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Happy New Year! How wonderful -- again, 365 more days of grace and hope and possibilities stretch before each of us -- what a blessing!
Epiphany: "manifestation" or "appearance"
On January 6, the church celebrates the revelation of Christ to all nations as represented by the magi who come to worship Jesus. The church calendar recognizes the season of Epiphany from January 6 until the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday which is celebrated as the Transfiguration of our Lord. The length of the season of Epiphany varies and is determined by working backwards through the season of Lent from the moveable date for the celebration of Easter.
Cluster Collection for January & February - The Center City Food Pantry (Sheridan Ave, Albany). In addition to canned goods, there is a special need for feminine products and toiletries.
Christmas at Sea Boxes - A special word of thanks to all who brought boxes for the Albany Maritime Ministry's Christmas at Sea program. With your help, we were able to place hundreds of these boxes aboard ships arriving in Albany and then heading out to sea. These packages mean so very much to hard working men apart from their families and loved ones at Christmas. Your packages are a sign that someone is thinking of them and cares about them at the special time of the year. Thank you.
Sign up for Altar Flowers for 2012 - The sign up sheet will be in the Narthax. There are several dates still available. The price of flowers is $25.
The Coffee Hour Sign-up Sheet for 2012 - is on the piano in Luther Hall. Please sign up for two Sundays for the year.
Weekly updates from St. Paul's are available by email. To sign up for the "Mid-Week Post" contact Pastor Hempel: wghsplc@verizon.net
Read the St. Paul's Newsletter - visit our newsletter page.
