Worship
† Sunday May 12: Family Evening Worship—5:30PM
† Rogation Sunday is May 26th. There will be a special procession and blessing in Wynnewood Valley Park on that day.
† Worship Committee Meeting: Tuesday, May 14 at 7PM. Anyone is welcome to come and take part. We will discuss summer and fall worship plans. We’ll meet in the Memorial Room.
† Morning Prayer is offered at 8:30AM on Sunday mornings and at 9:15AM Tuesdays through Fridays. Anyone can pray the service privately using the Book of Common Prayer or one of a number of smart phone apps! See the last section of the digital edition of the “Acts of the Apostles” for details.
Outreach
† We will continue collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Look for the collection box in the hallway outside the parish hall.
† Our next all-church Darby Mission Meal: 9/17/19.
Children and Youth
† Nursery Childcare is available during the 10:00AM Sunday service for children ages 3 and younger in the Godly Play Room.
† Sunday School: Children Preschool – 2nd grade and 3rd – 8th grade attend Sunday classes at 10:00AM, the same time as the church service starts; children join their parents in the church in time for communion. Classes are held on the 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays of the month. On 2nd Sundays children attend church with their parents, either the 10:00PM Holy Eucharist service or the 5:30PM Family Worship Service. When there is a 5th Sunday, children attend church with their parents, with some of the children taking part in leading the service.
† The Holy Apostles Choir School is looking toward it’s grand opening in the Fall of 2019. If you have a potential student, apply today. More information is available at holyapostlespa.org/choir-school/. Please forward this information to friends and neighbors who may be interested. Contact Deb Stambaugh if you have any questions.
Parish Life
† A big THANK YOU to Wyatt Delevan who completed 8 hours of community service for a Boy Scout merit badge by cleaning and organizing the attic storage area and the boiler room, and cleaning the choir room.
† 2019 Happy Hour Dates
May 31
June 28
July 26
August 30
† The Rev. Jim Robertson who was our deacon here from 1992-94, is being ordained to the priesthood in Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. Jim reached out to church with an invitation, and a request for our prayers. The ordination will be June 15, 2019 at 10:30AM at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral in Harrisburg, PA. An invitation posted in the parish hall provides more information.
† Don’t forget to enter the church through the Parish office door and grab a “Church Member” badge from the office during Daycare hours (7:00AM – 6:00PM Mon-Fri)!
† The Cash for Causes Program at Giant Supermarket:
-Purchase through JT Wertz
-5% of card value is given to Holy Apostles operating fund.
-Can be used in store or when ordering Giant groceries through peapod online delivery service.
Education
† Bible Study is held on Thursdays at 11AM.
† James is planning to offer a special summer adult education program on Sunday mornings while the choir is not in session. Stay tuned for details.
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