Education of the Heart

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EDUCATION OF THE HEART

A reflection by Eileen Sharbaugh, Director, St. Paul’s Episcopal Nursery School

Parker Palmer writes, “The salvation of the world is in the human heart,” and our reputation and philosophy at St. Paul’s Nursery School certainly holds that to be true. Our program is concerned with the development of the whole child; the body, the mind, and the heart. As early childhood educators, we do not just see our role as helping children to acquire a specific set of measurable skills, but in helping to support the development of the whole person.

When we think about the education of children we often focus on their intellectual formation and can forget one of the most important components of education; the education of the heart. For the staff at the nursery school, this starts with the value and emphasis we place on the teacher-child relationship. We recognize the importance of being known and valued as unique individuals and work to get to know each of the children at the school. I often talk to parents about the priority we place on children’s social- emotional development and explain how it is foundational to all future learning.

According to the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine: “Social and emotional experiences with other children and adults early in life set the stage for future academic and personal outcomes, and undergird other areas of https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 1/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 development.” At the nursery school, we intentionally give children the opportunity to work to develop these important social and emotional skills. We spend time daily helping children to recognize and identify their feelings, their classmate’s feelings and to begin to help them to understand that their needs may not always come first. We support children through these social interactions as we facilitate play and thoughtfully bring language and understanding to feelings. With the appropriate support, children are able to gain the confidence and competence needed through these important early peer interactions. We know that these skills are essential to building relationships and will also help children to develop essential problem-solving skills.

Children’s emotions matter more to us than their knowledge. We know it is these emotions that will serve as a driving force for their further development and gives them a foundation on which future learning can occur. Aristotle said, “educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” For the staff at St. Paul’s Nursery school education of the heart means love for students, an emphasis on living in true community, knowing and embracing each child's unique and God-given design.

SABBATICAL FOR DOUG STARR: SUMMER 2019

I am pleased to announced that the Vestry has approved a sabbatical for Doug Starr, our Director of Music and Arts at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. His sabbatical will be from May 26, 2019 through August 18, 2019. Doug has served St. Paul’s for 26 years, and this will be his first sabbatical. Sabbatical’s are not uncommon part of ministries like Doug’s. Clergy in the Episcopal Church usually have similar sabbaticals every 5 years or so. It is a time for reflection, more intensive work on professional projects, and study. Over the years, a sabbatical for Doug has been contemplated, but never materialized. I am glad that we are in a position to offer him one this summer. Christen Cooper, our Assistant Music Director for Children, will ably assume leadership of our worship music during that time.

During his time away Doug plans include (in Doug’s words):

To bring together in musical composition two areas of experience and expertise: 1) Writing down in musical notation for publication the many hymn accompaniments that I have improvised and practiced over the past forty plus https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 2/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 years and 2) to edit and notate my Requiem composition for choir, soloists, and organ for subsequent performance. Having just completed leadership roles as Dean of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Board Chair of NAT 28, to assess opportunities for future personal contributions to a musician's life in the Church and the local arts community.

In my career of forty-five years in both higher education as teacher and administrator and Church musician (nearly all in the Episcopal Church), this will be my first sabbatical leave. I don’t require this leave as a “refueling” process or a time to reclaim physical health. I have been blessed with excellent motivation and health. This Sabbatical will enable me to accomplish the above project in a more immediate timeframe.

I am also excited that this sabbatical offers an opportunity for continued professional development for Christin Cooper. We have seen her grow as a church musician over the time she has served at St. Paul’s. She writes:

I am so looking forward to the opportunity to direct our music ministry this summer. I have learned so much in my short time here at St. Paul’s, and I am excited to put what I have learned to use within our summer worship framework. Doug leaves me with some big shoes to fill, and I don’t aim to fill them, but to continue to learn and grow with the support of this wonderful community. This is a fantastic chance for me select music, to further polish my skills as an organist, choral director, rehearsal director and leader of contemporary music. Over the summer you can expect some special music services in the same vein as our U2charist and Beatles Mass, as well as traditional worship music. I look forward to worshipping with you!

During his time away, Doug will continue to be compensated. Christin Cooper will receive and increased stipend during this time as well. The Friends of Music fund will be used to fund the approximately $2,750 cost of this stipend.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Peace,

The Reverend Noah H. Evans, Rector

CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS THIS SEASON

We are in the season of Epiphany now but Lent is coming and I want to make sure I highlight a few things on the schedule below.

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February 24th, 9:45am: This Sunday we will have one combined worship service at 9:45am, followed by brunch and our Annual Meeting at 11am. We have arranged for the Zoomobile to come with some live animals (!) to do a presentation called Wonders of Wildlife so that parents are able to attend the meeting.

March 3rd, 8:45am service:We will be decorating 11x17 “Alleluia” posters during the Children’s Homily and then “burying” them by locking them up in a box. This symbolic “Burying the Alleluia” represents how we drop all of the alleluias out of our services during Lent. At the end of the service, we will get ALL of the alleluias out of our system and bury them in a special box that will be “dug up” on Easter.

Tuesday, March 5th, 5pm to 8pm: Come to the undercroft for our annual Pancake Supper, cooked by the 7th grade confirmation class! Enjoy pancakes and fellowship —and also come to St. Margaret’s Garden to burn the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday service to make ashes for our Ash Wednesday Services.

Wednesday, March 6th, 11:40pm and 5:30pm in the chapel: Children’s Ash Wednesday Services

These family friendly services are at perfectly age appropriate level to help the kids understand why we “put ashes on our heads”. The services are half an hour long and include a story, a lesson, and imposition of ashes.

Christmas Pageant Evaluation and Planning Meeting

Our Christmas pageant was SUCH a huge success this year! We had more than 80 kids participating and almost 600 people in the church. We are going to be meeting in the coming weeks to discuss future options for the pageant that will allow this wonderful tradition to continue while at the same time making sure that all participants and everyone in the congregation has the best Christmas Eve worship possible. More info to come!

Wednesdays In Lent, “The Sermon on the Mount”—Join us for a special program for EVERYONE during Wednesdays in Lent! We will meet in the undercroft for https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 4/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 dinner at 6pm. Special programming will begin between 6:45pm, with separate programs for adults and children alike! The dates are March 13th, March 20th, March 27th, April 3rd, and April 10th from 6pm to 8pm. Want to learn more about the Beatitudes? What does it really mean to “turn the other cheek” or “go the extra mile”? What did Jesus have to say about Anger and Enemies? This Wednesday evening program promises to be formative and enlightening for everyone.

Scroll down for a list of upcoming events, or Download a February - March Children & Youth Calendar here.

Questions? Contact information below:

Kristen Morgan, Director of Children and Family Ministry [email protected]

(412-531-7153 Extension 36

Paul Barker, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected]

(412)531-7153 extension 20

Sunday, February 3 Scout Sunday (8:45am service)

8:45am Worship 9:45am Sunday School/Youth Forum

10:45am Worship 10:45am Children’ s Choirs

6:30pm 8th grade Transitions

Tuesday, February 5 6-8pm Middle School Youth Group (Junior EYC)

Wednesday, February 6

7pm-9pm High School Youth Group (Senior EYC) 7:30pm-8:30pm Praise Band

Sunday, February 10

8:45am Worship 9:45am Sunday School/Youth Forum

10:45am Worship 10:45am Children’ s Choirs

Tuesday, February 12

6-8pm Middle School Youth Group (Junior EYC)

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7pm-9pm High School Youth Group (Senior EYC) 7:30pm-8:30pm Praise Band

Sunday, February 17

8:45am Worship 9:45am Sunday School/Youth Forum

10:45am Worship 10:45am Children’ s Choirs

6:30pm 8th grade Transitions

Tuesday, February 19

6-8pm Middle School Youth Group (Junior EYC)

Wednesday, February 20 7pm-9pm High School Youth Group (Senior EYC)

7:30pm-8:30pm Praise Band

Sunday, February 24 9:45am Combined Worship

11amAnnual Meeting and Zoomobile program for kids

Tuesday, February 26 6-8pm Middle School Y outh Group (Junior EYC)

Wednesday, February 27 7pm-9pm High School Youth Group (Senior EYC)

7:30pm-8:30pm Praise Band

MARCH 2019

Sunday, March 3 8:45amWorship—Bury the Alleluia 9:45amSunday School/Youth Forum 10:45am Worship

10:45am Children’s Choirs 6:30pm 8th grade Transitions

Tuesday, March 5 Shrove Tuesday 6pm-8pm Junior EYC

5pm-8pm Pancake Supper and Ash Making

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Sunday, March 10 Lent 1 8:45am Worship 9:45am Sunday School/Youth Forum 10:45am Worship 10:45am Children’ s Choirs

Tuesday, March 12 6-8pm Middle School Youth Group (Junior EYC)

Wednesday, March 13 7pm-9pm High School Y outh Group (Senior EYC) 7:30pm-8:30pm Praise Band

LOOK OUT FOR THESE YOUTH EVENTS!

Look out! We are headed for Spring. There are a lot of events and activities coming up in the next few months, so mark your calendars.

Youth Forum meets in the comfortable youth room, Sunday mornings at 9:45am. We catch up, share the Gospel reading and then talk about moments in our lives when we feel God’s presence. Youth 8th grade and older are invited to gather in this casual setting.

Jr. EYC Middle school Youth Group Nights are Tuesday evenings from 6-8. What a group! We share in our Blessings, enjoy a meal, engage in a group activity and then enjoy each others company at free time in the comfortable youth room. All middle school age youth and friends are invited to join us most Tuesday nights throughout the year. We ask participating families to help provide a simple dinner (pizza, tacos, subs. Contact Paul or Frankie to sign up) once in the fall and spring. This a fun time to gather with others in a safe, friendly environment. Come join us and bring a friend!

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The next Youth Summer Mission Trip meeting is Wednesday night, February 20 from 6:30-7:30. After, there will be a Talent Show (see below) planning/rehearsal. Mission Trip is open to all high school age youth (8th graders can participate this summer!) and adults as chaperons (we need you!). We are well into the plans for MT’19 but we still need your help! Contact Paul Barker with questions about this important life-changing experience.

Our 2019 Lenten Fish Fries are March 15, 29 & April 12. Mission Trip team youth are expected to help out at these dinners as order takers, servers, and bussers. In return, Outreach Commission makes a generous donation to MT’19! Other youth can help out too! Mark your calendars now! Contact Paul Barker for more information.

All Youth Talent Show! Will be on March 2 at 4 pm. All youth can participate! If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, work stage, sound and lights you can be a part! There will be meetings/rehearsals on February 20 and 27 at 6:30 pm and a runthrough March 2 the day of the show. This is a free show but we ask for a $10 donation. Money raised goes to help cover the cost of the Youth Summer Mission Trip to West Virginia. Families of MT’19 team are asked to bake a dessert to share during the show and can help out in many ways. Please contact Paul Barker with questions and comments.

ALL EYC/Youth Mission Day is scheduled for February 21 at The Table Ministry of Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community http://www.hotmetalbridge.com/the-table . Youth will lead the way in preparing and serving a free meal for the hungry in the Southside. The cooking fun starts at 1 pm in the kitchen at St. Paul’s and the serving begins at HMBFC at 5 pm. Contact Paul Barker to join in this meaningful ministry.

Acolytes, if you want to be trained up in your duties, contact Paul after any Sunday morning service for a 20 minute session.

I’m so glad to be a part of another year of Youth Ministry and looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Paul Barker [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry , St. Paul’s Operations Manager, Old St. Luke’s

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The season after Epiphany is especially long this year and full of opportunities for great worship music. This article takes us through mid-March for music and special events.

The Chancel Choir music for February and early March is as follows:

Sunday, February 3 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany In te Domine speravi, D. Buxtehude Jerusalem, Jerusalem, from St. Paul, F. Mendelssohn

Sunday, February 10th Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Sanctus, Faure Requiem Largo (Winter) from Four Seasons, Vivaldi (Handbells)

Sunday, February 17th Holy Baptism Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Blessed are the pure in heart, H. W. Davies

Sunday, February 24th Annual Meeting, Single liturgy Seventh Sunday after Epiphany See what love, from St. Paul, F. Mendelssohn The gift of love, H. Hopson

Sunday, March 3 The last Sunday after Epiphany Sanctus and Benedictus, Missa Brevis #7, F.J. Haydn

Our Music Ministry principle fundraiser has a new look while maintaining the finest in food and entertainment. Mike’s Episcopal Café is now Mike’s Episcopal Cabaret!

Mike’s Cabaret, Saturday February 16, 6:30 pm in the Undercroft. It is time to purchase your tickets to Mike’s Cabaret, an improved and enlivened dinner fundraiser for St. Paul’s Music Ministry. The Cabaret offers a wide selection of drinks and platters of food served buffet style. Entertainment will feature singers and instrumentalist both young and older and, of course, at the center is our Cabaret Jazz ensemble. Mike Plaskett and John Sozansky will call us to food and to our seats for the show.

Click here to purchase your tickets!

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Lenten Organ Recital Series Wednesdays in March 2019 1:00 pm-1:30 pm

On Lenten Wednesdays, organists Jim Burns, Doug Starr and Jon Tyillian will give a short program of organ works for Lent. All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, March 13 at 1:00pm Jim Burns, Westminster Presbyterian

Wednesday, March 20 at 1:00pm Doug Starr, St. Paul’s Episcopal

Wednesday, March 27 at 1:00pm Jon Tyillian, Calvary Episcopal

Free Will Offering

Our very own Music Assistant, Christin Cooper and her colleague, James Iman, will be featured in our March Friends of Music concert on Sunday, March 17, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Known as (Co) ordinal Piano Duet, Christin and James perform selections from their Inaugural concert season. Their performance will feature an eclectic mix of music written for solo piano and piano duet from the turn of the 20th century to today. Program highlights include Samuel Barber's "Souvenirs" and a lovely pianistic arrangement of Claude Debussy's "La Mer."

Suggested Donation; $10

Chamber Music at Old St. Luke's Presents Amor! ... Ballads and Fado Daphne and the St. Michel Band

MOLLOV and MARCINIZYN

Sunday, February 17, 2pm 330 Old Washington Pike, Carnegie, Pennsylvania 15106

Chanteuse Daphne explores the passionate colors of world music. With Vladimir Mollov and John Marcinizyn...songs in French, Spanish, Bulgarian and the world of Portuguese Fado. Traditional and original songs penned by the artists premiere at Old St. Luke’s in the season of love. https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 10/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87

LEARNING TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT: ADULT FORMATION

Bible Study with the Rector – Wednesdays at noon. Please join us each week as we share God’s word together. This year, we are reading the Acts of the Apostles. Centering Prayer – Saturdays, 9-10:30am, in the Lounge. (Prayer Time 9 – 9:30, learning and discussion 9:30 – 10:30). All are welcome to come, and participate! No commitment is required - feel free to drop in for just one session (or just come for prayer time). Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Feminist Bible Study Thursday, February 21 at 7:30pm. All are welcome to this lay-led group, looking to explore our scripture together, and live our faith in the world. Feel free to drop in any time you like – our goal is to make this as accessible as possible, and discussion is structured so you don’t need to come every week participate (but you are certainly welcome to)! If you have questions, please contact Erin at [email protected].

Men’s Group Sundays at 7:30am. This is a great opportunity to connect with other guys in the church on a weekly basis, as well as explore some of the deeper questions around faith. If you would like to know more about this group, feel free to email Paul, [email protected].

Men’s Bible Study - Mondays, 7am to 8am, St. Paul’s Lounge We read the bible together, starting with the Gospel of Mark, distill its teachings. and take our discoveries into our daily lives. This is a great way to prepare for the week! We being at 7am sharp and end at 8am. Please join us! For more information, contact the Rev. Ted Babcock (717) 360-7662.

Pastoral Conversation with Bishop Dorsey McConnell for those new to and exploring the Episcopal Church will be rescheduled soon. We will announce the new date as soon as it is confirmed. Church Without Walls – Sunday, February 17, 4pm, Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church, 6111 Rodman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration, co-sponsored with the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. For more information, visit rodmanstreetchurch.org.

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FEBRUARY GATHERINGS

Visit “Mike’s Cabaret” at www.stpaulspgh.org/concert-series/ to purchase your tickets!

"Psychoanalysis and the Law" with Ken Gray, Retired Professor of Law at Duquesne University Monday, February. 11, 7pm, Lounge. Join St. Paul’s Discussion group for this topic

Book Club meets Friday, February 8 at 1pm in the Lounge. This month’s book is “Homefront” by Kristin Hannah. Book Club meets Friday, February 8 at 1pm in the Lounge. This month’s book is “Homefront” by Kristin Hannah.

Claudia Circle will meet Thursday, February 7, in the lounge at 1:00 pm. Plan to attend the meeting to hear from Sarah Prosser, a team member and educator who works with Urban Impact Foundation that serves youth on Pittsburgh’s North Side. She will tell us about the work the organization does and how she has come to this ministry. All are invited to spend an afternoon learning about this neighboring outreach, and sharing in fellowship with church members and friends. And don’t forget, the Rummage Set-Up and Sale is March 22 and 23.

Pickwick Boys: Thursday,February 21, 2019, Mindful Brewing, noon. Join a group of (mostly) retired St. Paul's men for lunch, and fellowship! To RSVP, or if you have any questions, contact your host Doug Toth 412-901-9292.

Dickens Dames: Thursday, February 28 at 12:30, Mitchell's. Join a group of (mostly) retired St. Paul's women for lunch, and fellowship! To RSVP, or if you have any questions, contact your host (to be announced). Contact Jean Pfennigwerth (412) 489-3798 with any questions. https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 12/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87

Winter Festival with our Refugee Friends – Sunday, February 10, 4:30pm. Our refugee families have been begging to come back to St. Paul's for another party! Let's give them a fabulous experience. There are numerous ways to help. If you’re interested in attending, or helping, contact Ginny Barnicoat at [email protected]. Thank you in advance.

Movie Night: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” with the Refugee Support Committee Tuesday, February 12, 7pm, Undercroft. Come see the acclaimed documentary about Pittsburgh’s own Mr. Rogers (and enjoy some snacks) with the whole family. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is requested for Hello Neighbor (which works to improve the lives of refugees and immigrants by matching them with dedicated neighbors to guide and support them in their new lives.)

Community Partner Spotlight: Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills - "Sunnyhill" 1240 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon www.sunnyhill.org

Coming of Age Coffeehouse - Music, Poetry, Storytelling, Comedy Saturday, February 9, Doors at 6pm Organized by, and benefitting, Sunnyhill's youth $10 person / $20 family

The Exonerated: May 17 - 19 This play tells the true story of six people wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death. Interested in performing? Please contact Erin [email protected].

SHOWING LOVE TO OUR COMMUNITY THIS FEBRUARY

Animal Friends Chow Wagon – Our Boy Scout Troop, 284, is collecting pet food for Animal Friends Chow Wagon Program. It provides pet food assistance to families during challenging economic times, allowing them to keep their beloved pets. You can help by bringing unopened cat, dog, or rabbit food, pet treats, or cat litter, to St. Paul’s and placing it in the bin in the Undercroft marked “Chow Wagon.” Please make sure all donations are small – not bulk – sizes, as many Chow Wagon clients rely on public transportation, and cannot take home large items. For more information, contact Rachel Butler- Pardi at [email protected].

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Food Pantry Weekend is February 2&3. Please remember to bring your non perishable food contributions to the altar at the service of your choice. All canned, jarred (plastic please) and boxed items are appreciated. Other needed supplies are paper products and personal items (toothpaste, shampoo, etc.). Thank you very much for all your past contributions.

Souper Bowl Sunday! is Sunday, February 3. Right after the 8:45 and 10:45 services, look for 7th Grade Confirmands and their big cooking pots. They, and other youth, will be collecting money and can food to help feed the hungry through the South Hills Interfaith Movement Food Pantry. https://shimcares.org/basic- needs/#1516372039366-428066b2-643c

Thank you for your generous support!

Community Partner Spotlight: Mt. Lebanon Public Library 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon http://mtlebanonlibrary.org

Documentary Screening: We Knew What We Had - the Greatest Jazz Story Never Told co-sponsored with Manchester Craftsman's Guild Sunday, February 17, 2pm

The Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild presents its hour-long documentary We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told, followed by a Q&A session and recordings of MCG Jazz. The documentary chronicles the unrecognized history of jazz in Pittsburgh, and feature the talents of international jazz legends George Benson, Ahmad Jamal, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Eckstine, Kenny Clarke, Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn, and Mary Lou Williams

Equity in Community co-sponsored with Repair the World Pittsburgh Sunday, February 24, 5pm

Refreshments and round robin-style conversations about how we can build a community that is supportive and welcoming to immigrants and refuges with Hello Neighbor, JFCS, SHIM, and Casa San Jose.

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This is the first of a four-part Repair the World Pittsburgh series in our community. Repair the World was founded in 2009 “to make meaningful service a defining element of American Jewish life.” Repair the World extends their mission to communities and partners to do the same. Through the action of service “volunteers help transform neighborhoods, cities and lives through meaningful service experiences rooted in Jewish values, learning and history.”

Please invite your friends, neighbors or organization members to join you in participating in these community building conversations aimed at initiative transformative change.

Community Partner Spotlight: Temple Emanuel of South Hills 1250 Bower Hill Road, Mt; Lebanon templeemanuelpgh.org

A Conversation with Evan Wolfson: Temple Emanuel’s LGBTQ+ Task Force is excited to bring Evan Wolfson to speak at Temple Emanuel on February 7, 2019 at 7 pm. Mr. Wolfson will speak on “Making More Progress for Gay & Transgender People in our Community, Pennsylvania, the US, and the World: What Can We Do?”

Mr. Wolfson is an internationally recognized civil rights lawyer who founded Freedom to Marry, the campaign that won marriage equality in the U.S. He is the author of Why Marriage Matters: America, Equality, and Gay People’s Right to Marry (Simon & Schuster, July 2004). He is also a Squirrel Hill native.

The format will be a conversation with Mr. Wolfson, followed by audience Q&A. This event is free and open to the community

ANNUAL MEETING IS ALMOST HERE!

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 24 after the 9:45am combined worship service.

There will be an all-parish breakfast before our annual meeting.

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On Sunday, February 17, you will have the opportunity to meet our Vestry Candidates at forums following both the 8:45 & 10:45 services.

You can also view the final proposed bylaws for the 2019 Annual Meeting at stpaulspgh.org/bylaws.

Sunday, February 24th at 11:15am: Children's Programming for the Annual Meeting: Wonders of Wildlife, Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium! We have arranged for the Pittsburgh Zoomobile to come and do the Wonders of Wildlife presentation for our kids! Please worship with us on February 24th at 9:45am and then join us for brunch directly afterward in the undercroft. Once your kids have finished eating, bring them to the Big Room on the ground level of the church for a fun presentation: Discover fur, feathers, and scales in this introduction to some of the world’s most fascinating animals. Using live animals from the Zoo, we will explore the physical characteristics of each animal while learning how they are uniquely adapted to their environments. The program is 45 minutes long and includes 3 live animals.

JOIN US FOR CLIMATE TALKS

Climate Talks with Rod Elder, Tuesday, February 19 and 26, 7pm, Lounge– In coordination with the Environmental Stewardship Commission, parishioner Rod Elder will be giving 2 talks on Climate Change and its current and future impacts upon our earth. Along with being an enthusiast on the topic, Rod has attended leadership training at Climate Reality Project facilitated by Al Gore, as well as given these talks in several of our local high schools. These presentations, aimed for a non-technical audience, will discuss: 1) What is happening now, 2) What is the cause, and 3) What can we do. There will be an overview of factual information about recent changes to the earth's climate and a summary of the science related to those changes. A number of actions will be presented that individuals can take to make a positive impact on the future of the earth's climate. RSVP to Garrett at https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 16/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 [email protected]

PRAY FOR HOLY LAND PILGRIMS

From February 7-19, 27 folks from St. Paul's will be going on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, with our Rector, the Reverend Noah H. Evans. Please keep the team in your prayers during that time, and watch for photos on facebook and the weekly email. The Pilgrimage team with share stories from their pilgrimage at a 9:45AM Sunday forum on Sunday, March 3. Pilgrims include: Anne Coffaro, David Coffaro, Marianne Novy, David Carrier, Claudette Gray, Joe Gray, Eileen Sharbaugh, David Sharbaugh, Mary Rago, Mike Rago, Nancy Hardy, Janet Locklear, Janet Cross, Nancy Simonton, Karen Wolfe, Rick Wolfe, Anne Kinsey, Doug Kinsey, Deana Sherline, Pat Spahr, Judy Oakley, Gary Molinaro, Fran Gargotta, Geoff Hurd, Jan Toth, Noah Evans, Barb Lenkey.

CATE'S MAGIC GARDEN, & THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE! - RESCHEDULED

Sunday Forum - 9:45am February 10 Given the snowstorm that occurred previously, we have rescheduled this special forum!

Parishioner Samantha Smith, children's book author, will share about her book "Cate's Magic Garden" that reminds young readers even in the darkest of times, "words change worlds:"

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She will also talk about an awesome, fun event called the Great Kindness Challenge, and how you and your family can get involved. For a week, everyone tries to commit as many acts of kindness as possible. Last year, the international total was over 1/2 a billion!

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES, ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES, AND FISH FRIES

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Celebrate Shrove Tuesday at our annual Pancake Supper! Bring the whole clan on March 5, 5:30 to 7 pm for yummy pancakes, sausage and apple sauce - all prepared and served by our 7th grade Confirmation Class. Suggested donation: $5 kids, $8 adults & teens, $25 family. Proceeds benefit the Confirmation retreat. Ash Wednesday Services Please join us for Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 am in the Chapel, 11:00 am in the Chapel, or 7:30 p.m. in the Church. There will also be a special Children's Ash Wednesday Services at 11:40am and 5:30pm (both in the Chapel). SAVE THE DATE FOR FISH FRIES

March 15 & March 29 & April 12 5pm - 7:30pm

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Join us for a special program for EVERYONE during Wednesdays in Lent - March 13, 20, & 27, and April 3 & 10 6pm - 8pm

We will meet in the Undercroft for dinner at 6pm. Special programming will begin between 6:45pm, with separate programs for adults and children alike!

Want to learn more about the Beatitudes? What does it really mean to “turn the other cheek” or “go the extra mile”? What did Jesus have to say about Anger and Enemies? This Wednesday evening program promises to be formative and enlightening for everyone.

If you have a child under 3 years old and would like to arrange to childcare during the program, please email [email protected].

ADULT MISSION TEAM NEWS

The Adult Mission Team is made up of people who want to help others in need in our community, region and the world, through off site work. We meet most months to connect and to plan mission opportunities.

Our next event is a return to The Table at Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community http://www.hotmetalbridge.com/the-table . We will join a Youth group in preparing and serving a free meal for the hungry in the Southside. The cooking fun starts at 1 pm in the kitchen at St. Paul’s and the serving begins at HMBFC at 4 pm. Any interested adult can contact Paul Barker to join in this meaningful ministry and come join us on February 21st. There are two short term (week long) trips in the plans for this summer; A home repair mission to Puerto Rico and a home repair/service mission to Bluefield/McDowell County, WV. Dates are being finalized. Contact Paul Barker [email protected] for more information. https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 19/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR MIKE'S CABARET!

Mike’s Cabaret, Saturday February 16, 6:30 pm in the Undercroft.

It is time to purchase your tickets to Mike’s Cabaret, an improved and enlivened dinner fundraiser for St. Paul’s Music Ministry. The Cabaret offers a wide selection of drinks and platters of food served buffet style. Entertainment will feature singers and instrumentalist both young and older and, of course, at the center is our Cabaret Jazz ensemble. Mike Plaskett and John Sozansky will call us to food and to our seats for the show.

Click here to purchase your tickets!

CHRISTIN COOPER: BLESSED WITH NEW MUSICAL PROJECTS IN 2019

Since joining the staff at St. Paul’s, my life has been blessed in more ways than I can count. Not only in music, but in the wonderful colleagues and community I have found and the faith I continue to grow into. With that in mind, it is only appropriate that my new piano duo project, (co) ordinal, will have our premiere performance on St. Pauls’ own Friends of Music series. In March, my friend and colleague James Iman will join me in presenting a recital of solo and four-hand piano repertoire. With a focus on the music of the 20th and 21st centuries, we are delighted to highlight our mutual affinity for Claude Debussy in a performance of his Six Épigraphes Antiques. Filling out the program with works by Morton Feldman, Jenny Beck, and others, we are thrilled to bring new musical experiences to the listeners of the South Hills and the larger Pittsburgh region. Please join us at 4pm on Sunday, March 17th!

Christin Cooper, Assistant Music Director for Children

IT'S MEATLOAF TIME!

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THURSDAYS: FEBRUARY 14 & 28

St. Paul's needs YOUR help to serve a hot meal for the homeless at Pittsburgh’s Severe Weather Emergency Shelter.

We will provide 200 meals – 20 meatloaves – each time.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Make a meatloaf & bring it to St. Paul’s Pick up a copy of the recipe at St. Paul’s, or view it online . This is a GREAT - and easy - way for the whole family to care for the community. You can even make a double batch and make one for family dinner, and one for the Shelter! You can drop off whole meatloaves wrapped in foil in St. Paul’s freezer Sunday mornings, or when the office is open Monday – Friday (or other times, if you’d like to call ahead and check in).

Volunteer to make side dishes & slice the meatloaves in St. Paul's kitchen on the dates we are scheduled to serve.

Volunteer to drive the hot food for delivery at the shelter in Downtown Pittsburgh (we load cars around 5:45pm)

Volunteer to serve the hot food at the shelter in Downtown Pittsburgh (dinner begins at 7pm)

If you’re interested in helping in the kitchen, delivering, or serving, email Erin at [email protected]

KEEP THE MEATLOAF COMING!

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MANY GENERATIONS OF CALVARY CAMP

by Erin Morey, St. Paul's Director of Communications and Community Outreach

On Sunday, January 27, we celebrated Calvary Camp Sunday! Established in 1936, Calvary Camp is a camping ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh located on the scenic shores of Lake Erie in Conneaut, Ohio.

I have never been a Calvary Camper, but my son is. I’ve heard many stories from him and his friends. But to get a better idea of the meaning of Calvary Camp through its history, I spoke with St. Paul’s parishioners Margot Strong and Elaine Mycoff.

Margot first participated in Calvary Camp 70 years ago – and attended from the time she was 8 years old, until she was 17 years old.

Much of Calvary Camp is still the same since that time, Margot told me. Some of the changes are that, initially boys and girls attended camp during different times (now, the program is co-ed, but cabins are divided by gender). Also, there was no pool. Instead, campers walked the 180 steps down to Lake Erie to swim! (Margot was an enthusiastic swimmer, and tennis player, but admitted that she didn’t enjoy the camp’s archery program.)

Growing up in the city of Pittsburgh (and attending Calvary Church), Margot enjoyed the opportunity to spend time in nature. She also had a lot of fun. Calvary Camp was where she learned to lighten her hair. Also, young men working on the farm of the Camp’s founder, Bishop William Thomas, often met young women working at Calvary Camp – and it was a great honor if one of the young men liked you so much, he named a cow after you.

Bishop Thomas’s son, John Thomas, also became a priest. Father Thomas was very active with both St. Paul’s and Calvary Camp. Margot treasured the memory of Father Thomas, then a newlywed, walking hand-in-hand with his wife, Janet, at camp. She was grateful for this model of a loving relationship.

The experience was deeply transformative, as well as fun, though. Calvary Camp didn’t have a Chapel then. Worship took place at an outdoor area. Campers from many faith traditions were moved by the spirituality embedded in the life of camp.

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Elaine loved that Calvary Camp was a good place to be. It was a safe place to be away from home, where people were kind to each other. Camp was very organized, with Communion each day (outdoors – the Chapel was being built when she attended). Each morning, the youth would gather and hear a speaker (such as a well-known radio show host, who sent tapes), and then have a discussion.

Elain also enjoyed the free time there. Youth were free to relax and enjoy themselves. She enjoyed all of the camp’s activities (although, even though the camp had a pool by this time, she disliked swimming and didn’t spend time doing that). Even the trip to camp was fun - she had fond memories of the teenagers from her parish piling into their priest’s station wagon and driving up to camp together. (She also admitted that in her excitement to go, she packed far more clothes than she needed.)

One especially meaningful experience was a nighttime hay ride. The campers would ride to a campfire, and enjoy marshmallows, where they would hear a sermon about topics like how to spend their time, or healthy relationships. She was always impressed that the staff cared about what was meaningful to teenagers, and was willing to meet their needs. She felt that they really understood, and spoke to, who the campers were. She also enjoyed the fact that the youth at each table were intentionally rotated at mealtimes, so you could meet new friends.

She was sad when she finally became a senior in high school and could no longer attend camp. However, over the years, her family would return and volunteer at camp, to help with maintenance, and her brother attended Family Camp there with his children.

Years later, Elaine realized that she had attended Calvary Camp at the same time as another St. Paul’s parishioner, Sandy Ludman. Elaine had grown up attending Good Shepherd in Hazelwood, and Sandy did not, so they did not meet up again until later in life. When they realized this, the women reminisced over their camp group picture that had both of them in it!

I am so grateful for the happy memories Margot and Elaine shared with me. I am also grateful for the work that Calvary Camp still does today, creating happy memories for a whole new generation.

HERE ARE THE OUTREACH PROJECTS YOU SUPPORTED IN 2018 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 23/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 IN 2018, ST. PAUL'S OUTREACH COMMISSION DISTRIBUTED $10,500 FROM FUNDRAISERS

AND THE PARISH OPERATING BUDGET TO HELP THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND AROUND THE WORLD.

The Commission's emphasis was on hunger & food insecurity, and children at risk, but also included other vulnerable populations.

YOU SUPPORT ST. PAUL'S OUTREACH EFFORTS THROUGH YOUR PLEDGES, AND BY ATTENDING OUR FISH FRIES & THE ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER.

OUR 2019 LENTEN FISH FRIES ARE

MARCH 15, 29 & APRIL 12

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

There are many ways to support Outreach: donating food, household, and health items during collection drives, delivering donations, attending fundraisers, and more! If you're looking for ways to help, contact Erin at [email protected].

DISTRIBUTIONS IN OCTOBER 2018

Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh Garden Grants Program: $1000 The diocesan Social Justice and Outreach Committee's grant program helps Episcopal parishes and organizations create new vegetable gardens and support already functioning gardens. These grants assist groups obtain things like seeds, plants, fencing, bed construction, soil, fertilizer, soil testing, hand tools, water connections, and rain barrels. Depending on the location and circumstance, produce grown is distributed through local food pantries and organization-based outreach efforts. In past years, some gardens have played a significant role in youth education. To learn more about past grants, click here.

Church of the Atonement Free Christmas Day Dinner Deliver & Open Dining Room: $1000

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Mission Trip to Blessed Mustard Seed Babies Home: $1000 For almost a decade, St. Paul’s has provided loving support to the babies, children, teenagers, and staff of the Blessed Mustard Seed Babies’ Home in Hoima, Uganda, This project was begun by an Anglican Bishop to help meet the need of the ongoing orphan crisis there. In addition to annual trips to Uganda, St. Paul's provide financial support to cover school fees, and medical and dental care, as well as clothing, school supplies, and craft materials.

Jeremiah's Place: $1000

Jeremiah’s Place, Pittsburgh’s only crisis nursery, provides emergency care for children ages 0-6 for a few hours or a few days based on the needs of the family. The primary focus at Jeremiah’s place is to keep children safe and to provide a safe and supportive solution for families in need. Jeremiah’s Place is conveniently located in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh and is staffed by trauma informed caregivers and socials workers. All services provided by Jeremiah’s Place are free, available 24 hours a day, and most importantly, judgment free.

Bethlehem Haven: $1000

Bethlehem Haven, located in Downtown Pittsburgh, provides shelter and supportive services to thousands of homeless women. The continuum of care consists of a range of housing and supportive services designed to enable each woman to identify her needs, develop a plan of action, and achieve a successful outcome.

Youth Mission Trip to Southern West Virginia: $500 Since 2012, St. Paul's youth have served with ministries in Mercer and McDowell Counties in, West Virginia. Projects range from home repair, to hunger initiatives, all coordinated by local individuals and organizations. Our youth and chaperones spend a week, living in community and working on a variety of sites. In return for this support, the youth help with fundraising meals, such as fish fries and Harvest Dinners. To learn more about the 2018 Mission Trip, click here.

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DISTRIBUTIONS IN DECEMBER 2018

Meals on Wheels @ The Crossroads: $1000 Meals on Wheels at Donaldson's Crossroads, Peters Township delivers more than 35,000 hot meals to seniors every year, providing daily personal contact with each senior and balanced, nutritional meals far below cost. More than 250 volunteers help prepare and deliver meals to seniors from Eighty Four to South Fayette, sometimes driving routes as long as 40 miles and braving the elements to reach seniors in remote locations.

South Hills Food Pantry $500

SHFP provides food to people in the South Hills requiring the services of a food pantry but who have limited mobility or are without transportation. They deliver right to the door! Sponsored by Southminster Presbyterian Church and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Food Pantry is completely staffed and run by volunteers. It is fully supported by donations of food and monetary gifts.

Highland Educational Project in McDowell Country,

via donation to Christ Episcopal Church $1000 The Highland Educational Project (HEP) was an outreach mission of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, serving families in the county for over 70 years in with projects like home rehabilitation, a reading camp for children,and a food pantry. When HEP closed in 2018, Christ Episcopal Church in Bluefield, West Virginia worked to serve the area by hosting a series of Episcopal youth groups from out of state (including St.Paul's) in conjunction with community partners First Presbyterian, the Bluefield Union Mission, and the Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank. This year, Christ Church has also been working to re-establish HEP.

Jubilee Soup Kitchen $500 Jubilee Kitchen offers a hot mid-day meal to all guests, 365 days a year, and fosters a community of respect and encouragement among guests and volunteers. Through the years Jubilee Association formed to address additional needs of guests and to serve the neighborhood, especially children, in an effort to break the cycle of poverty, saving them from ever needing the Kitchen.

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Shepherd Wellness Community $500

Shepherd Wellness Community, founded in 1985 by Episcopal Priest Father Lynn Edwards, is the only AIDS Community center in western Pennsylvania and the only AIDS community serving the 11-county region of southwestern Pennsylvania. SWC is often the first place a person seeks help after an HIV positive diagnosis.

Neighborhood Youth Outreach Program at St. Stephen’s, Wilkinsburg $500

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church provides Neighborhood Youth Outreach Program (NYOP), an afterschool program for elementary school children from the surrounding neighborhoods. NYOP uses an arts-based curriculum that includes instrumental music, singing, dance, art, poetry, and photography, all in a Christian context. NYOP is supported by other churches, by grants from foundations, and by gifts from individuals.The NYOP provides a safe place, mentoring relationships, and an atmosphere that promotes personal growth and a sense of belonging.

Coal Country Hang-Out $500 The Coal Country Hang-Out Youth Center responds to the social and human service needs in Northern Cambria County. The Coal Country Hang-Out Youth Center is designed to offer programs needed to counteract the devastation experienced by families in a geographically isolated and economically deprived area. CCHYC’s goal is to continue and to expand a holistic approach to educational, cultural, and spiritual devastation experienced by families as the result of the collapse of its primary industry, coal mining. These young people are increasingly at risk in an emerging global economy with its attendant language and cultural diversities.

Trinity Walk-in ministry $500 Trinity Cathedral's walk-in ministr y provides the most vulnerable among us food, toiletries, clothing, and referral services. They participate along with four other downtown churches as members of the Downtown Ministerium. The volunteers listen to people, ask what they need, direct them to homeless shelters, food pantries, and other sources of service and assistance listed on a database (for example for a job search, acquiring an ID, getting furniture or clothing, transportation to medical appointments). https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 27/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87

SUMMER 2019 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

SAVE THE DATE: VACATION BIBLE CAMP IS COMING!! Our summer VBC is already in the works and it's going to be amazing-- a fun week-long journey of exploring what it means to be a part of an inclusive faith community like St. Paul's! Kids ages 3 (and potty trained) through 12th grade are invited to be campers, or counselors and adults-- we need you to be adult counselors too!! So, please save the date-- June 24th through June 28th, 1pm to 3pm. Are you or your older kids interested in helping or planning? Please email Kristen at [email protected] to join the VBC Planning Group! Kristen Morgan Director of Children and Family Ministries

The Youth Summer Mission Trip to Bluefield/McDowell County, WV is June 16- 22 and is open to all high school age youth and adult chaperons. Contact Paul Barker [email protected] with any questions.

Sheldon Calvary Camp: Registration for 2019 camping sessions is available! Please click here for the online application portal. If you have any questions or would like more information, call (440) 593-4381 or visit https://www.calvarycamp.org/.

Availability: All sessions are open!

2019 Schedule:

Session 1: June 16-22 $475

Session 2: June 23-29 $475

Stars & Stripes: June 30-July 6 $300

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Session 3: July 7-13 $475

Session 4: July 14-27 $910 Session 5: July 28-August 3 $475

PASTORAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2019

A record of the official pastoral acts at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Baptisms January 13, 2019

Julia Anne Minella Isabelle Dottie Moore

Genevieve Hazel Moore Brooks Friday Boray

Next Baptism: Sundays, February 17 at 8:45 and 10:45; March 3 at 8:45 or 10:45; Easter Vigil, Saturday April 20 at 7pm; or any Sunday May through Labor Day. If you have an infant, child, or adult who is not yet baptized, please contact Noah ([email protected], 412-531-7153).

Blood pressure Clinic – Sunday, February 10 Jean Steiner will be available after the 9:45 service. Jean is a registered nurse and member of St. Paul's. This clinic provides parishioners with blood pressure issues an opportunity to have them checked on a regular basis.

St. Paul’s Intercessory Prayer Chain

There are members in our community who love to pray for you! Each week, the members of the St. Paul’s Prayer Chain pray with each one of the St. Paul’s prayer requests. Prayer requests are received through the pew cards, the St. Paul’s Prayer List voicemail, the Parish Office and through the clergy. Please know it is a gift for us to be able to pray for you. If you are interested in joining the Prayer Chain, the commitment is to agree to spend time each week on your own, or in the 10:30AM Wednesday Intercessory Prayer service in the Chapel, praying with each St. Paul’s prayer request. Prayers are delivered to members each week via email. For more information, please contact Elaine Mycoff (412.343.3239, [email protected]) or the Reverend Noah H. Evans (412.531.7153 x11, [email protected]).

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Altar Flower Delivery - Almost every Sunday, volunteers deliver flowers to parishioners in celebration of births and baptisms, and to offer condolence after the passing of loved ones. Flowers have also been delivered to hospitals, and to cheer parishioners who cannot make it to church on a regular basis. If you would like to deliver flowers, or know someone who would like a flower visit, please contact Garrett at [email protected].

Our Clergy are Here For You! Garrett and Noah want to be a part of your life – helping to mark important moments and milestones, as well as give support and counsel along the way. Our clergy would love to bless your home when you move, visit you in the hospital when a baby is born, or sit with you when you are experiencing pain, tragedy. Or if you feel it is a time of growth or despair in your relationship with God. Please let them know what is going on, and reach out to them to be companions on this journey of life. Contact the Reverend Noah Evans (412.531.7153 x11, [email protected]).

New Baby?

If you are expecting a baby, please notify the Church Office when your baby is born, and tell her whether the baby is a boy or girl. Our office administrator will then notify the ladies of Claudia Circle who will make a basket for your baby and deliver it to your home. Please make sure the church has your current home address and phone number.

Lydia Circle Funeral Reception Guild Since 1983, Lydia Circle, with the help of many church women, have been providing (if the family wishes) a reception following funeral and memorial services at the church. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please call Joan Kubancek (412) 257-878, [email protected].

Stephen Ministers

St. Paul’s has a team of Stephen’s Ministers who are available to spiritually walk with others during difficult times. Please contact the clergy if you, or someone you know or love, might benefit from the presence of a Stephen’s Minister. What is a Stephen Minister? https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 30/32 1/31/2019 https://www.membershipvision.org/admin/index.php?r=newsletter/preview&print=1&id=87 One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the "After People."

Stephen Ministers are there…

after the phone call you hoped you’d never get. after the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life. after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you. after the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing more we can do.” after the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, “Welcome to your new home.” after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away – and the house suddenly seems empty. after the gavel goes down, the handcuffs go on, and your loved one is led away after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible. after you find a pink slip in your final paycheck. after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out.

They are ready to come along side you – or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives – and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors

St. Paul’s has a team of Lay Eucharistic Visitors who are available to bring communion to people who are not otherwise able to get to church due to being homebound, hospitalized or living in a care facility. If you are interested in serving as a LEV, or if you, or you know someone, who would benefit from visits please let the Reverend Noah Evans know (412.531.7153 x11, [email protected]).

Good Samaritan Ministry St. Paul's has a ministry called Good Samaritan Ministry. We provide rides, and meals for people, as needed. This ministry is coordinated by Ellen Goss. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please give Ellen a call at 412/833-9326, and she will be happy to explain to you how it works. Thank you.

VESTRY MINUTES - DECEMBER 2018

Approved January 2019.

December 2018 Minutes Word

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St. Paul's can receive 0.5% of the purchase price each time you shop online! Each time you make a purchase on Amazon, first visithttps://smile.amazon.com/ch/25-1062674 or go to smile.amazon.com and search for St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Then, when you make a purchase, St. Paul's will receive a donation from the Amazon Smile Foundation. It's an easy way to support our church! For questions, contact Erin Morey ([email protected]).

JOIN THE ST. PAUL'S CONVERSATION ON FACEBOOK!

On St. Paul's Facebook Group, members of the St. Paul's community can engage in conversations among themselves. This is different than the St. Paul's facebook page, which broadcasts news and events from St. Paul's.

Like our page, AND then join the group!

facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsepiscopalpgh/ facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1868048746741957/

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