Fifth Sunday of Easter

During the Homily today we were reminded that going home is often a place we want to go when we feel aggravated or, beaten up by life. The notion of home can be a place we live, or a place we go for refuge. The Gospel Reading today compels us to think of this notion of home as a place we end up as followers of the Risen Lord. Jesus told his disciples, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places... I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that were I am, there you may be also (Saint John 14:1-14)." During the conclusion of the Homily Father Swann asserted how many folks have said they have found a home at St. Paul. Please ponder this and hit the comment button below with a response: What does home mean to you? Do you have any ideas that are not currently in practice that you feel would make visitors feel more at home at St. Paul? ***all responses are greatly appreciated*** God's Peace.

You Are Invited.........

God willing and

the People consenting

The Rev. George D. Young, III

will be Ordained and Consecrated

a Bishop in the

One, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church

and Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of

East Tennessee

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Eleven o’clock in the Morning

Church of the Ascension

800 Northshore Drive

Knoxville, Tennessee

Chief Consecrator: The Most Reverend

Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop

The Standing Committee of the Diocese

requests your prayers and presence.

A reception will follow

Visitors

I have talked at length with others that would like to see growth in the Episcopal Church and have got some interesting thoughts. I honestly believe if more people understood our basic values they would find a comfortable place to be with God's people. What do you feel would be the most effective way to draw in more visitors to Mass? (Please comment I would like for everyone to participate that is able to do so)

God Loves You!!!

EXCITING, POWERFUL, & Extremely TRUE

BOOK AND BAKE SALE

Book donations are now being accepted for the upcoming Book & Bake Sale. You can drop off your donations in the undercroft. Donations of baked goods are needed and should be dropped off by the church before the day of the event. The Book & Bake sale will be on Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. We need help the day of the sale, especially early in the morning to help with the set-up. Please see Treva Brodersen to sign-up.

Upcoming Events....

Tuesday, March 8: Mardi Gras party. Bring a friend and your favorite Italian dish and enjoy our festive Mardi Gras event. Dinner will be served at 6:30, but feel free to come early and enjoy the fellowship.

Wednesday, March 9: Ash Wednesday Liturgy and Imposition of Ashes, 7:00

Sunday, March 20: The annual Bishop's Visitation.  This year is extra-special, as this will be Bishop vonRosenberg's last official visit before his upcoming retirement. We have a good group of Confirmands this year, and will also welcome four from St. Joseph's who will be Confirmed at this service.  A reception will follow.

Check your Sunday bulletin's concerning LENTEN WORK DAYS every Saturday in Lent. This year, we will be focusing on working outside on the church grounds and green-space.

FYI: The Girl Scout "Brownie" troop will begin meeting in the Undercroft on Tuesday evenings. The Council would like everyone to be aware of this when planning any event at the church on Tuesdays.

For All The Animal Lovers.....

The Story of Adam & Eve’s Pets

 

Adam and Eve said, 'Lord, when we were in the garden, you

walked with us every day. Now we do not see you any more.

We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember

how much you love us.'

And God said, I will create a companion for you that will be

with you and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that

you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of

how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new

companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do,

in spite of yourselves.'

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve.

And it was a good animal and God was pleased.

And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and

he wagged his tail. And Adam said, 'Lord, I have already

named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a

name for this new animal.'

And God said, 'I have created this new animal to be a reflection

of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own

name, and you will call him DOG.'

And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to

them and loved them. And they were comforted. And God was

pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail.

After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord

and said, 'Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride.

They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are

worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are

loved, but perhaps too well.'

And God said, I will create for them a companion who will be

with them and who will see them as they are. The companion

will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they

are not always worthy of adoration.' And God created CAT to

be a companion to Adam and Eve.

And Cat would not obey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed

into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the

supreme beings.

And Adam and Eve learned humility.

And they were greatly improved.

And God was pleased..

And Dog was happy.

And Cat…

didn’t give a darn one way or the other.

Christmas Snow

Mass was said for the "faithful few" who braved icey roads to come on Sunday, December 26. 

Christmas Party

Scenes from the annual Christmas party at the Cunningham's cabin......

Midnight Mass 2010

A White Christmas in Seymour

Best wishes for a happy, blessed, and prosperous new year!

Advent Schedule

Advent is upon us. We will continue the Wednesday evening Undercroft work crew, and throughout the Advent season we will also begin a Thursday evening choir practice at 6:30.

Mark your calendars: December 5 will be our monthly covered dish luncheon, immediately followed by our annual Parish meeting.  The annual meeting is a time to reflect on our 2010 accomplishements and plan for 2011.

We will celebrate the "Hanging of the Greens" after Mass on Sunday, December 19. Following the morning service,  there will be a soup luncheon, after which we will decorate the nave in preparation of Midnight Mass.

The highlight of the season: Christmas Eve Midnight Mass.  We will begin with music at 10:30 PM; the service begins at 11:00 PM....High Mass, complete with incense, full choir, and a sung service.

St. Francis Day Observed

Our annual "Blessing of the Animals" service drew 58 dogs, 3 cats, and over 65 people this year. We appreciate all the hard work by the ladies who made dog treats, people treats, and gift bags for all attendees.  A special THANK YOU to STARBUCKS for providing the coffee and tea.

CONGRATULATIONS to ANITA GRAHAM, winner of the quilt raffle.