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Poinsettia/Wreath Delivery-Pickup
Poinsetiias and wreaths from the Garden of Love's 'Hoodies for the Homeless' sale can be picked up on Saturday, December 4, between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in the first floor conference room of the Flickinger Ministry Center (FMC), 4 Cathedral Park. They can also be picked up in the same location on Sunday, December 5, after the 10:15 service until 12 Noon. Payment is due on delivery, checks payable to St. Paul's Cathedral ('GOL - Hoodies' in the memo line) or cash.
Diocesan Regional Gathering at
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
Monday, December 6th at 6:30 pm
The Diocesan Partnership will hold a regional event which will include worship, time for conversation with Bishop Sean and refreshments.

Doors open at 6:00 and Worship begins at 6:30 pm.
Sundays at 9:00 am: Adult Formation
December 5 – Social Justice Action Team on foster care
There are many kinds of family situations that temporarily remove children and teens from their familial homes and to the county welfare program to be fostered by other families.

The Cathedral has been collecting new toys to be distributed at Christmas to children in this program. We are privileged to hear Hannah Holden speak during the adult formation hour on December 5 about the needs of children who are part of this program. December 5 is also the last date of the toy collection.


December 12 – Peter Snodgrass (Senior Warden) talks about Cathedral issues
December 19 – Luke’s Gospel and the Christmas Story
December 26 – No session, day after Christmas 
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Toy Drive at St. Paul's!
Ends this Sunday!
We are collecting items for Christmas for Youth involved with
Child Welfare Services in foster care placements or preventive
services cases.

Their Wish List of *NEW Donations*
  • Multicultural dolls and action figures
  • Sports equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls)
  • Personal care items: Hair/nail/beauty care, Bath & Body
  • Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Hooded Sweatshirts & Athletic Socks
  • Play-Dough & other sensory toys
  • Arts & crafts supplies for different ages; including journals,
  • Coloring books, crayons
  • Cars, trucks, construction toys, Legos and building sets
  • Popular characters (PJ Masks, Paw Patrol, Marvel, Disney Princess, local sports teams)
  • Gift Cards limited to $5-$10 for our teens

Thank you for thinking of the children working with Child Welfare Services during this Holiday Season. Place your unwrapped gifts in the Toy Drive bin in the narthex.
Bible Study with Rev. Sarah
Tuesdays , 9:30 to 10:45 am via Zoom
This ongoing, weekly group will be studying the Book of Genesis, Biblical book which is foundational for our heritage and faith. The group will involve teaching and vibrant group discussion. Bring your Bible--any translation or translations--and your morning coffee. No prior Bible study experience is required. Questions? Email Sarah at sarah@spcbuffalo.org.
Vestry Announcement 
Due to the covid pandemic and this year being a pastoral transition year, the vestry is recommending that those vestry members whose term is ending be allowed to serve an additional year.  In accordance with our by-laws, the vestry will make a resolution at the annual meeting to suspend the vestry term limit for one year and to vote on the slate of current vestry members. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Canon Jason, or our vestry wardens- Peter Snodgrass and Wendy Darling.
Decorating the Cathedral for Christmas
December 11 and 18, 9:00 am - Noon
Last Christmas, because of the pandemic and livestream only worship, we did not fully decorate the Cathedral. This year we will be decorating the nave with wreaths, greens, the tree and creche. We plan to meet on two consecutive Saturdays, on the 11th we will hang all the greens. On the 18th we will put up the large tree, decorate the aisle candles and set up the creche. If you can help please come either or both Saturdays, the more the merrier! You don't need any special skills, only a willing spirit. Hope to see you there. See Kim O'Connell or Michael Bonilla with any questions.
Festal Choral Evensong - Save the dates!
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm - Lessons & Carols-For the Feast of The Epiphany
Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 4:00 pm - For the Feast of The Presentation Candelmas
Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 4:00 pm - For the First Sunday of Lent
Sunday, April 3. 2022 at 4:00 pm - For Passion Sunday
Prayer List:
Short Term
Chuck, Mark, Rod, Penn, Perry, Dave, Kendra, Marcia
Long Term
Caroline, Elaine, Al, Henry, Larry, Jim
To submit prayer requests, please go to: SPCBuffalo.org/prayerrequest 
Giving:
Thank you to those who have already made a 2021 pledge commitment to St. Paul's Cathedral! To date, we have 67 households that have made pledge commitments totaling $164,484. It's not too late to make a pledge! Please use this link to submit an electronic pledge card: www.spcbuffalo.org/pledge.

If you do not wish to pledge, you can still give a one-time gift or a series of gifts in a variety of ways:
1) Send a check made out to St. Paul’s Cathedral to 4 Cathedral Park, Buffalo, NY 14202
2) Work with your banking institution to set up an automatic transaction
3) Use our online giving system and pay using your credit or debit card
4) Text your donation to: 84321
Thank you for your support!
Stay Connected:
St. Paul’s Call Tree
Members of the Clergy, Pastoral Care Team and the Vestry will be calling many of our parishioners once every two weeks to assess well being, ask for prayer requests and identify needs. A preliminary list of parishioners has been generated. However, it is not exhaustive. If you wish to receive a check-in call, please contact the office at 855-0900).
Pastoral Care Team Is Ready To Serve You! 
Whatever life might be bringing you right now, please know you don't have to experience it alone! Members of the Pastoral Care Team will walk with you and lend a listening ear. In addition to Canon Barbara, Judy Elliott, Dee Doherty, Del Milander, Kathy Reiss, Jessy Alexander, Katharine Woodard and Marcus Maltby provide care to our community through phone calls, visits and notes. If you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care, please contact Judy Elliott at elliottking77@gmail.com or Canon Barbara at barbara@spcbuffalo.org.