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Our Mission:
We at Holy Spirit welcome all,
seek to know and serve Christ
and share his unconditional love.
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Seventh Sunday of Easter:
The Sunday after the Ascension
May Birthdays & Anniversaries will be blessed at both services
8am-Holy Eucharist Rite II-no music
Nursery opens at 9am
9:15am Adult Christian Ed Class
10:30am-Holy Eucharist Rite II-with choir
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If not attending in person, this service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. | |
Adult Christian Education Class | |
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Our Adult Christian Ed offering, “I’ve Got Questions, You’ve Got Answers”, will be held Sundays at 9:15am in the Parish Hall. This is a way for us to dive more deeply into the scriptures for the week from the Lectionary. It will focus on the Gospel but often allow us to use the OT, Epistle, or Psalm. On Fridays in the What’s Happening, a question will be posed from my sermon prep along with the appropriate Scripture reference. Then, on Sundays folks will be able to give answers, ask deeper questions, and discuss the theology, doctrine, and discern how it might fit in our daily lives. Please join us!
Question for May 12th
Scripture Reference: John 17:6-19 (NRSV)
In the Gospel Jesus prays for his followers, “That they may be One”.
- How can we identify the Church as “One”?
- Do you see visible signs of the unity of the Church?
- Do you see visible signs of the division of the Church?
- Are there ways you can help move the Church to a higher level of unity?
- Do you have hopes that the Church may yet be visibly united? What signs would tell you that is happening?
- What are you thinking about this Mother’s Day?
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Youth & Children Sunday School and Programming Update | |
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We had a wonderful meeting about the future of the youth groups and the community we wish to build! Starting in May, we will have a family gathering each month in the Parish Hall. and then in September we will kick off Sunday School offerings as well as EYC. Save the Date for Saturday, May 18th at 1pm! We will have a Pentecost offering for all ages and decorate the church for Sunday's celebration! For further information, contact Ivee at hseds616@gmail.com.
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Come & help us give back to Beckwith! | |
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Camp Beckwith does so much for our Diocese and has helped form so many. There will be a work weekend at Camp Beckwith beginning Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19th. Fr. Will plans to be out at Camp by 1pm on Friday and will leave on Saturday late afternoon. Lodging and meals will be provided through Saturday afternoon. Please contact Fr. Will no later than Tuesday, May 14th, if you would like to participate.
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May 19-Pentecost
8am Servers
ACOLYTE/
CHALICE BEARER
NEEDED
LECTORS
NEEDED
USHERS
NEEDED
10:30am Servers
ACOLYTE/
CHALICE BEARER
NEEDED
LECTORS
NEEDED
USHERS
NEEDED
BEADLE
Nancy Campbell
FLOWER GUILD
Rose Johnson & Sandra Garth Pancerz
ALTAR GUILD
Judy Allen, Joy Branch,
Nancy Campbell,
Fr. Bill Ericson,
June Hayles, Leah Reader
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May 26
8am Servers
ACOLYTE/
CHALICE BEARER
NEEDED
LECTORS
NEEDED
USHERS
NEEDED
10:30am Servers
YOUTH ACOLYTE
Mia Nicketta
CHALICE BEARER
NEEDED
LECTORS
Millie Ericson & NEEDED
USHERS
NEEDED
BEADLE
Joy Branch
FLOWER GUILD
Amanda Prince
ALTAR GUILD
Judy Allen, Joy Branch,
Nancy Campbell,
Fr. Bill Ericson,
June Hayles, Leah Reader
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Current servers may access our online schedule for May here.
Youth Acolytes may access our online schedule for May & June here.
Anyone interested in volunteering to serve should contact the office.
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Parishioner Jackie Jabour, who has been with us since 2020, has been diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, a rare form of cancer. Jackie is a realtor and has not been able to work consistently since November of 2023. Jackie and her daughter Ava need our help. If you are able to give financially it would be a great way for us to support her in this time of need. You may make checks directly to Holy Spirit Episcopal Church - PLEASE WRITE "JACKIE JABOR" IN THE MEMO. Please note that we are not able to credit any donations for Jackie to your giving statements per IRS code. If you have questions regarding this you may contact the church treasurer, Alysha Miller, at hsec.treasurer@gmail.com
We appreciate any help you can provide. Please keep Jackie and Ava and the team of doctors and nurses in your prayers.
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For healing: Cal & Carol Hanson, Mike & Norma Minchew, Katherine Stribling (Jan Waggoner), Marilyn Lewis (Lillian Bemis), Carrietta Nelson (Lillian Bemis), Al Vondrasek, Fred Waggoner, Norma Black-Glossop, Kathi Dolder (Sue Wiggins), Judi Kuntz (Ann Lofaro), Kimberly Worthy Call, Deloma Bigham (Rhonda Barber), Wiley Ashley, Laura Hermecz (Lillian Bemis), Jane Taylor, Jayne Sharp (Lillian Bemis), Abe & Dianne Kattawar (Rose Johnson), Lisa Kanuth (Kimberly Worthy), Mikki Stanley (Kimberly Worthy), Nancy Jones (Marilyn & Bobby Quinn), Terry Kilpatrick (Lillian Bemis), Jackie Jabour, Ava Trivett, Debbie, Dave, Eloise & Gigi Welch (Margaret Divito), Mary Ruth Burnes (Lillian Bemis), Valerie Kot (Lillian Bemis), Valerie Wilk (Lillian Bemis), Dawn Johnson, Braxton Lipscomb (June Hayles), Pam Webster, Ellie Brandon, Daphne Grimsley, Seeley Lewis (Marilyn Quinn), Bryan Family (Nancy & Steve Campbell), Anne Meydrech, Matthew Gilbertson (Sam Nelson), Sonja Urquhart, Kimberly Brand (Jan Waggoner), Justin Requena (Carolyn Towery)
For all First Responders, Law Enforcement and Members of the Armed Forces:
Phil Gurney (USN), Blake Buskens (USA), Charlie Conner (USA), Chris Miller (GSPD), Joseph Callaway (USN), Savannah Isenburg (USAF), Jacob Wetzler (USN), Luc Lau (USM), Jack Taylor (USN), Snap Nelson (USMCR), Callaway Williamson (USN), Zachary Russell (USAF), Cailan Ross Ashley (USCG), Joshua Cooper (USA)
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We hope you will join us Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8:30 AM in the Nave. Morning Prayer is an ancient liturgy of the church and helps get your morning started by focusing on God. We also have some fun every now and then. For more information or if you have questions please contact Fr. Will.
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Coffee Hour Sunday
Volunteers Needed
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Coffee Hour is a time of fellowship after the church service has ended. It provides a welcoming place to talk to the clergy, to meet new people, and to relax with friends. Our Coffee Hour hosts provide light refreshments, coffee and tea. We try to include a healthy alternative alongside our sweet treats.
Coffee Hour host arrives before each service to start the coffee (regular & decaf packets are in the drawers below the coffee maker) and put together their food items, leave the service right after Communion to prepare to serve, and then clean up afterward. Hosting a coffee hour is easy and fun. Please sign up on the sheet in the Parish Hall or call the office for more information.
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Christian Service Center Food Pantry
Holy Spirit Blessing Box
Please support these ministries to help fight
food insecurity in our area
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ITEMS NEEDED
Canned meat (tuna, chicken)
Ramen noodles
Saltine crackers
Cereal
Mac and Cheese
Hamburger Helper
Jelly, Peanut butter
Oatmeal, grits (single packs)
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Toothbrushes/toothpaste
Bar soap
Disposable diapers
Baby wipes
Misc. toiletries
Clothes detergent
Dishwashing detergent (small packages)
Feminine hygiene products
Adult bicycles
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Nonperishable food items and personal hygiene products are greatly needed for both the Christian Service Center food pantry (donations may be left in the little red wagon located in the narthex) & our own Blessing Box (located in the west side parking lot-donations may be left directly in the box or in the office). | |
Online donations to Holy Spirit now available. | |
HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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A Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
The Rt. Rev. Russell Kendrick, Bishop
The Rev. Will Lowry, Rector
Dick Reid, Senior Warden
Sam Nelson, Junior Warden
Dr. Julian Jesubatham, Music Director
Morgen Szapiel, Administrator, Notary Public
Ivee Lowry, Day School Director & Children & Families' Coordinator
Pam Huerd, Thrift Shop Manager
PO Box 2346 Gulf Shores, AL 36547
251-968-5988
Office: holyspiritep@gmail.com
Rector: hsecrector@gmail.com
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