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Happy Leap Day!

Did you know that many ancient calendars had entire leap months? That Julius Caesar introduced Leap Day, with help from the Egyptians? Or that Caesar’s calculations were inaccurate which created a problem for the Catholic Church, especially concerning the issue of the date for Easter? To learn more about these interesting facts check out this article on History.com: 5 Things You May Not Know About Leap Day | HISTORY

Lenten Meditational Thought

“Lent is about becoming, doing, and changing, whatever it is that is blocking the fullness of life in us right now.” ~ Sister Joan Chittister OSB

May you find this to be a season in which you are drawn into a deep knowledge of, and love for, God.

Way of Love in Lent

Did you enjoy the journey of The Way of Love during Advent? Well…The Way of Love is back to guide us through this season of Lent! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our Facebook page for daily Lenten meditational thoughts and weekly videos provided by our very own Shelby Mancell and Ron Parker.

The Rev. Canon Stephen Carlsen to Visit

You won’t want to miss our service on March 10 at 9:30 am, when Canon Steve – our Diocesan Canon for Congregational Vitality – will be joining us. We will have the pleasure of hearing an inspiring message from him during Eucharist, then he will be staying for lunch and a Q&A during coffee hour.

The Third Sunday in Lent

Last week (2/25), the second Sunday in Lent, our Gospel lesson reminded us of Jesus’s example of how to live into the fulling of God’s purpose: focus on divine rather than human thoughts.

Join us this Sunday (3/03) at 9:30 am, when our Gospel lesson will reveal even more clues about God’s divine plan.

Community-wide Lenten Services & Luncheons

Invite a friend and join us at St. Paul’s at Noon each Wednesday during Lent for a service led by various churches from the Claremore Ministerial Alliance. Each service is followed by lunch (donations appreciated) in the Parish Hall. Next Wednesday, March 6, our service will be led by Brian Doyle of Ignite, and lunch provided by our own St. Paul’s hospitality committee.

Christian Formation

Last Sunday, the second Sunday of Lent (2/25), we discussed chapter 2 – The Rung of Blessing – in the book Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston. A Native American, former Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, and current resident of Oklahoma, Charleston shares insight he has gleaned about his Christian journey as related to his indigenous customs. The journey he guides us through in his book correlates beautifully with the journey upon which we embark during the Lenten season.

This Sunday, the third Sunday of Lent (3/03), we will discuss chapter 3 – The Rung of Hope. All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. as we discuss this indigenous elder’s meditations on hope and courage.

Holy Week Schedule

Mark your calendars for the following events during Holy Week!

• Maundy Thursday Service – 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s
• Good Friday Tenebrae Service – 6:00 pm at Grace Methodist Church
• The Great Easter Vigil – 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s (with guests Canon Betsy, Grace Methodist, and First Christian)
• Easter Day – Holy Eucharist at 9:30 am, followed by Easter dinner (Ham will be provided; feel free to bring a side item.)

Hospitality Continues

For the next several weeks, until they are able to repair the damage that flooding has done to their own building, our friends from First Christian Church will continue to utilize the nave for their worship services on Sunday mornings @ 11:00 a.m. 

Let Us Pray

• For a holy Lent
• For Rick’s nephew, Corey Wilcox
• For Dellaura
• For the victims of the war in Ukraine
• For Israel and Palestine, and for the victims of the war in Gaza
• For the needs of the members, family, and friends of our congregation, specifically The First Christian Church of Claremore/ Rick/ Doris, as she travels/ Vernon/ Dellaura/ Miranda & Brayden/ Nancy S/ Velma/ Jim/ Judy/ Ani/ Aaron Blum/ Robert/ Lloyd/ Patricia/ Marie/ Russell/ Virginia/ Barbara/ Grace/ Lauren/ Cindy/ Stephen/ John/ Tom Patterson/ Jan/ Tom/ Bob & family/ Jean/ Al/ Carol W/ Mark/ Brian/ Pat/ Mark H/ Mike/ Chris/ Brady/ Patrick/ Zachary

If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org or reply to this email.

Save the Dates 

• Sunday, March 3 – Third Sunday in Lent
• Wednesday, March 6 @ Noon – 4^th Lenten luncheon
• Sunday, March 10 – The Rev. Canon Steve Carlson visits; Fourth Sunday in Lent
• Wednesday, March 13 @ Noon – 5^th Lenten luncheon
• Saturday, March 16 – Vestry Academy at St. Crispin’s, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sunday, March 17 – Bishop’s Committee Meeting; Fifth Sunday in Lent
• Wednesday, March 20 @ Noon – 6^th Lenten luncheon
• Sunday, March 24 – Palm Sunday (kickoff to Holy Week)
• Wednesday, March 27 @ Noon – 7^th Lenten luncheon
• Thursday, March 28 @ 7 p.m. – Maundy Thursday service
• Friday, March 29 @ 6 p.m. – Good Friday Tenebrae service at Grace Methodist Church
• Saturday, March 30 @ 7 p.m. – The Great Easter Vigil service
• Sunday, March 31 – Easter Day!

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Dear Friends,

I invite you to a Holy Lent. 

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts… ~ From the Ash Wednesday Liturgy, BCP 264

May you find this to be a season in which you are drawn into a deep knowledge of, and love for, God.

Into the Wilderness of Lent

Last week (2/11), the last Sunday of Epiphany, our Gospel lesson reminded us that we cannot simply bask in the glory of former experiences. God still has more work for us to do; but we have listen for the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

This Sunday (2/18), join us at 9:30 a.m. as we learn from Jesus’s example of how to survive the emotional deserts of life. 

Annual Meeting & Potluck

Our annual meeting and potluck dinner will take place THIS Sunday, February 18, after our morning worship service. This year, please be in prayerful consideration, as we will be accepting nominations for the position of Junior Warden on the Bishop’s Committee. If you know of an individual who you feel would like to fill this position, or if you personally are interested, please let us know. Nominations and voting will take place during the meeting.

Community-wide Lenten Services & Luncheons

Join us at St. Paul’s at Noon each Wednesday during Lent for a service led by various churches from the Claremore Ministerial Alliance. Each service is followed by lunch (donations appreciated) in the Parish Hall. Next Wednesday, February 21, our service will be led, and lunch provided by, Grace Methodist Church.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Our pancake supper last Tuesday was a rousing success! The men’s group cooked up a marvelous feast! Several guests joined us, including Carole and Fr. Bill Martin, who was presented with a plaque proclaiming him “Vicar Emeritus” of St. Paul’s! Let the good times roll indeed! Many thanks to Dale Johnson, the men’s group, and all who helped to make this event happen!

Christian Formation During Lent

Beginning this Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent (2/18), we will turn our attention to the Introduction and 1^st chapter of the book Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston. A Native American, former Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, and current resident of Oklahoma, Charleston shares insight he has gleaned about his Christian journey as related to his indigenous customs. The journey he guides us through in his book correlates beautifully with the journey upon which we embark during the Lenten season.

All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. as we discuss this indigenous elder’s meditations on hope and courage.

Let Your Hospitality Continue to Shine!

For a couple of weeks now, we have opened our space and our arms to our friends from FCC Claremore. They are extremely grateful; and it is such a joy for us to be available to help them! For the next several weeks, until they are able to repair the damage that flooding has done to their own building, they will continue to utilize our sanctuary for their worship services on Sunday mornings @ 11:00 a.m. 

This does not change our normal schedule. We will still meet at 9:30 a.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall. It does, however, give us continued opportunity to extend hospitality to our friends in need!

Let Us Pray

• For our Bishop’s Committee and congregation as we transition to new leadership, explore our dreams, and discern and chat about what God is doing and where God is leading us
• For Tom as he prepares knee replacement surgery on February 26
• For Dellaura
• For the victims of the war in Ukraine
• For Israel and Palestine, and for the victims of the war in Gaza
• For the needs of the members, family, and friends of our congregation, specifically The First Christian Church of Claremore/ Vernon/ Dellaura/ Miranda & Brayden/ Nancy S/ Velma/ Jim/ Judy/ Ani/ Aaron Blum/ Robert/ Lloyd/ Patricia/ Marie/ Russell/ Virginia/ Barbara/ Grace/ Lauren/ Cindy/ Stephen/ John/ Tom Patterson/ Jan/ Tom/ Bob & family/ Jean/ Al/ Carol W/ Mark/ Brian/ Mark H/ Mike/ Chris/ Brady/ Patrick/ Zachary

If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org

Save the Dates 

• THIS Sunday, February 18 – Annual Meeting and Potluck; First Sunday in Lent
• Wednesday, February 21 @ Noon – 2^nd Community-wide Lenten service and luncheon 

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Greetings, Friends!

In Celebration of the Life of Pat Hanks

Our condolences to the family and friends of Patricia Robinson Hanks who passed from this life on February 3, 2024. Several of you may have known her as an active member of St. Paul’s who served on the Altar Guild for many years. For those who wish to attend, there will be a brief service in celebration of her life at the Rose Hill Cemetery located at 1461 E. Admiral Place, Tulsa. The service will take place graveside at 11:00 am on Friday, February 9.

Even Greater Things

Last week (2/04), our Gospel lesson taught about the important role that prayer and quiet time played in the life of Jesus as greater things continued to unfold for him and his disciples in their ministries.

This Sunday (2/11), join us at 9:30 a.m. as, with a few select disciples, we see Jesus transfigured. 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Lent is just around the corner! As such, you are invited to join us this Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30pm as we indulge in one last big splurge! The Men’s Group will be cooking for us, and they have invited the entire community; so, bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and we’ll ‘let the good times roll’ with pancakes!

Let Your Hospitality Continue to Shine!

Last Sunday, we opened our space and our arms to our friends from FCC Claremore; and their gratitude for our hospitality was overwhelming – what a joy! For the next several weeks, until they are able to repair the damage that flooding has done to their own building, they will continue to utilize our sanctuary for their worship services on Sunday mornings @ 11:00 a.m. 

This does not change our normal schedule. We will still meet at 9:30 a.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall. It does, however, give us continued opportunity to extend hospitality to our friends in need!

Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting and luncheon will take place on Sunday, February 18, after our morning worship service. This year, please be in prayerful consideration, as we will be accepting nominations for the position of Junior Warden on the Bishop’s Committee. If you know of an individual who you feel would like to fill this position, or if you personally are interested, please let us know. Nominations and voting will take place during the meeting.

Christian Formation

In our Sunday formation class last week (2/04), we discussed chapters 31-38 of Genesis, and our study of this Old Testament book concludes this week (2/11), the last Sunday after the Epiphany.

Beginning the first Sunday of Lent (2/18), we will turn our attention to the book Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston, a Native American, former Episcopal Bishop of Alaska, and current resident of Oklahoma.

All are welcome to join us each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. as we discuss this indigenous elder’s meditations on hope and courage.

Let Us Pray

• For our Bishop’s Committee and congregation as we transition to new leadership, explore our dreams, and discern and chat about what God is doing and where God is leading us
• For Miss Lillian as she recovers from surgery
• For Tom as he prepares knee replacement surgery on February 26
• For Dellaura
• For the victims of the war in Ukraine
• For Israel and Palestine, and for the victims of the war in Gaza
• For the repose of Pat Hanks
• For the needs of the members, family, and friends of our congregation, specifically The First Christian Church of Claremore/ Lillian/ Vernon/ Dellaura/ Miranda & Brayden/ Nancy S/ Velma/ Jim/ Judy/ Ani/ Aaron Blum/ Robert/ Lloyd/ Patricia/ Marie/ Russell/ Virginia/ Barbara/ Grace/ Lauren/ Cindy/ Stephen/ John/ Tom Patterson/ Jan/ Tom/ Bob & family/ Jean/ Al/ Carol W/ Mark/ Brian/ Pat/ Mark H/ Mike/ Chris/ Brady/ Patrick/ Zachary

If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org

Save the Dates 

• Sunday, February 11 @ 9:30am – The Last Sunday after Epiphany
• Tuesday, February 13 @ 6:30pm – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
• Wednesday, February 14 @ 7:00pm – Ash Wednesday service
• Sunday, February 18 – Annual Meeting and Luncheon; First Sunday of Lent

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