Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Serving on Sunday (Dec 27th):
* Greeter: Penny M * Host:Wood
* Readers: Rich K, Judi S
* Psalm & Prayers: Elizabeth H
* Chalice: Doug J, Karen S
* Announcements: Dede M
* Counters:Dave D, Judy B
Verger Sunday assignments through December
Lessons Appointed for Sunday, First Sunday after Christmas
Click HERE for Christmas Service calendar.
Announcements – December 27, 2015
Come join us for the Fifth Annual Christmas Eve Pot Luck! Immediately following the 5:30 service there will be a potluck dinner in the parish hall. Enjoy great food and warm fellowship with your St. Paul's family! No need to sign up, just come, and bring a dish to share, if you are able.
Knit and Purl Fellowship - A Big Thanks to everyone who attended the Solstice Retreat December 19th at the Parish House. A Bigger Thanks to all those who helped set up, break down and brought food. It was a splendid day of fellowship and comfort as we chatted, worked on projects, enjoyed delicious food as we welcomed in the Winter Solstice. Word is out that we will hold a Solstice Retreat in 2016!
A new verger schedule is in the works. Please consider taking part in this important ministry by becoming a reader, leading the psalm/prayers or being a host. Those who already participate, please let me know if you know of certain dates you won't be here. This schedule will be for January - April. Thank you.
The Warming Shelter at The Haven is open. If you are interested in being part of a Sunday Lunch ministry, simple hot meal of either soup or casserole with bread in our parish hall please contact Jon Chaffee or Diana Collins. Following the meal we would assist our guests to other warm locations in the area.
Annual Meeting Reports due January 13 - Please submit your reports for the Annual Reports to Paula Stevens in electronic format by January 13. Annual Meeting is Saturday, January 23. Thanks, Scott and the Vestry
It is not too late to return your Stewardship Pledge! – Help us plan better for next year by submitting your pledge as soon as possible. Thank you.
United Valley Interfaith Project
Would you like to be a Five Minute Friend? Do you wish to learn more about Car Title Lending and the negative impact this has on our economic structure and our community? Are you a senior and you wish to share your story with others?
There is more! However, if you are interested in learning more about the United Valley Interfaith Project (UVIP), there is now an internal UVIP Team at St. Paul's Church. The newly formed St. Paul's UVIP Team consists of Sally McFarlin, Eva Moss and Diane Root. Our current campaigns include: Five Minute Friends; Aging with Dignity and Senior Stories; Economic Justice, includes Predatory Lending and Fight for Fifteen. The newly formed St. Paul's UVIP Team plans to work closely with our church community on these campaign issues. We plan to inform you of upcoming events and present, as well as disseminate, material relevant to these campaigns in a timely fashion. Flyers, announcements and oral presentations are essential elements in reaching out to all of you.
We plan to begin these conversations with you, real soon. In January, we are planning an open discussion with our church community and hope you will join us, then. In the meantime, continue to read the United Valley Interfaith Project Bulletin Board, located in the hallway. Sally, Eva and Diane are, also, available to chat with you at any time concerning these issues or any other issue that is important to you. Look forward to sharing, listening and above all caring Sally R McFarlin
Knit and Purl Fellowship- Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month @ 6:30 at the Parish House. In January, we will meet January 4th and 18th. Knitting, crocheting, sewing, drawing, coloring or other hand crafts are welcome.
Caring Ministry Meeting- The next meeting will be January 17th, in the church chapel 11:45 following 10am service. If you are not able to attend, please let Fr. Scott or Holly know.
Listen Community Center Dinners - St. Paul's Church will serve five meals in 2016 - every other month on the third Monday of the month. Because Martin Luther King Holiday is January 18th, we will begin serving meals in March. The LCD 2016 dates are: March 21st, May 16th, July 18th, September 19th, and November 21st. One cook team will organize three meals and another cook team- (we are still looking for a second cook team) will organize two meals in 2016. If you would like more information or interested in being the second cook team, please contact Holly.
Brookside Nursing Home Service - Out next service will be January 10th. Volunteers meet at Brookside at 1:45 and service is 2-2:30.
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Suzie Harding is being planned for April 2016.
Ongoing Reminders
Leadership Team Meeting – every Wednesday 9:30-11:30am
Worship Team meets - second Tuesday of the month in the Church Library at 4pm. All are welcome to attend.
Vestry meets - third Tuesday of the month in the Parish House at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Brookside Nursing Home Church Services – Please join us! - Second Sunday of each month (September through June) 2-2:30pm. Our next service will be December 13th, 2-2:30. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer with Cindy and Holly.
Knit and Purl Fellowship – first and third Mondays of the month at the Parish House, 6:30pm. In January, we will meet January 4th and 18th.
Listen Community Dinners 2016 – every other month St. Paul's Church serves dinner at the Listen Community Center: January 17, March 21, May 16, July 18, September 19, November 21
Upcoming Events
Please send event and prayer updates to announcements.spc@gmail.com
Thursday, December 24 - 5:30pm - Holy Communion with Christmas pageant
Thursday, December 24 – 9:00pm - Festive Holy Communion with Carols
Friday, December 25 – 10:00am - Christmas day Holy Communion with Carols
Monday, January 4 – 6:30pm Knit and Purl Fellowship
Friday, December 25 – 10:00am - Christmas day Holy Communion with Carols
Sunday, December 27 – 10:00 AM _ Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist
Monday, January 4 – 6:30pm Knit and Purl Fellowship
Wednesday, January 6 – 5:30 PM – The Epiphany – Holy Eucharist and hymns
Sunday, January 17th – Caring Team Meeting
Monday, January 18 – Listen Community Dinner
Monday, January 18 – 6:30pm Knit and Purl Fellowship
Saturday, January 23 – Annual Meeting of the parish