THIS WEEK
1st Sunday in Lent
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 Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday, February 26, 2023 – First Sunday in Lent
- 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
Monday, February 27, 2023
- 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
- 10:30 AM – Newsletter Mailing – Memorial Room
- 7:30 PM – AA Meeting – Memorial Room
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
- 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
- 6:30 PM – Lenten Mixtape, Part 1, via Zoom Click here to join; Spotify Playlist for Part 1
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Thursday, March 2, 2023
- 9:15 AM – Morning Prayer in the Church
- 11:00 AM – Bible Study via Zoom. Join us for our Lenten study No previous experience required. Click here to join
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Friday, March 3, 2023
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Saturday, March 4, 2023
- 9:00 AM – Pockets of Hope Sewing Project until 1PM – Parish Hall
- 7:30 PM – Compline via Zoom Click here to join
Sunday, March 5, 2023 – Second Sunday in Lent
- 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
Special Request: Aid for Asylum Seeking Refugees
Cassie & Katie dropped off the latest round of donations to Gladwyne Presbyterian Church on Thursday – three bags and one box of warm clothing of all sizes!
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
Food Giveaway:
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
Grilled Cheese Lunches
We are providing lunches featuring Grilled Cheese sandwiches on the following dates this quarter:
- 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
We are happy to provide the bread and cheese for you to use to make the sandwiches! Just make a note when you sign up or speak to Cassie.
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
+ LENTEN MIXTAPE – ZOOM SESSIONS – WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 1 & 15 @ 6:30PM
Our Rector’s musical tastes are nothing if not eclectic! Join him on an exploration of music suitable to the season. The first sessions is THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 @ 6:30pm, using the Compline Zoom Link. Each session will end with a Compline service. Due to the wealth of subject matter, the actual start time of Compline may be delayed from it’s regular 7:30pm time. We hope that those of you who faithfully attend Compline will join us at the earlier time and continue through to the prayer time.
- Session Two, on March 15, will include a special guest: The Rev. Jonathan Jameson, Priest and Bassist for Delta Spirit. Don’t miss it! Invite your friends to join us.
- We have created an Eventbrite invitation that you can use for yourself or encourage your friends to sign up for these events and receive the Zoom link in an email. We will also be posting the link on our FB and Instagram pages: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lenten-mixtape-tickets-559669064237
- PLAYLIST FOR MARCH 1st Session: You can start listening now in preparation for Wednesday night. You can listen on Spotify or YouTube
+ LENTEN FORUMS in the MEMORIAL ROOM
Join us on three consecutive Sundays following the 10AM service for Lenten Forums. Grab your coffee and a sweet treat and find a seat in Memorial Room as we delve into the Psalms and Holy Week.
+ BURIED TREASURE
During our Fire, Flapjacks & Fellowship event this past Tuesday evening the young people in attendance worked together to create this banner which has now been boxed and buried on the property, not to be seen again until Easter morning. There is a marker on the burial site. We are hopeful that the marker will remain for the next 45 days (including the Sundays in Lent, even though they don’t count in the 40 days of Lent) so that it can be easily located for unveiling on that glorious morning!
+ MARCH NEWSLETTER MAILING
If you would like to help prepare the March newsletter mailing, please meet us in the Memorial Room on Tuesday, February 28 at 10:30am for folding, stuffing, stamping and laughter.
+ POCKETS OF HOPE, MARCH 4
We will again be hosting the Pockets of Hope group on Saturday, March 4, from 9am to 1pm, 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!
+ DESSERT FESTIVAL – March 12 @ Kaiserman JCC
The Penn Wynne Civic Association is hosting their annual Dessert Festival at the gymnasium at the Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood. They have asked us to assist in providing desserts and also to have a few representatives available for dessert distribution from 2-4pm on that day.
- IF YOU CAN BAKE SOMETHING FOR THE EVENT:
We are looking for cookies, brownies, cakes, loaf breads, etc., wrapped or bagged in single servings (ok – 2 or 3 cookies per package is more than fine!). If you would like to volunteer to bake, please let Katie know and bring your items to church on Sunday (3/12). We can also arrange for pickup from your house on Saturday, 3/11, if needed. - IF YOU’D LIKE TO HELP STAFF THE EVENT:
Please let Katie know if you’re available to assist at the community table on Sunday afternoon from 2pm-4pm.
+ GIRL SCOUT COOKIES 2023
Time is running out to get your Girl Scout Cookies! Sales end on March 12th! Order online from Emma Gallagher at 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: Cassie will have a cookie jar on hand at the 9AM and 10AM coffee hours this Sunday where you can put your donation towards the purchase of Girl Scout cookies to be used as part of our Project Share lunches and the Darby Dinner event on March 7. All contributions accepted – whether 5 cents or 5 dollars or more. Every contribution counts!
+ 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!
RECYCLING: We are collecting the metal clips on House Cup coffee bags to recycle them back to House Cup for reuse. There should be a jar on the coffee sales table for this purpose – but if Katie forgets to put it out, you can leave your clips on her desk (that will teach her!)
+ MAY WE PRAY FOR YOU?
In my trouble I cried to the Lord,
And He answered me.
Psalm 120:1
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.
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 26:
Monday – 2/27 – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday – 2/28 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Friday – 3/3 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
To contact the office:
610-642-6671
HolyApostlesPA@gmail.com
Email monitored regularly
+ SURVEY – CHURCH-GOING HABITS
Please take 5 minutes to help us understand church going habits since the pandemic. Participation is anonymous and voluntary. Survey available in English and Spanish.
+ ART & FAITH
Art is an expression of the beauty of Christ. Join us for the first in a series to explore the connection between art and faith. Watch.
+ 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:
27 – Meg Delevan
Alice Vroome
28 – Braeden Wherry
Colin Vroome
March Birthdays:
01 – Isabel Brown-Aquino
02 – Nancy Haas
03 – Christine Arenson
05 – Preslee Martin
06 – Christina King Smith
Mackey Vroome
13 – Lydia Buschenfeldt
17 – Peter Cavanaugh
18 – Rory Byrne-Dugan
26 – Edmund Stambaugh
28 – Christine Vroome
Jenny Mustered
31 – Alex Dupre
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
Church of the Holy Apostles 