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December 8- December 17, 2017
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Meeting Next Week
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Outreach
WED. 1:30 AM
Building and Grounds
THURS. 12 noon
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Be sure to join us for this beloved Saint Paul's Tradition
Angel Tree Breakfast & Party
Saturday, December 9, 9:30 AM, The River Room
All week long Angel Tree volunteers have been shopping, wrapping, and decorating for the Angel Tree Celebration tomorrow morning. We will enjoy a delicious home-cooked breakfast and celebrate with cookie decorating, story time, live music, and lots of fun and fellowship. Questions,
contact Kim Butler
for more information.
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| New Creation Care Committee |
The Creation Care committee, which emphasizes the importance of being good stewards of God's creation, has been designated a Committee of the Vestry of Saint Paul's. Our Night on the River Celebration in October was a big success, with more than 150 people in attendance. Our recently completed eight-week course had an average of twenty participants on Sunday mornings. At our November meeting, we discussed ideas for future formation classes, including documentary films, outside speakers with expertise in environmental sciences and practices, and publications exploring more deeply the topics presented in the House of Bishops'
Life of Grace
booklet. We are hoping to host a community event which promotes a better understanding of humanity's dependence on God's creation for sustenance and survival. Our next meeting will be at 5:30
PM
on January 3, 2018 in the church conference room. All are welcome!
For more information, contact Bryan Haltermann, chairperson
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| Our Schedule This Sunday |
December 10 |
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8:00
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Holy Eucharist Rite I (no music) |
8:30 - 9:30 AM
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Continental Breakfast Tyler Hall
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9:30 - 10:30 AM
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Christian Formation for all ages |
10:30 - 10:45 AM
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Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Tyler Hall
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11:00 AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
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Following 11
AM
Service
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Lemonade on the Lawn
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5:30 - 6:15 PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
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Advent Prayer Trees
Daughters of the King, an Episcopal Prayer Ministry, invite prayers for yourself and others. Attach your prayer request to the Advent Prayer Tree located in Tyler Hall or in the Narthex. For more information, contact Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau.
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 Children's Formation (Ages 4 - 5th grade)
Sunday, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Godly Play Room
All children (age 4 to 5th grade) will meet in the Godly Play Room this Sunday to learn the Christmas story and explore its mystery and meaning
. Our Christmas Play will complement what the children experience in their Godly Play formation program therefore, we urge parents to have their children attend this presentation of the biblical story.
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 My Faith - My Life -- grades 6-12
Sundays, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Youth Room, Upstairs Parish House
Youth Formation Sunday morning in the Youth Room. But first, breakfast to get the morning going!
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Adult Formation - Praying Over the News
Sundays, 9:30 -10:30 AM, Berlin Room
Come join your clergy as we discuss our Christian response to current news stories.
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Welcome to Saint Paul's For Newcomers and Visitors
Sunday, December 10, 10
AM
, The Parlor OR
Wednesday, December 13, 5:30 PM, The Parlor
New to the Saint Paul's community? Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal gathering in the parlor 10 AM, Sunday, December 10, or join us prior to our next fellowship dinner, Wednesday, December 13, 5:30 PM.
RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office.
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 Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, December 10, 10:30 AM, Tyler Hall
Next Sunday is Birthday Sunday. Join us during "Coffee and Conversation" (10:30 - 10:45
AM) in Tyler Hall. ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in December.
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 Cornerstone Christmas Party
Sunday, December 10, 5-7
PM
(Please note the time)
EYC (grades 6-12) meets at Cornerstone Sunday, 5-7 PM, for a Christmas Party hosted by Saint Augustine's, located at 3321 Wheeler Rd, Augusta. Festive threads encouraged! Contact Ranie Neislar for more information.
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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Sundays, 5:30
PM
Celeste Ray, Clarinet, is our musician this Sunday.
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 Saint Paul's YP Christmas Gathering
Sunday, December 10, 7:30-10 PM, off-site
Calling all 20-30 something young professionals, grad students, and wayward souls for a festive evening hosted by Ranie from 7:30-10
PM. Bring your own libations and wear your most festive duds. Heavy hors d'oeuvres provided.
Email Ranie for the address or more information.
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| Next Week |
December 11 - December 17 |
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Welcome to Saint Paul's For Newcomers and Visitors
Wednesday, December 13, 5:30 PM, The Parlor
New to the Saint Paul's community? Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal gathering in the parlor. Join us prior to our next fellowship dinner, Wednesday, December 13, 5:30 PM. RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office.
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 Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, December 13, 6-7 PM, Tyler Hall
Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, December 13, 6-7
PM, in Tyler Hall. On the menu: turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls and dessert. $5 per person; $15 max per family. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend,
please RSVP to Todd Shafer.
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 Poinsettias, Wreathes, and Christmas Brass
Deadline Friday, December 15
Wreaths and red poinsettias in the church are enjoyed throughout the Christmas season and additional professional musicians enhance our Christmas Eve services. If you would like to contribute toward the cost of Christmas Eve music, or give a poinsettia or wreath, please return the form found in Sunday's bulletin to the Parish Office. Requests may also be made
on-line here or by
e-mail the parish office , or
on the website no later than Friday, December 15.
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 Children's Christmas Play Rehearsal
Sunday, December 17, 9:30 AM
We are excited about our Godly Play Christmas play next Sunday, at the 11
AM worship service, and we encourage all of our parish's younger children, ages 4 thru 10, to participate! If your child will participate in the play, notify Fr. Jenkins today by phone or
email. Children will meet at the baptismal font to rehearse the play in the church during the 9:30
AM formation hour next Sunday, December 17.
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 EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12)
Sunday, December 17, 5-6:30 PM
Join us for our last EYC of 2017! We will celebrate around the warmth of a bonfire in the churchyard grilling dinner and dessert! Please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair for seating and anything you need to keep warm.
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The Saint Paul's Choir needs basses
The Saint Paul's Choir needs basses. Could this be your contribution to our worship? Please
contact Director of Music, Keith Shafer, and let him know of your interest. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30
PM and Sunday mornings at 10
AM.
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VESTRY NOMINATIONS REQUESTED
The Vestry Nominating Committee is seeking candidates whom you believe would make outstanding Vestry members for Saint Paul's. If you'd like to suggest someone, including yourself, please contact Wright Montgomery .
VESTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
The basic responsibilities of the Vestry are:
· to help define and articulate the mission of this congregation
· to support the church's mission by word and deed
· to support the clergy
· to ensure effective organization and planning
· to manage resources and finances
· to attend monthly vestry meetings and annual vestry retreat
· to serve as liaison to assigned parish committees
This is a 3 year term.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Vestry, a nominee must answer "yes" to all of the following questions.
· Have you been confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church?
· Do you regularly attend worship services at Saint Paul's?
· Are you a pledging member of Saint Paul's?
CANDIDATE PROFILES
Each nominee slated to run for election to the Vestry will be invited to share a profile with the parish via our regular parish communications including the weekly newsletter.
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Christmas Eve 4:00
PM
& 10:00
PM
Christmas Eve Festival Celebrations with Choir, Brass, & Drums
A nursery will be available for the 4:00
PM
service.
The 10:00
PM
service will be broadcast live on WGAC 580 AM and 95.1 FM
Christmas 10:00
AM
Christmas Eucharist in the Chapel with Carols
The First Sunday after Christmas (New Year's Eve)
8:00 A
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Holy Eucharist Rite I
11:00
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Holy Eucharist Rite II
5:30 PM Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion. Eryn Eubanks will be our guest musician.
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 Tuesday's Music Live Returns
Tuesday, January 9, 12 noon
Tuesday's Music Live, 30th season continues Tuesday, January 9, with a free concert by The Charlestones at 12 noon. Lunch, catered by It's Official, is available after the concerts by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. The full schedule including lunch menus is available at www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com .
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SAVE the DATE for MARDI GRAS
Saturday, February 10, 2018
The big band Swingsation will be returning! Think about silent & Live auction items that you can donate. More info will be coming right after the New Year. Questions email or call Kathy Enicks 484-433-4007
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our "Second Sunday"
Birthday Celebration
will be December 10. Please Join us.
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