SAINT PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

A Jubilee Ministry Center

PARISH CALENDAR

Additional information on any of these events may be obtained by calling the Parish Office at 717-684-8496 or by e-mail at stpaulepchcolumbia@earthlink.net and requesting a Newsletter and / or Sunday Bulletin.  We are located at 340 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512.  Please remember that all are welcome to all parish events.

Please check our Prayer and Worship page for the regular Weekend and Weekday prayer and worship schedule as well as special services that occur during the year.  Check our Christian Formation Page for detailed information about our formation programs.  The Youth Ministry page has the details on all the youth activities.

MARCH

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, March 9 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, March 9 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, March 9 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, March 10 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, March 10 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, March 10 - 11:00 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

EPISCOPAL PARISH LENTEN PROGRAM

Wednesday, March 10 - St Paul Episcopal Church, Columbia

6:00 p.m. - Dinner

7:00 p.m. - Program

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, March 11 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, March 12 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Friday, March 12 - 7:00 p.m. - Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church

This is a joint service of Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church and Saint Paul Episcopal Church

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, March 13 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Saint Paul Episcopal Church

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Satuday, March 13 - 8:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF SAINT PATRICK

Sunday, March 14

9:30 a.m. - Choral Festival Eucharist - Church

11:00 a.m. - Lunch - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

There will be only one service this morning.  We will have our 5:30 p.m. Saturday evening service in the Chapel of the Saint John Herr Retirement Community as regularly scheduled.

VESTRY MEETING

Sunday, March 14 - 12:00 noon - Holy Communion Chapel

 MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, March 16 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, March 16 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED TODAY

Wednesday, March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day

Please note that we will have our regular Wednesday morning Eucharist and Lectionary Bible Study

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, March 17 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, March 17 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, March 18 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, March 18 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, March 19 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Friday, March 19 - 7:00 p.m. - Saint Paul Episcopal Church

This is a joint service of of Saint Paul Episcopal Church and Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church

 MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, March 23 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, March 23 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, March 24 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, March 24 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EPISCOPAL PARISH LENTEN PROGRAM

Wednesday, March 24 - St Paul Episcopal Church, Manheim

6:00 p.m. - Dinner

7:00 p.m. - Program

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, March 25 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, March 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, March 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, March 26 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Friday, March 26 - 6:30 p.m. - Church

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Passion / Palm Sunday – March 28

8:00 a.m. - Eucharist – Begins in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center then moves to the church

9:00 a.m. - Passion / Palm Sunday Breakfast – Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

10:15 a.m. - Festive Choral Eucharist – Begins in the bank parking lot then moves to the church

Note: Our brothers and sisters from The Columbia Presbyterian Church will join us for the breakfast and the blessing of palms. If the weather is not good the 10:15 a.m. service will begin in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center.

OUTREACH MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, March 28 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

Tuesday of Holy Week – March 30

8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer – Holy Communion Chapel

8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Parish Lenten Quiet Day

12:00 noon - Noon Day Prayer – Holy Communion Chapel

6:30 p.m. - Seder Supper – Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Wednesday of Holy Week – March 31

9:30 a.m. - Eucharist with Prayers of Healing – Holy Communion Chapel

10:15 a.m. - Lectionary Bible Study – Holy Communion Chapel

6:30 p.m. - Celebration of Tenebrae – Holy Communion Chapel

APRIL

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED TODAY

Thursday, April 1 - Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday – April 1

6:30 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord’s Supper in the context of a simple meal – Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Please note that there is no Evening Prayer or Choir Rehearsal this evening.

Good Friday – April 2

12:00 noon - The Way of the Cross – Church

7:00 p.m. - Observance of the Passion of Jesus Christ

Note: This is a joint Episcopal / Lutheran service that is part of our Call to Common Mission. Pastor Robert Bistline will be preaching.

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, April 2 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, Apri 3 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Columbia Christian Fellowship

Easter Vigil – April 3

7:00 p.m. - Easter Vigil Service and Festive Choral Eucharist – Church

BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

Sunday, April 4 - all services

Easter Sunday – April 4

8:00 a.m. - Festive Choral Eucharist – Church

9:00 a.m. - Young People’s Easter Egg Hunt – begins in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

10:15 a.m. - Festive Choral Eucharist – Church

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED TODAY

Monday, April 5 - Easter Monday

COLUMBIA MINSTERIUM MEETING

Monday, April 5 - 9:00 a.m.

Father Patrick will attend

 MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, April 6 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, April 6 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, April 7 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, April 7 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 7 - 11:00 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, April 8 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, April 9 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, April 10 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Saint Paul Episcopal Church

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Satuday, April 10 - 8:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

LENTEN FOLDERS DUE

Sunday, April 11 - Any Service

These folders help support the outreach ministry and evangelization efforts of the parish.  Please be generous.  A Lenten Folder was given to every member of the parish at the begnning of Lent.  If you need a Lenten Folder please call the parish office (684-8496)

EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT HOPE CHESTS DUE

Sunday, April 11 - Any Service

These funds help support the relief and development efforts of the Episcopal Church both in our own country and around the world.  Please be generous.  A Hope Chest was given to every member of the parish at the beginning of Lent.  If you need a Hope Chest, please call the parish office (684-8496).  There will be two Gold Egg Awards given out:  one for the Hope Chest with the most money and one for the heaviest Hope Chest.

SUNDAY ADULT FORUM

Sunday, April 11 - 9:05 a.m. - Rector's Office

Who is Jesus of Nazareth?  We believe - yet do we understand?

CONFIRMATION CLASS

Sunday, April 11 - 12:00 noon - Choir Room

FAITH RENEWAL CLASS (INQUIRER'S CLASS)

Sunday, April 11 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

VESTRY MEETING

Sunday, March 14 - There will be no Vestry Meeting today due to the Faith Renewal Class

 MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, April 13 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, April 13 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, April 14 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, April 14 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, April 15 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, April 15 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, April 16 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

SUNDAY ADULT FORUM

Sunday, April 18 - 9:05 a.m. - Rector's Office

The Liturgy of the Church.  We do it every Sunday, but does it change our lives?

CONFIRMATION CLASS

Sunday, April 18 - 12:00 noon - Choir Room

FAITH RENEWAL CLASS (INQUIRER'S CLASS)

Sunday, April 18 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, April 20 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, April 20 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, April 21 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, April 21 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, April 22 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, April 22 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, April 23 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN - RUMMAGE SALE

Saturday, April 24 - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

PARISH FOOD SALE

Saturday, April 24 - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

There will be breakfast foods of coffee, donuts, pastries and lunch foods of hot dogs (the biggest on Locust Street), soda, and water.

SUNDAY ADULT FORUM

Sunday, April 25 - 9:05 a.m. - Rector's Office

Mary - the mother of Jesus.  Just what do we know about this remarkable woman?

OUTREACH MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, April 25 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

SECOND ANNUAL CHOIR FESTIVAL

Sunday, April 25 - 2:00 p.m. - Church (reception to follow in the parish hall)

Choir from churches in York and Lancaster County will perfrom and showcase their talents.  This is not a competition but a festival so that we all can hear the beautiful music that these choirs produce every Sunday.  The admission is free; but a free-will offering will be taken up to benefit a specific relief / rebuilding effort in Haiti

 MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, April 27 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, April 27 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, April 28 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, April 28 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, April 29 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, April 29 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 29 - 7:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, April 30 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

MAY

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, May 4 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, May 4 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, May 5 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, May 5 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, May 5 - 11:00 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, May 6 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, May 6 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, May 7 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, May 8 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Saint Paul Episcopal Church

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Satuday, May 8 - 8:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WORSHIP ASSISTANT RETREAT AND TRAINING

Saturday, May 8 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Church

Each year we gather for a time of prayer, reflection and training.  It is important that those invovled in leadership roles in our liturgy take some time to reflect and renew.  If you would like to be part of worship leadership, please call the parish office (684-8496) and give us your name.  All current and new worship assistants should plan on attending this training.

Prayer Leaders - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Acolytes - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Ministers & Visitors - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Ushers & Greeters - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lectors - 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

In addition to the above roles there are also opportunities to be a member of the Altar  Guild and Choir.  Please share your talents with the whole parish family.

SUNDAY ADULT FORUM

Sunday, May 9 - 9:05 a.m. - Rector's Office

The Anglican Communion Covenant - will it save the Church or kill it?

VESTRY MEETING

Sunday, May 9 - 12:00 noon - Holy Communion Chapel

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, May 11 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, May 11 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, May 12 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, May 12 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

ASCENSION THURSDAY EUCHARIST

Thursday, May 13 - 7:00 p.m.

Chapel of the Saint John Herr Retirement Community

This is a joint Eucharist with our brothers and sisters from Saint John Lutheran  Church, Saint James Lutheran Church, and the residents of the Saint John Herr Retirement Community.  Father Patrick will be main celebrant and preacher.

Please note that there is no Evening Prayer or Choir Rehearsal this evening.

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, May 14 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

SUNDAY ADULT FORUM

Sunday, May 16 - 9:05 a.m. - Rector's Office

What does it mean to be a Christian in today's world?

CONFIRMATION CLASS

Sunday, May 16 - 12:00 noon - Choir Room

FAITH RENEWAL CLASS (INQUIRER'S CLASS)

Sunday, May 16 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, May 18 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, May 18 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, May 19 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, May 19 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, May 20 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, April 20 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, May 21 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, May 22 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Impact Christian Ministries

BAPTISM SUNDAY

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Sunday, May 23 - All Services

CONFIRMATION CLASS

Sunday, May 23 - 12:00 noon - Choir Room

FAITH RENEWAL CLASS (INQUIRER'S CLASS)

Sunday, May 23 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

 MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, May 25 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, May 25 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, May 26 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, May 26 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, May 27 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, May 27 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, May 27 - 7:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, May 28 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE PARISH FOOD STAND

Sunday, May 30 - 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. - Parish Churchyard

Come and get the "biggest hot dogs on Locust Street"

OUTREACH MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, May 30 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED TODAY

Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day

MEMORIAL DAY EUCHARIST

Monday, May 31 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

Come to celebrate, pray, and remember.  If you would like someone remembered, please call the parish office (684-8496) and give us their name and if on active duty, their location.

JUNE

 MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, June 1 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, June 1 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, June 2 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, June 2 - 10:15 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, June 3 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, June 3 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, June 4 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizaqbeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, June 5 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Columbia Christian Fellowship

BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

Sunday, June 6 - all services

ANNUAL VISIT OF THE BISHOP

Sunday, June 6

9:30 a.m. - Festive Choral Eucharist with Confirmations and / or Receptions - Church

11:00 a.m. - Lunch - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Bishop Charlie McNutt will be with us today.  There will only be one service on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m.  We will have our Saturday evening service at 5:30 p.m. in the Saint John Herr Retirement Community Chapel as regularly scheduled.

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, June 12 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Saint Paul Episcopal Church

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Satuday, June 12 - 8:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

VESTRY MEETING

Sunday, June 13 - 12:00 noon - Holy Communion Chapel