Special Location & Time Change for This Sunday’s Service
This Sunday, May 19, is Pentecost. In recognition of this special day in the season of the Church, several changes to our regular schedule will be in place. Rather than meeting at our normal time at the church building, we will worship and celebrate the eucharist at Claremore Lake at 10:00 a.m. The service will take place in Shelter 1, the shelter near the restrooms. (Shelter 2 is near the swings, so don’t get them confused.)After the service ends, stick around for the annual church picnic. The church will provide grilled burgers and hot dogs and buns. It’s a great opportunity to invite someone new to gather with us – good food and good fun!
***Note: We will not have Sunday School Formation Class this day.***
Spirit of Truth
Last week (5/12) in our gospel lesson, Jesus prayed for his disciples – that includes us! – that we “may be one as [the Trinity] is One,” that we be “protected from the evil one,” and that we be “sanctified in truth.”
This Sunday, May 19, Jesus tells the disciples about the coming of the Holy Spirit: the Spirit of Truth – an apt lesson for Pentecost! Join us at Shelter 1 on Claremore Lake at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate this holy day!
Christian Formation
***Note: We will NOT have Sunday School on Sundays, May 19 or 26.***
This summer, our focus in Christian formation will be on Spiritual Gifts. We’ll find out what they are, how you can discover which of these gifts you have, and how you can put them to practical use. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting curriculum.
Visits with the Vicar
This invitation is for all of you: I want to get to know you better, to share your joys and concerns, and simply to hear your stories! Be on the look-out for a “Visits with the Vicar” sign-up sheet on our church bulletin board. If you are unable get to the church, feel free to contact me via email to set up a visit. I will gladly come to you at a location of your choosing – whether at a restaurant (my treat) or in your home. This is not a formal affair; we’ll keep it simple (i.e. coffee, tea, or my drink of choice: water). My goal is to visit with everyone by the end of the summer season!
Let Us Pray
- With gratitude for the gift of the Holy Spirit!
- For Lloyd Bajon
- For the victims of the war in Ukraine
- For Israel and Palestine, and for the victims of the war in Gaza, and the hostages held by Hamas
- For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Carol W/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Patrick/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Miranda & Brayden/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Aaron Blum/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ for the repose of Johnny, of Jerry, and of Dougie
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Sunday, May 19 – Pentecost Sunday: worship at Shelter 1 on Claremore Lake at 10:00 a.m., followed by a picnic. (***No Sunday School on Pentecost***)
- Sunday, May 26 – Trinity Sunday: Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. in the nave. (No Sunday School)