St. Paul's Weekly E-pistle for  

November 29, 2015 

  

Thoughts from Advent 1 Lessons,
Psalm and Gospel
Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25:1-9,
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36 

 

Journey Through The Transitio n Updates

 

WHERE ARE WE NOW? 
We have completed the first 6 of 24 steps (see above) on our journey to finding a new Rector. The Rev. Lyn Burns has been hired as our Interim Rector; she starts on January 3, 2016.  The Rev. Dr. Austin Leininger will serve as our "interim interim" during Advent and Christmas, as planned.

You will be hearing more over the next six weeks of what our next steps will be. You will be asked to actively participate in Parish Conversations coming up in January (more about this will be in next week's issue of the Vision). These conversations will help lead us through this journey of transition.

On Sunday, December 20th, our Vestry will be hosting coffee hour and a Q&A session between services. Please join them and bring your questions, concerns, fears, and suggestions. 
NEWS OF THE WEEK!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
St. Paul's has several areas where we need your help.

8:00 am Ushers and Usher Coordinator - Please contact Vikki in the office if you are able to help.

8:00 am Acolytes - Please contact Becky Sheller at sheller.beckly@comcast.net or Laurie Gudim at roseanlaurie@gmail.com.

Weekly Altar Flower Arrangers - We ask that you commit to one month (4 weeks) per year. Training is provided. If you are able to help please contact A-Young Woody at 970-402-7373.

Photographer - We are looking for a photographer who is willing to take some photos of our different ministries when they meet, random Sunday photos, etc. We are updating the St. Paul's website! If you are interested or have some photos to share please contact Vikki in the office or Becky Sheller at sheller.beckly@comcast.net.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
St. Paul's wishes all of you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. The office will be closed on Thursday, November 26th.









GIVING TREE
We will be doing the giving tree again this year and it will benefit the Child Advocacy Center. They counsel abused children. We will need help putting together the tree and filling out the ornaments. So if you can spare a little time on Saturday, November 28 at 1:30 pm in Bacon Hall, please come. The Giving Tree will be up in Bacon Hall from November 29th to December 20th. Please take an ornament and buy the item listed on the ornament. Do not wrap the item.  Please bring the item back no later than Sunday, December 20, 2015 and place it under the tree.  All items are for the Child Advocacy Center. Thank you. Joan Stephenson, josiej7@gmail.com.
 

 
CLASSICAL STRETCH-ESSENTRICS CLASS
St. Paul's will be offering Classical Stretch-Essentrics Class, free of charge; throughout January and February of 2016. The class will be held in Bacon Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-9:45 a.m. There will be no classes the last week of February. Using the Principles of Miranda Esmonde-White's program, Betsy Perna will be instructing the class. Objectives include increased maximum range of motion, improved posture, pain relief, and strengthening. All you need is a large towel or yoga mat. Classical Stretch-Essentrics is for men and women, alike.

ADVENT SOUP SUPPERS - MAKING ROOM  
Advent Soup Suppers will be held on Sunday evenings, December 6th, 13th, and 20th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Bacon Hall. St. Paul's will be sharing the suppers with the Mary of Magdala community. Look for the sign-up sheet coming soon in Bacon Hall. Topics include:

December 6th: Making Room: The Living Room Chronicles with Christ presented by Patricia Raybon.

December 13th: Making Room: God in the Dark Season presented by Laurie Gudim.

December 20th: Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition presented by Rosean Amaral.

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 24th
     5:00 pm - Christmas Eve Children's Pageant with Holy Eucharist
     10:30 pm - Christmas Carols
     11:00 pm - Christmas Eve Midnight Service with Holy Eucharist
Friday, December 25th
     10:00 am - Christmas Day Holy Eucharist

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2016 ALTAR FLOWERS The Flower Chart for 2016 is now up on the bulletin board in Bacon Hall. Please sign-up for a Sunday next year with your name and any special intentions. Suggested donation for flowers is $25.
Sunday Services
Rite II no music 8:00 am
Rite II with music 10:30 am

Children's Christian Formation Classes Sunday at 9:15 am September through May.

Adult Christian Formation on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am
 
Nursery provided during all services.

Holy Eucharist -

Tuesday 7:00 am
Contact Us 
Location:
1208 W. Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
or by appointment 
Telephone:
970-482-2668
Email
office@stpauls-fc.org 
Lessons for Sunday
Last Sunday after Pentecost
November 29, 2015
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
Next Week at St. Paul's
Beginning 11-29-2015
Sunday, November 29 
Holy Eucharist 8:00 am
Lectionary Study 9:15 am
Children's Formation 9:15 am
Holy Eucharist 10:30 am

Monday, November 30

Tuesday, December 1 
Morning Eucharist 7:00 am
Essentrics 9:00 am

Wednesday, December 2 
Youth Group 6:45 pm
Choir Practice 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 3 
Essentrics 9:00 am
Qi Gong 12:00 pm
EFM 6:00 pm
Caregivers Support 6:30 pm   

Friday, December 4  
    
Saturday, December 5 

Other Links
St. Paul's YOUTH NEWS
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION CLASSES 
Are held September to May starting at 9:15 a.m. in the classroom building. The children, ages five to middle school, learn stories from the Godly Play curriculum, share feast, and on a quarterly basis, sing and learn to play the bells under the direction of Kay Williams, Music Director.   

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

Meets from September to May on the first, third, and fifth Wednesdays of the month from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm in Bacon Hall.  This group is for children in the 6th grade and up. Conversations are led by Colin Monnes and Jacki Petrino.
On-Going Ministries
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VESTRY  Minutes from the monthly Vestry meeting are available HERE. or, the minutes are easily found on the website menu bar on the left side of the page under Wardens and Vestry.

 

SUNDAY ADULT FORMATION : Held on Sundays between 9:15 and 10:15 am.  All Are Welcome!.

FAITH FAMILY HOSPITALITY (FFH) :  For a monthly update newsletter, please share your contact information HERE .

PEOPLE AT THE TROUGH
meets for lunch the last Friday of the month @ 11:30 am. Currently we are meeting at the Charcobroiler. Come and join in the fun!  Next lunch is Friday, November 27, 2015.

THE HOMELESS SHELTER AT THE MISSION is in need of volunteers to assist in preparing and serving meals on the second Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM, and the 4th Tuesday from 9 am to 1 pm. Sign up on the bulletin board in Bacon Hall. We have lots of open spots just waiting for you to volunteer!

CAREGIVER'S SUPPORT GROUP meets the first and third Thursdays each month at 6:30 pm, at the home of Anita Basham.  The group supports those who are caring for loved ones with ongoing illness or deteriorating health; all are welcome! Call Anita Basham 491-9938 for info. The next meeting will be Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING: DOK meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:30 am. Next meeting is January 16, 2016. No meeting in December.