S T P A U L ’ S C H U R C H I N E N G L E W O O D

SUNDAY MESSENGER

About the Liturgy and Scripture of the Day

WELCOME TO ST PAUL’S CHURCH We are glad you have connected with us.

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to make northeast Bergen County a place where God’s grace is freely known and

shared by all, particularly during this time of uncertainty and anxiety.

For great i s hi s love toward us , and the fai thfulnes s o f the Lord endures forever .

Praise the Lord. Psalm 117:2

그리스도께서 부활하셨네! 참으로 부활하Χριστὸς ἀνέστη! Ἀληθῶς

Քրիստոս յարեա՜ւ ի

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is risen indeed!

Christ ist erstanden!

¡Cristo ha

Cristo è risorto!

Tha Crìosd air èiridh! Gu dearbh, tha e air Le Christ est

THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION: EASTER DAY APRIL 12, 2020

Today to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection, a celebration which will last for fifty days in all, and which is repeated again every Sunday throughout the year. The Gospel reading begins with the first Easter Day, when Jesus appeared in the evening to the disciples and gave them his Spirit. The story continues with his appearance the following Sunday when Thomas met the Lord and confessed his faith. It concludes with words for us: ‘Blessed are they who have not seen, yet believe.'

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles replaces the Old Testament reading every Sunday in the Great Fifty Days. Today we hear a portion of Peter’s sermon proclaiming the Resurrection on the Day of Pentecost. God has raised Jesus, and Peter and the other

apostles are witnesses of the Resurrection.

The second lesson this season comes from Peter's first epistle. This is a sermon on the meaning of Baptism. Today the message is about our new life in God as we died and rose with Christ in Baptism. Nevertheless, in the world we will still

have trials and persecutions, Peter tells us, but in them our faith is strengthened and purified.

As we gather, as church, to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection, we find the living presence of Jesus in his Word, in the sacraments, and in our life as the community of the Body of Christ. We find ourselves made by the Holy Spirit into a community which is the visible and living sign of the risen Christ.

Prayers

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 28:1-10; Psalm 117

For those in need of immediate prayers: Joseph Cassese, Barbara Brown, Crystal Baxter, Patricia Banks, Helen Thompson, Ruby Campbell, Una Coughman, Gary Harrison, Hank Basile, Beth Basile, Bill & Thelma Baxter, Chyrell Mason, Farida McDonald, Ronald Stackhouse, Andrew Thompson, Nancy Rodgers, Tony Cinelli.

For those in need of continuing prayer support: John Bullough, Nazera Wright, Cynthia McDonald, Trey Nelson, Sharon Wells, Rebecca Johnson, Johann Mullings, Byron Babb, Sylvia Osborne, Deborah Kelley Moore, Pearl Duncan, Debbierose Pernice, Barbara Brown, Nicholas Hodges, Dolores Laughlin, Tyrone Brown, Crystal Hunter, Shirley Cooper, Lee Harper, Lolita and Azim Mayadas, Joseph Johnson, Anita Samuels, Denise Ellison, Meta Barrow, Guido De Weerd, Katrien De Weerd, Mieke De Weerd, Billie C.,Willem C., Fr Jim Warnke, Bill Payne, Enso J. Rodriguez, Rev. Melissa Browning, Rhonda Rodgers, Ernest Tennon, Catherine Maglione, Luz Rodriguez, John Payne, Glenn Boisclair, Priscilla Kleinman, Fr Ken Near, Luis Cruz, Rheni Pasricha.

For those serving in the military or in harm’s way: Austin Herbert, Nicholas C. Basile, Justin Sheldon and Nagelia Harrison Sheldon, Ken Lambert, Nadi Kassem, Justin Coca, Antonio Ramirez, Gregory Halstead, Kevin Reissner, Shane Markgraf, Amanda Matos, Chelsey McKelvy.

For those celebrating birthdays this week: Mary Johnston, Jaclyn Moody, Kathie Dwight, Andrea Bills, Joan Arrigoni, Mia Barrios, Betty Brownlee, Dequane Moultrie, Eric Howell.

Cycle of Prayer, Anglican Communion: Jerusalem; in the Diocese of Newark: St Paul’s, Jersey City; Grace Church Van Vorst, Jersey City; Incarnation, Jersey City.

Our partners in faith: St. Michael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahado Church, Church of the Good Shepherd, Fort Lee; Congregation Kol HaNeshama, Pentecost Int. Worship Center.

For those who have died, and those who mourn them:Edith Holiday, Maxine Lewis, Timmy Edwards, Cheryl Wall, Amy Miller

Join us for worship on Sundays and Weekdays: For the duration of St. Paul’s fast from public worship,10:30 am service and weekday daily worship (8 am and 8 pm) can be accessed remotely through any telephone (even a landline), your smartphone, your tablet device, or computer. The audio and full video feed will

become available at 10:15 am ending at the conclusion of worship. Video of the service will be available afterward as well on the Parish YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/spceyoutube.

How to Access Remotely:Option 1: Access a full video and audio via the internet on your tablet or computer through the St.

Paul’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsenglewood. This will allow you to access a livestream of worship service.

Option 2: You can download the free ZOOM.US app for your smart phone, tablet, or computer, accessing full video or just audio. After downloading and accessing the app, when prompted enter the Meeting ID: 744.362.3855; Password: 1865.

Option 3: Access the audio through any telephone (some charges may apply according to your service provider): Dial +1.929.436.2866. When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 744.362.3855; Password:1865

Option 4: Access a live stream on YouTube: http://bit.ly/stpaulsenglewood_yt_live Option 5: Access a live stream on smartphone via Instagram app (@stpaulsenglewood) https://

instagram.com/stpaulsenglewood?igshid=yb0b0wxo8bo Book of Common Prayer: If you don’t have the Book of Common Prayer at home, you can access it

online at bcponline.org or episcopalchurch.org/files/book_of_common_prayer.pdf.

AnnouncementsStewardship: Our Parish depends on your financial

and practical stewardship. While many gatherings may be postponed, or participation reduced by our choice of a common fast in this grace of space, the financial obligations of the Parish increase for intensive cleaning and providing additional access. Please give from the abundance God has already provided for you. You can always donate online 24/7 (http://stpaulsenglewood.org/egiving.html), or mail a check, or drop your offering in the silver drop-box outside the Parish Administrator’s office.

Next Sunday’s Scriptures: Acts 2:14a,22-32; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31; Psalm 16.

Virtual Coffee Hour: Join us next Sunday on Zoom as we kick off our Virtual Coffee Hour following 10:30 service. Join coffee hour via Zoom: ZOOM.US Meeting ID: 619.306.914, Password: 1865. You can also join through any telephone (some charges may apply according to your service provider): Dial +1.929.436.2866. When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 619.306.914, Password: 1865.

Virtual Story Time with St. Paul’s Kids: Kids and adults are invited to read their favorite brief children books as bedtime stories nightly at 7:00 pm. Access story time via Zoom: ZOOM.US Meeting ID: 333.200.368, Password: 274358. For more information and to get on the schedule, contact Kai Alston at: kaileenalston@yahoo.com or text her at 201.923.4615.

Wednesday Night Virtual Bible Study: Bible Study will resume next week, on April 22 via Zoom. We will take a pause from reading Isaiah, Part 1, and take these weeks to explore the letter to the Hebrews, particularly poignant and helpful for these days. Stay tuned for study materials and log-in information.

Social Services Available: Counseling and traditional social work services are available for those in need of assistance. Please contact parishioner, Scott Banford, LCSW, for details at 201.320.2802 or scottbanford@icloud.com.

Feeding Sunday: The Hoboken Shelter remains open and is committed to remaining a valuable

resource to the community through these uneasy times. St Paul’s will be delivering ready to eat food items this afternoon. All food should be delivered to St. Paul’s kitchen by 5 pm. Please be sure to label your donation “Hoboken Shelter.” Thank you to Pat O’Neil for volunteering to deliver the food.

Thank you to Robin Jackson, Pat O’Neil, Michele Simon and Victor Osunfisan for hand-delivering the Easter Newsletter to our neighboring parishioners.

Good Neighbor Plant Sale: St. Paul’s is hosting a plant sale! Plants will be scheduled for delivery Mother’s Day Weekend. For more information please visit our web page at: http://welcome.stpaulsenglewood.org/2020-flower-sale.

Centering Prayers with Deacon Joanne: The Centering Prayer morning originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25 from 9:30 to noon has been rescheduled. Stay tuned for a new date on our website and in our regular communications. Anyone interested in learning any of the Spiritual Practices, especially Centering Prayer, or pray with others, is invited to go to the Contemplative Outreach website at: contemplativeoutreach.org- specifically Meditation Chapels. A whole array of choices will appear.

Would you like the latest news and updates? Be sure to register for the Parish electronic news and updates by following the link at the bottom of the Parish website or fill out one of the Welcome Cards found in the pews and on the information tables. You may also sign up on-line by visiting our “eWelcome Card” at: http://bit.ly/spcewelcome

Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings

Karen Diasin memory of Carlton Dias & Phillip Dias Merle Fendersonin memory ofMr & Mrs William J. Fenderson,Barbara Stackhouse Lena Ford in thanksgiving Lilliam Gonzalez in memory of Rev Oscar Gonzalez, in thanksgiving for Roxanne Gonzalez’s health

Hugh & Daphne Hallin memory of Mr & Mrs Winford Hall, Mr & Mrs Oswald Reid, Trevor Hall, Joyce Reid and in thanksgiving for all the blessings recieved

Margaret Kingin memory of Alan Vandevert and John Starr and in thanksgiving for St. Paul’s Parish Family and the Bernard and Porto Families William Paynein memory of Amory Sommaripa

Diana Rodriguez in memory of Marjorie Duvalsaint, Enso A. Rodriguez and in thanksgiving for James Morales Peg Slavenin memory of Jack Slavenand in thanksgiving for Sterne & Drew Slaven Dawn Stackhouse-Peretzin memory of Barbara Stackhouse Ronald Stackhousein memory of Barbara Stackhouse and in thanksgiving for her life Sandra & Ulric Stanislaus-St. Louisin thanksgiving Mark Trautmanin thanksgiving Charlotte Wheelerin memory of Pierce Wheeler and Christopher Phillips and gratitude for parents, Katherine and Donald Wood

NEXT SUNDAY!

STEWARDSHIP I S COMMITT ING OURSELVES AND

OUR RESOURCES TO JOIN GOD’S MISS ION

Messages from the Staff and Wardens

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thanksgiving to God. To take advantage of our electronic giving options, please visit online through your electronic device: stpaulsenglewood.org/egiving.htmlor follow the qr code to the left with your capable electronic device.

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During this season of Easter, may we all be filled with hope, promise, health, love, and peace. It is important to remember to take the time this Easter to care for ourselves, and reach out (albeit remotely) to those we love at this time, to wave to a neighbor, call those who may be anxious, and bring a bit of hope in this time of crisis. The Church has always been about people rallying together, following Jesus, and sharing God’s love with our neighbors. While the methods change, St. Paul’s mission never does. WE ARE FAMILY! I wish you all an Easter of love, peace, safety and health. Yours in Christ, Diana Rodriguez, Parish Administrator

Dear Friends, As I write this, we are just beginning the Triduum, the "three-days' space" that begins Maundy Thursday and ends with the dismissal at the Great Vigil of Easter. The

liturgy for Holy Saturday morning ends with one of the closing anthems from the Committal service, "In the midst of life we are in death." This long period of quarantine has often felt that way. It's hard to be away from the church and the people we love. For the choirs, the loss of making music and being in community is especially hard at this time of year. Yet, there has also been joy in learning new ways to be in community that have helped me form closer relationships with everyone. The daily broadcasts of Morning Prayer and Compline have been a joy and gift to all of us, and have helped me strengthen my own prayer life. Seeing so many of our folks step up and help one another—check in with one another—be thankful and be present with one another—these are among the gifts of this season. It is my hope and prayer that we will come away from this time stronger in faith and our bonds of affection will be much greater. I thank you all for the gift that you continue to be in my life, and for the joy of serving as your minister of music in this wonderful parish.

—MARK TRAUTMAN, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

I’ve never experienced an Easter like this. But, then again, I have never experienced anything like what we’ve known over the last several weeks. We have been surrounded by such fear, anxiety, and even death itself. It’s been hard for many of us to see life, hope, and grace in the midst of all this. I have found myself frequently holding my breath; waiting for the other shoe to drop. But that’s why this Easter season will be my most meaningful ever! While I did not keep up with my Lenten discipline of meditating every day for 10 minutes, I have deepened my faith. I have known God more profoundly in pastoral calls, emails, texts, Facebook messages, community organizing, and the like. “Being” with you all during worship, Story Time, meetings, and casual conversations has kept me conscious of the fact that every day is an opportunity to show and receive God’s love. As we step into this season of new life and possibility, let us continue to look for those things and provide them to each other. Yes, life is different; and there are real dangers of which we must be aware. But “God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NRSV) Whatever we’re experiencing, we have the power to be blessings to others; we have the love of God and each other; and we can be disciplined enough to prioritize our faith, give what and when we can, and know that we will make it through this valley – together.KAILEEN ALSTON, DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION

The Easter season brings empowerment through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s work moves forward into the world through our actions. We are bound by the Holy Spirit to make a difference in the lives of those in our community and beyond. Then, Coronavirus came. In the midst of uncertainty and loss, something wonderful is happening. The global suffering that we are witnessing has made it startlingly evident that we need other people, and that they need us, too. This Easter, we call upon God to answer our prayers and revive all of our hopes. Through the power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead, and with Father Bill Allport to shepherd us , we have the opportunity to respond to a loving God through our spiritual gifts. We have each been given a specific role to play- to glorify God and to love and help each other. We are grateful to be called to serve the amazing people of St Paul’s Church at this challenging time. Please continue to serve with us, through your time, talents and financial gifts. In God’s Love, Robin Jackson and Max McDaniel, Wardens of St Paul’s Church

N O T H I N G C A N C E L S E A S T E R ! E A S T E R W I L L N O T B E Q U A R A N T I N E D ! Now I know…this is not what you expected… nor what any of us hoped would be our Easter Sunday celebration in 2020. This year, we cannot gather together physically in our sacred space nor do we share all the celebratory signs of Easter. However, Easter cannot be cancelled. Christ’s Resurrection cannot be quarantined. God's love and grace, given in Jesus Christ, cannot be stopped or sheltered away. We must journey through difficult days still, but God's wonder and transformation cannot be forced to stay-at-home and set aside for a time.

Today, we are not only informed of Jesus' Resurrection, but formed for a living faith. That means: the Gospel is not merely a communication of things that can be known like facts or figures — it makes new things happen, shapes us, and is life-changing. While authorities tells us to stay shut away, like those disciples in the upper room on the first Easter morning, the door of all creation has been flung open. Our lives are shaped for a new way by the kingdom of God for the sake of others.

Our celebration of Easter reminds us of the hope we have and how our hope will buoy those in need. It reminds us how our actions, empowered by Christ’s living hope, are vessels of God’s grace and love to a world that is afraid, anxious, and hiding. 

The gospel message of Easter is clear: God's love cannot be quarantined nor cancelled. May we have hearts to bear such a love in our present days. THE REV. DR. WILLIAM H. ALLPORT, II,RECTOR & SENIOR CLERGYPERSON

When we Come Together Again: Future Events to Look Forward to

We are busy planning year-long events to bring us and keep our Parish Family together. If you are interested in participating and/or helping with any of the below listed

opportunities please contact the Parish Office for more information at: office@stpaulsenglewood.org

MAY-AUGUST • ‘Alternative’ Graduation & Prom Celebrations • Open Store (Clothing & Food giveaway with Metro Community Church) • Weekly Community Dinners (with applications for free and reduced-price

school lunch) • Parish Retreat: Life after The Q & Lessons from The Q • Exploring Music Ministry through Social Justice (Children’s Choir Camp) • Centering Prayers • Second Saturday Youth Events resume

SEPTEMBER • Homecoming Sunday • Jazz Vespers resume • Weekly Community Dinners (with applications for free and reduced-price school lunch)

OCTOBER • Weekly Community Dinners • Youth Mental Health First Aid Training • Community Wellness Fair

NOVEMBER • Open Store (Clothing & Food giveaway with Metro Community Church) • Host Internet Safety for Students Seminar (led by the Bergen County

Prosecutor’s Office) • Interfaith Celebration of Englewood • Thanksgiving Community Linner (Lunch/Dinner)

DECEMBER • Annual Parish Meeting • Family Promise. • Weekly Community Dinners • Messiah

JANUARY 2021 • Englewood Interfaith Celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • Weekly Community Dinners.

Community, Government and Faith Based Resources STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Comprehensive Coronavirus website: covid19.nj.gov

BERGEN COUNTY Comprehensive Coronavirus website: co.bergen.nj.us

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD: cityofenglewood.org

CORONAVIRUS TESTING SCHEDULE AT SITES ACROSS NEW JERSEY: covid19.nj.gov

JOBS AVAILABLE 500 companies have posted well over 44,000 jobs that are available: jobs.covid19.nj.gov

STATE GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Apply now at njeda.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, GUIDES TO FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Economic Injury Disaster Loans Employee Retention Tax Credit

Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist (Paycheck Protection Program)

CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION Food packages are being given out by appointment only.

People who need help should call 201.569.1804 or visit cfanj.org Needed: Financial donations and/or grocery store gift cards;Warehouse space

NEW JERSEY FAMILYCARE (MEDICAID AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)

njfamilycare.org

WATCH OUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS-ESPECIALLY SENIORS Good Morning Englewood is a program where the Englewood Fire Department will check

daily on the welfare of older adults, differently abled residents, or those who may have special needs but who live alone, with no one to look in on them on a daily basis. For more

information and to sign up call 201.568.6304 or visit website at: cityofenglewood.org

HOME DELIVERIES OF ESSENTIALS FOR ADULTS 60+ Umbrella is a relatively new service started last year in NY and broadly expanding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To request a delivery or for more information visit website at:

at askumbrella.com

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NEWARK dioceseofnewark.org

ANGLICAN COMMUNION anglicancommunion.org

CENTERING PRAYERS Resources for learning, spiritual enrichment and support at:

contemplativeoutreach.org

HEAD OF THE CHURCH Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

BISHOP OF THE CHURCH The Rt. Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, XI Bishop of Newark

THE MINISTERS OF THE CHURCH All the People

2020 VESTRY The Rev. Dr. William H. Allport, II, Presider Max McDaniel & Robin Jackson, Wardens

Bruce Nelson, Treasurer Bruce Brown, Melissa Kelley,

Margaret King, Coralius Noble, Victor Osunfisian, Robin Taylor

ST. PAUL’S STAFF The Rev. Dr. William H. Allport II, Rector Kai Alston, Director of Christian Formation

Mark A. Trautman, Director of Music Diana Rodriguez, Parish Administrator

Lisa Keenan, Financial Accountant Gary Mason and George Gill, Sunday Sextons

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Good Neighbor Plant Sale St. Paul ’s i s host ing a fundrais ing plant sa le wi th plants to be del ivered on

Mother’s Day Weekend. Want to be a Good Neighbor this Easter/Passover?

Here are jus t a few ways you and St Paul ’s Church can love your neighbor as yourse l f…

1. Purchase and sponsor a p lant to be planted on the St . Paul ’s property as a s ign of hope and resurrect ion

2. Purchase and sponsor a p lant to be del ivered to our neighbors who are s taying home as a s ign of so l idar i ty and appreciat ion

3. Purchase a p lant to share with your neighbor as a s ign of encouragement and community

4 . Purchase a p lant for your own home as a s ign of res i l iency and new l i fe Vis i t the Par i sh webs i te for more detai l s

And to make your g i f t a s a Good Neighbor : b i t . l y /2020spcep lant sa l e