Acts of the Apostles – 07/17/2022

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THIS SUNDAY
Proper 11
6th Sunday after Pentecost

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
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Due to the predicted high temperatures this weekend, the 10am service
will be held in the air-conditioned comfort of the Parish Hall
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Join us in person or watch the broadcast on our YouTube channel
Service material can be found on our website

Scripture readings for Proper 11
Genesis 18:1-10a
Psalm 15
Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42

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, July 17, 2022 – Proper 11, 6th Sunday after Pentecost

• 9:00 AM – Family Service on the Lawn, Holy Eucharist – Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
• 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion – in person & livestream – Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
• 11:30 AM – Vestry Meeting – Memorial Room
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Monday, July 18, 2022

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

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

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

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

• 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
• 7:00 PM – Havertown Village Meeting – Memorial Room
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

Thursday, July 21, 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, July 22, 2022

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

Saturday, July 23, 2022

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

Sunday, July 24, 2022 – Proper 12, 7th Sunday after Pentecost

• 9:00 AM – Family Service on the Lawn, Holy Eucharist – Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
• 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion and Holy Baptism of Caroline McGhee – in person & livestream – Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
• 11:30 AM – Vestry Meeting – Memorial Room
• 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join

DARBY MISSION

July Food Giveaway

If you are able to donate to this month’s breakfast bars & Pop-Tarts drive please bring your donations to the no later than Tuesday, July 19 for distribution the next day. The mission is feeding an average of 150 people every month. You contributions make a difference! So far we have collected 59 boxes (and 5 jars of spaghetti sauce – because there’s always some spaghetti sauce in the mix!).

Birthday Blessing Boxes:
On a monthly basis, we would like to include, along with our “standard” donations to the Food Giveaway, ‘ready-to-go’ Birthday Blessings. This is a package made up of cake mix, cake frosting, lemon lime soda (replaces the eggs and oil), candles, sprinkles and a card. We are hoping to have about 5 per month to give to Rev. Doris to hand out to folks celebrating during that month. This idea came to us via Suzanne Lees who spotted this TikTok posting that explains it all.

Summer Camps

To assist with summer camp projects, we are looking to provide hula hoops, basketballs and soccer balls and arts & crafts project supplies. You can donate specific items, or make a financial donation to the Darby Mission.

There is also a need for spray deodorant for the 4th-6th grade crowd.

To donate items, bring them by the church no later than Tuesday, July 19th. You can leave items by the CAN-estoga wagon on Sundays, in the back pews of the church, or leave with Katie in the church office.

For financial contributions, place a check in the offering plate, mail a check to the church, or donate online using the GIVE button on our home page. On your check write: Outreach/Darby Mission Camps in the memo line. If giving online, scroll down and add Outreach/Darby Mission Camps to the memo field provided.

We will be providing weekly lunches of tomato pies, cold drinks and snacks. We will gratefully accept your monetary donations towards defraying these costs. You can place a check in the offering plate, mail a check to the church, or donate online using the GIVE button on our home page. On your check write: Outreach/Project Share in the memo line. If giving online, scroll down and add Outreach/Project Share to the memo field provided. Thank you for your generosity!

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

+ 10AM Service this week in Parish Hall
Due to the predicted high temperatures this weekend, the 10AM service this week will be held in the air-conditioned comfort of the Parish Hall. If you can come a few minutes early to help set up chairs, or stay a few minutes after to put them away your assistance would be greatly appreciated. The post-service coffee hour will be held in the Parish Hall as well.

+ BAPTISM
Join us at the 10AM service next Sunday, July 24 as we celebrate the Holy Baptism of Caroline McGhee. The McGhee family are regulars at our 9AM Family Service of Jesus & Donuts. If you haven’t yet met Jason & Laura and their delightful daughters Anna, Margaret and Caroline, this is a great opportunity to welcome them to the Holy Apostles family!

Would you like to be baptized? Let Fr. James know! Baptisms are one of his favorite things to do!

+ AUGUST NEWSLETTER CONTENT
Have something you’d like to contribute to the August Newsletter – an article, poem, announcement, “Where in the World” photo with your CHA magnet, etc.? Please send your submission to the office no later than Monday, July 25 for inclusion in this month’s edition of The Apostle.

+ AUGUST NEWSLETTER MAILING
If you would like to help prepare the August newsletter mailing, meet us in the Memorial Room on Thursday, July 28th at 1:00pm for folding, stuffing, stamping and laughter. Our regular team consists of Pat Dyer, Pat Smyth and Patty Wertz – but folks with names not derived from “Patricia” are welcome as well!

+ HAPPY HOUR FELLOWSHIP
The next Happy Hour Fellowship on the Lawn is scheduled for Friday, July 29, beginning at 6pm. Bring beverages and snacks for yourself, or extra to share, and spend some time with friends! Dogs on leashes are welcome! See you there…

+ 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.

• Paul Emmons, our long-time organist at Holy Apostles, had a car accident on the way home from church last Sunday. He was able to walk away from the incident but his doctors are still trying to find underlying cause of his blackout. Please pray for his full and quick recovery and for wisdom for his doctors as they work with him towards renewed health.

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another,
so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.

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+ APOSTLES’ CUP & COFFEE MUGS
Remember to pick up your supplies of Apostles’ Cup and/or CHA coffee mug from the table under the tent on Sundays! You can also stop by the office during office hours to select what you need. Apostles’ Cup coffee can also be purchased direct from House Cup Coffee. All proceeds from coffee sales go to support the programs of the Darby Mission.

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

• 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 July 17:
Monday – 7/4 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday – 7/5 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Friday – 7/8 – 9:00am – 12:00pm

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

+ NOMINATE YOURSELF – A NOTE FROM THE RT. REV. DANIEL G.P. GUTIÉRREZ

My siblings in Christ,

In my seven years as your Bishop, I continue to be amazed at the depth of talent, creativity and dedication in this beloved diocese. On October 22nd, we will gather as a diocese for our annual Convention. An important component of our work is to elect people to serve on a variety of committees and commissions. Collectively, they will help direct our administration, budget, mission and ministry both within our diocese and as part of the Episcopal Church.

I invite you to pray if God is calling you to serve in one of these important ministries. A list of open positions can be found here. Please consider nominating yourself – or someone else – to stand for election. It doesn’t matter if you are new to The Episcopal Church or were raised in it, all you need to do is complete this form. There is a need for your gifts and talents. The deadline is August 23rd . If you have any questions please email nomcomm@diopa.org.

Registration for Convention will also open on August 23rd. Resolutions that propose changes to diocesan canons or the Diocesan Constitution are due 90 days prior to Convention, or July 25th, and should be submitted to Stephen P. Chawaga, Esq., schwaga@episcopallegalaid.org.

Other resolutions are due 69 days prior to Convention, or August 23rd, and should be submitted to the chair of the Resolutions Committee, Karen Lash, klash.klash@verizon.net. The resolution form can be found here.

I am grateful for your faithfulness.

+ STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL DIOCESAN NEWS
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The following folks have birthdays in July:

03 – Linda Day, Suzanne Lees, Barbara Peck
05 – Cassie Woestman
06 – Ellen Houck
07 – Kerry Costello
09 – Andrew Meiers
10 – Annette Smith
14 – Maureen Costello, Pamela Costello, Vic Haas
17 – Sarai Colon Aquino
18 – Cliff Davis
26 – Anne Castimore
31 – Adrienne Hillis

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