Weekly
Postings
news & events
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August 27 - September 5, 2021
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Dear People of Saint Paul’s Church:
In the past week, the overall situation at the local hospitals has become even more critical and stressful. A congregant of this Church shared the following: “AU Health is beyond capacity with the highest census that I have ever heard in 30+ years of working there… other areas (such as the clinics/ OR rooms/ Recovery Room/ Endoscopy) are being converted to patient care areas and there are 32 patients in our ED waiting for a hospital bed at this time. This variant is also impacting children with a significant increase in hospitalizations in our Children’s Hospital…. Other area hospitals are experiencing the same situation which is maxing out the health systems in the CSRA. Our AU Health family is very fatigued as well as the healthcare providers in the other organizations… we need prayers for the patients and the providers… this pandemic is significantly impacting healthcare in our community!”
Augusta is known for its medical community, and we are proud of their efforts. To show that appreciation, all members of this community are called upon to support their efforts to combat this disease and to try to reduce transmission of the disease to those who are vaccinated and those who are not. Over the past weeks, we have tried to make obvious accommodations to meet those goals. As we move forward, it’s difficult to make changes in our worship practice from week to week.
THE VESTRY RESPECTFULLY ASKS THAT EVERYONE WEAR A MASK. We respect your decision about your personal health choices, but as we know, churches are not immune from spreading the virus. Our options in the management of the Church are affected by the health of our community and our church. Please do not come to church if you feel unwell. Please sanitize your hands as you enter and leave. Please avoid physical contact with others before, during and after the services. Please help us keep the doors open and each other safe and well.
Yours,
Ashley Wright
Senior Warden
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | August 29 |
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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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Sign up for Formation Classes
In the Narthex
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Christian Formation class for all ages begin September 12th. This Sunday you will find registration forms for our children and youth classes in the Narthex and here.
Formation happens bit by bit, moment by moment over a lifetime. It is in the retelling of the story, the Sunday communion, the community of faith that surrounds you reminding you of your belovedness and helping you live out our baptismal covenant.
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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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Back to School
Backpack & School Supply Drive
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Our Back-to School Backpack and School Supply drive for Hornsby Elementary & Middle Schools concludes at the end of this month. Drop-off boxes are located in the Narthex and the Parish Office. We need all sizes of backpacks, small to full size, male and female. A supply list from Hornsby Middle School is available here. Cash donations welcome. Please mark your check Outreach Backpack Drive. |
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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 | August 30 - September 5 |
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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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Flower Guild Meeting
Saturday, August 28, 9:30 a.m., Tyler Hall
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The Flower Guild will meet in Tyler Hall next Saturday, August 28, at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in knowing more about the Flower Guild, you are invited to attend. Please contact Pam Uros. |
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Save these fall dates - Details to follow. |
- August - Backpack & School Supply Drive
- Postponed - Gather by the River Parish Dinner
- September 12 - Fr. Eric’s First Sunday at Saint Paul’s
- 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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Tuesday's Music Live Returns
September 21, 12 noon, The Nave
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Tuesday’s Music Live will begin its 33rd season with a free concert by the Con Brio Quartet on September
21st at 12:00 noon. The 2021-2022 season will not include lunch. Patrons are encouraged to visit some
of downtown Augusta’s restaurants after the 30-minute concerts conclude. For more information visit
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Sign up NOW for Ironman Swim Gear Drop |
Twenty-five Volunteers for Ironman are needed to work the Swim Start Gear Drop Area next to Saint Paul’s Church on the morning of Sunday, September 26. To volunteer, register NOW on the Ironman website. Use the password “loveyourneighbor.” *Please note, the Gear Drop option will only show up if you put in the password. For additional information, email George Barrett or or contact by phone at (706) 831-7436. More information about Ironman Weekend at Saint Paul’s will be forthcoming. |
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Vases for the Flower Guild |
The Flower Guild is collecting glass or plastic flower vases to deliver flowers to our parishioners on the
prayer list. If you have extra vases you would like to share, please drop them off in the Tyler Hall kitchen. The
Flower Guild appreciates your support! For more information, please contact Pam Uros. |
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Join our Christian Formation Team |
Our parish has consistently listed a strong youth & children’s ministry as one of our top priorities. Your support and involvement in this program are vital. There will be curriculum to follow, supplies available for any projects you would like to create, and LOTS of support. For more information, contact Coleman Graham Kim Butler or Ivey Coleman. Christian Formation class for all ages begin September 12th.
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Meg and Donald Horton have agreed to serve as our new acolyte master team. If you have a child, 9 years-old or older, who is interested in being an acolyte, please contact Meg Horton at megmhorton@gmail.com. |
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Altar Rail Cushion Project |
A needlework project to restore our altar rail kneeling cushions has begun. The projected cost is $15,000 and will take at least two years to complete. Financial contributions and needlework are both being sought. If you needlepoint or even if you are interested in learning and would like to be a part of this project, contact Laurie Montgomery for more information. Financial contributions to the project may be made on the online giving page of Saint Paul's website (select altar rail cushion fund) or by check (please add a designation for altar rail cushion on your check). |
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OPEN Sundays for Altar Flowers
September 5 & October 31
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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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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 8/18/2021
Offerings pledged this Week $11,650.02
Offerings received this Week $7,968.90
Operating Expenses to Date $520,279.16
Total Income Received to Date $577,014.98
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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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