TODAY IS YOUTH SUNDAY We thank the youth for their participation in our service this morning.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

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

OUTREACH COMMISSION meets at 11:30 a.m. this Friday.

LUNCH BUNCH meets on Tuesday, May 12, at The Old Train Depot, 115 East Market Street, Pierceton, Indiana at 12:30. Car pool leaves the church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need a ride or need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

ASCENSION DAY is Thursday, May 14. 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. Join us at 7:00 p.m. that evening for this major feast of the Christian Church as we worship our powerful resurrected and ascended Lord.

SPRING CLEANUP is Saturday, May 16. We need some eager helpers to make our church look beautiful on the outside, not just the inside. We need anyone who can help spread mulch, weed, seed, plant flowers, trim bushes, and have fun. This is a great opportunity to have fellowship while glorifying God by planting and caring for His beautiful gifts in nature. Please come anytime between 8 a.m. and noon to be a part of this wonderful day. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. Any gardening tools (shovels, rakes, wheel barrels, gloves, etc.) you can bring would be greatly appreciated. Questions can be answered by calling Chris Renner at 260-557-7804.

BISHOP LITTLE will be with us on Wednesday, May 20, to lead a workshop/presentation on how to attract and welcome new members into the church. This is a very important endeavor, for as Christians we are always called to reach out and share the love of God. So please sign the poster in the narthex and join us on May 20 at 6:00 p.m. for a potluck supper, followed by the presentation.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! On Friday, June 12, members of St. Alban’s will gather together at 7:05 to cheer on our TinCaps. Tickets are $10 each. Envelopes and signup sheet are on the bulletin board in the narthex. Payment must be received by May 22. Make checks payable to St. Alban’s.

DIOCESAN CAMP Special envelopes are available in the pew card holders today to raise money so that the younger children, as well as the teens, can attend camp. Cost is $405 per camper in grades 3-9 and $350 per teen in grades 9-12. Any amount would be greatly appreciated; we don’t want cost to be the reason that a child doesn’t go to camp.

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

THERE IS A BOX IN THE NARTHEX for items for the Shepherd’s House for Homeless Veterans. Requested items are new men’s T-Shirts and underwear, size med and large, and any toiletry items such as shaving cream, razors, deodorant, etc. For questions please see Norman Grams.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE On the fourth Thursday of every month we will serve dinner at the St. Vincent House at 5:30. Please call Jo McMahan at 203-2972 to be put on a regular list or just a one-time service. If you are unable to help and care to give a financial donation to the dinners, please use the outreach envelopes and mark them for Vincent House dinners.

OPEN DATE for Altar Flowers is May 17.

OPEN DATES for Sanctuary Candles are May 10, 17, 24

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 81.

Youth participants in today’s services are:

FR. LAYDEN will be out of the office this week.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

ENDOWMENT COMMISSION meets at 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday.

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

OUTREACH COMMISSION meets at 11:30 a.m. this Friday.

YOUTH CHOIR meets following the 10:15 service on the Sundays of April 12 and 19.

THE LUNCH BUNCH meets on Tuesday, April 14, at Tiffany’s Restaurant, 414 E Lake Street, Topeka, Indiana, at 12:30. Car pool leaves the church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need a ride or need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE On Thursday April 16, we will serve dinner at the St. Vincent House at 5:30. The third Thursday of every month will be a time for our church to reach out in this manner to those in need of help. Please call Jo McMahan at 203-2972 or Marilyn McClure at 492-1724 to be put on a regular list or just a one-time service.

YOUTH SUNDAY AND DIOCESAN CAMP It is always special for our congregation to watch our youth be a major part of the Eucharist. We have chosen April 26 to raise money so that the younger children, as well as the teens, can attend camp. Cost is $405 per camper in grades 3-9 and $350 per teen in grades 9-12. Camp is a very important part in helping our kids on their spiritual journey. Special envelopes will be available. Any amount would be greatly appreciated; we don’t want cost to be the reason that a child doesn’t go to camp. Talk with Cindy Spice if you would like more information about Camp Mack or how you can help.

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS AND MITE BOXES should be returned as soon as possible, so the funds can be sent on to the designated recipients.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 98.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER David Birchfield, Kathy Bromley, Bonnie Camp, Audrey Clark, Isaac Daniel, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Elizabeth Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Cheryl Frid, Glen Grate, Larry Hade, Evelyn Jones, Nevada Jones, Tom Kurtz, Theron & Mary Lansford, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Carol Newell, Debbie Nolan, Anita Randolph, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Lisa Schanhals, Cindy Spice, Rich Spice, Rick Spice, Rita Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise, Andrew Wiseheart Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner.

TODAY IS PALM SUNDAY, the beginning of Holy Week, when we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. During Holy Week services are held every evening. Worship with us at the simple Eucharist services on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

OUR MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE, at 7:00 p.m., commemorates 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 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday service 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.

OUR GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY, at 9:00 a.m., 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. on Friday. The evening service is especially geared to young members. 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.

OUR EASTER VIGIL, at 8:00 p.m. this Saturday, ushers in the resurrection celebration, focusing on the saving power of Christ’s death and rising. The Easter Vigil, 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 at our 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. services 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 their Savior.

YOUTH CHOIR will meet following the 10:15 service today and on the Sundays of April 12 and 19.

THE LUNCH BUNCH meets on Tuesday, April 14, at Tiffany’s Restaurant, 414 E Lake Street, Topeka, Indiana, at 12:30. Car pool leaves the church at 11:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need a ride or need to cancel your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS AND MITE BOXES should be returned on Easter Sunday.

WE ARE SEEKING applicants for our church office administrator positon, with the intent to start training on May 1. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them contact Fr. Layden. The applicant must be proficient with Windows 7, Word 2010, Excel 2010, and Adobe Acrobat, and should have prior experience with computerized financial programs. Good language skills are also required.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 79.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Kathy Bromley, Bonnie Camp, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Elizabeth Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Cheryl Frid, Glen Grate, Larry Hade, Evelyn Jones, Nevada Jones, Tom Kurtz, Theron & Mary Lansford, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Carol Newell, Debbie Nolan, Anita Randolph, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Lisa Schanhals, Cindy Spice, Rich Spice, Rick Spice, Rita Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise, Andrew Wiseheart

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner

Office Administrator part time salaried at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church. Candidates must have proficient computer and accounting skills as well as professional communication skills. Excellent working environment with paid holidays. Send resumes to dklayden@gmail.com or call the church office at 260-485-8022.

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

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK.

A LENTEN STUDY focusing on the four Gospels and what each of them highlights concludes this Wednesday. Join us for worship at 6:30 p.m., followed by the study.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held 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.

A CHRISM EUCHARIST will be held at the Cathedral of St. James in South Bend at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday. Please sign the poster in the narthex if you plan to attend.

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.

YOUTH CHOIR will meet following the 10:15 service on the Sundays of March 29, April 12 and April 19.

DURING HOLY WEEK services are held every evening. Worship with us at the major services on Maundy Thursday (7:00 p.m.) and Good Friday (Liturgy 9:00 a.m., Stations of the Cross Noon & 6:00 p.m.). Also join us for the simple Eucharist services on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

AN ALL NIGHT WATCH follows the 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday service on April 2 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.

ENVELOPES FOR EASTER FLOWERS must be returned today to have information listed in the bulletins. You may contribute any amount. Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one.

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS AND MITE BOXES should be returned on Easter Sunday.

30 HOUR FAMINE donations will be received after the 8:00 service and before and after the 10:15 service today and next Sunday. Please make all checks payable to World Vision. Our youth have set a goal of $500 and appreciate your support in any amount to help us do our part. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Spice at 348-7061.

WE ARE SEEKING applicants for our church secretary positon, with the intent to start training on May 1. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them contact Fr. Layden. The secretary must be proficient with Windows 7, Word 2010, Excel 2010, and Adobe Acrobat, and should have prior experience with computerized financial programs. Good language skills are also required.

OPEN DATE for Sanctuary Candle is March 29.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 86.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Kathy Bromley, Bonnie Camp, Audrey Clark, John & Phyllis Diver, Dick Donnelly, Elizabeth Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Cheryl Frid, Glen Grate, Larry Hade, Evelyn Jones, Nevada Jones, Tom Kurtz, Theron & Mary Lansford, Jerry & Toni Leaman, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Carol Newell, Debbie Nolan, Anita Randolph, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Lisa Schanhals, Phillip Scribner, Cindy Spice, Rich Spice, Rick Spice, Rita Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Bob Wise, Andrew Wiseheart

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner