TODAY WE CELEBRATE the first communion of Samantha Harter, Sam Naunas, Kate Naunas and Brianna Steinbrunner at the 10:15 service. We pray that they and all members of our congregation may be faithful in regularly partaking of this sacrament which provides us with the forgiveness of sins and strengthening of faith.

WARDENS meet today following the 10:15 service.

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 6:30.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING meet Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

FINANCE AND PROPERTY commissions meet Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

POST ALPHA GROUP meets Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jack Rademaker.

NEXT SUNDAY we will recognize our graduating seniors and our Sunday school teachers. We give thanks for Nevada Jones, Andrew Michael, Jordan Parker, Jacob Sliger and Madison Sliger, who will be graduating soon.

TASTE OF ST. ALBAN’S DESSERT DUEL will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Friday. Please sign the list on the bulletin board to enter and/or attend. Please provide a copy of your recipe to Marilyn Rafter, either give it to her in person or put it in her mailbox in the downstairs hallway so we can make copies of the recipes available to those attending. There will be a prize for the winner, so let’s see how many great desserts we can get there to vote on. This will be fun!

THE LUNCH BUNCH will dine at the Gaither Family Resources Café, 414 E. Lake Street, Alexandria, Indiana at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. A carpool will leave from the church, if necessary, at approximately 11 a.m. Please note the date change from the original schedule.

ASCENSION DAY SERVICE Forty days after Easter our Lord Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, an event which took place before the eyes of His disciples, in order that the truth of His ascension might be historically established for the disciples and the entire Christian Church. Plan to join us for the Ascension Day service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29.
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM We have been offered an opportunity from the Fort Wayne Community School Lunch Program to have lunch for school age children from 11:30-12:30 for three weeks, from June 16 to July 3. Plans are being made to have Bible story and craft materials for that time. This is a wonderful time to allow us to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the children in our area. God has given us the resources to do it, but we need your help. Please consider an hour a couple of days a week for this time period. Signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the narthex.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! On Friday, June 13, members of St. Alban’s will gather together at 7:05 to cheer on our TinCaps. It’s a fireworks night, so be sure to invite your friends. Tickets are $9.00 each. Ticket envelopes and signup sheet are on the bulletin board. Payment must be received by May 25. Make checks payable to St. Alban’s.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets for May through July are available in the narthex. Please take one for your own devotions and another to share with a friend.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY, tempered with the sure hope of the resurrection, is extended to the family of Loretta Curtis, who died May 2. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on May 24

FOOD BANK current needs: cereal, tomato paste, canned chicken, canned beef, canned fruit, cake mix, muffin mix, pudding, jello, bar soap, dishwashing liquid, toilet tissue. Please note: we currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, tuna, chicken noodle soup, ramen noodles and canned vegetables.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are May 18 and 25 and all Sundays in June.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are May 18 and 25, and June 8, 15, 22.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 91.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Terri Babcock, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Rhian Crider, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Jacob Fazzaro, Addalynn Fertil, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, Phil McClure, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Stan Naikeles, Debbie Nolan, Leslie Peters, Gene Pettibone, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Codi Scribner, Juanita Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan, Jim Trueblood

Military: Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

A COMMUNION CELEBRATION CLASS meets at 9:15 a.m. today in the Atrium for any who are baptized and want to learn more about Holy Communion. Next Sunday at the 10:15 service we will have a Communion Celebration for those who were a part of the class. Please keep Samantha Harter, Sam Naunes, Kate Naunes and Brianna Steinbrunner in your prayers. If you have any questions about this special class then please contact Father Layden.

YOUTH SUNDAY A special offering will be received today to sponsor our kids for the diocesan camps. Please join us for lunch following the 10:15 service.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday. Please note the change from the original date.

THE 175th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF EPISCOPAL WORSHIP IN FORT WAYNE will be held on Saturday, May 10. We begin at the Allen County Courthouse at 2:00 p.m. and process to Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 West Berry, where we will give thanks, remember our past, celebrate the Eucharist with our Bishop, and rejoice in our future with an ice-cream social and fellowship. All are welcome to participate in the combined choir, which will rehearse at 1:00 p.m. that day.

TASTE OF ST. ALBAN’S DESSERT DUEL will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Please sign the list on the bulletin board to enter and/or attend. Please provide a copy of your recipe to Marilyn Rafter, either give it to her in person or put it in her mailbox in the downstairs hallway so we can make copies of the recipes available to those attending. There will be a prize for the winner, so let’s see how many great desserts we can get there to vote on. This will be fun!

THE LUNCH BUNCH will dine at the Gaither Family Resources Café, 414 E. Lake Street, Alexandria, Indiana at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. A carpool will leave from the church, if necessary, at approximately 11 a.m. Please note the date change from the original schedule.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! On Friday, June 13, members of St. Alban’s will gather together at 7:05 to cheer on our TinCaps. It’s a fireworks night, so be sure to invite your friends. Tickets are $9.00 each. Ticket envelopes and signup sheet are on the bulletin board. Payment must be received by May 25. Make checks payable to St. Alban’s.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets for May through July are available in the narthex. Please take one for your own devotions and another to share with a friend.

FOOD BANK current needs: cereal, tomato paste, canned chicken, canned beef, canned fruit, cake mix, muffin mix, pudding, jello, bar soap, dishwashing liquid, toilet tissue. Please note: we currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, tuna, chicken noodle soup, ramen noodles and canned vegetables.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are May 18 and 25 and all Sundays in June.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are May 18 and 25, and June 8, 15, 22.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 85.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Terri Babcock, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Rhian Crider, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Jacob Fazzaro, Addalynn Fertil, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Jim Hawkins, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Stan Naikeles, Debbie Nolan, Leslie Peters, Gene Pettibone, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Codi Scribner, Nikki Searfoss, Juanita Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan, Jim Trueblood, Adam Welch

Military: Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

A COMMUNION CELEBRATION CLASS meets at 9:15 a.m. today and next Sunday in the Atrium for any who are baptized and want to learn more about Holy Communion. The class is geared towards children who are either not yet taking Holy Communion or who would like to learn more about the sacrament. On Sunday, May 11 we will have a Communion Celebration for those who were a part of the class. If you have any questions about this special class then please contact Father Layden.

MEMBERSHIP COMMISSION meets today at 9:15 a.m.

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 6:30 p.m.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday.

SPRING CLEANUP is scheduled for this Saturday from 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Chris Renner at 557-7804.

YOUTH SUNDAY will be held next Sunday. A special offering will be received to sponsor our kids for the diocesan camps.

A CARRY-IN LUNCHEON will be held next Sunday following the 10:15 service. Please sign the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex and bring a side dish or dessert. Lunch meat will be provided.

THE 175th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF EPISCOPAL WORSHIP IN FORT WAYNE will be held on Saturday, May 10. We begin at the Allen County Courthouse at 2:00 p.m. and process to Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 West Berry, where we will give thanks, remember our past, celebrate the Eucharist with our Bishop, and rejoice in our future with an ice-cream social and fellowship. All are welcome to participate in the combined choir, which will rehearse at 1:00 p.m. that day.

TASTE OF ST. ALBAN’S DESSERT DUEL will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Please sign the list on the bulletin board to enter and/or attend. Please provide a copy of your recipe to Marilyn Rafter, either give it to her in person or put it in her mailbox in the downstairs hallway so we can make copies of the recipes available to those attending. There will be a prize for the winner, so let’s see how many great desserts we can get there to vote on. This will be fun!

THE LUNCH BUNCH will dine at the Gaither Family Resources Café, 414 E. Lake Street, Alexandria, Indiana at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. A carpool will leave from the church, if necessary, at approximately 11 a.m. Please note the date change from the original schedule.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets are available in the narthex. Please take one for your own devotions and another to share with a friend.

MITE BOXES AND LENTEN COIN FOLDERS If you did not return your Mite Box or Lenten Coin Folder please do so as soon as possible.

FOOD BANK current needs: cereal, tomato paste, canned chicken, canned beef, canned fruit, chicken broth, bar soap, toilet paper. Please note: we currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, tuna, chicken noodle soup, ramen noodles and canned vegetables.

OPEN DATES for Altar Flowers are May 18 and 25.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are May 4, 11, 18 and 25.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 135.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Rhian Crider, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Jacob Fazzaro, Addalynn Fertil, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Jim Hawkins, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Stan Naikeles, Debbie Nolan, Leslie Peters, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Codi Scribner, Nikki Searfoss, Juanita Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan, Jim Trueblood, Adam Welch

Military: Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

TODAY IS PALM SUNDAY, when we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Red vestments remind us of the precious blood which was shed for us.

WORSHIP WITH US DURING HOLY WEEK. Holy Eucharist will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. You are highly encouraged to attend all the services from Maundy Thursday through Easter. So many simply go from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday and miss the in between.

ON MAUNDY THURSDAY we gather at 7:00 p.m. to commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Communion by our Lord. The service will include stripping of the altar. Bread and wine consecrated at this service remains on the Altar of Repose during the night.

AN ALL NIGHT WATCH follows the Maundy Thursday service and concludes with the Good Friday Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. We are invited to keep watch on this night even as Jesus asked His disciples to keep watch with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane as He prayed about His impending crucifixion. Please sign the poster in the narthex. More than one person may sign for each segment.

ON GOOD FRIDAY the 9:00 a.m. Liturgy includes communion from the Reserved Sacrament and a reading of the Passion According to St. John. Stations of the Cross are offered at noon and 6:00 p.m. The evening service is especially geared to young members.

SATURDAY at 8:30 p.m. we usher in the resurrection celebration, focusing on the saving power of Christ’s death and rising. The Great Vigil of Easter consists of the lighting of the new fire, readings from our biblical history, the Renewal of Baptismal Vows, and Holy Communion. Beginning in total darkness and ending in light, it connects God’s power in Baptism with remembrance of his saving acts and promises in the Old Testament to the celebration of the Resurrection.

NEXT SUNDAY we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which assures the forgiveness of sins and life eternal to all who believe in Him as Savior.
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING meet at 10:00 a.m. this Tuesday.

FOOD BANK current needs: crackers, tomato paste, chicken broth, beef broth, rice, bar soap, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent. Please note: we currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, tuna, chicken noodle soup, and canned vegetables. Praise and thanks to Kelli MacDonald and the church school children for sponsoring last week’s food drive, and thank you all who were who supplied such a generous amount of food. The pantry looks so much better when it is full.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 81.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Jacob Fazzaro, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Jim Hawkins, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Sandra Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Codi Scribner, Juanita Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan, Jim Trueblood, Adam Welch
Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

ENDOWMENT COMMISSION meets tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.

LUNCH BUNCH meets at 12:30 p.m. this Tuesday at Tiffany’s Restaurant, 414 E Lake Street, Topeka, Indiana. A car pool leaves the church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 637-5084.

VESTRY meets this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

LENTEN PROGRAM Join us this Wednesday for the final Lenten program on the giants of the faith. We will have Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Soup and Sandwich Supper and a Lenten program. Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend the supper. There is also a signup sheet for those who would like to supply soup or sandwiches.

WORSHIP COMMISSION meets at 6:00 p.m. this Thursday.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join us at 6:00 p.m. each Friday during Lent. Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death. At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read

ALTAR GUILD meets at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday to prepare palms.

NEXT WEEK IS PALM SUNDAY, when we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. At the 10:15 service we assemble at the outdoor crucifix and process into the church carrying palm branches, while singing the traditional hymn All Glory Laud and Honor. Incense will be used at the 10:15 service.

WORSHIP WITH US DURING HOLY WEEK. Holy Eucharist will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. You are highly encouraged to attend all the services from Maundy Thursday through Easter. So many simply go from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday and miss the in between.
ON MAUNDY THURSDAY we gather at 7:00 p.m. to commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Communion by our Lord. The service will include stripping of the altar. Bread and wine consecrated at this service remains on the Altar of Repose during the night.

AN ALL NIGHT WATCH follows the Maundy Thursday service and concludes with the Good Friday Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. We are invited to keep watch on this night even as Jesus asked His disciples to keep watch with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane as He prayed about His impending crucifixion. Please sign the poster in the narthex. More than one person may sign for each segment.

ON GOOD FRIDAY the 9:00 a.m. Liturgy includes communion from the Reserved Sacrament and a reading of the Passion According to St. John. Stations of the Cross are offered at noon and 6:00 p.m. The evening service is especially geared to young members.

ENVELOPES FOR EASTER FLOWERS are in the pew card holders. You may contribute any amount for these flowers. Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one. Envelopes must be received today to have information listed in the bulletin.

FOOD BANK current needs: crackers, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, flour, sugar, muffin mix, cake mix, jello, pudding, bar soap, dishwashing liquid.

Please note: we currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, tuna, chicken noodle soup, and canned vegetables.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are April 13, 20, 27.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 91.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Jacob Fazzaro, Denise Frede, Jeanne Hahn, Jim Hawkins, Shirley Johnson, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Sandra Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Codi Scribner, Juanita Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan, Jim Trueblood, Adam Welch
Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS meet today following the 10:15 service.

LENTEN FISH FRY Saint Alban’s Youth are hosting a fish fry today at 6:00 p.m. Come and help us raise money to go to camp. Cost for dinner is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 4-12, and free for age 3 and under. Tickets will be sold in between the services today and after the 10:15 service. If you can’t attend the dinner remember we always accept contributions in any amount. If you have any questions regarding the dinner or any other youth event please see Cindy Spice.

LENTEN PROGRAM Join us on the Wednesday evenings of April 2 & 9. We will have Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Soup and Sandwich Supper and a Lenten program. This year we are studying the giants of the faith, like Benedict, Francis and Ignatius. Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend the supper. There is also a signup sheet for those who would like to supply soup or sandwiches.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday. We will discuss our prayer lives, offer prayers for the Church, and discuss important Christian topics for the month.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join us at 6:00 p.m. each Friday during Lent. Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death. At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read

FOOD COLLECTION All youth are invited to bring in items for our food bank next Sunday. On that day you will see in the narthex the basket and wagon, where you can deposit food gifts, vital to our ministry. Further, reaching out to others in love is central to being a Christian. Through your generosity many are fed. Please see the current needs listed below.

FOOD BANK current needs: crackers, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chicken broth, ketchup, mustard, flour, sugar, muffin mix, cake mix, jello, pudding, bar soap, dishwashing liquid.

Please note: we currently have an abundance of macaroni and cheese, tuna, pancake mix and syrup, chicken noodle soup, and canned vegetables.

LUNCH BUNCH will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 at Tiffany’s Restaurant, 414 E Lake Street, Topeka, Indiana. A car pool leaves the church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 637-5084.

WORSHIP COMMISSION has been rescheduled to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10.

ALTAR GUILD meets at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12 to prepare palms.

A CHRISM EUCHARIST will be celebrated at the Cathedral Church of St. James in South Bend at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. The bishop encourages as many lay members as possible to attend this significant event in the life of the diocese. A luncheon will follow the Eucharist. Please sign the poster in the narthex by this Wednesday, April 2.

AN ALL NIGHT WATCH follows the Maundy Thursday service on April 17 and continues until the Good Friday Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. We are invited to keep watch on this night even as Jesus asked His disciples to keep watch with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane as He prayed about His impending crucifixion. Please sign the poster in the narthex. More than one person may sign for each segment.

ENVELOPES FOR EASTER FLOWERS are in the pew card holders. You may contribute any amount for these flowers. Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one. Envelopes must be received by April 6 to have information listed in the bulletin.

KROGER CARDS Do you shop at Kroger’s or Scott’s? If so, there is a very simple way to provide funds for St. Alban’s. Simply sign the poster on the bulletin board today, indicating that you would like to purchase a $5 gift card. Then reload that card at the customer service desk at the store where you shop. Each time the St. Alban’s account reaches $1,000, we get a 3% rebate check. Many of you have credit cards which generate points for you. If you reload using your credit card, you get points for that and the church gets credit for the reload amount.

UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORIES were sent to all members who have given us their e-mail addresses. A few hard copies are available in the narthex for those who do not have e-mail.

COPIES OF AROUND THE DIOCESE for March are available on the table in the narthex for those who do not receive them by e-mail.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY, tempered with the sure hope of the resurrection, is extended to Sally Sowder on the recent death of her mother, Mary. Jesus said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life; he who believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live.” John 11:25

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are April 13, 20, 27.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 75.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Jacob Fazzaro, Denise Frede, Glen Grate, Jeanne Hahn, Jim Hawkins, Shirley Johnson, Tricia Jones, Kylie Karrier, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Sandra Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Doris Sanxter, Codi Scribner, Juanita Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan, Aileen Terry
Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS meet following the 10:15 service today.

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 5:30.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

LENTEN PROGRAM Join us on the Wednesday evenings of March 26 and April 2 & 9. We will have Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Soup and Sandwich Supper and a Lenten program. This year we are studying the giants of the faith, like Benedict, Francis and Ignatius. Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend the supper. There is also a signup sheet for those who would like to supply soup or sandwiches.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP meets this Thursday at 6:30.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join us at 6:00 p.m. each Friday during Lent. Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death. At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read

TEACHERS meet next Sunday following the 10:15 service.

LENTEN FISH FRY Saint Alban’s Youth are hosting a fish fry next Sunday, at 6:00 p.m. Come and help us raise money to go to camp. Cost for dinner is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 4-12, and free for age 3 and under. Tickets will be sold in between the services today and after the 10:15 service. If you can’t attend the dinner remember we always accept contributions in any amount. If you have any questions regarding the dinner or any other youth event please see Cindy Spice.

WORSHIP COMMISSION meets at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3.

LUNCH BUNCH will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 at Tiffany’s Restaurant, 414 E Lake Street, Topeka, Indiana. A car pool leaves the church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 637-5084.
A CHRISM EUCHARIST will be celebrated at the Cathedral Church of St. James in South Bend at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. The bishop encourages as many lay members as possible to attend this significant event in the life of the diocese. A luncheon will follow the Eucharist. Please sign the poster in the narthex by Wednesday, April 2.

ENVELOPES FOR EASTER FLOWERS are in the pew card holders. You may contribute any amount for these flowers. Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one. Envelopes must be received by April 6 to have information listed in the bulletin.

KROGER CARDS Do you shop at Kroger’s or Scott’s? If so, there is a very simple way to provide funds for St. Alban’s. Simply sign the poster on the bulletin board by March 30, indicating that you would like to purchase a $5 gift card. Then reload that card at the customer service desk at the store where you shop. Each time the St. Alban’s account reaches $1,000, we get a 3% rebate check. Many of you have credit cards which generate points for you. If you reload using your credit card, you get points for that and the church gets credit for the reload amount.

UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORIES were sent to all members who have given us their e-mail addresses. A few hard copies are available in the narthex for those who do not have e-mail.

COPIES OF AROUND THE DIOCESE for March are available on the table in the narthex for those who do not receive them by e-mail.

FOOD BANK needs: beef broth, chicken broth, creamed soups, ketchup, mustard, flour, sugar, muffin mix, pudding, bar soap, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are March 30 and all Sundays in April.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 95.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dan Camp, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Glen Grate, Jeanne Hahn, Jim Hawkins, Shirley Johnson, Tricia Jones, Kylie Karrier, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Brad Powell, Sandra Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Doris Sanxter, Codi Scribner, Juanita Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan

Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

CAMP NEW HAPPENINGS SUNDAY IS TODAY. There are special envelopes in the pew card holders for your support of this ministry. The mission of the camp, sponsored by the Diocese of Northern Indiana, is to provide pre-teen children of prisoners an opportunity to experience God’s gifts of nature, kindness, and togetherness by sharing hopes and dreams within a positive camping experience. Fr. Layden will be the camp chaplain this year.

OUTREACH COMMISSION meets today following the 10:15 service.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING gather at 9:30 a.m. this Tuesday for Eucharist, followed by a meeting.

VESTRY meets this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

LENTEN PROGRAM Join us on the Wednesday evenings of March 26 and April 2 & 9. We will have Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Soup and Sandwich Supper and a Lenten program. This year we are studying the giants of the faith, like Benedict, Francis and Ignatius. Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend the supper. There is also a signup sheet for those who would like to supply soup or sandwiches.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is this Thursday.

POST ALPHA GROUP meets this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jack & Sandra Rademaker.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join us at 6:00 p.m. each Friday during Lent. Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death. At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read

LENTEN FISH FRY Saint Alban’s Youth are hosting a fish fry on Sunday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. Come and help us raise money to go to camp. Cost for dinner will be $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 4-12, and free for age 3 and under. Tickets will be sold every Sunday starting March 2, in between the services and after the 10:15 service. If you can’t attend the dinner remember we always accept contributions in any amount. If you have any questions regarding the dinner or any other youth event please see Cindy Spice.
KROGER CARDS Do you shop at Kroger’s or Scott’s? If so, there is a very simple way to provide funds for St. Alban’s. Simply sign the poster on the bulletin board by March 30, indicating that you would like to purchase a $5 gift card. Then reload that card at the customer service desk at the store where you shop. Each time the St. Alban’s account reaches $1,000, we get a 3% rebate check. Many of you have credit cards which generate points for you. If you reload using your credit card, you get points for that and the church gets credit for the reload amount.

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS AND MITE BOXES are available in the narthex. Proceeds from Mite Boxes will be used to support Charis House, a place for women and children experiencing a homeless crisis. Proceeds from Lenten Folders will be sent to The American Friends of the Diocese of Jerusalem.

UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORIES were sent to all members who have given us their e-mail addresses. A few hard copies are available in the narthex for those who do not have e-mail.

COPIES OF AROUND THE DIOCESE for March are available on the table in the narthex for those who do not receive them by e-mail.

FOOD BANK needs: beef broth, chicken broth, creamed soups, ketchup, mustard, flour, muffin mix, pudding, bar soap, dishwashing liquid

A SPORTS COACH is needed for Camp New Happenings. Requirements: knowledgeable about sports, available to be on-site for the week of July 13-19 and willing to work with boys and girls ages 8-12.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are March 23 and 30 and all Sundays in April.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 77.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dan Camp, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Glen Grate, Jeanne Hahn, Jim Hawkins, Shirley Johnson, Tricia Jones, Kylie Karrier, Rhian Krider, Larry Link, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Leslie Peters, Brad Powell, Sandra Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Mellisa Renner, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Doris Sanxter, Codi Scribner, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan
Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD AN HOUR BEFORE      GOING TO BED SATURDAY NIGHT, MARCH 8.

ON THE FIRST SUNDAY of each month the loose plate offering, minus any quarters, goes to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Loose quarters continue to go to Matthew 25. If you would like your contribution to the rector’s fund to appear on your financial statement, simply use a designated envelope from the pew cardholder and note the number of your offering envelope.

ALTAR GUILD veils crosses today after the 10:15 service.

A SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held this Tuesday from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted. PLEASE sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend so that the proper amount of food may be purchased.

LENT BEGINS THIS WEEK The chief purpose of Lent is preparation for the celebrations of Easter, the greatest festival of the Christian Church. Therefore the focus of the Lenten season is on the suffering and sacrifice of Christ for our sins. The liturgical color of Lent is purple, the color of repentance and sorrow for sins. During Lent the Gloria in Excelsis is dropped and the Kyrie added.

ASH WEDNESDAY liturgies, with the imposition of ashes, will be held at Noon and at 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday. The ashes remind us of our sinfulness and mortality. They are placed on our foreheads in the shape of a cross to remind us of the forgiveness granted us through the suffering and death of Christ and .the gift of eternal life we have received. The Noon service is a said service and the 7:00 service is sung.

WORSHIP COMMISSION meets this Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday. We will discuss our prayer lives, offer prayers for the Church, and discuss important Christian topics for the month.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held at 6:00 p.m. this Friday and every Friday thereafter during Lent. Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death. At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read
LUNCH BUNCH meets on Tuesday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rusty Dog Irish Pub, 32 N Jefferson St Huntington. A car pool leaves the church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 637-5084.

LENTEN PROGRAM On the Wednesdays of March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9 we will have Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Soup and Sandwich Supper and a Lenten program. This year we will be studying the giants of the faith, like Benedict, Francis and Ignatius. Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend the supper. There is also a signup sheet for those who would like to supply soup or sandwiches.

CAMP NEW HAPPENINGS SUNDAY IS MARCH 16. We will receive a special offering for the camp that Sunday. The mission of the camp, sponsored by the Diocese of Northern Indiana, is to provide pre-teen children of prisoners an opportunity to experience God’s gifts of nature, kindness, and togetherness by sharing hopes and dreams within a positive camping experience.

LENTEN FISH FRY Saint Alban’s Youth are hosting a fish fry on Sunday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. Come and help us raise money to go to camp. Cost for dinner will be $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 4-12, and free for age 3 and under. Tickets will be sold every Sunday starting March 2, in between the services and after the 10:15 service. If you can’t attend the dinner remember we always accept contributions in any amount. If you have any questions regarding the dinner or any other youth event please see Cindy Spice.

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS AND MITE BOXES are available in the narthex. Proceeds from Mite Boxes will be used to support Charis House, a place for women and children experiencing a homeless crisis. Proceeds from Lenten Folders will be sent to The American Friends of the Diocese of Jerusalem.

UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORIES were sent to all members who have given us their e-mail addresses. A few hard copies are available in the narthex for those who do not have e-mail.

FOOD BANK needs: jelly, pancake mix, pancake syrup, juice, crackers, spaghetti sauce, beef stew, canned chicken, canned beef, beef broth, chicken broth, ketchup, mustard, sugar, flour, cake mix, toilet paper, facial tissue, dishwashing liquid
OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are March 9, 23, 30.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 74.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dan Camp, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Glen Grate, Jeanne Hahn, Shelly Huneck, Shirley Johnson, Kylie Karrier, Rhian Krider, Hortencia Lamberty, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Brad Powell, Sandra Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Swan Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight at 6:30 p.m.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP meets this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Marilyn McClure.

ALTAR GUILD veils crosses after the 10:15 service next Sunday.

A SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held on March 4 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted. PLEASE sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend so that the proper amount of food may be purchased.

LENT BEGINS on Wednesday, March 5. Ash Wednesday liturgies, with the imposition of ashes, will be held at Noon and at 7:00 p.m. that day. The Noon service is a said service and the 7:00 service is sung.

PRAYER NIGHT will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6. We will discuss our prayer lives, offer prayers for the Church, and discuss important Christian topics for the month.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, and every Friday thereafter during Lent. Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death. At each station a meditation, versicle and response, and prayer is read

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW On the Wednesdays of March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9 we will have Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Soup and Sandwich Supper and a Lenten program. This year we will be studying the giants of the faith, like Benedict, Francis and Ignatius.

CAMP NEW HAPPENINGS SUNDAY IS MARCH 19. We will receive a special offering for the camp that Sunday. The mission of the camp, sponsored by the Diocese of Northern Indiana, is to provide pre-teen children of prisoners an opportunity to experience God’s gifts of nature, kindness, and togetherness by sharing hopes and dreams within a positive camping experience.

LENTEN FISH FRY Saint Alban’s Youth are hosting a fish fry on Sunday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. Come and help us raise money to go to camp. Cost for dinner will be $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 4-12, and free for age 3 and under. Tickets will be sold every Sunday starting March 2, in between the services and after the 10:15 service. If you can’t attend the dinner remember we always accept contributions in any amount. If you have any questions regarding the dinner or any other youth event please see Cindy Spice.

PALMS from last year will be burned to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. There is a basket in the narthex in which you may leave them.

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS AND MITE BOXES will be available in the narthex next Sunday. Proceeds from Mite Boxes will be used to support Charis House, a place for women and children experiencing a homeless crisis. Proceeds from Lenten Folders will be sent to The American Friends of the Diocese of Jerusalem.

FOOD BANK needs: jelly, pancake mix, pancake syrup, juice, crackers, muffin mix, cake mix, facial tissue, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent.

OPEN DATE for Altar Flowers before Lent is March 2.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are March 2, 9, 23, 30.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 75.

Please remember in prayer: Nancy Ashley, Jack Boyd, Kathy Bromley, Dan Camp, Dick Camp, Andrew Davis, John & Phyllis Diver, Anne Donnelly, Bob Edington, Denise Frede, Glen Grate, Jeanne Hahn, Shelly Huneck, Shirley Johnson, Rhian Krider, Hortencia Lamberty, Larry Link, Pat MacWhorter, David McGrath, Reggie McMahan, Carol Newell, Sandra Rademaker, Carrie Radu, Chris & Melissa Renner, John Renner, Danette Rhodes, Emerson Ruff, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Carolyn Townsend, Rita Townsend, Jim Swan

Military: Jeremy Faux, Derek Palmer, Kaylee Sumner, Ty Sumner