THE GABRIEL
Parish Newsletter for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
June 20, 2022
June 20
June 22
June 25
June 26 10:15 am Holy Eucharist with Rev. John Allen. Also broadcast on
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsJeff/live_videos 1
Church Office: 812-282-1108
email: stpaulsjeff@gmail.com
World-famous recording artist, harpist and vocalist Erin Hill will be performing at St. Paul’s on Saturday, July 2 at 7:00 pm. The concert is free and will support Bliss House, a residence for women in recovery.
Be a sponsor for $25 or a business sponsor for $35.
Help us spread the word. Invite family and friends! You will be amazed and delighted!
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Calendar Reminders:
6:00 pm NA Meeting, Ed. Wing 6:30 pm Bible Study, Ed Wing
9:30 am AA Meeting, Parish Hall
Collect for Sunday, June 26 (Proper 8)
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lessons for June 26 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62.
Hymns for This Coming Sunday:
Opening H82 427 When Morning Gilds the Skies Closing H82 537 Christ for the World We Sing
[ DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HYMN? WE’RE LISTENING! ]
Prayers of the People
Pray for the coming of the Holy Spirit!
Please say a prayer for the Universal Church, its members and mission. (now, listen...)
Please say a prayer for the Nation and all in authority. (now, listen...)
Please say a prayer for the welfare of the World. (now, listen...)
Please say a prayer for the concerns of the local community. (now, listen...)
Please say a prayer for those who are suffering or in trouble. (now, listen...)
Please say a prayer for the departed. (now, listen...)
Please say a prayer for what’s on your heart and mind...
Lord, hear the prayers of thy people; and what we have asked faithfully, and
strengthen us to do thy will. Amen.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Help us publicize Erin Hill! Erin is known throughout the world for her amazing harp playing and gorgeous voice BUT IT IS UPTO US TO LET THE COMMUNITY THAT ERIN WILL BE GIVING A CONCERT HERE ON JULY 2nd at 7:00 to BENEFIT BLISS HOUSE! PLEASE BE A SPONSOR FOR $25 OR ASK A BUSINESS TO SPONSOR FOR $35. SPREAD THE WORD!
_____ Yes, I will be an individual sponsor for $25. (Name in program or remain anonymous.) Name: _____________
______ Yes, business sponsor for $35. (Business info or Card in program.) Business Name: ___________________
We WELCOME you to worship! St. Paul’s is a WELCOMING Faith Community and Christ’s Table is open to all. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time member you are a Blessing to us. You are invited to worship with us live on Sundays at 10:15. (Plan on joining us for coffee after the service!} You can also tune in on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsJeff/live_videos/
Also, check YouTube for videos of past services:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynD2CNlCMbJ5YOb1Euce5Q
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Don’t forget—the little red wagon is waiting to be filled with food donations for the Center for Lay Ministries! Please note that the wagon has been moved to the Parish Hall entrance, on your left as you enter.
LICENSED LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, Dennis and Charlene McAndrews, remain ready and eager to bring communion to any who are unable to be present at _ services. Whether you regularly attend Sunday service but cannot get here for any reason on a given Sunday, or you are homebound and would like to have the Eucharist brought to you once, or on a regular basis, please contact Marylee at the church office: 812-282-1108, or stpaulsjeff@gmail.com .
MANY THANKS for your continued faithful responses to the need for funds. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MTWF 12 Noon to 4:30pm Th – no office hours.
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If you have something you’d like to add to the next newsletter (including a brief update on what you and/or your family have been doing since last we met together), let us know at stpaulsjeff@gmail.com
Last week we were pleased to welcome one-time member Patty Simmonds and friend Ed Raker to our worship service. Carol informs us that Patty’s parents Hal and Gerrie had attended St. Paul’s since the 1940s and Patty recalls with fondness her years growing up at St. Paul’s. Hal and Gerrie owned and operated Simmonds Perforing Arts from 1951 – 2019 but during that time Hal discerned a call to ordained ministry and after seminary Reverend Hal served as vicar at St. Paul’s. He then moved on to churches in Henryville and Seymour. The lovely quilted banner was given to the church by Patty’s mother Gerrie and was displayed on Pentecost Sunday. The affection felt toward the Simmonds family is evident in the gorgeous window given in memory of Rev. Hal and Gerrie.
The Body of Christ is a rich tapestry of stories such as the Simmonds’ and though we may find ourselves in different places and though life takes us in different directions we never leave the ‘family.’ Blessings to Patty, Ed and families and thanks to Max and Carol for inviting Patty and Ed to worship with us!
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