A solo organ recording will be taking place in the Church Monday through Friday.  Masses are, of course, as usual but please refrain from entering the church during the recordings.  Also, please do not move any of the microphones being used for the recordings.  Thank you.

Nominations for the Vestry will be closed at the end of business Monday, May 5, 2008.

Rebel, Radical, Revolutionary, or just another ‘nice man’?

Trinity Foundation for Christianity and Culture (TFCC) is presenting a seminar on the life of Jesus continuing over the next three successive Monday evenings.  These interactive sessions begin at 6:30 PM in the Guild Room following the evening Mass and will conclude with Compline at 8:00 PM.  Discussions will be led by Linda Wilkinson, Peter Laugesen, Ed Loucks and Ann Korky. 

●      May 5:  THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Consider what we should know about the Kingdom of God and how we can learn more. Examine Jesus’ role as the archetype – the perfect human and the ambassador of God’s Kingdom.

●      May 12:  THE PERSON AND THE BOOK      

Who or what is the ultimate authority for Christians – Jesus or the Bible? Address the challenges in being in a living, loving relationship with a person – Jesus

●      May 19:  THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Re-examine the Holy Spirit and bring new light to the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus and in our lives.

Religion/Science Book Group meets Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the Dining Hall.  For more info call Ken Simmons at 703-823-9378 or kensimmons02@comcast.net; or Bill Ryon  at 703- 451- 7062 or wryonjr@verizon.net.

GWU Canterbury Club meets Tuesday at 6:45 PM at St.  Mary’s Church, 728 23rd Street NW.

Pilgrims in Christ meets Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Guild Room. 

Education for Ministry (EfM) meets Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Common Room. 

The Benedictine Cell meets Thursday in the Guild Room after the evening Mass.   Newcomers are always welcomed.  Please note:  The leader of the Benedictine Cell who lives in McLean,  needs a ride to and from church this Thursday evening.  Otherwise, the monthly cell meeting will be canceled.  Please notify Jean Litwin at 703-790-1715 or JeanLitwin@aol.com if you would be able to provide a ride.

Upcoming

Children's Formation:   As usual, our final meeting for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program of this school year will be on the day of Pentecost (Sunday, May 11, 2008).  All the children from grades Pre-K to 5 will come together in the lower level for our annual Pentecost celebration. Other family members and interested visitors are welcome to join us immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass.  If you have any questions, please contact Lesley Cross at 301-838-7687 or lesleycross@cs.com, or Mark Pierzchala at 301-838-7687 or markpierzchala@cs.com, or Jo Stelzig at 703-426-0487 or jastelzig@yahoo.com.

Diocesan Young Adult Retreat: The Cathedral College and the diocesan Young Adult Ministries Network are co-sponsoring the third in a series of retreats for people in their 20s and 30s.  "Connecting to the Spirit" will take place on Pentecost week-end, May 9 and 10 at the Cathedral College.  Retreat participants will learn several Christian prayer practices for everyday spirituality. The retreat leaders are a married clergy couple in their early 30s.  The Rev. Megan Stewart-Sicking serves as Associate Rector at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Burke, Virginia. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Stewart-Sicking is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care at Loyola College in Maryland. On Friday night, Carpe Deum (St. Paul's own 20s and 30s group) is sponsoring the wine and cheese reception.  Sign up for the retreat at

http://www.edow.org/news/calendar/upcoming.html.   Space is limited.  Questions?  Contact The Rev. Shearon Sykes Williams, Interim Rector at Saint Andrew's Leonardtown at (301) 862-2247 or YAMN@edow.org.  We invite you to join us!

All are invited to attend a special discussion, featuring The Rev. Carlos Exposito, a priest from Cuba, on Tuesday, May 13, 6:30-8:30 PM, at Church of the Ascension, 633 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring MD. Father Carlos has been invited to share his story of life in a small Cuban Episcopal Church and the story of the growth of churches in Cuba during the last ten years.  The discussion will be proceeded by a simple potluck supper. No RSVP is necessary, but we ask that if you attend, that you bring an appetizer, dish, or dessert to share with others. ALL beverages will be provided. Ample parking is available on side streets, on the church circle, and in the school parking lot, located behind the church on Silver Spring Avenue. If you have questions, please contact The Rev. Dr. Joan Beilstein at 301-587-3272 or revjeb@comcast.net. All are welcome!

Fidelitas, the group for newly or nearly married couples at St. Paul's, will meet on Thursday, May 15  at 6:30 PM in the Dining Hall in Pillsbury House.  St. Paul's parishioner, Chris Wright, a seminar leader and licensed marriage & family therapist, will discuss the elements of a "sacred relationship" -- an orientation that solidifies the relationship and enables both persons to feel honored, responded to, and fulfilled in the thick & thin of the relationship. Dinner will be provided; please feel free to bring a dessert or beverage to share.  We hope you can join us!

Please RSVP to Kate Eikel at kate.eikel@gmail.com or 703-836-0247 and Preston Winter at (triguywinter@yahoo.com.

The Society of Mary will host an introduction to devotions to Our Lady on Saturday, May 17, at 10:00 AM in the Guild Room.  Join us if you’ve ever wondered: How do I use the rosary?  What are the prayers and what do they mean? Is there any variation?  After the discussion, we will return to the Lady Altar to pray the rosary. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Shawn Shafer (571-309-2693) for more information.

Christine Parke Cornelius and Sverrir Gunnarsson Tomasson, whom God hath brought together, joyfully WELCOMES the St. Paul’s Parish family to celebrate with them the administration of God’s Holy Sacrament of Marriage on Saturday, May 17th.  The Solemn Nuptial Mass begins at 3:00 PM.  The couple humbly seeks prayers from the parish of thanksgiving and grace, and in accordance with the faith, prays especially to abide in the way of God and in their covenant with one another.

The Annual Meeting of the parish is Wednesday, June 4.  Mass will be at 6:00 PM and the meeting called to order in the church at 6.30 PM, appointments made and the first ballot cast.  We will then adjourn to the dining hall for a pot luck supper (note: please bring a dish to share).  The meeting will resume before dessert.  (Registration for the meeting for those entitled to vote will be held in the Common Room 5:00 – 6:00 PM, and 6:30 – 7:00 PM.) The first ballot will remain open until 7:00 PM, when it will be promptly closed.

Pilgrims in Christ Ten Year Reunion Party:  All Pilgrims in Christ from 1998 through 2008 are invited to attend to a reunion and party on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM.  You will receive an invitation and more details soon.  Please save the date.  If you have any questions, contact Susan Granum at SusanGranum@earthlink.net or 202-244-4611.

General

I publish the Banns of Marriage between Christine Parke Cornelius  and Sverrir Gunnarsson Tomasson.  If any of you know just cause why they may not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the first time of asking. ~ Fr. Sloane

The lectors’ schedule for Pentecost, Part One is May 11, 2008 through August 31, 2008, including back-up assignments, has been posted on the parish website at:  http://www.stpauls-kst.com/lections.htm.  All lectors to make note of their assignments.

Fr. Sloane leaves for London this afternoon, returning on May 14  He will attend the meeting of the Chapter of Guardians at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham this week, and preach at St. Paul’s, Knightsbridge next Sunday.

Our prayerful condolences go to Lynne Walker on the death of her mother the week before last.  There will be a funeral Mass here at St. Paul’s on Tuesday, May 13 at 11:00 AM prior to burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Our parishioner James Holt died suddenly while on business travel last weekend.  A Solemn Mass of Resurrection will be held here at St. Paul’s on Saturday, May 24 at 2:00 P.M.

 
Information for the Sunday bulletin should be submitted by noon on the preceding Wednesday—four days before the Sunday services—to adminasst@StPauls-KSt.com.