The Parish of St. Paul’s on the Green
A PROGRESSIVE, DIVERSE PARISH OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OFFERING A RADICAL WELCOME TO ALL! The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple – February 2, 2014
Presentation & Promise
Today, we celebrate the Presentation of Jesus by recalling the faithfulness to ancient tradition of his parents in bringing him to the Temple and in the response and witness of Simeon as God’s promise to him is realized. The Nunc dimittis -- the Song of Simeon -- is a lovely canticle lifted from scripture and regularly sung as a part of Choral
- Evensong. We are blessed to hear it
sung today as the communion anthem. In it, the aged Simeon gives thanks to God for fulfilling the promise that Simeon’s own eyes would see the Messiah before the end of his life. Anytime an infant is present in this temple of St. Paul’s, we can experience in a small way, what Simeon and Anna did as we recognize the promise that a new life, blessed by God, offers to a waiting and hurting world. It is also true really when all of us – infant, child, teen, or adult – present ourselves to God and allow Christ’s light to shine through
- us. In part, that’s why a sign posted at
- ur entryway affirms another of God’s
promises: that we are free to enter this temple just as God created us to be -- with all of its promise. We give thanks that you have joined us this morning and invite you to see and touch and hold and recognize the promise of God Incarnate – God with us
- - as we pray and sing, and partake of
the Holy Eucharist. We, too, like Simeon and Anna so many centuries ago, receive the gift of meeting Jesus in our temple. Holy Communion
All are welcome to receive the Holy Eucharist – toddlers, children, people of faith and those unsure of their direction, without regard to politics, race or
- rientation.
Consecrated grape juice is available in the glass chalices.
Kneeling
The majority of our congregation observes the ancient position of standing for prayer. Kneeling cushions are available in the back of the church.
Children
Children through 3 years of age are welcome to find a safe space for play in the Nursery, which is staffed from 8:45AM to 12:15PM. The Chapel of the Angels, located on the right side of the church, a safe and quiet space for infants and toddlers with their
- parents. “Busy bags” are
available in the back of the church.
Children’s Worship
Children ages 4-7 are invited to gather in the center aisle near the main door for the reading of the Gospel and then follow the cross to the Guild room where there will be a special worship time for
- them. We will return to the
church for Holy Communion.
Restrooms
Through double doors on left aisle, downstairs, and also in the Warner Center.
Phones
Please turn them off.
This Week
Sunday, February 2 – The Presentation
8:45AM Nursery Care available until 12:15PM 9:00AM Solemn Eucharist 10:10AM Coffee Hour 10:10AM Sunday School 10:10AM Tour – Heating System, SHR * 11:00AM Solemn Eucharist 12:10PM Coffee Hour 12:10PM Tour – Heating System, SHR * 9:00PM Compline
Monday, February 3
10:00AM Staff Meeting 12:00PM Holy Eucharist, LC 7:00PM Cecilia Gala Kick-Off Planning, PH
Tuesday, February 4
10:30AM Senior Staff Meeting 12:00PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, GR 5:00PM Not Sunday, Not School, WC #1 & 2 6:00PM Marketing & Communication, CHH
Wednesday, February 5
11:30AM Holy Eucharist, LC 12:15PM Mid-Day Music & Lunch * 5:45PM Gentle Yoga & Meditation, SHR *
Thursday, February 6
6:00PM Celtic Eucharist
Sunday, February 9 – 5 Epiphany
8:45AM Nursery Care available until 12:15PM 9:00AM Solemn Eucharist 10:10AM Coffee Hour 10:10AM Sunday School 10:10AM Adult Forum, SHR * 11:00AM Solemn Eucharist 12:10PM Coffee Hour 9:00PM Compline
CHH – Chittim-Howell House; GR – Guild Room; LC – Lady Chapel; PH – Parish Hall; N – Nursery; WC – Warner Center; SHR – St. Hilda Room * see inside for more details