NEWSLETTER Mid-Lent/Easter - 2015
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 112 E. Main Street (P.O. Box 206) 570-748-2440 www.st-pauls-lock-haven.diocpa.org
NEWSLETTER Mid-Lent/Easter - 2015 Email: [email protected]
MINISTRY AT ST. PAUL’S The Rt. Rev’d Robert Gepert, Bishop Provisional Bishop of Central Pennsylvania The Ven. Canon Daniel L. Selvage Priest-in-Charge Email: [email protected] Telephone: (814) 353-0124
MUSIC Neil Kim Feerrar Organist/Choir Director
ALTAR GUILD & FLOWERS Phyllis Durost Telephone: (570) 726-6502
VESTRY Claudia Horner, Senior Warden Email: [email protected] Telephone: (814)383-4496
Charles Conway, Treasurer Email: cconway [email protected] Telephone: (570) 748-4859
Charles Foulsham Email: [email protected] Telephone: (570)-748-7465
Scott Horner, Junior Warden Email: [email protected] Telephone: (814) 383-4496
Lynn Bruner, Secretary Email: [email protected] Telephone: (570) 748-2502
Thomas Smithgall, Email: [email protected] Telephone: (570) 726-4104
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Canon Audrey C. Scanlan Elected Bishop St. Paul’s Church, Lock Have, PA
The Rev. Canon Audrey Cady Scanlan was elected on March 14 as 11 th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania, pending the required consents from a majority of bishops with jurisdiction and standing committees of the Episcopal Church. Scanlan, 56, Canon for Mission Collaboration and congregational Life in the Diocese of Connecticut, was elected on the 2nd ballot out of a field of 3 nominees. She received 79 votes of 147 cast in the lay order and 50 of 79 cast in the clergy order. An election on that ballot required 74 in the lay order and 40 in the clergy order. The election was held curing the diocese’s Electing Convention for the 11th Bishop of Central Pennsylvania held at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Harrisburg, Pa. Chip Foulsham served as St. Paul’s delegate to the convention, while Stacey Foulsham served as our alternate delegate. Under the canons of the Episcopal Church, a majority of bishops exercising jurisdiction and diocesan Standing Committees must consent to the bishop-elect’s ordination as bishop within 120 days of receiving notice of the election. The Rev. Canon Scanlan was born in New York but has lived in Connecticut for the past 50 years. She has served that diocese in many ways, building leadership; addressing conflict; walking with parishes in all seasons of congregational life, as well as building networks and communities across a diocese of 168 parishes. She and her husband of 30 years, Glenn, have three children: Emma (27), William (25), and Harriet (22). The consecration is scheduled to take place September 12, 2015, at the Downtown Hilton, Harrisburg, Pa. “I am delighted to have been chosen to serve as the next bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. I look forward to a challenging and fruitful time working alongside the faithful people of the diocese to join in building God’s Kingdom. I am grateful to the Discernment and Transition Committees for their diligent work, and for the prayers and support of so many. God is good and there is much joy in store for us,” said Canon Scanlan after hearing the news. 2
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER AT ST. PAUL’S Palm Sunday, March 29
10:30 a.m. Procession with Blessing and Distribution of Palms; Solemn Reading of the Passion Gospel; Sung Holy Eucharist
Maundy Thursday, April 2
7:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist & Maundy Thursday Rites Trinity Church, Jersey Shore, hosted by the churches of the West Branch Convocation.
Good Friday, April 3
5:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m., Good Friday Liturgy, All Saints’ Church, Williamsport The Rt. Rev. Robert Gepert, Preacher. Hosted by the churches of the West Branch Convocation. 3
Easter Sunday, April 5
10:30 a.m. Festive Choral Eucharist of the Resurrection
EASTER FLOWERS
Donations are now being received for the flowers that will be used to grace our church and altar for the Easter liturgies. The cost is $13.00 per Lily; $11.00 per Tulip; $11.00 per Hyacinth; $11.00 per Daffodils. Should you wish to order one or more plants, please complete this order form and return it to the church or mail it to: Phyllis Durost, 219 Kennedy Ave., Mill Hall, PA 17751. All orders need to be received by a date not later than March 27, 2014. NOTE: Checks should be made payable to: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the memo line marked: Easter Flowers. Thank you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Easter Flower Order Form – 2015 FROM: ______________________________________________________________ Please order: _______ Lilies; _______ Tulips; _______ Hyacinths; _______ Daffodils. I have enclosed my check made payable to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the amount of: $__________________. These plants are being offering to the Glory of God and in loving memory of: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ And/or in thanksgiving for: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
SPECIAL EASTER OFFERING The Special Easter Offering significantly helps St. Paul’s meet operational budget needs. We invite you to explore ways that you have felt enriched and blessed this Lent, to spend a few moments in deep gratitude. Out of that experience, we hope you will consider giving something extra to St. Paul’s. You may use the Easter Offering envelope in the your offering envelop box, or the Easter Offering envelopes in the vestibule Thank you!
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The Calendar at St. Paul’s
Sunday, March 22: The Fifth Sunday of Lent 10:30 a.m., Choral Morning Prayer
Monday, March 23: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Sunday, March 29: Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday 10:30 a.m., Blessing & Distribution of Palms/Procession/Passion Gospel/Holy Eucharist
Monday, March 30: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Thursday, April 2: Maundy Thursday: 7:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist & Maundy Thursday Rites. Trinity Church, Jersey Shore
Friday, April 3: Good Friday 5:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross
Sunday, April 5: Sunday of the Resurrection/Easter Day 10:30 a.m., Festive Sung Eucharist of the Resurrection
Monday, April 6: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Sunday, April 12: The Second Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist 11:30 a.m., Vestry Meeting
Monday, April 13: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Sunday, April 19: The Third Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist
Monday, April 20: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Sunday, April 26: The Fourth Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (subject to change)
Monday, April 27: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
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NEWSLETTER Mid-Lent/Easter - 2015 Email: [email protected]
MINISTRY AT ST. PAUL’S The Rt. Rev’d Robert Gepert, Bishop Provisional Bishop of Central Pennsylvania The Ven. Canon Daniel L. Selvage Priest-in-Charge Email: [email protected] Telephone: (814) 353-0124
MUSIC Neil Kim Feerrar Organist/Choir Director
ALTAR GUILD & FLOWERS Phyllis Durost Telephone: (570) 726-6502
VESTRY Claudia Horner, Senior Warden Email: [email protected] Telephone: (814)383-4496
Charles Conway, Treasurer Email: cconway [email protected] Telephone: (570) 748-4859
Charles Foulsham Email: [email protected] Telephone: (570)-748-7465
Scott Horner, Junior Warden Email: [email protected] Telephone: (814) 383-4496
Lynn Bruner, Secretary Email: [email protected] Telephone: (570) 748-2502
Thomas Smithgall, Email: [email protected] Telephone: (570) 726-4104
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Canon Audrey C. Scanlan Elected Bishop St. Paul’s Church, Lock Have, PA
The Rev. Canon Audrey Cady Scanlan was elected on March 14 as 11 th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania, pending the required consents from a majority of bishops with jurisdiction and standing committees of the Episcopal Church. Scanlan, 56, Canon for Mission Collaboration and congregational Life in the Diocese of Connecticut, was elected on the 2nd ballot out of a field of 3 nominees. She received 79 votes of 147 cast in the lay order and 50 of 79 cast in the clergy order. An election on that ballot required 74 in the lay order and 40 in the clergy order. The election was held curing the diocese’s Electing Convention for the 11th Bishop of Central Pennsylvania held at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Harrisburg, Pa. Chip Foulsham served as St. Paul’s delegate to the convention, while Stacey Foulsham served as our alternate delegate. Under the canons of the Episcopal Church, a majority of bishops exercising jurisdiction and diocesan Standing Committees must consent to the bishop-elect’s ordination as bishop within 120 days of receiving notice of the election. The Rev. Canon Scanlan was born in New York but has lived in Connecticut for the past 50 years. She has served that diocese in many ways, building leadership; addressing conflict; walking with parishes in all seasons of congregational life, as well as building networks and communities across a diocese of 168 parishes. She and her husband of 30 years, Glenn, have three children: Emma (27), William (25), and Harriet (22). The consecration is scheduled to take place September 12, 2015, at the Downtown Hilton, Harrisburg, Pa. “I am delighted to have been chosen to serve as the next bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. I look forward to a challenging and fruitful time working alongside the faithful people of the diocese to join in building God’s Kingdom. I am grateful to the Discernment and Transition Committees for their diligent work, and for the prayers and support of so many. God is good and there is much joy in store for us,” said Canon Scanlan after hearing the news. 2
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER AT ST. PAUL’S Palm Sunday, March 29
10:30 a.m. Procession with Blessing and Distribution of Palms; Solemn Reading of the Passion Gospel; Sung Holy Eucharist
Maundy Thursday, April 2
7:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist & Maundy Thursday Rites Trinity Church, Jersey Shore, hosted by the churches of the West Branch Convocation.
Good Friday, April 3
5:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m., Good Friday Liturgy, All Saints’ Church, Williamsport The Rt. Rev. Robert Gepert, Preacher. Hosted by the churches of the West Branch Convocation. 3
Easter Sunday, April 5
10:30 a.m. Festive Choral Eucharist of the Resurrection
EASTER FLOWERS
Donations are now being received for the flowers that will be used to grace our church and altar for the Easter liturgies. The cost is $13.00 per Lily; $11.00 per Tulip; $11.00 per Hyacinth; $11.00 per Daffodils. Should you wish to order one or more plants, please complete this order form and return it to the church or mail it to: Phyllis Durost, 219 Kennedy Ave., Mill Hall, PA 17751. All orders need to be received by a date not later than March 27, 2014. NOTE: Checks should be made payable to: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the memo line marked: Easter Flowers. Thank you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Easter Flower Order Form – 2015 FROM: ______________________________________________________________ Please order: _______ Lilies; _______ Tulips; _______ Hyacinths; _______ Daffodils. I have enclosed my check made payable to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the amount of: $__________________. These plants are being offering to the Glory of God and in loving memory of: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ And/or in thanksgiving for: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
SPECIAL EASTER OFFERING The Special Easter Offering significantly helps St. Paul’s meet operational budget needs. We invite you to explore ways that you have felt enriched and blessed this Lent, to spend a few moments in deep gratitude. Out of that experience, we hope you will consider giving something extra to St. Paul’s. You may use the Easter Offering envelope in the your offering envelop box, or the Easter Offering envelopes in the vestibule Thank you!
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The Calendar at St. Paul’s
Sunday, March 22: The Fifth Sunday of Lent 10:30 a.m., Choral Morning Prayer
Monday, March 23: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Sunday, March 29: Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday 10:30 a.m., Blessing & Distribution of Palms/Procession/Passion Gospel/Holy Eucharist
Monday, March 30: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Thursday, April 2: Maundy Thursday: 7:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist & Maundy Thursday Rites. Trinity Church, Jersey Shore
Friday, April 3: Good Friday 5:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross
Sunday, April 5: Sunday of the Resurrection/Easter Day 10:30 a.m., Festive Sung Eucharist of the Resurrection
Monday, April 6: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Sunday, April 12: The Second Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist 11:30 a.m., Vestry Meeting
Monday, April 13: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Sunday, April 19: The Third Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist
Monday, April 20: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
Sunday, April 26: The Fourth Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (subject to change)
Monday, April 27: 7:00 p.m., Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness
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