November 22, 2013

WELCOME TO ST. PAUL'S!

We are a diverse and loving spiritual community rooted in Christian tradition - a safe place to bring your hardest questions and deepest hopes. Come and see!

Today is the Feast of C.S. Lewis, 

Apologist and Author, 1963.

O God of searing truth and surpassing beauty, we give you thanks for Clive Staples Lewis whose sanctified imagination lights fires of faith in young and old alike; Surprise us also with your joy and draw us into that new and abundant life which is ours in Christ Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Learn more here: 

http://satucket.com/lectionary/cslewis.htm

Today is also the Feast of Cecilia, Martyr, c. 280.

Most gracious God, whose blessed martyr Cecilia sang in her heart to strengthen her witness to you: We give you thanks for the makers of music whom you have gifted with Pentecostal fire; and we pray that we may join with them in creation’s song of praise until at the last, with Cecelia and all your saints, we come to share in the song of those redeemed by our Savior Jesus Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. 

Learn more here: 

http://satucket.com/lectionary/cecilia.htm

Here is Sunday's Sermon:

http://tommurphe.blogspot.com/2013/11/surely-it-is-god-who-saves-me.html

This Week at St. Paul's

Saturday, 11/22:

AA Meeting, 8:15am (Parish Hall)

Al-Anon Meeting, 8:45am (Vestry Room)

Swift Fitness, 10:30am (Parish Hall)

Sunday, November 24: Christ the King

Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00am

Choir Rehearsal, 9:00am

Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 10:00am

Children's & Youth Choir Rehearsal, 11:45am

Pre-Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Jersey City & Vicinity. (Fr. Tom preaching) New Redeemer Reformed Episcopal Church, 734 Ocean Avenue. 3:30pm

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 7:00pm

Monday, November 25:
AA Meeting, 7:00pm (Parish Hall)
Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Meeting, 8:00pm (Vestry Room)

Tuesday, November 26:
Yoga, 9:00am (Parish Hall)
Evening Prayer, 5:30pm
Choir Rehearsal, 7:00pm

Wednesday, November 27:
Healing Eucharist, 10:30am
Bible Study, 11:15am (Parish Hall)
Healing Service, 2:30pm (Liberty House Nursing Home)
ACoA Meeting, 7:00pm (Vestry Room)
AA Meeting, 7:30pm (Parish Hall)

Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Day
Morning Prayer, 7:30am

Saturday, November 30: The Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle
AA Meeting, 8:15am (Parish Hall)
Al-Anon Meeting, 8:45am (Vestry Room)
Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 9:00am
Swift Fitness, 10:30am (Parish Hall)

Coming Up at St. Paul's:

Sunday, December 1: The First Sunday of Advent
Confirmation Class Begins, 7:00pm (Parish Hall)

Thursday, December 19:

Homeless Memorial Service, 1:00pm (Old Bergen Church)

Saturday, December 21: The Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle

Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 9:00am

Tuesday, December 24: Christmas Eve

Family Eucharist, 4:00pm

Choral Eucharist, 10:00pm

Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day

Holy Eucharist & Blessing of Gifts, 10:00am

Thursday, December 26: The Feast of St. Stephen

Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 9:00am

Friday, December 27: The Feast of St. John

Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 9:00am

Saturday, December 28: The Feast of the Holy Innocents

Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 9:00am