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Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Ephesians 1:15-23,
Matthew 25:31-46
Memorials: The flowers on the altar are given in memory of Dianne Collins Ouellette
Birthdays: Yoichi Nagano, Lance De Selm, Masaka Norton, Johanne Dillon, and Jillian Coggeshall
This Week At St. Paul’s November 20
Sun, Nov 20 8: 00am Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9: 00am Sunday School and Adult Education
10: 00am Holy Eucharist
11:30 am Greeters Meeting
5:00pm Pot Luck Supper
6:30pm Hymn Sing following Pot Luck Supper
Wed, Nov 23 7:00pm Thanksgiving Eve Service
Thurs, Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed
Next Week At St. Paul’s November 27 – Advent I
Sun, Nov 27 8: 00am Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9: 00am Advent Wreath Making
10: 00am Holy Eucharist
Sat, Dec 3 9-12:00pm Advent Quiet Day
Third Sunday Pot Luck “Getting To Gratitude”
Potluck Dinner and guided conversation: November 20th at 5:00 pm in the Great Hall with babysitting. Hope to see you there! Contact Keri at 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 to RSVP or for questions. All are welcome!
Hymn-Sing 6:30pm Following Potluck Supper
Come sing your favorite hymns! All hymns are welcome-for hymns you'd like to sing from another hymnbook, please bring 20 copies.
Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:00pm
In the hope of making it possible for those who travel on Thanksgiving Day to attend a Thanksgiving service, we are holding this year's service on Wednesday evening at 7:00pm. Join the St. Paul's community in offering thanks and praise to God for all that God has given us. Hope to see you then!
Advent Wreath Making, November 27
A few volunteers are needed to assist with Advent Wreath Making set-up on Sunday, Nov 27 at 8:30 am in the Great Hall (we begin at 9:00 AM). If you can come and help, please contact Keri either in person or at 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 . Thanks in advance for your help with this wonderful parish-wide activity!
Advent Quiet Morning: Preparing our Hearts for the Lord
On Saturday, Dec 3 from 9-12:30 there will be an Advent Quiet Morning of prayer and reflection on the story of the Annunciation and Advent traditions. Christi Humphrey, MDiv, Spiritual director, and retreat leader will facilitate the morning. The Cost is $10 per person. Please RSVP to Lucy 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 617-566-4953.
Let’s Make Some Room!
You may have noticed, on recent Sundays, that finding a place to sit is getting to be more of a challenge. Part of the issue is that some of our seating is less accessible in its current configuration. If you'd like to help us think about how we might arrange the seats in the sanctuary to get as much seating as possible, please touch base with Jeff anytime. We will try a new arrangement for the seasons of Advent and Christmas, hoping it will be easier for everyone to find a seat for services.
All Parish Retreat Final
If you attended this year's retreat, we will be making our final payment to the Incarnation Center this week, so if you haven't made a contribution and would like to, now's the time. The cost to St Paul's is $65 per person per night including food ($130 per person for the weekend) with a ceiling for families of $450. Checks can be delivered in person or by mail to the St Paul's Office (please make sure to write "Retreat" in the subject line), or to Jeff Mello or Madeleine Taylor.
Volunteer for the St. Paul’s "Be An Angel" Program
Be An Angel project is special in that our congregation will be assisting in the process of placing huge smiles on the faces of children of all ages and their families. All volunteers will be matched with a child’s wish list provided by Brookline Community Mental Health. You will shop for the items on the wish list (approx. $50-$75 per child) and return the items to St. Paul’s by Sunday, December 11th. If you and your family would like to participate, please email Paul Daigneault at 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 to be matched with a child and his/her wish list. Not a shopper? We are happy to accept your cash donation or gift card toward this program. Thank you for taking the time, energy, and financial resources to purchase gifts that will help to make the holidays a magical time for many children, You are all Angels!
Serving Us Today
Celebrants The Congregation
Presider and Preacher The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello
Director of Music and Organist Andrew Clarkson
Crucifer Kendall Gray
Torchbearers Austin Jewell and Jacob Boral
Server Grace McElroy-Howard
Lectors Arlene Mahony and George Coggeshall
Prayers of the People Georgia Smith
Healing Betsy Munzer and Julie House
Chalice E. Lorraine Baugh and Alan Fried
Ushers Julie Starr and George Coggeshall
Greeters Melissa Dulla and Kate Kelley
Coffee Hour Laura Rutherford
Altar Guild Bev Estes-Smargiassi and Peter Dull
Needed Items for the Food Pantry This Week:
Mayonnaise (Medium size preferred)
Shelf Stable Milk (Parmalat, Bordens)
Personal Care Items
