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Dear People of Saint Paul's:
Through the summer, the vestry, clergy and staff continue to make ready for our future. Plans are being made for fall formation, for the return of the choir, and even for hospitality. Tuesdays Music Live will return. Things are happening! Opportunities for your involvement are available, and we invite you to find the place where you would like to participate.
This week, the vestry approved an amended budget to carry us through the rest of the year as indicated at the annual meeting. The finance committee will provide some initial information about the budget, but we plan to have an in-person opportunity to discuss it (although a date has not yet been set).
As we continue to gather, it's wonderful to see how the children have grown over the year, and, of course, how the rest of us have not aged one bit!
Ashley Wright
Senior Warden
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | July 25 |
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Saint Paul's Nursery is OPEN
9:30 AM -12:30 PM
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We are pleased to announce that the Saint Paul’s nursey has reopened for children 6 months to 4 years of age. The nursery will be available on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:30 a.m. to allow parents to attend formation. If you have any questions about the nursey please contact Katie Gullette or the parish office. Miss Connie, Miss Jenna, and Miss Leila are all VERY EXCITED to welcome you back! |
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A CUP OF JOE - Adult Formation Class
Sundays, 10 a.m.
The Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul
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Why do we Episcopalians make the sign of the cross? When do we do it? How do we do it?
If those and other questions about our rituals, rites and liturgy keep you awake at night then plan to meet with Fr. Joe Sunday, July 11 at 10 a.m. for the answers.
Coffee will be provided!
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8 AM Rite I - In person
5:30 PM - Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
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All 3 of our Sunday worship services are in-person with no requirement to sign-up. Welcome Back! |
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There are many opportunities for you to get involved in the life of the church. We invite you to explore the various ministries of Saint Paul’s and encourage you to get involved. There will be information in the Narthex with contact information to find out more if you are interested. Please check it out. |
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | July 26 - August 1 |
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Education for Ministry (EfM) program
Enrollment Deadline - LAST CALL
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CALLING THE CURIOUS: Are you curious to explore the meaning of Holy Scripture, the history and traditions of Christianity, and our ever-changing understanding of God that you may more deeply live your faith? Then it is time to consider the Education for Ministry (EfM) program. EfM is a small-group study and spiritual growth program open to ALL people and begins each August. Contact Saint Paul's EfM mentor, Alan Andrews or Fr. Joe Bowden to have a full conversation about it. WE LOVE EfM! |
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Noonday Prayer
Monday and Wednesday, 12:05 p.m.
Meeting ID: 595 177 454
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Noonday Prayer is a short and simple service which allows prayer to enter into the midst of our daily work or other activities, whil e joining our prayers to the ongoing prayer of the Church around the world. It may also be observed in private and is found online here and on p.103-107 in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) or in the simplified version for daily devotions on page 138. |
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Compline
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 p.m. Social time follows worship on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 595 177 454
Dial-In: (646) 876-9923
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Compline is a beautiful, simple, and quiet service to end the day together in prayer with God. This service is led by members of the parish using an on-screen bulletin so everyone may pray together.
Following the prayers, those who gather through Zoom have an opportunity for a mid-week visit.
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Save these fall dates - Details to follow. |
- August 15 - Back to School Blessing & Backpack Drive
- August 22 - Gather by the River Parish Dinner
- August 22 - Choirs return
- September 12 - Christian Formation Classes begin for ALL ages
- September 26 - Ironman Sunday
- October 2 - Walk for Water
- October 3 - Blessing of the Animals
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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, August 28, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Saint Paul’s will resume volunteering at the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen on Fenwick Street Saturday, August 28th to prepare 350 hot meals. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know other Saint Paul’s parishioners while serving our neighbors. Two teams share the responsibility on Saturdays. The prep team (18+ yrs. old) volunteers from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. slicing, dicing, and cooking. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the serving team of 12 volunteers (13+ yrs. old) serves guest in a cafeteria style line and cleans tables and floors following the lunch. Our greatest need is for servers from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Laraine or Al Yarbrough before July 31, or by telephone call Al at (706) 840-9191 or Laraine at (706) 339-2198. |
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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From the Stewardship Chair
Lord, we give faithfully, and in our giving, we honor you,
the source of all our blessings, our daily bread, and all the gifts in our lives.
Received as of 5/12/21 for the Year 2021
137 Pledge Cards representing $610,801
If you have not completed a pledge card, please complete this year’s annual stewardship appeal and return it to the church as soon as possible, or pledge online on our website at saintpauls.org/pledge-card/. If you did not receive a pledge appeal in the mail or have simply misplaced yours, please email the parish office or contact by telephone at (706) 724-2485 ext. 225.
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 7/21/21
Offerings pledged this Week $11,650.02
Offerings received this Week $5,613.90
Operating Expenses to Date $471,961.10
Total Income Received to Date $506,298.31
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OPEN Sundays for Altar Flowers
August 29 and September 5
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If you would like to sponsor a Sunday in honor or memory of someone or “many someones,” please contact the Parish Office. The normal charge is a minimum of $100. What a lovely way to remember or honor someone and contribute to the Flower Guild at the same time.
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Donate to the Summer Music |
On the summer Sundays when the choirs are on vacation, special music is provided by guest instrumentalists or singers. If you’d like to donate the music on these Sundays, please email Director of Music Keith Shafer or call him, (706) 724-2485 x 215 for further information and cost. Gifts can be made as thanksgivings or memorials.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration |
Eligible individuals, including those ages 12 and older, can now register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Registration must be completed in advance on the AU Health website.
South Carolina residents who are eligible can also register to receive the vaccine at Aiken Technical College through the AU Health website.
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Are we missing your birthday?
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