Fourth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, April 20, 5:00 p.m. Quiet Eucharist
Sunday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. Quiet Eucharist
Sunday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/Music
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10:00 a.m. Sunday Service Live-streamed.
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We Welcome Elaine Wotton as Our New Parish Operations Manager!
Originally from Manchester, England, Elaine came to Florida in 1989 to work for a genealogical research company where she worked for 20 years. Since 2010, Elaine has worked part-time in sales administration for a technology company in Boca Raton.
Elaine and her husband Phil have been members of St. Paul’s for 25 years. Their sons Douglas and Philip were both baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s, were members of the children’s choir, youth group and served as acolytes.
Elaine was confirmed at St. Paul’s in 2000 and over the years has served in various ministries: Children’s Nursery, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Stephen Ministry, and Episcopal Women’s Cursillo, serving on the Cursillo Team for EWC #115. Elaine has also served on the vestry, and as a Daughter of the King, currently serves as Vice President and Secretary for our St. Catherine of Siena Chapter.
Elaine will join our St. Paul's office team on May 1!
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Retrospective
Celebrating and Bidding Farewell to Caren and Tim Kilpatrick
Sunday, April 14
We celebrated the gift of Caren and Tim Kilpatrick at lovely receptions following the 8 & 10 o’clock services this past Sunday! Many thanks to Kathy Fazio, Kathleen Megan, and Judy Fenney for coordinating these celebrations.
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New Church Office Hours!
Beginning Wednesday, May 1, our church office hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Sacred Space Book Club
Saturday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Bush Hall
We are reading The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande. In this inspirational and unflinchingly honest memoir, acclaimed author Reyna Grande describes her childhood torn between the United States and Mexico, and shines a light on the experiences, fears, and hopes of those who choose to make the harrowing journey across the border. After our group discussion all are invited to worship together at the 5pm Quiet Service.
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Gathering to Learn from the Parliament of the World’s Religions
Monday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Hall
Dr. Ruth Hayhoe will facilitate a special gathering at which she will share her experiences and photos from the 130th Anniversary of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, held in Chicago from 8/14-18, 2023. Ruth led 12 different discussion classes on world religions at St. Paul's from 2005 to 2020, and hopes to learn if there is an interest in planning one for winter of 2025.
Sign-up in the courtyard if interested in the event or in a future class.
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The Bible’s Final Book:
A Journey through Revelation
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m, April 18 – June 6
Location: Guild Room
Revelation is a rich book of the Bible to study. God is profoundly concerned with the plight of the world, and faithful even amid the ordeals, tribulations, and plagues of the present and future. God is also exalted in the highest heavens, and brings about a renewed creation. In the end, the promise that Jesus will return is reason for hope, anticipation, and expectation. Over eight Thursdays we will explore the book of Revelation. Sign up in the courtyard.
This coming Thursday we will study chapters 4 & 5.
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Gentle Yoga Flow
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m., through May 7
Location: Parish Hall
Gentle Yoga moving the body and breath together. Classes $10 each.
Yoga Mass
Tuesday, May 14, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Hall
Join Fr. Paul & Fr. Bernie and our yoga instructor Patti Daniell at this peaceful and prayerful time of worship during the Easter Season.
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The Veterans Ministry Wants You!
Next meeting Thursday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. in Bush Hall.
The Veterans Ministry will be providing a designated wall space in the parish hall for Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard members. If you are a parishioner and would like to provide a picture and Branch of Service for any of your family members who are now serving, please call Fr. Bernie at the parish office. This display will be provided to honor those Service Members who protect and defend our nation.
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You are invited to become a St. Paul's Social Media "Evangelist", it's an easy and effective way to share the Good News about what's happening in our community! The first step is to "like" St. Paul's Facebook page and/or "follow" St. Paul's on Instagram. (If this sounds like Greek to you, ask Ellen or Ryan or a teenager to show you how to do this.) Then, when you see a post that you like, hit the "like" button and SHARE the post on your own Facebook page or Instagram account. By sharing posts, many disparate groups of new friends will see what's offered at St. Paul's and you'll help grow the church~one post at a time!
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Episcopal English Co-Ed Cursillo This Summer!
Thursday evening, May 16 through Sunday afternoon, May 19 at the Duncan Center (15820 S Military Trl, Delray Beach, FL 33484)
Do you want to deepen your spiritual life? Do you want to know the power of Jesus more deeply? If so, prayerfully consider your participation in the upcoming English Co-ed Cursillo Weekend! Women and men, singles, and couples, are invited to this three-day spiritual course in Christian education. The Weekend will be held at the Duncan Center on Military Trail in Delray. If you feel moved by the Spirit to attend, please contact Joe Ryan (630.890.6586) or Fr. Bernie (561.716.9678). Renew the Spirit of Love!
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Vacation Bible School 2024
June 10 - June 13
Summer is only 10 weeks away! And if summer is coming, that means VBS is right around the corner! To be a part of VBS Olympics 2024: Run For The Prize, June 10-13, just contact Liz Ryan at Liz@StPaulsDelray.org to volunteer, or click the link to register your child (PreK 4 through 4th grade):
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Day School Registration is Open!
If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2024, they will be eligible to attend St. Paul's wonderful Day School beginning in August!
Go to stpaulsdelray.org/day-school/ for more information and an application for registration, or call Mrs. Liz Ryan at 561-278-4729 or email Liz@StPaulsDelray.org.
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Join St. Paul’s Chancel Choir!
Dr. Macfarlane and the choir members are always available after worship to speak with you and answer questions. Why don’t you try us out! All are welcome.
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Wheels-to-Worship
St. Paul's would like to connect people who would like transportation to church services with people who are willing and able to drive!
Please call the church office at 561-276-4541 to let us know if you are interested and what service you prefer, and the best number to reach you. A sign up sheet is also available in the church courtyard.
We will contact you soon!
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We need you!
The Service Ministries of the church enable us to worship God in the beauty and richness of the Episcopal tradition. If you are interested in serving as an Acolyte, Usher, Greeter, Lay Reader, or Chalice Bearer, please contact Tim Kilpatrick. Each of these ministries is open to people of all ages, and adds to the depth and beauty of our worship experience. Contact Tim at timlkilpatrick@gmail.com or (561) 436-4194.
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Zero-emission tugboats, banana’s climate risk, and a new card game to spark climate conversations
In the U.S. alone, tugboats produce an estimated 6 million tons of carbon pollution per year, the equivalent of more than a million cars on the road. That’s why it’s such good news that the Port of San Diego’s first fully-electric tugboat just arrived.
The 82-foot, zero-emission eWolf is powered by a 6.2 MW main propulsion battery and two electric drives, and the even better news is that it’s more powerful than any diesel-powered tugboat the port has today. The tugboat was built by Crowley Shipping in Jacksonville, Florida. It will replace one of the port’s diesel-powered tugboats, and over a ten-year period will reduce the port’s carbon emissions by about 3,100 tons.
The eWolf isn’t the world’s first all-electric tugboat, though! Last October, the HaiSea Wamis began operating in the Vancouver Harbour. And almost two years ago, in June 2022, the Ports of Auckland in New Zealand celebrated the arrival of its first all-electric tugboat, lovingly christened Sparky after a public vote.
International shipping accounts for 3 percent of global carbon pollution each year and every little bit of emissions reduction matters. It’s great to see these new green tugboats popping up around the globe. More, please!
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Daily Virtual Morning Prayer and Compline
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Lectio Divina
Tuesday, April 23, at 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a meditative approach to scripture study! This program utilizes Zoom, no account needed to participate.
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Faithful Giving
Please help us to keep our mission and ministry strong. St. Paul's staff, operations, community outreach, and our missions to help the most vulnerable are dependent on Sunday offerings to keep afloat. When Sunday offerings decrease, our missions become at risk.
Safe and secure online giving on our website - St. Paul's has a safe and secure electronic donation service available allowing you to make single donations or set up recurring donations. Click the button below to visit our donation page:
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Mail - If you prefer to send your pledge or other donation by check, please send your contribution to: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
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Strengthening Ministries for Tomorrow’s Faithful
To ensure that the work of St. Paul’s lives on, remember St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in your estate planning. With a gift in your will, trust, or in some other way, you can make a lasting impact on those served through the mission and ministry of St. Paul’s.
One sentence in your will can make a lasting difference to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. To leave a gift in your will, simply share this sentence with your attorney or financial planner:
“I hereby bequeath to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach, FL, the sum of $ (or % of my estate) to support its mission and ministry (or to the Legacy Fund of the Endowment Fund.)”
To talk with a member of the Endowment Fund Board about how you can continue to support the mission and ministry of St. Paul’s with a legacy gift, please contact Caren Kilpatrick, our Parish Administrator, at 561-276-4541 or caren@stpaulsdelray.org.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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