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St. Alban's and the Coronavirus
From the Priest in Charge: Resources & Ways to be 'Together' in these 'physical distance' and Difficult Times
While we continue to be conscious of the anxieties caused by the spread of Coronavirus and all those affected by it: those who are ill and those who tend them; those working to increase our understanding of the disease; those organizing responses; for those giving information and advice, we also continue to pray that voices of calm wisdom and good sense will guide us through fear and keep us caring, compassionate and connected. It may seem like we are living in the Twilight Zone - perhaps we are - however - here is the latest from St. Alban's, St. Pete Beach. Regretfully, we will not be worshiping together this Sunday or the next Sunday. Unless something changes - we'll probably not be gathering during Holy Week either. If that changes, we'll let you know immediately. In the mean (and it is mean) time here is what we are doing: 1. This Sunday we can worship together in spirit. At 10:00 am open the Worship service bulletin - we'll all be following along together. 2. Don't forget that we have a Facebook page - conversations can take place on this page. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, St. Pete Beach, Florida 3. We will be offering a way for you to participate in the Stations of the Cross through the Facebook page. 4. We will be handing out Holy Week 'at home' bags on Palm Sunday. Just drive by between 10:30 am and 12:00 noon to pick one up. There will be an activity, symbol of the activity and prayer for each day of Holy Week. (Even if we are blessed with being able to gather for Palm Sunday - we'll still have the Holy Week at home bags.) 6. We all need to have 'buddies or gal pals' to check in with each day - especially those of us who live alone. If you do not have a relative or pal - you can email me revgigiconner@gmail.com to let me know how you are - I'll respond. Promise. In a health emergency call me 727-744-3785. I'll call you back. If you know of someone who does not receive email (this newsletter) please let them know what we are doing. 7. We have updated our Community Prayers to include everyone listed in the 2020 Directory. It is in a PDF form. You can click on it and use or download it. You can always add names of those for whom you wish to pray. 8. Listed below is a site that offers free meditations for calm - for sleep - even one for if you wake up in the middle of the night sleep. https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?utm_source=lifecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=difficult_times_nonsubs_031720 |
PRAYING FOR THE COMMUNITY OF GOD
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