Thursday, March 17, 2022
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick is the patron of Ireland and was fifth century Romano-British missionary and Bishop in Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. (from history.com)
WORSHIP
Please note 10 am Service only this Sunday, 3/20!
Next week the 8 am service will return.
Masks are now optional at St. Paul's, including during worship.
Maggie Doyne Returns to St. Paul’s - This Sunday!
Maggie Doyne will return to St. Paul’s on Sunday, March 20th at the 10 am service (Note: only one service that day) to talk about her life and her new book, Between the Mountain and the Sky, A Mother’s Story of Love and Hope. Between the Mountain and the Sky tells the story of Maggie Doyne’s amazing journey from carefree New Jersey teen to mother of over 50 Nepalese children by the age of 30. After the service at 11:15 am, Ms. Doyne will be available for further discussion and a book signing.
Kid Time! Cookies and Conversation with Rev. Ellen this Sunday!
Calling all Kids! Join Rev. Ellen after worship this Sunday, March 20th for Cookies and Conversation while parents meet with Maggie Doyne. We will talk about our Heifer International Lenten project and daily activities. Let's discover together how we are changing the world a little at a time!
Lenten Noonday Prayers
Daily Noonday Prayers begin today on Zoom, link:
Lenten Noonday Prayers
Sunday School
Sunday School begins at 10:10 am. Mary Foster will lead the class this week.
Coffee Hour
Please consider signing up to help with Coffee Hour! Due to current health concerns, separately packaged snacks and juice boxes are preferred making Coffee Hour fairly easy duty. Sign up for future weeks in the Parish Hall. Special thanks to Liz Holler for continuing to coordinate Coffee Hour.
Prayers
We ask your prayers this week for Kevin, Brian, Cora, John, Amaryllis, Martha, Marcy, Norm, Ed, Kathy, Michael, Gloria, Beth, Pauline, Sam, Mark, Marilyn, Sophia, John, Sarah, Mary and Matt.
Please notify the office if you have any changes or additions to the Prayer List.
TOMORROW!
St. Patrick's Day Dinner and a Show Fundraiser
Tomorrow night!
Friday, March 18th
Dinner 6:30 pm, Show 7:30 pm
Traditional Irish Fare
Dance Performance by the Club Rince Irish Dance Troupe
We hope you'll join us for the St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Show. The last one was a lot of fun and raised much needed funds for the youth group. Tickets $25 per person or $40 per family. All funds benefit youth group activities. We need volunteers to cook corned beef and cabbage (recipes provided if needed), help with set up and clean up. If you are able to volunteer (cook, serve, clean up, etc.), please contact Rev. Ellen. Reservations are available here.
SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES
Upcoming Speakers
April 3 - Phil White, Stewardship Isn't Once a Year
April 24 - Don McGowan, Refugee Resettlement
May 15 - All the Way Up
June 12 - Notre Dame Committee on Human Trafficking
LENTEN OFFERINGS
Women's Group tonight!
All women of St. Paul's are welcome to meet every Thursday evening during Lent! Meetings will be held at Ann Cavouti's home at 24 Jay Road, Chatham Twp., beginning at 7:00 pm. No reservations necessary and hope to see you there!
**Family Outreach Project**
Heifer International "Fill the Ark" Giving Calendar
We are inviting all our families to participate in this wonderful outreach program. Our goal is to raise enough funds to purchase 1 animal from each category, approximately $1500. However, if we raise $5000, we can purchase a "Gift Ark" with multiple animals from each, so reach out to family and friends for additional donations! The calendars are available for pick up on Sunday mornings or you can email Laurie DeBiasse to arrange a weekday pick up. We will begin the project on Sunday, March 6th.
Youth Group Lunch at Arminio's
Join Rev. Ellen after worship Sunday, April 10th (please note change in date) for the Youth Group Lunch at Arminio's. It's time to catch up with each other and, now that Covid numbers are dropping, begin to plan spring and summer youth activities.
Special Good Friday Book Discussion Group
We will be exploring this short, thought-provoking book The Silence of Calvary, Meditations on Good Friday by Christopher L. Webber on Monday, April 11th at 7 pm. (Please note change of day!) It is described as "Seven chapters in this unique book consider the event, and the meaning, of the Crucifixion to our lives today, including the various ways in which silence plays a role in our daily lives." Please email Rev. Ellen if you would like to join so she can order a book for you. Zoom Link: Reflections on The Silence of Calvary.
Easter Memorials
Easter Memorials may be made in any amount, and designated for Flowers, Music or the Memorial Garden. If you would like to remember a loved one by making a donation, please send a check to the office by April 13th, and note the name or names to be remembered and by whom (i.e., Jane Doe, sister of John Doe). Please make checks out to St. Paul's and note "Flowers", "Music", or "Memorial Garden" on the memo line.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dinner and a Show FREE for Senior Citizens!
Chatham High School will present 'Anastasia' and a pre-packaged dinner free to senior citizens on Wednesday, March 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. in order to be sure to receive a dinner!
NEWS
Chatham Borough Raises Ukrainian Flag
Chatham Borough held a flag raising on Tuesday morning and added the Ukrainian flag below the USA flag in support of the people of Ukraine. The clergy read prayers and a joint statement from the Chatham Interfaith Council.
