These past months have offered challenges, frustrations, disappointments, grief, doubt, anger, dismay, fear, sorrow. . . and fresh perspectives, growth, discovery, fortitude, bravery, kindness, tenacity, innovation, dedication, and marvelous incarnations of God's LOVE. (No wonder we're tired!)
Families and friends, please lean on us: your parish family, teachers, and leaders at St Paul's - as we look for God's sustenance through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
You are in my prayers. I think of each of you while I write these words each week. May the peace of the Lord be with you always!
Some things we are looking forward to in the months ahead:
Confirmation for the five awesome youth who committed time (and their hearts and minds!) nearly a year ago. It's still looking like final preparations for the confirmands (including a retreat), and the service and parish celebration will need to be virtual.
Baptisms - what a joy! Please contact Fr Jarred if this happy commitment is in anyone's future.
Milestones: there's always something to celebrate, commemorate, or dedicate oneself to. Let me know! We want to share your news. Who's getting their learner's permit - or license? Who's lost a tooth? What's happening in your house?
And more: As well as happy occasions, we want to support you in difficult times, too. Please write to Fr Jarred or me, any time.
This just in from the Diocese's Youth site (diomassyouth.org) - I'll keep you posted!
Fri, March 19, 7pm through Saturday, March 20, 4pm
"Mark your calendars for a virtual retreat with Bishop Gayle! Planned & hosted by the Diocesan Youth Council, the March Retreat will be a weekend of faith, friends, and fun!"
Click here to check out our most recent SPARA mailing, including interesting resources submitted by book club members.
Next meeting February 10, 7:30pm - note slightly later time than usual, for just this meeting - we'll send the link beforehand. Join us!
Let's connect! <3
Everyone, you are invited to print and color these Valentines (or any others!), add a sweet message of encouragement if you'd like, and mail them (or drop them off) - as many as you can! - to me at church:
St Paul's, 160 High St, Newburyport MA 01950, attn: Linda
We'll get them into the hands (and hearts!) of parishioners, shut-ins, and Among Friends guests. Enjoy some meditative and fun coloring today - and pop them in the mail or drop them at church, quick as you can. (You are my sunshine!)
Hello, friends - welcome to February 2021!
How are you? What can St Paul's do for you and yours? What can we do to share God's love in the world, together?
