Monthly Archives: March 2018

Youth and Family Mission Trip to the Keys

The work of the Mission Team will be: demolition, debris removal, finishing or painting. After our orientation on Friday morning, we will be assigned to a location at or near St. Columba.  We will be working alongside other teams from our Diocese during this spring break effort.
 
We bid your prayers for safe travel,

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Dan Murtaugh

Kristen and I found our way to St. Paul’s and the Episcopal Church by way of Kristen’s sister Polly and her husband Peter Pook, members of St. Paul’s until they moved to Ontario several years ago. They asked us to join them at a service at 11:00 at which the chorus would make an unusual appearance,

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Fr. Paul’s Blog 3.16.18

On March 9th the Episcopal House of Bishops concluded its retreat meeting at Camp Allen in Navasota, TX and published two statements: one on gun violence and the other on sexual harassment and gender bias. I’m happy to say that the Episcopal House of Bishops is not a newcomer to the public square when it comes to these two important issues.

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A Call to The Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Dr. William “Buff” Miner
by Lorraine Sciara-Kelly

When Robert and I moved to Delray Beach in 2013, Buff was one of the first people we met. We were neighbors and when he discovered that we attended St. Paul’s Church, he encouraged Robert to join The Brotherhood of St. Andrew for prayer,

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30th Anniversary Concert and Gala Dessert Reception

Sunday, March 18, 2:30pm pre-concert lecture, 3pm concert
J.S. Bach’s Art of Fugue with harpsichordists Michael Bahmann and Dr. Paul Cienniwa
$20 suggested donation/18 & under FREE

more info here

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Safety and Security Task Force

The Vestry appointed a Safety and Security Task Force at the February Vestry meeting which includes: Lorraine Sciara -Kelley, John Putnam, Dan Murtaugh, George Daniell, Jim Garner and Rev. Kathleen Gannon.  The Task Force now also incudes, Liz Ryan, Day School Director, Kathy Fazio, Paul’s Place Director, Caren Kilpatrick, Parish Administrator and the Rector,

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Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. Paul

October 13-22, 2018
There is no other place on earth like Israel! Join Fr. Paul and Irene Kane on a 9-day Holy Land pilgrimage. We will fly round-trip, non-stop from Miami to Tel Aviv on El Al Airlines. Departing from Miami only $3,125 per person sharing a double room.

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Fr. Paul’s Blog 3.9.18

As we celebrate this Fourth Sunday of Lent, we realize that we are now more than halfway through this season.  Believe it or not, in two weeks we will gather to celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time of our Church Year.  This year we are adding services to our Holy Week worship schedule. 

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The Renaissance Man

by John Putnam, Vestry Member

In my 40 years on Wall Street as a medical device analyst, I met and interviewed many interesting Chief Executive Officers and senior managements of companies ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups.  While many of these men and women are smart, super achieving leaders,

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Lenten Labyrinth Walk

March 17, 2018 from 10am to 11:30am Duncan Center (15820 S. Military Trail in Delray Beach)
The walk will be led by Dr. Gail Chewning.

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Intentional Spiritual Community

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 14 at 2pm – all are welcome!
When Christians gather together to discuss their experiences with God, everyone benefits. We invite the Holy Spirit into our community when we share and prayerfully remember what God has done for us; the Holy Spirit opens the minds and the hearts of our blessed community,

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Youth Mission Trip

18 families.  18 Publix cards?  The Youth are preparing gift bags for the 18 families who are living in trailers on the St. Columba campus and near their homes under re-construction in Marathon.  Can you help – donate one Publix card for $25?  

The trip will be March 22-25 to St.

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Interfaith Gathering

Thursday, March 8 at 7pm
Join us as we host the next gathering of congregations of all faiths.  What are we already doing in our community?  What are we called to do next?  This is a follow-up to the meeting organized by our friends at Temple Sinai and we expect enthusiastic participation from many congregations! 

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“Off the Ave” Book Group

Tuesday, March 13 at 7pm in Bush Hall

We will discuss The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean.

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Save a Life: Free Narcan Training

Saturday, March 10 at 1:30pm in Parish Hall
Luis Garcia, retired firefighter/paramedic and founder of South Florida Opioid Crisis Mortality Reduction Project, will be giving away free narcan and provide training on how to save the life of a person who has overdosed.
Register at eventbrite.com (search for “Show Your Love”).

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Let’s do lunch! 

Thursday, March 15 at 12pm in Parish Hall
Menu by Jane Van Gigch.  Guest speaker will be Dr Paul Cienniwa, topic will be The Hymnal 1982 in 2018. Arguably the most comprehensive and thoughtfully assembled hymnal among Christian denominations, The Hymnal 1982 feels both brand new while also showing its age.

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Fr. Paul’s Blog 3.1.18

The observance of a holy Lent includes a commitment to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.  As we gather in prayer this weekend, we have a wonderful opportunity to give alms through our support of Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida. You may make a donation online here.  I encourage you to be as generous as possible.

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Sandy Simon

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has been my spiritual rock for as long as I can remember. It has always been a larger-than-life part of me.

My mother first brought me to Sunday School when I was two years old. My three brothers and cousins, aunts and uncles walked as a line of ducklings from our homes less than two blocks away.

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