Bountiful Blessings, representing the communities of faith in Montrose, has again announced its annual program to provide a full Easter dinner for those in need in Susquehanna County.
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The Celebration of New Ministry
Join St. Paul's for The Celebration of New Ministry and the institution of The Rev’d Paul Edward Walker as our Rector on Saturday, the twenty-third of January at four o’clock in the afternoon. Reception to follow in the Parish House.
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Welcome Father Paul Walker
Welcome to our new rector, Father Paul E. Walker, who comes to us from Christ Church in Belleville NJ. A native of Scranton PA, he received his Master of Science degree from Marywood College in Systematic Theology and Christian Education. He also has a Master of Divinity from Bexley Hall. He was ordained as a Deacon at the Church of the Nativity Cathedral in Bethlehem, PA in 1986 and ordained as a priest in 1987 by Bishop Mark Dyer.
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Undie Sunday, October 4, 2009
On Sunday, October 4, the annual collection of underwear, socks, and sweats, commonly called “Undie Sunday” will be held during the 9 AM Worship.
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Congratulations And Welcome
Those confirmed and received into the fellowship of the Episcopal Church by Bishop Paul on September 13th: Gordon Stanley, Catherine and Joseph McAleer, Richard Schwab, Carol and John Lasher. We also welcome Carol Marker, who will be received by Bishop Paul when he visits Trinity Episcopal Church in Athens on October 4th.
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Your Faith Your Life
"Your Faith Your Life" is the title of this Fall's Adult Forum resource guide as we examine a path towards authenticity and personal transformation. Reserve a copy by calling the Parish Administrator, Brenda Allen at 570.278.2954 or by email.
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“Oldest Church” Fires Up for the Summer!
Since 1799 Saint Matthew's in Stevensville has been a place of worship for Episcopalians in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania. This date enables Saint Matthew's to claim the “oldest in the diocese” title. The original building burned in 1814 – the same year the British burned Washington – and the replacement was consecrated in 1820.
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Summer Music Camp Another Great Success!
Under the direction of Sarah Birchard and Jamie-Dean Brackett, over fifty children, known as ‘Hummingbirds’ and ‘Cardinals’ sang, played and had a merry time learning their music. The week’s grand finale was a concert at Lathrop Street Elementary School on Friday night. The ‘Hummingbirds’ – ages 5-7 – under the direction of Jaime Dean Brackett; the ‘Cardinals’ - older children ages 8-12 were under the tutelage of Sarah Birchard. Jamie’s husband Jeff assisted with his banjo and guitar. Many thanks to all who contributed their time and talents in making this year’s Camp another big success.
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4th of July at St. Paul's
Last year our float filled with singing graduates of our music camp, accompanied by energetic walkers displaying their Spirit of Summer t-shirts, and joined by none other than Uncle Sam himself was a true crowd pleaser.
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Bake Sale Success
The Memorial Weekend bake sale, which was the first event of our newly formed women’s group, was a huge success.
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The Rev. Janet C. Watrous Interim Rector at St. Paul’s
The Rev. Janet C. Watrous, most recently rector of The Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Apex, NC, will become the Interim Rector at St. Paul’s beginning May 1.
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Goodbye to Father Cesaretti
On Sunday April 26, 2009 the congregation of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Montrose, will sadly say goodbye to the Reverend Canon Charles A. Cesaretti.
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Food Bank to Enjoy “Bountiful Blessings”
The Bountiful Blessings project, a collaborative effort of churches and schools in the northern tier to feed needy families at Easter, will donate a $1200 surplus to the Trehab Food Bank which supports Susquehanna County.
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Northern Tier Parishes Feed 700 At Easter
On Wednesday in Holy Week, Christ Church in Forest City; St. Paul’s in Montrose; and, St. Mark’s in New Milford provided 700 Easter Dinners to individuals and families in Susquehanna County at the 4th Annual Easter Dinner called Bountiful Blessings.
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Mahs Senior Project Benefits Bountiful Blessings
Katilin Spickerman wants to be a music manager. The Montrose Area High School (MAHS) student took as her Senior Project the planning and presentation of a band concert to benefit a local help program – Bountiful Blessings. Not only was the concert a great success, it raised $451 for the feeding program.
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Local Student part of TV Ads Spotlighting Episcopal Church in Northeast Pennsylvania
Starting April 1 three ads will begin showing on WNEP-TV featuring the Episcopal Church in Northeast Pennsylvania.
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Community Children’s Choir to Sing Sunday, March 29 at Historic St. Paul’s
On Sunday, March 29, the newly organized Community Children’s Choir will lead the 9 AM Worship at Historic St. Paul’s, Montrose. The choir is made up of children from the Montrose area. The Community Children’s Choir is under the direction of Sarah Birchard. The Choir for children in the Montrose area has been meeting at St. Paul’s, rehearsing every Thursday after school from 3:45 PM – 4:45PM.
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Area Churches Unite to Prepare Easter Dinners for Needy
Bountiful Blessings (BB), representing the communities of faith in Montrose, has announced its annual program to provide a full Easter dinner for those in need in Susquehanna County.
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Vespers Service Sunday, March 8, 5 PM
The monthly Community Vespers Service will be held on Sunday, March 8, 5 PM at Historic St. Paul’s Church, Montrose. Holly Andre will be the guest soloist. The evening service will be followed by a light supper in the Parish House.
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Installation at Historic St. Paul’s
On Sunday morning February 1, during the regular 9 AM Worship at Historic St. Paul’s, Montrose, the parish chapter of the Daughters of the King installed Sandra Pease Darde and Carol Marker as members.
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Esther and Joe, Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
Surrounded by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and their Church Family, Esther and Joseph Welden celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary with a Solemn Renewal of Vows at Historic St. Paul’s Church on Sunday, January 25, 2009.
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8th Annual Christmas Dinner Hosts Area Seniors
For the eighth year seniors from the Montrose Area gathered on Christmas Day at the Senior Center.
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Sunday Vespers At St. Paul’s, Montrose, Sunday, Dec. 14, 5pm
The Montrose Community Vesper Service will be held on Sunday, December 14, 5 PM at Historic St. Paul’s. The 2008-09 Lathrop School Select Choir will present special seasonal music. Sarah Bertsch will be organist. A light supper will follow in the Parish House.
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Northern Tier Parishes Host Coats for Community
This past fall the Episcopal Congregations of Susquehanna County have hosted the Coats for Community Project in collaboration with the Montrose American Legion Post 154. The coats have been distributed at Christ Church, Susquehanna; Christ Church, Forest City; and, St. Paul’, Montrose
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Empty Bowl Project At St. Paul’s, Montrose Benefits County Food Banks
“It could not have happened at a better time,” reports Lynn Senick, director of the Trehab Food Bank, which serves Susquehanna County. “Our shelves are near empty, and donations are way down just when we are heading into the season with the most need.”
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St. Paul's Bazaar - Something Old - Something New
With fall comes the annual bazaar at St. Paul’s, which will be held on October 25th. This year we are striving to earn money to benefit the St. Paul’s Capital Fund for repairs and improvements to our beautiful church and parish house.
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Undie Sunday - September 28
On Sunday, September 28, the annual collection of underwear, socks, and sweats, commonly called “Undie Sunday will be held during the 9 AM Worship. This is the Sunday we will be having our monthly “Children’s Service.”
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"Money Isn’t/Is Everything" - Under One Roof Workshop on Stewardship and Planned Giving at St. Paul's
On Saturday, September 20th, Under One Roof will offer a special workshop to explore the role that money plays in our daily lives and in our faith. Under One Roof is the partnership of the parishes in the Northern Tier of the Diocese of Bethlehem.
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3rd Annual Parish Picnic
The Third Annual St. Paul’s Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, on the lawn at St. Matthew’s Church, Stevensville, beginning at 1:30 PM. All members of the parish, their families, and friends are invited to the annual event.
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A Community Vesper Service Begins September 14 at St. Paul's
On Sunday, September 14th at 5:00 p.m., the historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church launches a historic venture in evening worship.
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Christian Puppeteer, Susan Klein Returns To St. Paul’s, Montrose Sunday, August 24
Susan Klein and her “Family of Friends” will return to St. Paul’s, Montrose, on Sunday, August 24 at 9 AM.
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Presentation on Tiffany Windows by Acclaimed Restorer at St. Paul’s on Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 AM
Arthur J. Femenella, nationally known restorer of Tiffany Windows, will be guest of St. Paul’s, Montrose on Saturday, August 23, at 10 AM.
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Worship at St. Paul’s to include Guest Preacher and Local Baritone Sunday, August 17
On Sunday, August 17, Historic St. Paul’s, Montrose, will welcome The Rev. Janet C. Watrous as guest preacher, and Mr. Thomas Follert as solo baritone, at the 9 AM Worship.
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Susan Lewis - musical guest of St. Paul’s August 10, 2008
Susan B. Lewis started studying and playing the piano and organ at an early age in Huntington, PA.
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Ice Cream Social at St. Paul’s
An old-fashioned Ice Cream Social will be held in the Garden attached to St. Paul’s on Sunday, Aug. 3, beginning at 1 PM.
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Christmas In August at Historic St. Paul’s
An Arts & Crafts Festival will be held at St. Paul’s on Aug. 1 & 2 in conjunction with the Annual Blueberry Festival to support the Susquehanna Library.
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Community Service Award To St. Paul’s Montrose
St. Paul’s, Montrose, was awarded the Ted Brzuska Memorial Award by the Kiwanis Club of Montrose Area for the best representation of “service to others”.
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Music Camp At Historic St. Paul’s
Children from the ages of 4 to 12 are welcome to a Children’s Music Camp at Historic St. Paul’s, June 24-27, 2008, 9-11:30 AM.
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Mountain Aire Brass Quintet at Historic St. Paul’s, Montrose
The Mountain Aire Brass, a premier brass quintet located in Susquehanna County, will be co-leading the music at the 9 AM Worship at St. Paul’s, Montrose, on Sunday, June 29th.
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County Rallies To Support Annual Easter Dinner For Needy
Three Montrose area food stores have joined with Interfaith, the Trehab Food Bank, and a consortium of local churches to present a full dinner at Easter to those in need in Susquehanna County.
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Historic St. Paul’s, Montrose Celebrates 80th Anniversary Of Parish House
On Sunday, May 27, Historic St. Paul’s, Montrose, celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the dedication of the St. Paul’s Parish House.
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St. Paul’s Montrose Donates
On Sunday, February 10, St. Paul’s, Montrose presented Mr. Charlie Barebo with a check for $1,200.00 for the New Hope Campaign.
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Bishop Paul visits St. Paul's Montrose
It was a cold, snowy Sunday morning and the roads were slick, but the Bishop was coming (sic)!
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