|
|
|
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 | SUMMER @ ST. PAUL'S -- PREVIEW LUNCH
 This Sunday April 14, after church, we will be having a Summer @ St. Paul’s Preview Lunch! We will hear from staff members at Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center as well as members of St. Paul’s Staff -- who will talk about St. Paul’s Summer Camps, St. Paul’s Parish Retreat, and more! Join us for a fun lunch -- and hear about everything we have to offer this summer for you and your family! We will raffle off two summer camp sessions to Grace Point Camp, so you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Please RSVP by emailing hope@stpaulschatt.org.
 EASTER LILIES + EASTER MUSIC | MEMORIALS + THANKSGIVINGS
If you would like to contribute to the floral displays or give a gift in support of instrumentalists for Easter Sunday in loving memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one, please indicate Easter Lilies or Easter Music on the memo line of your check. The names you submit will appear in our Easter bulletins (please note whether it is a Thanksgiving or a Memorial).
Please contact Claire Broome (cbroome@stpaulschatt.org) by Monday, April 15 -- or fill out the forms available this Sunday (or by clicking here) and place in the offering plate or return to the Church Office.
 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY | CANDY COLLECTION FOR EASTER EGG HUNT
This Sunday, St. Paul’s Children’s Ministry will be collecting candy for an Easter Egg Hunt -- which will occur between the Easter morning services this year! Look for the collection boxes to drop off your non-peanut candy contribution this Sunday, or contact Hope (hope@stpaulschatt.org) for more information.
|
|
|
PALM SUNDAY | APRIL 14
The Procession of the Palms to the
Passion Sunday Eucharist (8 a.m. + 10:30 a.m.)*
HOLY WEEK | MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
Said Eucharist offered Mon-Wed of Holy Week (6 p.m.)
MAUNDY THURSDAY | APRIL 18
The Institution of the Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar (6 p.m.)*
Maundy Thursday Prayer Vigil (7 p.m. - 7 a.m.)
This year, we will again keep awake and pray with Jesus by holding a Prayer Vigil throughout Maundy Thursday night into the morning of Good Friday. Parishioners are invited to sign up to come and sit before the reserved sacrament for an hour — or more if they desire. There are one hour spots available for at least two people at a time from Maundy Thursday evening until Good Friday morning. We will keep the church open (and secure) for as long as “two or three are gathered together.” Sign up on the schedule in the Narthex or by emailing Fr. Joe: woodfin@stpaulschatt.org
GOOD FRIDAY | APRIL 19
Stations of the Cross (11 a.m.) and the Liturgy for Good Friday (12 p.m.)*
HOLY SATURDAY | APRIL 20
Gather to decorate the Nave (9:30 a.m.) with a pause
for the Liturgy for Holy Saturday (11 a.m.)
EASTER VIGIL + HOLY BAPTISM | APRIL 20
The Great Vigil of Easter with Holy Baptism,
Choirs, Instruments, and Organ. Incense. (7:30 p.m.)*
EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 21
Spoken Eucharist (7 a.m.)
Festival Eucharist with Choirs, Brass, Timpani, and Organ (9 a.m.)*
Easter Egg Hunt (10:30 a.m.)
Festival Eucharist with Choirs, Brass,
Timpani, and Organ. Incense. (11:15 a.m.)*
*Nursery Available.
APRIL 30 - MAY 8 | HOW WE DO LIFE TOGETHER SERIES
Join St. Paul’s, Olivet Baptist, and St. Paul AME for our second small group series on Tuesday evenings from April 30–May 28. Led by the clergy of all three congregations, we will study, pray, and enjoy fellowship with one another. Contact Jane Bowen janehamptonbowen@yahoo.com with questions.
MAY 5 - MAY 12 | FAMILY PROMISE MINISTRY
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP IS OPEN --- WE NEED YOU!
St. Paul’s hosts Family Promise, a ministry of hospitality to unhoused families with children, four times each year. Our next week of Family Promise is May 5-12, and there are several volunteer opportunities to support these families. You can help by cooking, greeting their arrival each evening, hosting activities, or staying overnight at the church. Go to http://signup.com/go/eNbWAES to sign up. Contact Shannon Mowrer with any questions: shanbmowr@comcast.net or 423-827-4432.
SUNDAY, MAY 5 | BABY SHOWER FOR MTR. CLAIRE
You are cordially invited to a baby shower honoring Mtr. Claire on May 5 during coffee hour in Key Andrews Hall! Gifts are welcome -- but not required. If you wish to bring a gift, the following is suggested to ensure she receives a variety of needed items.
Last name A-E: Diapers (7th Generation sensitive skin), wipes (sensitive skin)
Last name F-J: Clothes (onesies, socks, hats, mittens, swaddlers, sleepers)
Last name K-P: Feeding items (bibs, Dr. Brown’s wide neck bottles, cleaners)
Last name Q-T: Toys, Books
Last name U-Z: Bath items (washcloths, towels, baby shampoo, lotion).
They are registered at Amazon (Claire Brown and Austin Sauerbrei). Gift cards or monetary gifts are also welcome. Please contact Claire Broome (cbroome@stpaulschatt.org) with any questions.
TROTTER SCHOLARSHIP FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Through the blessings of the Scholarship Program honoring W. Henry and Charlotte L. Trotter, 122 awards have been made to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate studies who have evidenced a commitment to community service. Scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year. Awards for post-secondary education are based on applicants meeting the requirements of community service. Deadline for applications: 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 31. Applications are available here or by confidential contact to Claire Broome at cbroome@stpaulschatt.org.
MARCH MADNESS BRACKET CHALLENGE WINNER
For the first time it took the tiebreaker to determine the winner of the March Madness Bracket Challenge. Bruce Blohm and Jocelyn Bell both vaulted into 1st place by picking Virginia to win. Each had 275 points so using the total points tie breaker, Jocelyn edged out Bruce! David Padilla was in 3rd only one point behind! Way to go Jocelyn, you win bragging rights for the year. The big winners were our young people who now have over $400 to use for their mission trip and for the youth choir. Thanks to everyone that played!
MAY 31 - JUNE 2 | ST. PAUL'S ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT
Enjoy a weekend of fun, fellowship, and worship for all ages during our annual Parish Retreat at Kanuga Camp and Conference Center! Kanuga is located outside of Hendersonville, North Carolina, and it is a beautiful place to relax, recharge, and reconnect with God and others. Accommodations include individual rooms in a newly-renovated inn as well as historic cottages with multiple bedrooms. We hope you will join us for another wonderful retreat — what has become a cherished summer tradition at St. Paul’s! Space is limited, so please register as early as possible so you can join the fun and fellowship in Kanuga!
 JUNE 3 - JUNE 7 | ARTS CAMP
Activities focus on art, creative writing, music, drama and dance. All children who are entering Pre--K through 8th grade (Ages 4 – 13) are invited to participate in this wonderful week of art, movement, and music. Classes are conducted by local teachers. ($80)
 JUNE 10 - JUNE 14
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The VBS theme this year is Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good. Get ready for an African adventure that engages the whole herd! Life is sometimes wild, but God is always good! ($30)
 JUNE 17 - JUNE 21
SUMMER FUN CAMP
St. Paul’s Fun Camp is a week full of high energy games, arts, and crafts, and having a super fun time with your friends at church! Activities will include tie-dye, lots of sports and games. Join us for Fun Camp! ($50) GRACE POINT CAMP + RETREAT CENTER
GRAB A FRIEND AND GO TO CAMP!
There are many summer camping opportunities for children and youth in our own Diocese. Grace Point, our diocesan camp, is a beautiful lakefront camp near Knoxville. Check out the summer camp opportunities for children, youth, adults, and families at www.gracepointcamp.org. (Scholarships available.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
