LITURGY OF THE WORD AND WEEKLY READINGS

Sunday, March 31, 2013: Easter

The Lighting of the Paschal Candle Page 285, BCP

The Reading of the Exultet Pages 286 and 287, BCP

Reading from Exodus 14:10-31, 15:20-21

Canticle 8, Page 85, BCP

Reading from Ezekiel 36:24-28

Canticle 9, Page 86, BCP

The Renewal of Baptismal Vows Pages 292-294, BCP

First Lesson: Acts (10:34-43)

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Page 760, BCP

Paul's Epistle (1 Corinthians 15:19-26)

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke (24:1-12)

Suggested Readings For the Week

Monday Acts 2:14, 22-32; Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Friday Acts 4:1-12; Saturday Acts 4:13-21.

Sunday, March 24, 2013: Palm Sunday
First Lesson: Isaiah (50:4-9a)
Psalm 31:9-16, Page 623, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Philippians 2:5-11)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ: The Passion
Suggested Readings for The Week
Monday Philippians 3:1-14; Tuesday Philippians 3:15-21; Wednesday Philippians 4:11-31; Thursday 1 Corinthians 10:14-17, 11:27-32; Friday John 13:36-38; Saturday Hebrews 4:1-16.

Sunday, March 17, 2013: Fifth Sunday In Lent: Celebrating Aruba Flag Day
First Lesson: Isaiah (43:16-21)
Psalm 126, Page 782, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Philippians 3:4b-14)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To John (12:1-8)
 Suggested Readings For the Week
Monday Romans 9:19-31; Tuesday Matthew 1:18;25; Wednesday Romans 10:14-21; Thursday Romans 11:1-12; Friday Romans 11:12-3-24; Saturday Romans 11:25-36.


Sunday, March 10, 2013: Fourth Sunday In Lent
First Lesson: Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32, Page 624, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (2 Corinthians 5:16-21)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Luke (15:1-3, 11b-32)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday Romans 7:1-12; Tuesday Romans 7:13-25; Wednesday Romans 8:1-11; Thursday Romans 8:12-27; Friday Romans 8:28-39; Saturday Romans 9:1-18.

Sunday, March 3, 2013: Third Sunday In Lent
First Lesson: Exodus (3:1-15)
Psalm 63:1-8, Page 670, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (1 Corinthians 10:1-13)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Luke (13:1-9)
Suggested Readings For the Week
Monday Romans 4:1-12; Tuesday Romans 4:13-25; Wednesday Romans 5:1-11; Thursday Romans 5:12-21; Friday Romans 6:1-11; Saturday Romans 6:12-23.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

Beware of high-fructose corn syrup

Large amounts of that sweetener in food might help explain the rising epidemic of diabetes, says researchers at the University of Southern California and the University of Oxford in England. They found that countries with food supplies that had the highest levels of high-fructose corn syrup had a rate of type 2 diabetes that was 20 percent higher than countries that don't use it. The U.S. had the highest per capita consumption of the sweetener, about 55 pounds a year.

ConsumerReports On Health. March 2013, p.2

Antioxidants and depression 

In a study of 278 adults age 60 and older, those with depression had a lower intake of fruit and vegetables (the main food sources of antioxidants) and of dietary antioxidants overall compared with those who weren't depressed.

ConsumerReports On Health. March 2013, p.3

Clergy

The Rev. Charles Davidson

Vestry Members

Carol Anderson, Cyrus Aimey (Junior Warden), Veronica Airey-Wilson, Joyce Asiedu, Winston Barnaby, Walter Benjamin (Senior Warden), Marie Brown-Harvey (Secretary), Patricia David, Evelyn Green, David Hickmon, Bates Lyons, Joe Noel, Evelyn Stewart, Terrie Thomas.

Music

Rochelle Holder - Youth Choir

Nathaniel Baker - Music Director/Organist

Rector Emeritus

Canon Cyril Burke

Email

monicahartford@gmail.com

THE BOOK CORNER 

The Gangster Squad: Covert Cops, the Mob, and the Battle for Los Angeles
By Paul Lieberman

This is the true story of a group of hard headed cops going up against a group of hard headed criminals in the 1940's and 1950's. there was so much going on in those decades inside the Los angeles Police Department and inside the criminal world and between the two groups that this book never lags in interest. It is necessarily also the story of early LA and the early corruption in the police department, along with the efforts to make things right among the police. It is the story of the wars inside organized crime in LA, the murderius competition for illegal profit and power. This was before the era of the Miranda warning and other court decisions limiting what the police could do, but the public still cared about how the police operated and the police managed to get into trouble often with their tactics. At the same time, the public knew their cops were up against a vicious, corrupting element, and they wanted their police to win. The Gangster Squad, operating in this pressure cooker of criticism and cheering, fought for "small victories", trying to wear down the bosses of organized crime. Read this book and out how it all ended. It is a whirlwind read and eye opening on the subject of law enforcement in american big cities fifty years ago. 

NEWS AND EVENTS

From the Desk Of The Rector 
Below are "Guidelines For Recognizing And Valuing Differences"
1. Move from "we've never done it this way" to "let's see how this will go". It is a process so be patient; Think and act in new ways.

2. It is okay to disagree. It in not okay to blame, shame or attack others.

3. Be aware of your own feelings. When conversing with someone, listen carefully and consider what has been said . Reply to the statement; do not allow comment to be influenced by the person who made it.

4. Be aware of intent and impact. Intent is one's motive for doing or saying something. Impact is the effect or consequences one's speech has on someone. Romans 7:19.   

5. Take 100% responsibility for one's own learning, boundaries and safety. 

6. Maintain confidentiality. 

7. It is okay to be messy; we are all on a journey. We will make mistakes but quickly from the mistakes.  

8. There are times when you hear a member says something that shames, blames or attacks another person.  Politely but firmly let the speaker know that a civil comment is in order. Your speaking up helps to refocus the conversation. 

St. Monica's Website

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Directions To St. Monica's

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Holy Week
Holy Week begins on March 24, 2013 with our traditional Palm Sunday Services. Services are scheduled for the following days and times: 
1. Holy Wednesday Service and Healing Service at 6:15 p.m.
2. Maundy Thursday Service at 6:15 p.m. followed by an Agape Meal and watch.
3. Good Friday Service at 12:00 p.m. noon.


Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting was held Sunday, March 3, 2013 after the 9:30 a.m. service. 

New Members of the Vestry and a Fond Thank You  
We welcome our newest members to the Vestry, Winston Barnaby and Evelyn Stewart. Nora Brown and Peter Marsele  have ended their terms on the Vestry. We thank them for their dedicated service.

Upcoming Events  

Stations of the Cross:Friday, February 15th at 6:15 p.m. and every Friday in Lent.

Lenten Book Study: Wednesday 20th.

Easter Plant Sale
Please help adorn our worship space with live Easter Lilies and remember your blessings and loved ones. The altar guild is accepting donations of $20 or more. See any Altar guild member for a form; information will be included in the Easter memorial booklet.. For more information see either Lucy Fuentes or Hyacinth Tate.

Harvest Committee Fish Fry
The Harvest Committee will hold its fish fry on Good Friday. The prices are as following: 
Fish and festival $10
Deliveries $12
Soup $3.00

Food Pantry

Please continue to donate to the Ruth Small Food Pantry. Suggested items are canned or instant potatoes, canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken(, canned sweet potatoes, soup, peanut butter,jelly and individual fruit cups. Thank you for your continued support.

Rescheduling Meetings

Fr. Davidson needs our cooperation if we wish to reschedule a meeting on Monday or Wednesday between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Fr. Davidson schedules interviews and pastoral counseling either before or after Prayer Meetings on Monday. He may also schedule interviews and pastoral counseling on Wednesday. He schedules events when there is no Bible Study. As a courtesy, please call Fr. Davidson to verify if he has anything schedule.

Activity Calendar

Weekly: 1) Mondays-Prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. 2) Wednesday-Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Special Days (Weekly): 1) Wednesdays and Fridays-Food Pantry opens 10:00 a.m. to noon.

2) Every other Thursday-Pro's and Con's task Force at 6:30 p.m.

Special Says (Monthly): First Thursday-Stewardship committee at 6:30 p.m. 2) Second Thursday-Vestry Meeting 6:30 p.m. 3) Third Tuesday- Women of Valier 4) Third and fourth Saturday opens at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. 5) First Saturday-Episcopal Church women (ECW) at 12:00 noon.

Birthday And Anniversary in March

Happy Birthday to: Richard Krausz 1st; David Hickmon and Denzil Ricketts 3rd; Shannon Holder 5th; Edwina Tuning 6th; Robert Rose 9th; Arlette Hurdle 11th; Cyrus Aimey 13th; Camille Lawrence 14th; Brandon Hall and Travis Samuda 15th; Dee Flowers, Cherone Levy, Chantel russell, Elroy Toppin and Johnsie Walker 16; Jackie Noel and Victoria Mitchell 18th; Mavis Blackwood 19th; Alton Esson, Everton Stewart and Tameka Wright 21st; Cynthia Paddyfote, Kaye Paddyfote and Cheryl Thomas 25th; Gloria Burke and Philip Hanson 26th; Barbara Reid and Oswald Smith 27th; Gilda Shepherd 29th; Mary Reid and Walter Benjamin 30th.

Happy Anniversary to: Joan and Marvin Jones

Our Sympathy to Marcia Esson
We extend our Christian sympathy to Marcia Esson as she mourns the death of her father. 
May he rest in peace.

Our sympathy to Jean Ulette and Leover
We extend our Christian sympathy to Jean Ulette and Leover Neals as they mourn the death of their brother and sister respectively. May they rest in peace.

In Memory for March

In Memory of: Richard Ford and Cynthia Craig 1st; Miles Whaley 2nd; Lucy Stewart 3rd; Lawton Holmester and Dorothy Perry 5th; Irma Lyons 6th; Dorothy Wakefield, Mildred Jerkins and Katherine Lyons 7th; John Hoffman and Cora Williams 8th; Harold Cunningham and Kenneth Levy 9th; Winifred McBean 10th; Marion Mobley and Percy Nelson 11th; Trudie Lawson and Dorothy Woodson 15th; Nellie Smith and Ella Gamble 16; Ronald Stevenson, Vernon Campbell, Ruth Holmes and Lillian Wood 18th; Fellie M Caniger 19th; Rita Littman and Helen Watts 20th; Connie A Hickmon, Maria White and Albert Maule 22nd; Elizabeth Marvis and Edythe Gaines 23rd; Jessie Maule, Harold Bostie, Norbert A. Featherstone, Florence Robinson and Zepharia Brown 25th; Oswald Knight and Daniel Damiano III 26th; Mary Leckey 27th; Obed Pinnock and Robin Jones 28th; Vivian McCoy and Dennis McCurrie 29th; Lawrence Smith 30th; Doriel Feurtado and Fammie Diggs 31st.