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The Book of Common Prayer lists Independence Day as a major feast of the Church. Our annual observance is this Sunday, July 3, when we'll use the assigned readings for Independence Day, sing national songs, and celebrate with a potluck barbecue lunch after the 11:00 liturgy. It is always complicated to observe a civic political holiday as a religious holy day, and this year is perhaps more fraught than usual. The Prayer Book's treatment of national political life calls us to do at least three things: pray for those in authority, give thanks to God for the political good we have received, and work for the fulfilment and continual extension of the nation's best promises. However divided the nation may be, these are three things we can all do with determination and joy.
Eric+
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Fr. Eric is on vacation this week (Saturday 7/2 - Friday 7/8). Please contact Elisabeth Price should you have any pastoral needs this week or items that need immediate attention. |
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Dear Father Eric,
Thank you and everyone at Saint Paul's for your generous donations to Episcopal Relief & Development's Ukraine Crisis Response and US Disaster Relief Funds. We could not do the work we do without the support of Episcopalians and congregations, and we are truly grateful. Please pass along our thanks to the entire congregation.
Faithfully,
Josephine Hicks
Vice President, Episcopal Church Programs
Episcopal Relief & Development
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | July 3 |
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Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy’s Discretionary Account. Fr. Eric uses these funds to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need. |
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Saint Paul's Nursery is OPEN
Sundays 9:30 AM -12:30 PM
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We are pleased to announce that the Saint Paul’s nursey is open 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 the parish office. Miss Connie and Miss Jenna are all VERY EXCITED to welcome you back! |
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NO SUNDAY FORUM THIS WEEK ONLY
There will be no Sunday Forum this week only. The Forum returns next Sunday July 10, 9:30 AM in the Berlin Room. Join us for our summer formation series on the Apostles Creed. Each session is independent of the next, so you do not need to have been at the last session to join.
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8 AM Rite I - In person
11 AM Rite II - In person
5:30 PM - Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
All three of our Sunday worship services are in-person.
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Invite someone to join you at Saint Paul's for our Independence Day Service & BBQ Parish Dinner July 3, at 11:00 AM. Our scripture readings, prayers, and music will help us give thanks for the blessings of liberty with which we have been entrusted. |
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BBQ Parish Dinner
Sunday, July 3, following the 11 AM service,
River Room
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Following the 11 AM service on July 3, we will gather in the River Room for a BBQ Parish Dinner. Bring your favorite BBQ; or for those whose specialty falls outside the smoker or grill, bring your favorite side dish to share. We’ll make peach cobbler for the parish the morning of the 3rd. As always, we need a team to help us set up & clean up. Please sign up using our website, so that we can be the best hosts. |
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Sundays, 5:30 PM
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Carl Purdy is our guest musician this week. |
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EVENTS THIS WEEK| July 4 - July 10 |
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The Parish Office will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. |
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Saint Paul's Weekday Greeter for the Church
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM
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The Church is open daily from 9 AM-3 PM for prayer and quiet reflection. To do that well in our neighborhood, we could use some volunteers who are on hand to greet people. Bring a book or your journal, or just enjoy the quiet time to reflect & pray yourself, and then welcome guests as they arrive. Please sign up using the link below. We're suggesting that volunteers work in teams, but that is not necessary. Contact the parish office with any questions. |
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"Oktoberfest by the River"
Saturday, September 10th, 6:30 PM - 10 PM
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Tickets are now available!
Please support the Oktoberfest fund raising efforts by purchasing tickets and contributing to the silent auction or live auction items with all proceeds to support our community outreach efforts
Please contact Marilyn Grau for any donations or ideas. All proceeds will be used for our various Outreach Ministries.
Save the Date!
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Compline
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 PM 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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Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, July 10, 10:30 AM, Tyler Hall
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Next Sunday, July 10, 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 July. |
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OPEN Sunday for Altar Flowers
July 31
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July 31 is an open Sunday for altar flowers. If anyone would kindly like to sponsor one of these Sundays 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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July 18 - Vestry Meeting
July 20 - Wednesday Night Supper
July 23 - Manna Pantry
July 28 - Caregivers' Support Group
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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The Saint Paul’s Choir began their summer break on June 12. 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 ext. 215 for further information and cost. |
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The Parish Office is updating our parish directory and has hired Alison Nesbitt to assist us in the collection of data. If you have not receive a call from her, please contact the parish office by email or by telephone at (706) 724-2485, so that we may update our parish records or add you to our records. . |
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Gathering Safely Plan Updated 03-17-21 |
The Vestry has approved a plan for gathering safely. This plan is available using the link below and on our website. Clergy, vestry, and regathering committee members will continue to monitor the situation and publicize precautions and changes. |
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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.
The Finance Committee and the Vestry are beginning the work of preparing the 2022 budget. Your pledge allows them to prepare a more accurate budget. If you have not yet completed a pledge card, please prayerfully consider your pledge to a momentous year. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex and by contacting the parish office. You may also pledge online using the link below.
Pledge Cards Received: 138
92 Increase (23 new), 6 Decrease, 40 no change
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 06/29/2022
Offerings pledged this Week $12,981.00
Offerings received this Week $7,578.90
Operating Expenses to Date $449,257.24
Operating Income to Date $519,606.61
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