St. Paul's Church
Second Sunday after Epiphany
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Sun., January 19
9:30 am Holy Eucharist
9:30 am Nursery Care during service
1:00 pm NLM in Church
This Week at St. Paul’s
Daily
8:00 am-7:00 pm The Church is open for prayer
Mon.-Fri.
8:30 am-12:30 pm Regular church office hours; Parish House
Mon., January 20 Office Closed
6:00 pm MLK Jr. Service at Summer Street Church
7:00 pm NLM in Church
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Tues., January 21
10:00 am Sherburne Commons Worship
7:00 pm NLM Prayer Meeting in Gardner Hall
Wed., January 22
8:30 am Holy Eucharist Service in Chapel
9:00 am Staff Meeting
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
7:00 pm NLM Services in Church
Thurs., January 23
11:30 am Lectionary Group
7:00 pm NLM in Church
Fri., January 24
7:00 pm NLM in Church
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Sat., January 25
9:00 am Centering Prayer in Parish House
10:00 am Youth Chorister Rehearsal
4:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm NLM in Gardner Hall & Church
Sun., January 26
9:30 am Holy Eucharist
9:30 am Nursery Care during service
10:30 am Annual Meeting: Brunch to follow
2:00 pm NLM in Church
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Prayer of the Week
For the Parish
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
.
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Hospital or Home Visits
If you or a loved one is in the hospital or home bound, please let us know if you would like a visit. Please notify Father Max at 508-228-0916 ext. 11 or 302-542-5587.
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St. Paul’s Fellowship Committee
presents
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Game Night
Friday, January 31 at 5:30pm
In Gardner Hall. Pizza, salads and desserts.
Bingo with prizes after supper.
Children and adults welcome.
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Flowers on Sunday
When we think about providing flowers for the altar for Sunday services, we traditionally think of giving them in memory of a loved one who has passed away, which is a beautiful way of honoring them.. But have you considered honoring a living loved one such as a graduating son, daughter or grandchild? Your own wedding anniversary or birthday, or that of a friend or relative? A neighbor’s baptism, confirmation, wedding? How about someone’s current achievement (good grades, sports feat, business success)? The possibilities are numerous and varied for providing the altar flowers for any or many weeks of the year. And your flowers keep on giving joy throughout the following days as they are recreated into smaller arrangements and delivered by Church members to various homebound folks needing cheer. Providing flowers for the altar on Sunday is one of the easiest forms of creative ministry. Please call Christine at the Parish House, 508-228-0916, to schedule your gift of flowers.
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Nominating Committee report
The Nominating Committee appointed by the Vestry of St. Paul’s Church in Nantucket submits the following candidates for election by the Parish at its Annual Meeting on January 26, 2020:
Warden for a one-year term Lou Gennaro
Warden for a one-year term Pam Goddard
Treasurer for a one-year term Martin McKerrow
Clerk for a one year-term Dual Macintyre
Vestry for a three-year term, class of 2023 Jay Riggs
Vestry for a three-year term, class of 2023 Robert Inglis
Vestry for a three-year term, class of 2023 Scott Widmeyer
Vestry for a three-year term, class of 2023 Peter Barnes
Diocesan Delegate for a one-year term Marshall Keys
Diocesan Delegate for a one-year term Libby Tracey
Alternate Diocesan Delegate Frank Robinson
Brief biographies of the nominees not on St. Paul’s website will be provided in due course.
Additional nominations:
Nominations for any office may be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting. We request, however, that if you intend to offer a nomination, you first obtain the consent of the nominee and then advise the Church Office of your proposed nomination and provide a biography of the nominee no later than Wednesday, January 22, 2020 for circulation to the Parish ahead of the Annual Meeting.
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A Summary of Vestry Actions taken at its January 9
th
Meeting.
Treasurer’s report
A late bill for painting was received which will necessitate revising the Treasurer’s report for this month and, once the report is revised, it will be distributed to the Vestry. The bill for the painting was much higher than anticipated and this prompted a discussion about the need for better controls for work being done. A motion was made, seconded and approved by unanimous vote to adopt the Treasurer’s report.
Fellowship committee report
The committee would welcome new members; the beginning of the year is an excellent time to join. Coming up in January, there will be the potluck luncheon following the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 26
th
and
a Pizza and Bingo night on Friday, January 31
st
. In February, there will be the traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on the 25
th
.
Tower report
Significant leaks had recently been observed in the tower when there is heavy rain and a northeast wind. These leaks have appeared after several months with only minor ones.
Brian Pfeiffer, our consultant and Fabio Bardini, our contractor, recommend using a lift to inspect the top of the tower and also to have another expert join them for the inspection. After discussion about the cost of this investigation, the Vestry agreed it should take place.
Priest-in-Charge Comments
Fr. Max noted the many successful events held during December and the large numbers who attended the various Christmas services, many of whom were not parishioners. He also thanked the Fellowship Committee for all the planning, organizing and cooking involved with Our activities. He also noted with great sadness the passing of Marianne Felch on Christmas day. He is pleased with the activities of the committees and noted the return of many students to the island for the holidays. He announced that he and Olly will be on vacation from February 13
th
through February 21
st
and that the Rev. Peter Chase
will fill in then.
Stewardship report
The campaign has gone well so far and follow-up calls are being made to the 34 who have not returned their cards. We have received 159 pledges to date, and this compares with 37 for last year. 52 families have increased their pledges and there have been 24 new pledges. The total amount pledge is $335,250 or $67,000 more than last year.
Warden’s report
A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously to allocate $5,000, the amount received last year from the sale of the rug, to Outreach with the Outreach Committee submitting a recommendation to the Vestry for the disposition of these funds. The Nominating Committee has recommended Peter Barnes for the remaining Vestry position. All the remaining Vestry members whose terms expire, the officers and the delegates will be renominated at the Annual Meeting. Dual Macintyre has been appointed to chair the Discernment Committee and that the following Vestry members had volunteered to serve: Mark Beale, Libby Tracey, Yvette St. Jean, and Scott Widmeyer. Additional parishioners will be asked to volunteer and the organizational meeting of the committee will be held in February.
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C
alendar of Upcoming Events
Monday, January 20, Summer Street Church
The Nantucket Interfaith Council is sponsoring a Service in Celebration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning at 6pm at the Summer Street Church. The service will also include a Interfaith Chorus with a reception to follow.
Sunday, January 26, Parish Annual Meeting
The Parish’s Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday,
January 26, immediately following the 9:30am worship service.
Sunday, January 26, Post Annual Meeting Brunch
Immediately after the Annual meeting, our Brunch will be held in Gardner Hall.
Friday, January 31, Game Night
5:30pm in Gardner Hall. Pizza, salads and desserts. Bingo with prizes after supper. As is our tradition and assisted by Ethan Manske, Father Max will be calling the numbers. Children and adults welcome.
Tuesday, February 25, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5:30pm
On Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, St. Paul’s invites you to our traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in Gardner Hall.
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Christian Education Opportunities
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Wednesday Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist, Wednesdays at 8:30am in the Chapel.
Thursday Bible Study Group
Based on the Lectionary:
readings from Scripture appointed to be read the following Sunday.
St. Paul’s Bible Study Group meets on Thursdays, 11:30am–12:30pm in the Parish House. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary!
Centering Prayer Group
Saturdays, 9am–10am in the Parish House
Facilitated by Sr. Susanna Margaret, OSB
Rooted in the prayer tradition of the Psalms where we are reminded, “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps. 46:10), Centering Prayer is a simple, wordless way of praying that makes space for simply being with God and becoming more deeply aware of His presence.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
For support, education, and advocacy for mental illness, please contact Nantucket’s Program Coordinator Suzanne Fronzuto at
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Thank you to
Yvette St. Jean, Libby Tracey,
and
Christine Borneman
for providing the refreshments.
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We pray for:
Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan, our Bishop; Gayle, our Suffragan Bishop; Max, our Priest; and Susan, our Deacon.
We pray for:
Normand, Scott, Bruce, Susan, Tom, Anna, Carolyn, Cheryl, Sarah, Eddie, Joseph, Christine, Schuyler, Joanna, Deb, and Jenn.
The Anglican Cycle of Prayer
:
The Most Rev. Samuel Sunil Mankhin, Moderator, Church of Bangladesh and Bishop of Kushtia.
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The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
St. Stephen’s Church, Boston; Trinity Church, Boston; B-SAFE; B-PEACE for Jorge; Hospitality Homes
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We pray for:
The men and women serving in our Armed Forces; those with mental illness and their families; healing and peace among peoples and nations throughout the world; The Church of San Juan Evangelista, in Vertientes, Cuba; our local Food Pantry, the Rental and Fuel Assistance Programs and Laundry Love.
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