Acts of the Apostles – 05/29/2022

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THIS SUNDAY
7th Sunday of Easter

9AM Family Eucharist on the Lawn
Join us on the lawn under the tent or
Listen on 92.3fm on your car radio in our parking lot

10AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Church
At this time, masks are required for singers and
strongly encouraged for everyone inside the church
Join us in person or watch the broadcast on our YouTube channel
Service material can be found on our website

Scripture readings for the 7th Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 97
Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21
John 17:20-26

Masking is always recommended if you have recently been exposed to or infected with COVID,
or you’ve been told by a health professional to wear a mask based on your personal risk factors

Sunday, May 29, 2022 – 7th Sunday of Easter

• 9:00 AM – Family Service on the Lawn, Holy Eucharist – Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
• 10:00 AM – Choral Service in the Church, Holy Eucharist Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion – in person & livestream – Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Monday, May 30, 2022 – Memorial Day

• Office Closed
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin

• 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
• 10:00 AM – Parish Discernment Group – Memorial Room
• 6:35 PM – Confirmation & Dragons – meeting on the lawn under the tent
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

• 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Thursday, June 2, 2022

• 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
• 11:00 AM – Bible Study via Zoom. We are studying the Gospel of John.New folks are always welcome. No previous experience required. Click here to join
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Friday, June 3, 2022

• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Saturday, June 4, 2022

• 9:30 AM – Neighborhood Pilgrimage: Penn Wynne – Everyone is invited – bring your dog along! The Vestry will be leading a walk through the neighborhood near the church. We will pause at points for prayer, praise and conversation with our neighbors.
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Sunday, June 5, 2022 – Day of Pentecost – Wear RED to church!

• 9:00 AM – Family Service on the Lawn, Holy Eucharist – Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
• 10:00 AM – Choral Service in the Church, Holy Eucharist Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion – in person & livestream – Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

DARBY MISSION

June Food Donations

It’s Peanut Butter Jelly time!

We’re collecting peanut butter and jelly for the June Food Giveaway at Darby Mission. The giveaway date is June 15, so please have your contributions in no later than Tuesday, June 14. Thanks!!

PROJECT SHARE

We are still in need of a volunteer to provide cole slaw for 10-15 people for our Memorial Day picnic lunch. Items will be delivered to Project Share on Sunday, 5/29, so you can bring your contribution to church for Cassie to pick up and deliver!

Catch up with Cassie at Coffee Hour
or reach her via email: grammysqrd@gmail.com; or text: 610-608-5440

+ OVERBROOK PARK COMMUNITY DAY
On Saturday, June 11, from 11am to 3pm we will be hosting a table at the Overbrook Park Community Day to meet our neighbors! Assistance is needed for setup on the morning of the event, breakdown after the event ends, and friendly faces to staff the table in 1-hour increments. We will be offering Apostle’s Cup coffee, coffee mugs, children’s books and reusable grocery bags. If you can help in any way, please sign up on our volunteer page under the OPCD tab, or contact Katie in the office: 610-642-6617 or HolyApostlesPA@gmail.com

+ REUSABLE GROCERY BAG COLLECTION
We are looking to collect reusable grocery bags to be distributed from our booth at the Overbrook Park Community Day on June 11 to assist with the new ban on plastic bags. If you would like to contribute to this cause, please bring in reusable bags by Thursday, June 9. Contact Cassie or Katie with any questions.

+ MAY WE PRAY FOR YOU?
The principal kinds of prayer are adoration, praise, thanksgiving, penitence, oblation, intercession, and petition. (BCP p.856)

The Parish Prayer list is included in the monthly newsletter that is sent through the mail. Additional copies are also available on the table in the narthex and on our website. To add your prayer needs to the list, you can contact Fr. James, Nancy Haas, or use the form on our website.

• Cassie asks that you pray for healing for Folly Cottman, a family friend, who is recovering slowly from a stroke suffered three weeks ago.

+ VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
Visit our SignUpGenius page to volunteer up for:

• Overbrook Park Community Day – Friendly faces needed to meet our neighbors in Overbrook Park
• Chalice Bearer/Acolyte – contact Fr. James if you would like to join this team
• Coffee Hour Jobs – download the PDF linked on the signup page to see the job descriptions
• Greeters – make folks feel welcome as they arrive for services
• Livestream Team – help make services available to those who can’t come to church, training available
• Outreach Events – check back regularly, Cassie always has a new project/event
• Readers/Intercessors – lend your voice to our weekly services

+ 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 Fr. James 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.

+ CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Office hours for the week of May 29:
Monday – 5/30 – Office Closed
Tuesday – 5/31 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Friday – 6/3 – 9:00am – 12:00pm

To contact the office:
610-642-6671
HolyApostlesPA@gmail.com
Email monitored regularly

+ A PRAYER FROM BISHOP DANIEL
“God of peace, we remember the children and our siblings killed today in Texas. Following those killed in Buffalo and so many other tragedies. Please let us stop, just stop, adding names to the prayer list. Lord, have mercy. When will our hearts of stone turn into hearts of flesh?” – Bishop Daniel

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The following folks have birthdays in June:

03 – Riley Vroome
05 – Judy Jervis
08 – Caroline Meiers
12 – Olivia Neff
19 – Abby Henderson
19 – Charlotte Smith
27 – Dave Smith
28 – Ryan Hillis
30 – JT Wertz

If your birthday, or the birthday of another parishioner is missing, please notify the Parish Office at holyapostlespa@gmail.com