Readings for 9/5: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Philemon 1:1-21, Luke 14:25-33
Parish News
Birthdays: Noah Fairchild, Viola Osgood, John Munzer and Gabe Margolis.
Flowers are given in memory of: Alexander MacMillan, Margaret McGregor MacMillan, Elizabeth Evans Jones, Hugh C. Jones, Sr., and Benjamin Jones.
Prayer List: The Anderson Family, Wendy Brown-Smith, Eldoris Eselby, Corah Hanlon, Jennifer Lewis, Janet Snover, Cucha Vivez, the Couger family, Randy Lewis, Joel Gread, Eric Anderson, Helmut Thiemann, William J. Mitchell, Symphorian Smith, Ryan Farrell, Polly Carpenter, Albert, William Clarkson, and Leon Hill and those serving in the military: Casey and Jacob Carpenter, Kristen Melfi, Andrew Mwangi, Lucas Santierre, and Daniel Waiward.
St. Paul’s Newest Parishioner Has Arrived!
We are pleased to announce the birth of Agnes Ying-Lin Dull to Judy Tsui and Peter Dull on Saturday, August 28. Welcome Agnes, and congratulations to Stella on becoming a big sister!
Looking Ahead
The Directories are Coming! The Directories are Coming!
If you had your photo taken or submitted one for the directory or you will be able to pick up your new directory beginning Sunday, September 12th. If you do not have a photo in the directory, the Church has purchased copies of the Directory which are available for a suggested donation of $5. Paper copies of contact information only will also be available at no charge.
Welcome Back Sunday is Next Sunday!
We will start the season with a festive pot luck coffee hour, so bring your favorite summer dish to share.
Weekly Seekers’ Group begins on Thursday, Sept 16
Are you looking for a place to bring your questions about faith, God, and the church? Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. we will gather in the Rector’s office for conversation, fellowship, and prayer. Bring your questions, hopes, fears, and prayers. All are welcome. For more information contact Jeff (
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Adult Education
Restoring Margin to Overloaded Lives will start on Sunday, September 19 at 9:00 a.m. This is four-part series which will explore some of the stresses of modern life and the ways we might overcome them to lead more balanced lives with God at the center. The first meeting will focus on Marginless Living. Please join us for a thoughtful dialogue. All are welcome!
The “Third Sundays” Family Pot Luck Supper Series begins Sunday, Sept. 19th at 5:00 p.m. Our first gathering will include a brief overview of our Sunday school curriculum and a brainstorming session for the adult discussion component of our future gatherings. Please RSVP to the church office at (617) 566-4953 or
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Apple Picking Event
Youth and Family Programs are also hosting an Apple Picking Event scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 26tat 1 p.m. Enjoy some St. Paul's community fun at Honey Pot Farm in Stowe, MA. Meet at the farm. Please call the office if you need help with transportation. Everyone is invited to this whole parish event.
Church School Registration is Now Online
There are information packets in the back of the church or you can download information at www.stpaulsbrookline.org
St. Paul’s All Parish Retreat
Plans are well underway for St. Paul’s 6th Annual All-Parish Retreat which will take place this year from Friday, October 22nd- Sunday October 24 at the Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, Connecticut. The Retreat is a great opportunity to worship, rest, relax and enjoy a beautiful country setting while getting to know people in the parish in new ways. So hold the date - this Retreat is for you!
About Incarnation Center: 2 hours from Boston by car, train service to within ½ mile of site; clean, comfortable and accessible accommodations; outdoor chapel; recreational activities include: petting zoo, full gymnasium,, outdoor tennis/basketball, soccer fields, lake and fishing rods supplied on site, canoes, rowboats, swimming, fire pits. For more information, please contact Madeleine Taylor
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Coupon Exchange
We are starting a coupon exchange to benefit those in need. This help will be available for parishioners, visitors to the food pantry, and all people who find themselves in our church. If you receive coupons in your Sunday newspaper or from your local stores, and do not use them yourself, please donate them to the exchange. There will be a drop box for any donations in the Lichtenberger Room. Thank you for your help, and please contact Jana Coggeshall if you have any questions.
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Join Us for A Moveable Feast
Saturday, October 2, 6 – 8 p.m. intimate dinners in various homes 8:30 – 10 p.m. dessert and music at St. Paul’s
This is a twist on the potluck theme. First, we will gather in members’ homes in small groups for intimate fellowship and delectable food; then we will move to the church to top the evening off with dessert and musical entertainment.
Let us know you are coming by signing up at coffee hour or by contacting Georgia Smith at
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Serving Us Today
Presider and Preacher The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello
Director of Music and Organist Andrew Clarkson
Guest Musician Naoko Norton
Crucifer Kendall Gray
Lectors Art Wing and Steve Kelley
Prayers of the People Kate Kelley
Healing Prayers Bev. Estes-Smargiassi
Chalice Ed Jacobson and Betsy Munzer
Ushers Liz DeSelm, Kate and Steve Kelley
Coffee Hour Ginny Willcox
Altar Guild Lydia Snover
On Monday, August 26, St. Paul's served lunch and read with the children of the Bishop's Summer Academic and Fun Enrichment (B-SAFE) Program at St. Augustine's and St. Martin's in Roxbury. 
On Sunday, May 9th, St. Paul's celebrated all of God's creation in a rogation procession immediately following the 10:00 service. At each corner of the property, special prayers were said in thanksgiving for the beauty of God's creation and for our faithful stewardship of it. The children wrote psalms of thanksgiving and lament for the silver maple. The festivities concluded with traditional Rogation fare -- Rammalation Biscuits and Ginger Beer! Many thanks to all who made it a wonderful celebration.