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Spiritus Gladius Newsletter
The Collegiate Church of St. Paul the Apostle

April 16, 2023

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER


Mass Schedule
8AM Said Mass

9:55 a.m. Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Solemn High Mass
12:15 p.m. Misa en Español
5:30 pm Evensong

Benediction (4th Sunday) 


Childcare is Available on the Second Floor
for the 10am Mass Weekly
Covid Update: Currently Masking is Optional
St. Paul's Clergy also celebrate a 3pm Mass at
St. Bartholomew's, Chevis Road at Wild Heron Road on the 4th Sunday of the Month
THE PROPERS
Sunday Readings


Acts 2:14a,22-32
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Psalm 16
LIVESTREAM

SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday 10am and 5:30pm 
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MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER
Mon-Fri 9am Morning Prayer, 5:30pm Evening Prayer
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DAILY MASS

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RECTOR'S REFLECTION

When and where it is available the daily Eucharist is a treasure, a great privilege and a blessing. It is rooted in Scripture, commended by the canons of the Church and the rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer.
 
In the Acts of the Apostles (2:42ff) we are told that the disciples met daily for the apostles teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers. The breaking of bread in this passage has a specific meaning. It is not just the sharing of a meal but it is the celebration of the Eucharist. The canons along with the rubrics of the Prayer Book provide that the Divine Liturgy of the Lord's Supper, which is commonly called the Mass and during which we make our Holy Communions, should be celebrated at least every Sunday and Holy day. That is, whenever there is a special Collect, Readings and Gospel provided in the Lectionary. They also make possible a daily service of the Holy Eucharist with the inclusion of a rubric which allows the Sunday lections to be used on any week day as well as those provided by the authority of General Convention or commended by Episcopal authority (i.e. Lesser Feasts and Fasts, including also the Six Week Eucharist Lectionary and the Two Year Weekday Eucharistic Lectionary; as well as local commemorations.)
 
More important than rubric and canon, which is permissive of a daily Mass is the devotional example of the early Church. It understood that the Eucharistic celebration put life in perspective. That the Eucharist is by nature a transfiguring endeavor and that those who participate become incorporated in God's time and vision. The early Church also knew that the Eucharist is a reality where love, mercy and wholeness reigns. Theirs was a powerful vision of the sacramental nature of God's Kingdom, supported by the community’s daily offering of itself in the Eucharist.
 
At St. Paul's, daily Mass is offered at different times during the week to encourage everyone in the Parish to participate in an offering beyond the Sunday obligation. Mass is  also offered for those who cannot attend because of work and family obligations. The celebration of a daily Mass is part of the DNA of this parish. Ultimately it is offered for the enhancement of the spiritual life of the Parish. By its very nature it involves the whole parish and not just those who are able to attend and participate in the Mass. For the health of the parish during this time of transition, please consider how you might support this important life-giving witness. It can only be enhanced by an increase in the number of members who have chosen to make one of the daily Masses part of their spiritual discipline. St Paul’s bears witness to an important observance based on ancient and canonical precedent. Most importantly this witness needs all our intercessions whether we are able to attend or not. So, if you can attend do and if not remember the offering that is being made and join your heart with the One who gives life to the world.  WWIII

 
 
**EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS**
In Memory of:
Richard Barksdale, Given by Richelle and Scott Southwick
Rashawn Kyle Donahoo, Given by Omelia Donahoo and Marsha Tolbert
John and Rosemary Towers, Given by Kathleen Waite
John Craig Towers, Given by Kathleen Waite
Amy Kathryn Porter, Given by Dan and Marianne Porter
Fred and Eliza Seely, My Parents, Given by Edith Schmidt
Loved Ones, Given by Audrey Lang
Dr. John Carter, Given by Ana Carter
Evelyn Carter, Given by Ana Carter
Loved Ones, Given by David Saussy
David Saussy Sr, Given by The Saussy Family

In Honor of:
Bonnie Barksdale, Given by Richelle and Scott Southwick
Clara Grant Wolcott, Given by Dan and Marianne Porter
Loved Ones, Given by Kay Saussy
PARISH NEWS

**TRANSITION UPDATE**

Almighty God, you know the needs of your Church in every place: look graciously upon us, the people of St. Paul’s, and grant us the guidance of your Holy Spirit as we seek an Interim Rector for this parish. Give us discernment, wisdom, and confidence in your timing. Amen.

On April 1 the vestry interviewed all candidates for the Interim Rector via Zoom. We then met on April 2 to pray together, share, and begin discernment.
Our next meeting is on Monday, April 10.
Please continue to keep the vestry and our church in your prayers. 


**CELEBRATIONS IN HONOR OF FR. WILLOUGHBY**
The Masses of Sunday, April 23, 2023, will be the culmination of Fr. Willoughby’s 35 years of service at St. Paul’s.  We will be honoring him and wishing him a joyful and fulfilling retirement at two events in April.
  • All are invited to a reception following the 10:00 AM Mass on April 23, 2023.  No reservations required.
  • All parishioners and special guests are invited to attend the dinner in Fr. Willoughby’s honor at SOHO SOUTH, 12 West Liberty Street, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  Reservations are required for this event.
The evening begins at 6:00 PM with hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails (cash bar)
followed by a prime buffet dinner, presentation of gifts and honors, music, dancing and merriment.
RSVP BY April 8th to   Kristin Lee –
kristinlee823@gmail.comMarsha Tolbert – (912) 247-8476 call/txt
Realm – go to EVENTS/rsvp

The Vestry and Wardens, on behalf of the parish family, will honor Fr. Willoughby’s many years of service with both a personal gift and legacy honor.  We are not revealing the surprises yet.  If you wish to contribute monetarily toward these, you can do so:
  • by check made out to St. Paul’s with a memo that indicates that this is for Father’s celebration.
  • through Realm. Go to the Giving page in your account, select Giving, enter the amount, select Discretionary Funds, and write for Father’s celebration in Memo.  You will receive a receipt immediately and a confirmation email.
Note that the retirement gifts and activities are covered entirely by donations made to this special fund.

**PLANT, BAKE AND BOOK SALE APRIL 22ND**
St. Paul's will host our annual plant, bake and book sale on Saturday, April 22nd. We are in need of plants, so as you do your spring garden maintenance, please divide any plants that you would like to donate and drop them off at church. Call Lily Wong with any questions: (912) 355-3397. 
We also need donations from bakers.  Please send any baked goods to the church kitchen the morning of the event and labelled “Bake Sale.”  Call or email Sarah Ward to confirm donations which will be gratefully appreciated, (912) 596-4240 or sarahpayton@comcast.net.


**DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS**
Registration for summer camp at Honey Creek is now open!  Three sessions will be held in June.  One for high schoolers (grades 9-12), one for middle schoolers (grades 6-8), and one for children who have completed 3rd grade through 5th graders.  This is a fantastic way for youth to meet friends across the area and in nearby parishes but they are also welcome to bring friends.  Find out more and register here: http://honeycreek.org/camps/

For questions contact Rev. Canon Joshua Varner at JVarner@gaepiscopal.org

 
Prayers and Petitions

Those Who Have Asked for Our Prayers and Petitions:

Charlie & Nancy, Shirley, Deanna, Lauren, Sam, Elizabeth, Alan, Linda, Donna, Debra, Diana, Lauren, Bill, Jim, Bobbie, Steve, Kay, Larry, Kevin, Kerrie, Leighann, President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn, Faye, Ana, Tom, Margaret, Ben, Bonnie

Expectant Mothers:
Gabrielle Burch, Rebecca McMains

Anniversaries
Beth and Larry Robinson, Elizabeth DuBose and Mark Frissell

Birthdays
Rachel Robinson (19)

Departed

Andrew Ryan, Jr., Eleanor Ryan, Mrs. R.E. Witt
LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE

8:00am

Lector: Lorna Smith
Sub Deacon: Ed Minor

10:00am
Lector: Omelia Donahoo
Sub Deacon: Erick Nowicki
Cantor: Brenna Dudley
Trumpet: Scott Mckee

SUNDAY MUSIC
 
Entrance:

H193 That Easter day with joy was bright

 Gradual Hymn
H192 This joyful Eastertide

Offertory Solo:
I know that my redeemer liveth
From "Messiah" G.F. Handel

 Offertory Hymn:

H203 O sons and daughters, let us sing!
 
Processional Music:

 H205 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!

Music Notes: "I know that my Redeemer liveth"

George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has remained one of the composer’s most beloved works. Incredibly, Handel completed this 260-page oratorio in just 24 days during the summer of 1741. 

The Lyrics

I know that my redeemer liveth And that he shall stand At the latter day, upon the earth I know that my redeemer liveth And that he shall At the latter day, upon the earth Upon the earth I know that my redeemer liveth And he shall stand Stand at the latter day, upon the earth Upon the earth And though worms destroy this body Yet in my flesh shall i see God Yet in my flesh shall i see God I know that my redeemer liveth And though worms destroy this body Yet in my flesh shall i see God Yet in my flesh shall i see God Shall i see God I know that my redeemer liveth For now is Christ risen from the dead The first fruits of them that sleep Of them that sleep The first fruits of them that sleep For now is Christ risen For now is Christ risen from the dead The first fruits of them that sleep

 
The Music

To open the much anticipated Part III of the Messiah, Handel writes a significant aria for soprano. The words reflect an expression of faith in redemption, alongside the announcement of the Second Coming of Christ. One of the most recorded pieces within the Messiah, this aria ties together themes from previous parts of the oratorio, including relying on the fourth interval to shape phrases and harmony, and showcasing Handel’s vivid word painting. An example of this can be seen during the phrase ‘For now is Christ risen’, which sees the music slowly rising across a long melodic line. The main melody of the piece has been used as the basis for hymn tunes and other similar forms. As it began, the aria ends quietly. 

CALENDAR

April 17, 2022 - April 22, 2023


Monday
Feria
MP       9:00 am
AA        12:00 pm
HE       12:15 pm
EP        5:30 pm
AA        5:30 pm
 
Tuesday 
Feria
MP       9:00 am
EP        5:30 pm
AA        5:30 pm
HE       6:00 pm

Wednesday
Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr
HE     7:00am
Breakfast (following Mass)  Parish Hall
MP       9:00 am
EP        5:30 pm
AA        5:30 pm

Thursday
Feria
MP       9:00 am
HE.      10:00 am
AA       12:00 pm
EP       5:30 pm
AA       6:00 pm

Friday
Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
Lauds.  6:45am
HE.        7:00 am
MP       9:00 am
EP        5:30 pm

Saturday
AA  12:00pm


HE (Holy Eucharist), MP (Morning Prayer), EP (Evening Prayer), AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Gifts
Year-To-Date

Inflows Through
February 2023

 $69,501.52
Outflows Through
February 2023

$78,524.50

($9,022.98)
  
Offering 04-09-2023
By Mail and Mass Offertory
Unrestricted:
$ 4,630.00
Restricted
$ 817.78
Realm
$ 3,846.00

“Doubting Thomas”
c.1601/02,
Caravaggio,
Bildergalerie, Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Germany.   

This work, painted as a private commission while Caravaggio was in Rome, must have created quite a response when it was first viewed.

Not many Romans had a strong devotion to St. Thomas, so there were hardly any prototypes of this type of subject in Rome.

Additionally, the wound and Thomas' finger inside of the wound are shown from very close up; even though we don't see blood, it is a visceral as it gets.

Of note also is the expression on the faces of the other disciples, and the use of just one direction for the light in the painting; the light comes from above.

This painting was commissioned around the Jubliee year of 1600, following the Council of Trent, which supported a renewed interest in spreading the faith and appealing to the masses with overwhelming grandeur and expression. 

STAFF

The Episcopate
The Right Reverend Frank S. Logue
Bishop of Georgia
The Most Revd. Michael B. Curry D.D.
Primate, Episcopal Church, USA
The Most Revd. & Rt Hon Justin Welby D.D.
Archbishop of Canterbury

Honorary Assistant Clergy
Canon J. Robert Carter. PhD
Fr. John M. Palmer III, CStJ
The Revd. John G Anderson
Lutheran Pastor in Residence

St. Paul's Staff
The Very Revd. Dr. Wm Willoughby III, OStJ
Rector & Dean of Savannah

The Revd. Lauren Flowers Byrd
Parochial Vicar
The Revd. Leonel Polanco
Latino Missioner
The Revd. Victor Moreno, Assistant
 Latino Missioner
McDowell Fogle III
Organist/Choirmaster &  Administrator
Scott McKee (Trumpet)
Ansley McKee and Brenna Dudley (Cantors)
Joe Daniels,
Sexton

The Vestry
Simona Perry, Senior Warden, ‘26,
Mark Frissell, Junior Warden, ‘24,
Lorna Smith, Clerk, ‘25,
Kyle Eckmann '26, Jo Hanna Burch '26, Adriana Ramirez ‘26,
Roger Gregory '25, Kris Lee, '24, Alan Boulton, ‘25, Ana Karen de Gama '26,
Laura Walker, ‘24, Josh Jenkins, '24
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