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Ukrainian Relief with the Polish National Catholic Church
Dearly beloved in Christ,
We have before us this Lent a tremendous opportunity through which to exercise the Christian works of mercy. Our brethren in the Polish National Catholic Church in Poland are going to extraordinary lengths to bring the love of God to refugees from Ukraine who are escaping the Russian invasion.
The Polish National Catholics are providing food and shelter, receiving refugees into their own homes, offering medical care and services, and more, all of which activity is being funded from their own parishes. The PNCC is soliciting funds from many sources in order to assist in this mission.
We orthodox Anglicans, engaged as we are in dialogue with the PNCC, are especially encouraged to contribute directly to the effort.
Donations may be sent directly the Office of the Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church, 1006 Pittston Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505-4109.
Please make cheques payable to The Polish National Catholic Church, with the word 'Ukraine' in the memo line.
The Polish parishes require more financial support so as to provide some small measure of comfort and dignity to the suffering people making their escape to safety. We are now presented with the privilege of doing our part and practicing our Lenten discipline of almsgiving by sharing in this relief work.
Let us pray fervently for the peace of Ukraine and for the welfare, preservation, and freedom of the Ukrainian people. God bless you!
In Our Blessed Lord,
+Chad
March Old Time Bible Hour Reading: St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Sermons on Song of Songs
The next meeting of the Old Time Bible Hour is March 22 at 7pm. It will be preceded by Evening Prayer in the Chapel at 6:30.
The Old Time Bible Hour is a study that meets once a month and looks at how to read Scripture through the lens of Christians that have gone before us.
This month, we will be reading a selection of St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s Sermon’s on Song of Songs. You can download them below.
Lenten Preparation Retreat: "Turn Thou Us, O Good Lord, and So Shall We be Turned: Fasting, Examen, and Confession"
On Saturday, February 26th at 9am, we will gather for a half-day retreat to help us better prepare for Lent! The retreat will focus on three important Lenten disciplines: fasting, self-examination, and confession. Fasting is when we eat less in order to master our passions and desires. Self-examination is reflecting on our conduct in light of God’s commands and holiness. Confession is a biblical practice that we do after self-reflection.
Here is the schedule for the day:
9:00-9:15 Morning Prayer
9:15-9:30 Refreshments
9:30-10:15 Session 1
10:15-10:20 Break
10:20-11 Session 2
11:00-11:05 Break
11:05-11:45 Session 3
12 Mass
Lessons and Carols
When: December 19 at 5pm
Where: The Upstairs Church at St. Paul’s
Lessons and Carols is a service full of Scripture readings and music that gets us prepared for Christmas!
After Lessons and Carols there will be a 4C’s coffee hour: Christmas Cookies, Cake and Coffee! Bring some of your favorites to share.
Moments at Mass - Episode 1: Why Do We Call It Mass?
Moments at Mass is a series of short videos explaining the Anglican liturgy according to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer and the Anglican Missal. In this episode, Fr. Wesley explains why the service is called the "Mass."
80th Anniversary Presentation of Pearl Harbor Presentation by Dwight and Cathy Gates
On December 4th at 11am, Dwight and Cathy Gates will give a presentation on Cathy’s grandfather, Brigadier General Kendall Jordan Fielder, Hawaiian Department G-2 (Intelligence). General Fielder played a key role leading up to and during the Japanese attack on December 7th at Pearl Harbor. His leadership abilities following the attack calmed the fears of the Hawaiian people, was instrumental in the formation of the Nisei 100th Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and prevented the internment of 15,900 Americans of Japanese ancestry. Included in the presentation are official and personal photographs belonging to the family.
The presentation will occur in the Parish Hall of St. Paul’s.
Stewardship Sunday is this Sunday!
This Sunday is Stewardship Sunday, a time when we consider what God wants us to give to his Church. Please see the appeal letter below from our Stewardship Chair, Clint Rosso. The Pledge Form can be found below, as well. Feel free to download and send it to us or bring it to church on Sunday!
