WELCOME TO
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
928-474-3834 1000 N. Easy St., Payson, AZ Est. 1969
"No matter where you are
on life's spiritual journey,
there is a place for you at St. Paul's.
St. Paul's is the warm and welcoming church
that you've been searching for
but have never found."
Sunday Morning Holy Eucharist:
8:00 and10:00 AM
Child Care Provided at 10 AM Service
Youth Sunday Holy Eucharist:
10:00 AM on 3rd Sunday of April, July,

September & December
Praise Band - Last Sunday of Month
10 AM Holy Eucharist
Leads us with contemporary music
Taizé - Quarterly - Please call office for details
A contemplative service with music,
candlelight and prayer for 30 minutes.
Service of Healing and Holy Eucharist:
Wednesday at 9 AM
Children's Sunday School
Sunday at 10 AM - Parish Hall
Youth Sunday School
Sunday at 9 AM - Parish Hall
Adult Group Study
Sunday at 9 AM - Parish Hall
Alleluia!
Christ is Risen!
The Lord is Risen Indeed!
Alleluia!
With these words we begin our worship on Easter Sunday, and thus enter upon the joy of the Easter Season.
The 50 Days of Easter
The feast of Easter is a season of fifty days, from Easter Eve through the Day of Pentecost. From early times the Greek word Pentecost (fiftieth day) was used also for the whole Paschal season.
The word "alleluia" (praise the Lord) is said or sung repeatedly, which contrasts sharply with the season of Lent when the alleluia is omitted.
The color of liturgical vestments and hangings is white or gold.
The Book of Common Prayer notes that it is customary for the Paschal candle to burn at all services of the Easter season. The traditional Christian Easter greeting "Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!" serves as the opening acclamation at the Eucharist during the Easter season. The "Alleluia, alleluia" may be added to the dismissals and their responses during the Great Fifty Days.
Excerpts from "An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, A User Friendly Reference for Episcopalians"
Our responsibility as Christians is to give life to the teachings of
Jesus Christ through our own spiritual development
and by example foster and nurture spiritual growth in others.
UPCOMING EVENT
"LIVING SCRIPTURE"
Community
Bible Study
WHAT:
Six Discussions of the Holy Bible in historic and modern times.
WHEN: Wednesday Evenings - May 23 thru June 27
TIME: 7 to 8:30 PM
WHERE: Parish Hall
SEE DETAILS on PARISH HAPPENINGS webpage.
UPCOMING EVENT
RELAY FOR LIFE
WHAT:
American Cancer Society Fundraiser
WHEN: Friday, June 1st
TIME: 6 PM
WHERE: Payson High School Track
SEE DETAILS on PARISH HAPPENINGS webpage.
Confirmation – Gary Jantzen & Tom Reese [Center L-R]
Reception – Ron & Diane Baran & Herb & Linda Grau [Sides L-R]
Confirmation and Reception into the Episcopal Faith was held on May 12 at Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix.
We bless and embrace our parishioners
Gary, Tom, Herb, Linda, Ron and Diane
as they affirm their faith and commit to the responsibilities of their Baptism.