ST.

DUNSTANS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

TID BITS FROM THE TABLE ~ APRIL 8, 2016
UPCOMING WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Sunday, April 10 Holy Eucharist, 8am and 10am service, Mother Johanna et al
Wednesday, April 13 Mid-week Eucharist, 6 pm, Mother Johanna
Sunday, April 17 - Holy Eucharist, 8am and 10am service, Mother Johanna et al
Wednesday, April 20 Mid-week Eucharist, 6 pm, Mother Johanna
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Sunday, April 10 Vestry Meeting, after 10 AM service
Friday, April 15 Movie Night, Learning to Drive, 5:30 PM
Sunday, April 17 ECW Meeting, after 10 AM service
Saturday, May 14 Parish Cleanup Day
MID-WEEK EUCHARIST UPDATE
The 6 pm Mid-Week Eucharists continue. This Wednesday is a Feria,
which means we celebrate no particular saint.
Rectors Discretionary Fund
St. Dunstans has a Rectors Discretionary Fund (RDF) for the use of our priest. These funds are used for
outreach expenses deemed appropriate. Your donations by cash or check to Mother Johannas RDF are
welcome at any time. Undesignated cash donations from the offering the first Sunday of each month will be
directed to the RDF. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Sunday School
Sunday School teachers are needed for the following spring Sunday's. The signup sheet is on the small table
by the coffee table. You are encouraged to form a team to teach and parents are always helpful. Please sign up
at coffee hour or contact Barbara Clark at 669-2384 (babbie2@myfairpoint.net).
April 17 (Ruth 1:1-16, the loyalty story of Ruth & Naomi)
April 24 (Exodus 12:1-14, Passover and Seder meal
May 1 (Luke 10: 38-42, the hospitality story of Martha & Mary)
May 8 (1 Corinthians 13:1-13, love & Mother's Day)
Thank You to the Many!
As part of a festive and active Holy Week and Easter season, we came together as a church family and hosted
three receptions to add to our meaningful worship. Thanks to the many people who brought food and
beverages, decorated, set up and cleaned up.
Coffee hours for the next two Sundays, April 10 and 17 will be From our Pantry. Please feel free to bring in
food to share that you may happen to have on hand.
Another Friday Night at the Movies April 15
Our next movie night is Friday, April 15 at 5:30 PM. We will feature Pats Pizza and the movie will be
Learning to Drive, a comedy starring Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley. A top pick by AARP, this is a
story of two lost souls whose friendship helps each find their way.
Retreat! Retreat!
ECW members are considering hosting a retreat during 2016 for any and all women. If you have any
suggestions or ideas, please fill out a brief survey form so that it can be considered during our April and May
meetings. Survey forms have been distributed via email and they are also available in the Narthex. A basket
to collect completed forms is also available in the Narthex. Questions? Please contact Leslie.

IN OUR COMMUNITY
The Alcyon Center is an experience of being welcomed body, soul and spirit into the life of a small,
practicing contemplative community. The vision for the Center is rooted in a desire for bold and practical
ways to meet the spiritual hunger of our times. As well as the events listed below, the Center is open for
personal or group retreats.
April 13 Bible Reconnaissance open to all an in depth approach to Bible study, concentrating on John
10:22-30 3:30-5:00 pm
April 20 Bible Reconnaissance open to all an in depth approach to Bible Study, concentrating on John
13:31-35 3:30-5:00 pm
April 22 At the Edges of Our Dying guest teacher Jan Booth, end-of-life nurse coach, educator,
musician - the new, emerging models for end of life care that are helping us re-imagine how we prepared to
die 6:30-8:30 pm - $15
April 23 Following the Thread guest teacher Jan Booth, end of life nurse, educator, musician-an
For more information and directions go to our website at alyconcenter.org; phone (207) 244-1060; email:
experiential workshopwrite
in deep
9:30-4:30- $60
office@alcyoncenter.org;
PO living
Box 40,and
Sealdying
Cove wellME 04674.
April 24-29 Alcyon Work Week (please call ahead as times are variable) a blend of work, meditation,
silence, rest, conversation, common meals, play and spiritual practice.

Remember to wear your nametags each Sunday!

Lay Ministers:
Sacristan
Officiant
Reader
Officiant
Chalice Bearer
Lay Readers
Crucifer
Server
Ushers
Coffee Hour

~WORSHIP and MINISTRY SCHEDULE~

04/10
04/17
Judy Stockbridge and Leslie Beyer
Georgianna Pulver
8:00 Service
8:00 Service
Mother Johanna
Mother Johanna
Marion Frehill
George Stevens
10:00 Service
10:00 Service
Mother Johanna
Mother Johanna
Andrew Chattin
Diana Gazis
Jim Newett, Harvey Kelley, Andrew
Tracy Shaffer, Karl Haller, Diana Gazis
Chattin
Jim Newett
Dianne Kelley
Caiden Chattin
Dave Wells
Jerry and Cheryl Whitney
Joe Stockbridge and Harvey Kelley
From our Pantry
From our Pantry

If you should have an emergency, you may contact:

Reverend Johanna-Karen Johannson, Priest 902-1013; Senior WardenDave Wells at 667-6206 (h), 610-3709
(c); Junior WardenDan DeLong at (h) 667-9019. For pastoral needs: DeaconRev. Joan Preble at 667-4068.
Ann is in the office on Thursdays from 9am-3pm. Our email address is: stdunstansellsworth@gmail.com