The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany | January 29, 2023

Announcements

Newly Elected Vestry Members

Ione Smith

Kyle Nix

Scott Peek

Matt Casteel

David Green

Thank you to the Vestry candidates for stepping forward and accepting the nomination to run. Also, thank you to everyone who nominated your fellow parishioners and to everyone who attended the 2023 Annual Business Meeting. It was a blessing to reflect and report on the past year, and we look forward to the year ahead.


Vestry members continuing their terms this year include: Nick Burgess, Don Clayton, Sharon Dieringer, Allison Kellermann, Louis Kyriakoudes, Brad Miller, David Owen, and Martha Tolbert.

New Co-Administrative Assistant


We are excited to announce that starting Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Jennifer Handy will start a new role at the church as one of our Co-Administrative Assistants in the parish office alongside Kathy Warlick. Kathy will continue to work on Monday and Tuesdays, and Jennifer will work Wednesday and Thursdays.


Jennifer has been a parishioner at St. Paul's since 2011, attending with her husband, Scott, and son Henry. She has a background in administrative work and customer service that we think will serve our church community well. Fun fact about Jennifer is that she has a Black Belt in karate and teaches a Kinder Karate class for kids three years of age to typically beginning Kindergarten. Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to St. Paul's staff. 



Parish Events Calendar


Stay up-to-date on special worship services, discipleship offerings, community music recitals, and events taking place at St. Paul's.


Click here to view St. Paul's calendar. You can also subscribe to the calendar by clicking at the bottom of the linked webpage. This will directly link St. Paul's calendar to your Outlook or Google calendar for your convenience.

Returning Palm Crosses


There is a basket in the Narthex where you can return your palm crosses from last year to be burned for this year's Ash Wednesday services. The basket is located on the glass table just outside the Bishop's room.

Men's Club | Thursday, February 9, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Parish Hall


6:00 p.m. fellowship, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Bruce Gibson will provide the main dish. Please bring a side dish to share; appetizer, veggie, salad, desert. RSVP by text or email to Tom Washer at 615-519-3306 or at tjwasher@gmail.com.

Ladies Night Out | Thursday, February 9, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.


Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. A casual evening of fellowship. Bring along your favorite beverage (adult or otherwise) and a snack to share if your day permits. 

Libby Willis: 730 E. Burton Street, 615-545-0220.

Food Drive | Sunday, February 12


Sunday, February 12, is the next food drive date for Nourish, our local Rutherford County food bank. Please place nonperishable food items on the table in the Parish Hall. Red cloth bags to hold your donations will be given out the Sunday before if you would like to use one.


Needed items include canned protein, pasta and tomato sauce, fruit cups, energy bars, baking goods, and snacks. Money can be given by check with “Nourish foodbank” in the memo line or online through Realm. Nourish uses the funds to purchase essentials like milk, eggs, and butter at deeply discounted prices, as well as items for babies, including formula and diapers.

Wednesday Night Dinners | Wednesday, January 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m


The weekly menu consists of pasta with homemade meat sauce (and marinara sauce for vegetarians), tossed salad with dressing, rolls, dessert, and drinks. There is no fee to attend, however donations will be gladly accepted to cover food cost. Any overage will be donated to the Connect ministry. 


Click here to RSVP.


For more information or interested in helping contact Terri Donovan at 615-945-4794 or Mike Donovan at 615-210-6344. 

2022 Annual Report


If you were unable to make it to the 2023 Annual Business Meeting, you can click on the picture to read the 2022 Annual Report.


Click here to view.

Sunday Night Live for Youth Returns |

January 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Hive on the 2nd floor of St. Margaret's Hall


Youth grades sixth - high school come out for Sunday evening fellowship with the return of Sunday Night Live.

Youth Discipleship | Monday, January 30, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sewanee Room, 2nd floor Parish Hall


Youth Discipleship begins Monday, January 30, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.. We will meet upstairs in the Sewanee Room. Contact Nancy Loucky or Don Clayton with questions


St. Paul’s was well represented at the 191st Convention of the Diocese of Tennessee last weekend. In addition to our clergy, lay delegates Joyce Adkins, Loius Kyriakoudes, Sharon Dieringer, Don Clayton, and Ed Arning attended. We look forward to hosting the 2024 Convention at St. Paul’s!

Worship Sunday, January 29, 2023


7:30 a.m. Rite I Eucharist in the Nave

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8:45 a.m. Rite II Eucharist in the Nave Nursery provided

Children's Church upstairs in the Parish Hall Ages 3-8


11:00 a.m. Rite II Eucharist in the Nave.

Click here to access the service live-stream link and bulletin.

Nursery provided | Offerings can be made here.

Intercessory Prayer Available.

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 4:00 p.m. Centering Prayer in the Chapel.


Christian Education Sunday,

January 29, 2023


10:00 a.m. Christian Education all levels


Adults:

Rectors Forum, Parish Hall

Parents' Group, Adult Christian Ed.


Children's Sunday School:

Catechesis, 2nd floor Parish Hall

Level I: Preschool - Kindergarten

Level II: 1st - 3rd grade

Level III: 4th & 5th Grade


Youth Sunday School:

Youth Group, 6th - 12th grade

2nd floor St. Margaret's Hall in The Hive


Worship Wednesday, February 1

7:00 a.m. A 30-minute spoken Eucharist in the Chapel

 

Morning Prayers | Each weekday at 9:50 a.m.

Gather with your St. Paul’s church family for a 15-minute scripture and prayer break.

Click here to join on Zoom. Passcode: 209152.  


Click here to submit a flower dedication.
Flower dedications are due the Sunday before your selected date. Please place the completed envelopes in the slot on the board located across from the elevator or in the flower guild mail slot in the office. Please do not place them in the offering plate. You may also email the dedication to sudi624@gmail.com and make your donation on the St. Paul's website.

Click here for the January birthday list, and here for the February birthday list.

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Please contact anna.stewart@stpaulsmurfreesboro.org if you would like to deliver groceries or prescriptions to those who are staying home.


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