THIS WEEK
6th Sunday after the Epiphany
Celebrating The Feast of Rev. Absalom Jones
9AM Family Eucharist
Come as you are.
Our weekly Family Eucharist is designed for families with young children,
but all are welcome to join us. Donuts, hot chocolate and coffee available.
10AM Holy Eucharist, Rite 2
Join us in person or watch the broadcast on our YouTube channel
Service material can be found on our website
Lectionary for the Feast of Absalom Jones
Isaiah 42:5-9
Psalm 126
Ephesians 4:1-6
John 15:12-15
Sunday, February 12, 2023 – 6th Sunday after Epiphany –
Celebrating the Feast of Absalom Jones
- 9:00 AM – Family Eucharist Service – The Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
- 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion and Prayers of Healing – in person & livestream – The Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Monday, February 13, 2023
- 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
- 7:00 PM – Vestry Meeting via Zoom – see Jean G. for link
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
- 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
- 7:30 PM – AA Meeting – Memorial Room
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Thursday, February 16, 2023
- 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
- 11:00 AM – Bible Study via Zoom. We are finishing up 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, February 17, 2023
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Saturday, February 18, 2023
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Sunday, February 19, 2023 – Last Sunday after Epiphany
- 9:00 AM – Family Eucharist Service – The Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
- 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion – in person & livestream – The Rev. James Stambaugh, Celebrant & Preacher
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Episcopal Relief & Development – Earthquake Relief Efforts
A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake recently struck southeast Turkey and northern Syria. The reported death toll is in the thousands and climbing after buildings all over the region crumbled, burying civilians beneath the rubble. Please help us work with our local partners to provide relief and support. Make an urgent tax-deductible donation to Episcopal Relief & Development today.
Special Request: Aid for Asylum Seeking Refugees
We are currently accepting warm clothing for children and adults including
sweaters, coats, boots, hats, scarves & gloves.
You can help by:
- purchasing items and dropping them off on the Outreach shelves in the narthex closet
- purchasing items and shipping them directly to the church – please remember to mark your packages “Attention: Outreach”
- making a donation to Outreach – marking “Refugees” in the memo line and it will be used to purchase specifically requested items for this project.
We will be collecting items for at least the next month, and will continue as long as busloads of folks in need are arriving. Items will be delivered to or picked up by Gladwyne Presbyterian on a weekly basis to insure getting the donated items to those in need as quickly as possible. Questions? Contact Katie
DARBY MISSION
February Food Giveaway:
If you have not dropped off your PASTA SAUCE please bring it with you on Sunday. After the 10AM service we will be looking for helpers to load our collection into Katie’s car for delivery on Wednesday. Last minute donations will be accepted through Tuesday, 2/14.
For the MARCH Food Giveaway, we are looking for breakfast cereals. Preferred varieties are: Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes and Life. We will be collecting cereal through Tuesday, March 14, for delivery and distribution on Wednesday, March 15.
We are also continuing to collect Celebration Cake Kits (or Birthday Blessing Boxes) to be able to provide 5 per month along with our food collection item. Each kit should contain:
- cake mix
- cake frosting
- lemon-lime soda (replaces eggs and oil)
- candles
- sprinkles
- card
- all placed in a single-use baking pan
We have about 50 white bags with handles available, so you don’t need to worry about that part.
You can leave your donations:
- on the Outreach shelves in the narthex closet
- in the CANestoga wagon in the office hallway
- ship them directly to the church Attn: Outreach
If you need assistance getting your donations to the church, please contact Katie in the church office to arrange transport: holyapostlespa@gmail.com or 610-642-6617
Darby Dinner – March 7, 2023
Our sponsored Darby Dinner on March 7 will be here before you know it. We are still looking for a lot of help for this event. Rev. Doris says we should be prepared to feed 75-80 folks! We are looking for assistance in:
- food prep
- transporting food from the church to the rec center
- setting up for dinner
- serving dinner
- cleanup
The main dish for this meal will be LASAGNA or BAKED ZITI – meat, veggie, whatever version is your favorite! We will also be looking for salads, breads. beverages and desserts!
You can sign up on the Darby Dinner SignUpGenius page or talk to Cassie about how you would like to volunteer for this event!
Project Share
Belts Needed
Project Share is looking for belts for their clients – both men and women. If you have belts in good condition you are no longer using, please drop them in the CAN-estoga wagon or onto the Outreach shelves in the narthex. Thanks!
Grilled Cheese Lunches
We will be providing lunches featuring Grilled Cheese sandwiches on the following dates this quarter:
- February 21- sandwiches, sweet treats and hot tea covered, still need fruit and drinks
- March 7
- March 21
You can choose to provide all, or any part, of a lunch for any of these dates. We are now feeding about 40 people per lunch. When you sign up to make sandwiches, sweets or provide fruit, you can choose to provide for 20 or all 40 (sign up in both slots). Lunches will include:
- Grilled Cheese sandwiches
- Sweet treat
- Hot chocolate, tea & coffee
- Tea cooler (iced tea & lemonade)
- Apples or Oranges
Use our SignUpGenius page, or talk to Cassie to volunteer your services.
Catch up with Cassie
Reach her via email: grammysqrd@gmail.com; or phone/text: 610-608-5440
+ NEW CONTACT EMAILS
music@holyapostlespa.org – This email has been set up for use by Jamie Wilcutts, our new Minister of Music. Feel free to reach out to him at any time with questions about joining choir, service music, favorite hymns, etc.
office@holyapostlespa.org – This is thew new contact email for the office. The old address will forward to this one, but we encourage you to update your email contact list with the new address.
+ BIBLE STUDY – THURSDAYS FROM 11AM-12PM ON ZOOM
Have you been thinking about joining Bible Study but were worried about coming in on the middle of something? Worry no more! We have just completed an 11-month study of the Gospel of John, and beginning Thursday, February 16, we’re starting something new! For our next study, instead of working through one particular book of the Bible, we’ll be doing a Lenten study with materials from multiple sources. This is a great time to join us! Bible Study Zoom Link Questions? Contact Nancy Haas or Father James
+ SHROVE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 6:30PM – FIRE, FLAPJACKS & FELLOWSHIP
Join us for an event in the parking lot on Tuesday, February 21! Chilly temps? Not a problem! We’ll have the firepit going, as well as our two propane heaters!
FIRE:
- We will be burning last year’s palms to create this year’s ashes
- Bring your own palms to burn if you’d like
- Face it – it’s always fun to watch Fr. James play with fire.
FLAPJACKS:
- A flattop grill will be onsite so we can all enjoy some silver dollar pancakes in honor of Shrove Tuesday.
FELLOWSHIP:
- Come enjoy the fire and each other in a pre-Lent get-together for ALL AGES!!!
- Bring along snacks and beverages for yourself or to share!
+ POCKETS OF HOPE, MARCH 4
We will again be hosting the Pockets of Hope group on Saturday, March 4, from 9am to 1pm. Pockets of Hope is a non-profit organization providing FREE mastectomy hoodies with drain pockets for after surgery.
If you know how to sew and have a sewing machine of your own, you are most welcome to join them in their time of stitching and fellowship. And if their last visit was any indication, they have some pretty great snacks as well!
To learn how you can help this project, contact Kiersten Wertz Lopez at kiersten.wertz@gmail.com or just show up on the 4th with your sewing machine!
+ WINTER BOOK STUDY: A POST-COVID CATECHESIS by VICTOR LEE AUSTIN
Two sessions was not quite enough time to discuss all the topics found in our Winter Book Study selection: A Post-COVID Catechesis by Victor Lee Austin. Many thanks to all who participated in person and over Zoom in one or both parts of the study. Recordings were made of each session and are available on our YouTube channel: Part 1 Part 2
+ GIRL SCOUT COOKIES 2023
Emma Gallagher is selling Girl Scout Cookies now through March 12th! She will have them at church when possible, but you can order online for girl delivery at any time and we will drop them off! tinyurl.com/EmmaG2023 You can also order by texting Michelle Gallagher at 610-659-2109. Cookies are $5/box (Gluten Free $6/box).
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY: You can support the Girls Scouts and our Outreach Ministry by ordering a few extra boxes to be shared with the Darby Mission or as part of our Project Share lunch program! Your donated boxes can be placed on the shelves in the Outreach closet, in the CAN-estoga wagon in the office hallway, or give them to Cassie for safekeeping.
+ STAY WARM WITH APOSTLE’S CUP!
You can purchase bags of regular-ground; regular-whole bean; and/or decaf-ground varieties. Each bag is $15, with $4 from each purchase going directly to the ministries of the Darby Mission. We have plenty of coffee available for purchase on Sundays, or any time the office is open (see Office Hours schedule below). You can also purchase Apostle’s Cup coffee direct from House Cup Coffee and have it shipped to your door!
+ MAY WE PRAY FOR YOU?
Pray for us
1 Thessalonians 5:25
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.
- Pat Smyth has requested prayers for Rick Thompson and the Thompson Family, and for Bob, Tom ,Carol and the Sweet Family. Pat also says thank you for your prayers for Liz McDonald (Sundays on the Parish Prayer List) and Natalie and the North Family (Tuesdays). Your prayers worked!
- Offer prayers of thanksgiving for Fr. James’ new doctor who has a treatment plan for his vision issue that is most promising!
- Pray for Traveling Mercies:
For Dave & Annette Smith as they continue their pilgrimage in the Holy Land this next week, that their travel may be uncomplicated and they may experience the awe and joy of this special trip.
For Fr. James as he travels to New Mexico to spend a few days with his parents.
For Cassie Woestman as she travels to the DC area to be with family for a few days.
Prayer – it’s not just words, it’s a lifestyle
+ VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
We always need volunteers to assist with the various ministries of Holy Apostles. Talk to a ministry leader, or use the linked SignUp Genius page to offer your talents!
- Altar Guild – Prepare the Lord’s table in a peaceful environment. Please contact Patty Wertz (610-989-2826) for more information or to join this ministry.
- Chalice Bearer – contact Fr. James if you would like to join this team. If you are already on the team, Signup slots available through the end of April
- Coffee Hour Signup – contact Judy Jervis (610-348-5529) or use the signup sheet on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to volunteer to host coffee hour
- Donut Courier – sign up to bring the donuts to the 9AM service. Use the SignUp Genius page, or contact Katie to volunteer
- Greeters – make folks feel welcome as they arrive for services, training available. Signup slots available through the end of April. Questions? Contact Linda Day
- Livestream Team – help make services available to those who can’t come to church, training available. Signup slots available through the end of April Questions? Contact Jean Gentile
- Outreach: Darby Dinners – A signup sheet has been created so you can volunteer to help with various aspects of the Lasagna Darby Dinner we will be hosting on March 7, 2023. Questions? Contact Cassie Woestman (610-608-5440)
- Outreach: Project Share – Dates and slots have been added for Project Share Grilled Cheese Lunch dates through March 2023. Questions? Contact Cassie Woestman (610-608-5440
- Readers/Intercessors – Slots have been added through the end of April. Sign up or contact Katie to volunteer.
+ EUCHARISTIC VISITS
The rector and trained Eucharistic ministers may visit others to bring them the Eucharist. Contact Fr. James if you would like to schedule a visit.
+ GIVING
You can always mail pledge contributions to the church. 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 February 12:
Monday – 2/13 – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday – 2/14 – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Friday – 2/17 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
To contact the office:
610-642-6671
HolyApostlesPA@gmail.com
Email monitored regularly
If you missed Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s visit to The Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas to kick off our week of celebrating Blessed Absalom, you can watch it here.
+ STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL DIOCESAN NEWS
Click here to receive the weekly newsletter from the diocese in your inbox.
The following folks have birthday in February:
06 – Carter Grant
12 – Jamieson Henderson
14 – Samantha Hasapes
17 – Mike Johnson
19 – Jamison Grant
Annie Neff
Kiera Patton
20 – Nancy Gullo
23 – Lyn DeSilets
Lucas Johnson
24 – Jeremiah Mustered
27 – Meg Delevan
Alice Vroome
28 – Braeden Wherry
Colin Vroome
If your birthday, or the birthday of another parishioner is missing, please notify the Parish Office at office@holyapostlespa.org
1020 Remington Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096-2326
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