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December 4, 2011
Parish News
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, Mark 1:1-8
Birthdays: Tess Mattern, Gordon Schultz, Emma Snover, Charles Bales and Christine Mitchell
Memorials: The flowers on the altar are given in memory of Kee Il Choi.
This Week At St. Paul’s December 4 – Advent II
Sun, Dec 4 8: 00am Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9: 00am Church School and Adult Education
10: 00am Holy Eucharist
11:30am MOP Meeting
11:30am Solar Panel Presentation
5:00 pm Messiah Sing
Tues, Dec 6 7:00pm Knitting Group
8:00 pm CWT
Next Week At St. Paul’s December 11 – Advent III
Sun, Dec 11 8: 00am Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9: 00am Church School and Adult Education
10: 00am Holy Eucharist
Tues, Dec 13 7:30pm Scripture Group
7:30pm Vestry
Sat., Dec 17 10:00am Greening of the Church & Pageant Rehearsal
M.O.P. Meeting this morning following the Service
Ministries Outside the Parish (MOP) will meet this Sunday December 4 after the 10:00am service. This will be the last meeting for the year and we would like to urge those of you who have or know of worthy causes that you would like considered for a grant to please bring the organization’s story along to the meeting. If you need more information please contact Matshai Motimele ( 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 ) or Jeannie Baca ( 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 ).
Solar Panel Presentation Today following the Service
Please join us after the service in the Great Hall to hear a presentation by the Solar Panel Group. This is an exciting new project at St. Paul’s. See the Quarterly Calendar for more details.
Messiah Sing, Today at 5:00pm
The Messiah Sing, is one of the great annual traditions at St. Paul’s. For many it is a central part of their Advent ritual. Come make the Messiah your own this year! Listen to solos sung by our talented soloists from the Choir, and then sing your heart out on chorus after chorus, offering up this great music as the true prayer it is. The Messiah Sing is free and open to everyone.
The Sunday Lunch Bunch (SLB) Meets Today, Dec 4
The Sunday Lunch Bunch (SLB) is an opportunity for anyone from St. Paul’s (and especially individuals, couples, or those who have no family in the immediate area) to connect with others in the parish community over a shared meal. On the first Sunday of the month we gather after coffee hour, select a destination and travel together to a nearby restaurant for lunch/brunch and conversation. Please join us. For more information contact Ed Jacobson or Maryann Kurkjian.
St. Paul’s Knitting Group: Tuesday, Dec 6
Knitters of every skill level get together on the first Tuesday of the month to knit prayer shawls or work on individual projects. If you are looking for a relaxing evening among pleasant company, join us in the Lichtenberger Room from 7-9pm.
Volunteer for the St. Paul’s "Be An Angel" Program
Be An Angel project is special because our congregation will assist in placing huge smiles on the faces of children of all ages and their families. Volunteers are 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 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!
Greening of the Church, December 17
Come help decorate the church for Christmas. We’ll be making the huge wreath for the sanctuary, wreaths for all the doors, and candle holders for the windows. Meet at the Great Hall from 10:30 am to 1 pm on Saturday December 17th. Contact Steve Estes-Smargiassi (617-522-0752) or Betsy Munzer (617 277 5880)for more information.
Poinsettias!
Each Christmas the church is decorated with Poinsettias given in memory or in honor of someone. If you would like to contribute to these memorials, please complete the form in this bulletin or contact Lucy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 617-566-4953). The deadline is December 20.
Serving Us Today
Celebrants The Congregation
Presider and Preacher The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello
Director of Music and Organist Andrew Clarkson
Crucifer Ariana Silver
Torchbearers Lea and Jasmin Silver
Server Siena Fried
Lectors John Anderson
Prayers of the People Christine Mitchell
Healing Steve Morrissey and Sarah Fairchild
Chalice Ed Jacobson and Jean Moses
Ushers Fred Muether and Bev and Steve Estes-Smargiassi
Greeters Betsy Munzer
Coffee Hour Roger and Julie House
Needed Items for the Food Pantry This Week:
Personal Care Items
Jams and Jellies
Meals in a Can
