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ReadingsIsaiah 25:1-9, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14
The flowers on the altar are given in celebration of the marriage of Ken and Maureen Carter at St Paul’s Church 50 years ago and in memory of Betty and Francis E. Sultzman, Melvin W. and Jean R. Snover, Francis and Lydia Saltzman, Rose and George Karnatz, Emma and Garvey Lyons.
Birthdays:. Jack Elder, Mary Beth Elder, Ali O’Brien, Andrew Mahoney, Catherine O’Brien, and Stella Dull
The Week Ahead
Oct. 9 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9: 00am All Parish Service Activity-Bulb planting
10: 00am Holy Eucharist and Renewal of vows
11:30am Retreat Planning Meeting
Oct. 16 8: 00am Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9: 00am Sunday School and Adult Education
10: 00am Holy Eucharist
11:30am Newcomer Brunch
5:00 pm Family Pot Luck Dinner
Mission Sunday -- On holiday weekends, we sometimes wonder "Is there Adult Education?" and "Is there Sunday School". Well, this year the answer is always "yes, there is!". About once a month, we will combine Adult Education and Sunday School in an All-Parish Mission Activity. This month, on Sunday, our Mission Sunday will be spent planting bulbs around the St. Paul's property. Please bring garden gloves, small shovels and any bulbs you'd like to plant. We'll have some bulbs on hand. Parents are asked to join this activity with their children. We will gather in the Great Hall at 9:00. Please join us! Regularly scheduled Adult Ed and Sunday School will resume on Sunday, October 16.
Renewal of Marriage Vows -- The Episcopal Church has a wonderful liturgy for the Celebration of the Renewal of Marriage Vows. This is often reserved for milestone anniversaries, such as the Carter's 50th, but may be used by anyone at anytime. We will celebrate the Carter's renewal during the 10:00 service, followed by a festive reception. Come celebrate!
Newcomer Brunch
On October 16 following the 10 a.m. service there will be a Newcomer brunch to welcome people who have joined St. Paul’s Church within the last year. If you would like to attend, please speak with Jeff after the service.
Lector at the Cathedral
Betsy Munzer will be the Gospel lector on the Cathedral’s podcast, Sacred Time, for Sunday, October 16.
Family Pot Luck Dinner
Our next Family Pot-luck Dinner is scheduled for October 16th at 5:00 PM. Our conversation topic will be "Kids, Families and Community Service ......What, How, Why and When." Come share, listen and learn how we can all enrich our lives through service...even if you don't have a lot of time to
spare! Families with last names ending in letters A-M please bring a side dish and drink, N-Z please bring a main dish to share. Looking forward to another great night of community sharing and fun! Please contact Keri if you have questions: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
St. Paul’s All-Parish Retreat
Plans are well underway for St. Paul’s 7th Annual All-Parish Retreat which will take place this year from Friday, October 21st - Sunday October 23rd 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, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " target="_blank"> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
M.O.P. Meeting on Nov. 13
Ministry Outside the Parish (MOP) will hold its first meeting of the program year, directly following the 10 am service in the Lichtenberger Room on November 13. MOP is a social justice organization at St. Paul's that distributes 10% of the parish's annual budget to grass roots and charitable organizations in the local, national and global communities. All interested members of the parish are invited and encouraged to join us! For more information, contact Jeannie Baca ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Matshai Motimele ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
Serving Us Today
Celebrants The Congregation
Presider and Preacher The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello
Director of Music and Organist Andrew Clarkson
Crucifer Matheus Lima
Torchbearers Charles Bales and Nick O’Brien
Server Grace McElroy-Howard
Lectors Paul Daigneault and Lydia Snover
Prayers of the People Pat Dunbar
Healing Prayers E. Lorraine Baugh and Angela Margolis
Chalice Jean Moses and Maryann Kurkjian
Ushers Alan Fried and Andrea Brue
Greeters Jean Moses and Matshai Motomele
Coffee Hour Carter Celebration
Altar Guild Lydia Snover and Tess Mattern
