This Sunday
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
10AM Holy Eucharist
Limited to 20 in-person attendees
Social distancing and masks required – Sign Up
Watch the broadcast on our YouTube channel
Service Material can be found on our website
Scripture readings
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21
A Note from the Rector
Last Sunday after church we had a lovely conversation about Esther DeWaal’s book Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict. Our discussion of Christian monasticism was wide-ranging across the topic of Christian monasticism in general, and I enjoyed it very much. In the course of the conversation, I tangentially remarked (as I am wont to do) about the importance of the Eastern monastic prayer practice known as the Jesus Prayer. This prayer developed out of the Desert Monastic tradition that I wrote about last week, and it is another bit of vital monastic wisdom, that is fitting and easily adaptable for our own contemporary non-monastic lives. So, I thought I would write a bit more about the Jesus Prayer and commend it to you for exploration in your own spiritual journey.
The Jesus Prayer is simple and short: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Sometimes even the “a sinner” part is left off. The prayer is biblical. It is based on several passages from the Gospels. Luke 18:38, for example when a person seeking God’s healing power cries out as Jesus passes by: “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” That story provides the context and the essence of this simple and profound prayer. The Jesus Prayer is the simple, memorable, and frankly, powerful cry of a soul to its Creator and Savior and Lord. The cry results in Jesus hearing the supplicant, stopping, having compassion, and healing this person in need.
The practice of the Jesus Prayer answers the impulse to follow St. Paul’s admonition in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to “pray without ceasing.” [more]
Services
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Sunday, March 14, 2021 – 4th Sunday of Lent
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion 10AM
Live-streamed, In-person attendance limited to 20
The Rev. James Stambaugh, celebrant & preacher
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 – The BCP Daily Office
Every Tuesday in Lent
8:30 AM – Morning Prayer, BCP p.75 – YouTube
12:00 PM – Noonday Prayer, BCP p.103- Zoom
5:30 PM – Evening Prayer, BPC p.115 – YouTube
7:30 PM – Compline, BCP p.127 – Zoom
The Rev. James Stambaugh, officiant
Sunday, March 21, 2021 – 5th Sunday of Lent
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion 10AM
Live-streamed, In-person attendance limited to 20
The Rev. James Stambaugh, celebrant & preacher
Zoom Compline is held every night at 7:30PM
A brief time of prayer and checking in with other members of CHA
“Zoom Compline has been really helped me through this difficult time. It’s such a great way to close the day.” – CHA Member
Follow this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/233415613?pwd=dTBDeUhrUUdSak9MS3RUaXdDSDhpUT09
or call into the meeting toll-free 1-888-475-4499
Callers will be promoted to enter this meeting ID: 233 415 613
and passcode: love
Zoom Bible Study is held every Thursday at 11AM
We are just starting a combined study of the Books of Daniel and Revelation. Now is a great time to join us as we get ready to discover a new view on the never-changing promises of God.
Follow this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/788355291?pwd=R2FQRWltZ01LWG92WGtPSm54cXJSUT09
or call 1-888-475-4499 US Toll-free
You will be prompted to enter this meeting ID: 788 355 291
and passcode: love
*note: the passcode for all CHA Zoom meetings is “love”
Outreach – Up Next
Lenten Service Project
Objective:
To show continued support for helping with food scarcity issues in the community
to the Darby Mission.
UPDATE: We could especially use mayonnaise and crayons.
Collection of all items continues through Easter Sunday.
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Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have,
for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16 NRSV
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Darby Mission
During Lent our goal is to help stock and replenish the Darby mission Food Pantry and School Supplies. Below is a “top ten” list of items that would be required to meet the needs of Rev. Doris’ clients. Other non-perishable items also accepted. Children and Youth could be encouraged to concentrate on school supplies while the Adults of the congregation could take on the food and personal hygiene items.
School Supplies most needed: crayons, glue sticks, composition notebooks, pencils
Food and Hygiene items most needed: pasta, pasta sauce, tuna, cereal, tampons
Drop off location: In the room off the church narthex. Items will be picked up on Sundays and Wednesdays. Collection will run from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday.
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THANK YOU for your continued support of those
in need in our communities.
Cassie Woestman, Outreach Chairperson, contact info:
Email: grammysqrd@gmail.com
Phone/Text: 610-608-5440
Announcements
+ Lenten Reading – Thanks to all who joined us last week for our engaging discussion on our All Parish Book Reading of Esther De Waal’s Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict. The next discussion will be held on Sunday, March 21, following the morning service. Please join us – whether you’ve finished the book, started the book, or haven’t quite gotten around to it as yet. We will be using the Compline Zoom link.
+ Easter Memorial Flowers – Easter is quickly approaching. It will be glorious times of rejoicing, remembrance, and thanksgiving. This is true because we believe that those whom we love and see no longer will one day live again through the power and the light of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is what we celebrate at Easter. To put earthly beauty in the service of our heavenly faith in Jesus, it is our custom at Holy Apostles to remember our deceased friends and family members with a beautiful array of Easter flowers. If you would like to participate in this custom, please send, or hand deliver the names of the deceased loved ones you would like to remember to the church office along with a donation. The suggested donation is $8.00 per name, but please do give only as you are able and so moved. Please have your requests to us no later than March 26..To participate:
- You can send a check along with a list of those to be remembered to the church: 1020 Remington Rd, Wynnewood PA 19096
- You can use the Give button on our websiteto make an electronic donation. The To list has been updated to include an option for Flower Memorials. If you choose this option, you can email your list of those to be remembered to Patty Wertz or to the church office.
+ Church Service Attendance – Based on guidelines from Bishop Daniel and a corresponding vote by your Vestry, as of February 7 the maximum number of in-person attendees has been raised to 20 persons. Masks and appropriate distancing will continue to be observed. We look forward to seeing you back at church if you feel comfortable there. Services will also continue to be livestreamed. Please note that you must pre-register to attend service to allow us to continue keeping with our safe practices. If you are serving (organist, reader, cantor, tech, usher, etc.) please remember to sign up as well.
+ Jeremiah Mustered, Ordination to the Priesthood – we are pleased to announce that Jeremiah’s ordination to the priesthood is scheduled to occur on Saturday, March 27 at St Paul’s Oaks. Details for the livestreaming of this event will be forthcoming.
+ Sunday School: Sunday School will be held online via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month for preschool (5 years old) through 8th grade. You can join Sunday School using this link (all ages welcome): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89142013163?pwd=WFpJVDlZVFJhOUVVa1gxQ2k0djVndz09
We’re looking for more teachers! If you would like to be involved in this exciting ministry, contact Peter Patton: pmpatton307@gmail.com
+ Bible Study: Every Thursday at 11AM (currently on Zoom). We are just starting a combined study of the Books of Daniel and Revelation. Now is a great time to join us as we get ready to discover a new view on the never-changing promises of God. . Join us anytime using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/788355291?pwd=R2FQRWltZ01LWG92WGtPSm54cXJSUT09
+ One Love: Our diocese has created an online platform where you can find inspirational videos, sermons by the bishop and other clergy, and online services. Visit DioPA One Love Online: https://episcopalpa.online.church
+Eucharistic Visits: During this time, the rector and trained Eucharistic ministers may visit others to bring them the Eucharist. Meeting in outdoor spaces of homes will be preferred. Contact the rector if you would like to schedule a visit.
+Giving: You can still mail pledge contributions to the church at this time. The mail is checked regularly. You can also securely give online. Go to holyapostlespa.org and click on the “Give” button on the top right hand corner of the webpage.
+ Online Worship: Online worship continues! We will be live-streaming each Sunday at 10AM. We will be calling on our virtual choir to provide music for us, and there will be occasional readings from members at home. It’s all happening on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button!
+ Happy Birthday! The following folks have birthdays in the month of March.
1st Isabel Brown Aquino
2nd Nancy Haas
Matt Hillis
5th Preslee Gallagher
6th Christina King Smith
Mackey Vroome
26th Edmund Stambaugh
28th Jennie Mustered
Christine Vroome
31st Alex Dupre
If your birthday, or the birthday of another parishioner in your family is missing, please notify the Parish Office at holyapostlespa@gmail.com
1020 Remington Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096
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