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The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day – April 5, 2015

Phones This Week Happy Resurrection Day! Please turn them off. Holy Communion Sunday, April, 5 – Easter Day If you are here for the first time or for All are welcome to receive 8:45AM Nursery Care available until 12:15PM the first time in a while, know that you the Holy Eucharist – 9:00AM Festival Eucharist with full choir are honored guests of a living and toddlers, children, people of 11:00AM Festival Eucharist with full choir loving God. Perhaps you have come for faith and those unsure of 3:00 PM Community Dinner PH* their direction, without the glorious music and uplifting 9:00PM Compline regard to politics, race or worship offered at St. Paul's. You may orientation. Consecrated Monday, April 6 be here to be part of an amazingly grape juice is available in the Office Closed – No Noonday Eucharist diverse community, if only on this glass chalices. 7:00 pm Gala Committee Meeting, PH Easter day. You may be looking to hear Kneeling the Good News proclaimed by The majority of our Tuesday. April 7 preaching that emphasizes God’s congregation observes the No 6:00pm Eucharist Today extravagant, unconditional love for all ancient position of standing 6:45 PM Evangelism/Marketing Team, CHH God’s people. Know that, whoever you for prayer. Kneeling are and wherever you are on your cushions are available in the Wednesday, April 8 journey of faith—you are welcome here, back of the church. 11:30AM Holy Eucharist, LC and in the household of God. We hope Children 12:05PM Mid-Day Music * that you will be surrounded by song and Children through 3 years of prayer and sacrament and will return to age are welcome to find a Thursday, April 9 10:30AM ElderHouse – Offsite us soon. safe space for play in the Nursery, which is staffed 6:00PM Celtic Eucharist from 8:45AM to 12:15PM. 6:45 PM Women Mystics GR* The Chapel of the Angels, About Our Worship located on the right side of If you are here for the first time today, the church, a safe and quiet Sunday, April 12 welcome! The style of our worship is space for infants and 8:45AM Nursery Care available until 12:15PM Anglo-Catholic which draws upon ancient toddlers with their 9:00AM Solemn Eucharist liturgical practices of the Christian parents. “Busy bags” are 10:10AM Coffee Hour, PH Church. You’ll see graceful ritual and available in the back of the 10:10AM Sunday School, WC # 1 colorful vestments, hear chant and church. wonderful music, and even smell a little 11:00AM Solemn Eucharist & Baptism incense. We try not to make our worship Children’s Sermon 12:10PM Coffee Hour, PH stuffy or stodgy and, so, you might see our Activity 5:00 PM Seabury Concert Series * acolytes in sandals or sneakers! We hope Children ages 4-7 are invited 9:00PM Compline that you will come away refreshed and to gather in the center aisle renewed – and that you’ll return often. near the main door to listen

to the Gospel and then follow the adult leader to the Guild CHH – Chittim-Howell House; GR – Guild Room; LC – Lady Chapel; PH – Parish Hall; N – Nursery; Room where they will WC – Warner Center; SHR – St. Hilda Room participate in a special * see inside for more details Community Easter Dinner Today! worship activity. They will Bring your favorite food and drink and return to the church at the join us for a Festive Pot Luck Dinner. Passing of the Peace. Hors d’oeuvres begin at 3:00pm, Dinner Restrooms at 4:00. Hope to see you there! Through double doors on left aisle, downstairs, and also in the Warner Center.

Today’s Liturgy Prayers for the Episcopal Church in Connecticut Social Justice and Outreach Team St. Andrew’s, Kent; Emmanuel, Killingworth; Trinity, Lime This Lent, a group of parishioners partnered with the Rock; St. Michael’s, Litchfield, ECCT Joint Leadership group, Norwalk International Academy of the Norwalk Public Members of the Executive Council, Missionary Society, Standing School System. They have begun meeting with a group of Committee, and Donations & Bequests. international students to offer tutoring and support. Please consider including these persons in your prayers throughout These students are unaccompanied minors who have the week come principally from Honduras and Guatemala . They Prayers for Healing have fled the drug wars that have dominated the Central Audrey Andrew Betty Betsy and some South American towns, villages and cities. Bill Bobbi Camilla Charlie They have been taken into custody in the boarder states Christopher Clare Deneb Dorothea and are being sent to host families, relatives and friends Elizabeth Eva George Gina of relatives. In addition to tutoring, as a parish, we have Holley Janie Jennifer John collected items during Lent for this program. Your Johnny Joseph Kim Margaret support and generosity have been overwhelming! Math Mary Catherine Michael Mona Nia and English Tutoring will continue on Fridays on a Niles Phoebe Ralph Robbo rotating time schedule. You do not need to speak Spanish Sandy Sarah Sharon Shelly to help! Please contact Mary Verel for more information. Tom Tommy Tony Warren

Person2Person – Food Pantry Prayers for Birthdays: This week we are seeking to collect donations of Peanut Butter. Thank you for your generous donations. Paul Hunter (4/5) David Burke (4/6) Helen Lamp (4/7) Andrew Padgett (4/7) Kara Pereira (4/7) Joy DeJaeger (4/8) Music Notes Richard Parkington Jr (4/8) Gabriella Watson (4/8) Stephen Kessler (4/9) Prianka Thakkar (4/9) Handel’s great oratorio Messiah is perhaps the most Juliane Alfen (4/10) famous of its kind in the world. Much celebrated and performed since it debuted in Dublin in 1742, churches Prayers for Anniversaries: around the world resound with the glorious strains of Jan & Rick Muldowney (4/09) this noble work, particularly at Christmas and Easter. If you have a birthday or anniversary which is not listed, please be in touch Next Sunday afternoon at 5 PM, all of Part III (the Easter with Marsha Dunn – [email protected] – so that we can update portion) plus the ”Hallelujah Chorus” our records. from Part II will be performed in concert at St. Paul’s by our combined Altar Flowers and Presence Lamp choirs, soloists and chamber orchestra. (see the back page of the worship Altar flowers may be given in memory of or to honor a particular person or leaflet for ticket information!) This morning, the choirs in thanksgiving for God’s gifts. Suggested donation is $70/vase. The Presence Lamp is the candle that burns continuously before the reserved bring you the great final chorus “Worthy is the Lamb” sacrament in the Lady Chapel. Suggested donation is $10 per week. Call followed by an extended “Amen” chorus. We are pleased (203.847.2806) or email the parish office ([email protected]) to to be joined by a brilliant string quartet gathered reserve your week for either. together by our own Sara Bennett Wolfe. Easter Blessings Thank you to all who donated flowers: the list is available in from the Choirs of St. Paul’s to all of you! the Welcome Center Hosting Coffee Hour The Presence Lamp is given in honor of Frank & Betty Minucci by their daughter, Debbie Minucci Stella and in All of us share in the hospitality provided to ourselves and our memory of Charles and Elizabeth Debus by Doris and Richard guests. You may sign up for a particular week on the sheets at Sign-Up Central in the Parish Hall or wait to be assigned. Each Burke household is asked to offer refreshments twice each quarter. Compline Hosts for nest week, April 12, 2015: Fruit and Coffee Cake: A 20-minute candlelit service of Gregorian chant with Prayers. Peaceful, private, meditative. Taber Hamilton, Lodrick Barton, Hans Bulteryst & Jimi Napoli, Sam Ferris, Bob & Ginny Green, Pat Hanley, Nancy Hill, Jennifer Pastoral Care Hudson, Maude Hunter, Helen Lamp, Gil & Miryam Latuner, If you or a family member is seriously ill or in the Cecilia Lee, Linda & Bob Turner, Gene Stenger, Lois Swartzell, hospital, our clergy and Pastoral Care Team would like to Lisa Thomas, Tom Schierloh & Jo-Anne Schultz, Edward Moran, support you. Please contact Mother Kalemkerian at (203) Fran O’Conner, Megan & Chris Preovolos, Marco & Kate 536-9259 or Lilian Revel at (203) 858-1243. Siguenza, Shannon Spence, John Van Keuren

News and Upcoming Events THANK YOU! to all the volunteers who have helped to make our services so powerful and glorious over the past 4 days: Altar Ministers, Ushers, Sacristans, Greeters, Flower Ministers, Hospitality Ministers and Musicians. A special thank you to Bill & Sherrie Beke for creating the lovely garden in our Lady Chapel. Women Mystics Forum Resumes This Week – 2 Week Series – Julian of Norwich  Thursday, April 9th, at 6:45 pm, in the Guild Room, following the Celtic Eucharist  Jennifer Hudson will present an introduction of Julian of Norwich's "shewings" and revelations  Experience "God as Mother," specifically through Julian's feminine and maternal depictions of Christ. The 3rd Annual Cecilia Gala – Back to the Prom – Saturday, April 25, 6:00pm  Hurry! There are only 16 more seats available for the Gala.  Danna DiElsi, a parishioner and owner of Silk Touch in Norwalk, will be taking orders for those wanting to purchase "silk" corsages and boutonniere's from her establishment, at the Gala ticket sale table.  Arthur Murray Grand Ballroom of Greenwich will perform a dance exhibition, and provide a “Group Lesson”  Please consider taking a "Silent Auction Form" (available at the Gala table) and solicit donations from those establishments you patronize. Eastertide: Another Chance to help our Neighbors  Sunday, April 19th, we will partner with the Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) to collect donations for scholarship funds that will allow children to attend Summer Camp.  The summer camp program continues to be an extraordinary opportunity for many children in Norwalk  Camp not only helps these children have fun, but it helps lessen the achievement gap found among these students and their wealthier peers. Walking the Path to Wholeness  Our rector, Fr. Nicholas, will lead a five week program at Triangle Community Center starting April 19 at 4:30pm  The focus is on the destructive forces of shame and denial of our value as persons.  Family of origin, societal and institutional mores will be explored as well as the role fathers play in our development.  Contact Fr. Lang for more information, or visit www.ctgay.org/wholeness to register. Mark Your Calendar: Thursday, May 14th at 7:30  Bishop Ian Douglas will be here to ordain The Reverend Peter Thompson to the sacred order of Priests.  There will be a festive reception following the service.  Please make plans to come and support Peter in his new ministry. Thanks a Million…..  Did you know it takes at least 48 people to make our services run so smoothly each Sunday?  Many of these people do their work behind the scenes, but we want to recognize you all.  Sunday, May 17th at 4:00 pm, we will have a reception to honor the faithful volunteers who fill our Rotas.  More details to come… Save the date!

Seabury Academy of Music and the Arts - a 501(c)(3) corporation resident at St. Paul’s dedicated to promoting music and the arts within St. Paul’s and the wider Norwalk community, with its own separate finances and no strain on the church budget.

 ARTWorks on the Green: The current exhibit, The Color of Nature, closes Tuesday, 4/7/15. Don’t miss it!  Mid-Day Music: This Wednesday April 8th, features Joseph Ripka on the organ. The concerts last approximately ½ hour and are free to the public (donations gladly accepted) NEW TIME 12:05 pm  Stew Leonard’s Cards – An easy way to support the St. Paul’s Choristers is by purchasing Stew Leonard’s cards for your shopping needs. Seabury Academy receives a percentage on each card sold and there is no additional cost to you since you’d be buying the groceries anyway! Stop by St. Paul’s Central today.

Seabury Concert Series Presents : Handel’s Messiah Part III with Hallelujah Chorus - Bach, Cantata 51 for Soprano and Trumpet Sunday, April 12, 5:00 PM Tickets Available Now at brownpapertickets.com/keyword: messiah part III Or call 203-847-2806, Ext. 13

THE PARISH OF ST. PAUL’S ON THE GREEN 9AM&11AM SOLEMN EUCHARISTS 60 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 Chittim-Howell House CELEBRANT: (9AM) and (11AM) Father Nicholas Lang Monday – Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM PREACHER: (9 AM) and (11AM) Father Nicholas Lang Phone 203-847-2806, Fax 203-847-5818 DEACON: (9AM) and (11AM) The Reverend Peter Thompson www.stpaulsnorwalk.org [email protected] SUBDEACON: (9AM) Patsy Rupp (11AM) Donna Lewis WEEKDAY WORSHIP MINISTER OF CEREMONIES: (9AM) Lilian Revel (11AM) Anthony Crisci Monday 12 NOON – Holy Eucharist (Sept – July) CHILDREN’S WORSHIP LEADER: Tuesday 6PM – Holy Eucharist / Choristers (Sept – May) WEDNESDAY 11:30AM – Holy Eucharist (Year-round) (9AM) Rob Marino/Alex Marino Thursday 6PM – Celtic Eucharist (Sept – July) (11 AM) Maggie Gomez/Valentina Campillo

CLERGY STAFF THURIFER: (9AM) Susan Murphy (11AM) Diane Jellerette The Reverend Nicholas G. Lang Rector, [email protected] CRUCIFER: (9AM) and (11AM) Christopher Tovar

ASSOCIATE CLERGY SERVERS: (9AM) Hernan Bohorquez, Gay Loudon-King The Reverend Louise Kalemkerian (11AM) Gisella Foster, Logan Arias The Reverend Jenny Replogle The Reverend Holley B. Slauson, II CHALICER: (9AM) Susan Murphy (11AM) Diane Jellerette The Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Deacon SACRISTANS: (9AM) Rob Marino (11AM) Mary Roman [email protected] LECTOR: (9AM) Kate Adamson (11AM) Kevin Connors PARISH OFFICERS Wardens: Kate Adamson, Jeff Koller INTERCESSORS: (9AM) Barbara Bancroft, Olivia Scarozza, Ed Moran Treasurer: Paul Hunter Clerk: Jennifer Hudson (11AM) Olivia Scarozza, Nancy Hill, Jeff Koller VESTRY MEMBERS: Matt Brooks, Rod Davis, Bob USHERS: (9AM) Bill Murphy, Gil Watkins, Ed Moran Giolitto, Ginny Green, Shannon Spence, Liz Wernqvist (11AM) Felix Gomez, Serafino Carri, Tom Schierloh MINISTRY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Charlene Taylor (Adult MINISTER OF WELCOME: (9AM) Anne Watkins Ed/formation), Ellen Tully (Children’s Ed/formation), Anthony Crisci (Evangelism & Marketing), Joyce Davis (11 AM) Anne Watkins (Pastoral Care), Ellie Nardelli (Social Justice & Outreach), COFFEE HOUR: Scotty Galganowicz (Worship & Music) No Coffee Hour Today PARISH STAFF (including non-stipendiary) Director of Music: Vincent Edwards Join us for our Community Easter Dinner at 3:00pm [email protected] COUNTERS: Jeff Koller, Kate Adamson Organ Scholar: Jake Street [email protected] ALTAR BREAD: Nicole DiBella Music Librarian: Dwayne Best ALTAR FLOWERS: Flower Team [email protected] Associate for Member Anne Watkins PERSON TO PERSON FOOD DELIVERY: Mary Verel Incorporation & Website [email protected] 9:00PM COMPLINE Parish Office Manager: Marsha Dunn [email protected] SETUP & LIGHTING/GREETERS: Rosemary Dellinger, Ministry Coordinators: Linda O’Shaughnessy Children’s Education/Formation: Carey Hahn [email protected] Pastoral Care: Lilian Revel [email protected] Worship: Don Sileo [email protected] Thank you to all who served Facilities Manager: Steve McCay and worshiped with us today. [email protected] Sexton: Ferbian Salkie Historian Emeritus: Dorothea Williams

SEPTEMBER – JULY OPEN: WED–FRI: 10AM-3PM, SAT: 10AM-1PM SUN: 10-11:00AM, 12NOON-1PM Contact Ginny Green, Gift Buyer, at [email protected]