8:00 Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the church building. Nursery opens at 7:55.

Coffee and fellowship immediately following in the Fellowship Hall


9:15 Education Hour for all ages.  Nursery open.


10:30 Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the church building.  Nursery open. 

Coffee and fellowship immediately following in the Fellowship Hall.

(10:30 worship service includes Children's Worship, congregational and choir music. Nursery services continue until 11:45.)

Youth Service & Picnic on the Grounds on Sunday, May 20  

We will celebrate the ministry of our youth, and give thanks for all who have worked with children and youth this year, at our annual Youth Service on May 20.  The youth will lead us in worship, prayer, and song at the 10:30 service in a lively and meaningful service. 

Following the service, Parish Life will host an “on the grounds” picnic.  The committee will supply hot dogs, buns, and all the accompaniments as well as a variety of cold drinks--please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  Lawn chairs and blankets are a good idea, and please consider bringing your own picnic plates to save us from spending a lot of clean up time at a hot kitchen sink!  Hope everyone will come and enjoy an afternoon of food and fellowship after one of our favorite services and celebrate another wonderful program year at St. Matthew’s.

Carousel 

 Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2

St. Matthew’s Faith and the Arts 2012 Series

presents Michael Malone & Maureen Quilligan’s

 re-imagined version of the musical “Carousel” 

In the story, tragedy strikes the community in High Harbor, Maine, and everyone is reminded of their connection, one to another, through the words of this song:

When you walk through a storm keep your chin up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of the storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.

Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone, you'll never walk alone. 

 Our community of players from the choir, youth group, and friends of St. Matthew’s will come together for rehearsals in May.  Please join us on Friday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, June 2, at 2:00 p.m. and be a part of this celebration of faith and community!  Tickets are $10 and available from the office.
--Megan Whitted