCHURCH BOWLING LEAGUE AT KINGS, LEGACY PLACE:  STARTING  SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
 
 
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING PART

OF A CHURCH BOWLING LEAGUE?
 
 
 
We have been contacted by the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills , who are asking churches in the area to consider joining a Sunday night bowling league starting in September. They would like to see if they could get ten teams together. Here are the details:
 
A team consists of six people
 
Date/time:Sunday nights:7 - 9 P.M.
Start date:September 16, 2018
Location:Kings Dedham - Legacy Place
Duration:Six weeks (with a break for Columbus Day)
Cost:$324 for a team of six people ($54 per person).
If we are able to get ten teams together amongst the churches the cost will be $270 for a team ($45/person) The price includes 6 nights of bowling and shoe rental. Note: You must be 21 years of age, as Kings serves adult beverages.
 
Each team will need one captain to coordinate and collect fees.
 
 If you are interested, please let us know at the Parish Office by
e-mailing mquinn@stpauls-dedham.org or calling 781-326-4553

 
PRAYER LIST

Parishioners:  
Bill Dole
Lynn Fairbank
Linda Fuller 
Edward Heiman
John Lamb
Betty Leonard
Harry McCracken 
Patricia Storey
Rosita Watson       
   
Friends and family of parishioners:   
Diana Barrett, friend of Mary Jane Devins
Iris Bergdall, cousin of Andrew Tittler 
Steve Bookout, Uncle of Amy Christie   
Nancy Crowell, Friend of Pen & Sally Jones
Michelle Curly, Friend of those at Fox Hill
Sally Flood, sister-in-law of Tyler Knowles & Lawrence Flood
Janet Dolan, Sister of Tim Duncan
Jonathan Gengras, Friend of Jennifer Breslin
Karen Gray, Sister of Andrea O'Connell
Christopher Haff, nephew of Polly Pierce
Amy Hanson, Niece of Andrea O'Connell
Ella Johnson, Mother of Sheila Johnson
Elnora Johnson, Sister of Sheila Johnson
Pamela Kalt, Friend of Andrea O'Connell
Bill Landers, Brother of Lucy Fowler
Michael Lasell, Friend of Andrea O'Connell
Elaine Leblanc, Friend of Barry & Gillian Burlingham
Keith Mahle, Friend of the Rev. Melanie McCarley
Christian Bernard Maurer, MD & family, friends of Anne Marie
Abramson
Gladys Njubi, Sister of Amy Ranji
Steve Njuguna, brother of Amy Ranji
Timmy Palthey, Grandson of John & Regina Adams
Edie Perkins, friend of Ernie & Barbie Greppin; 

Clare Pritchett, Cousin of Andrea O'Connell
Terry Proulx, Sister of Pat Clarke
Deirdre Spada, Niece of Nick Spada
Frank and Betty Stern, Friends of Mike & Karen Gorton
Lee Culver Wallace, Daughter of Mary Lee Culver
Maria Ware-McGuiness, Sister of Nanette Diaute
Karen Wango, Sister of Amy Ranji
Kayla Whitlock, Niece of Charles & Nancy Eliot
Mark Williams, Friend of Sharyn Duncan.
 
We pray for those serving in our Armed Forces, especially Luke Heier, nephew of Barbara Millen, serving with the Special Forces.
 
We remember, O Lord, all those who have served in our Armed Forces and commend them to you for their bravery, their patriotism, and their honor. We ask that those who serve our country today may be kept in your everlasting love and that comfort and encouragement might be given to their families. We pray for peace and ask that your holy will might prevail among all people, and your name be exalted forever.
     
We pray for those who have died, especially Stephen L. Washburn, friend of Butch and Neil Wallace, who died recently.
 
We pray for peace in the war-torn region of Syria and for all those who have lost their homes due to violence throughout the world.  
 
We pray for our Bishops Alan Gates and Gayle Harris.
 
Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.
 
Regards,


The Rev. Melanie McCarley
Rector