JANUARY AT ST. PAUL’S

 

Sunday Worship - 8:00 & 10:00 AM

Church School & Adult Forum– Sundays at 9:00 AM

Vestry – 2^nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Wednesday Eucharist – 12:10 PM in St. Luke’s Chapel

Prayer Group – 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays at 7:30 PM

Choir Rehearsals – Thursdays at 7:00 PM & Sundays at 9:00 AM

 

 

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

Sunday, January 1

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:00 AM Lessons & Carols (no Eucharist)

 

CHURCH SCHOOL & ADULT FORUM RESUME

Sunday January 8

9:00 AM

 

ST. PAUL’S ANNUAL MEETING

January 29, 2011

One worship service at 9:00 AM

followed by potluck brunch

and Annual Meeting

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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER IS
JANUARY 22, 2012

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Dear Companions in Christ,

 

I love it that the new calendar year starts right in the middle of Christmastide.  What better way to embark upon this annual adventure into the unknown than with a renewed sense of God's love reborn in us.  Not surprisingly, then, one of my favorite carols contains words of hope amid the passage of time.  Since we don't seem to sing it as often as some of the more familiar carols, I'll share it below.  (It's #82 in the hymnal if you want to check out the tune.) 

 

Of the Father's love begotten, ere the worlds began to be,

he is Alpha and Omega, he the source and ending he,

of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see,

evermore and evermore!

 

O that birth forever blessed, when the Virgin full of grace,

by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bore the Savior of our race;

and the Babe, the world’s Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face,

evermore and evermore!

 

Let the heights of heaven adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing;

powers, dominions, bow before him, and extol our God and King;

let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring,

evermore and evermore!

 

Christ, to thee with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee,

hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be;

honor, glory, and dominion, and eternal victory,

evermore and evermore!

 

Amen to all that!

 

Faithfully,
Dee Anne+ 

The First Gospel—A Study of the Gospel of Mark 

This winter (January and February), the Adult Forum will be reading and discussing the Gospel of Mark.  It is widely believed that this was the first of the four gospels to be written, and our lectionary in the new liturgical year draws heavily from this gospel.  We will learn about when and why this gospel might have been written, and we will use this knowledge to help us understand the text more deeply and to consider how we might apply the message of the gospel to our lives today.  The Adult Forum meets on Sundays at 9:00 am in Wilkinson Hall (this session begins on January 8), and all are welcome to attend!

Church School News –  Church School classes resume Sunday, January 8, 2012 to celebrate Disciple/Friendship Sunday!  We’re encouraging all Church School children to invite a friend to church.  The goal is to provide the children with a way to share their faith, like the disciples.  The lesson will focus on fun and friendship with associated crafts for all.

Offering Envelopes – Boxes of envelopes can be found in the back of the sanctuary.  All boxes have names on them and are placed alphabetically.  Please make sure you pick up your box and not someone else’s!  If there is not a box with your name on it and you would like offering envelopes, please contact the parish office and we will be happy to get them to you.  Thanks!

PLEDGE CARDS

 

Thank you to everyone who has returned their pledge cards.  If you have not yet returned your pledge card, please return it as soon as possible.  You can drop it in the offering plate, mail it to the office or hand it to Donna Regan.  Pledge cards are a critical part of the budget planning process and are available at the church entrances or during the week in the parish office. Thanks!

St. Paul’s Parish Photo Directory 

You can make your portrait appointment TODAY!  Just go to the St. Paul’s website and click on “portrait”.  Photos will be taken January 26, 27, 28, right here at St. Paul’s.  We are hoping for 100% participation, and remember everyone who participates will receive a free 8x10 color portrait.  Don’t use the web?  You can sign up at church on 1/8, 1/15, 1/22.  For more details please contact Tricia Pasley. 

ST. PAUL’S ANNUAL MEETING

 

The Annual Meeting of St. Paul’s Church will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2012.  Our usual two services will be combined and Eucharist will be celebrated at 9:00 AM that day followed by a pot-luck brunch.  The Annual Meeting will follow the brunch.  Childcare will be provided from 9:00 AM through the Annual Meeting.  No Church School classes will be held on that day.

 

The Vestry is asking that parishioners bring dishes as follows:

 

If your name begins with the following we ask:

 

A – H:  Please bring breakfast main course dishes: casseroles, strata, quiche, etc.

 

J – Q: Please bring breads, scones, muffins, Danish, etc.

 

R – Z:  Please bring salads – fruit, gelatin, green, etc.

 

If you are able to help out with set up (Saturday evening), serving, or clean-up, please contact the parish office. 

 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone there!

 

 

St. Paul's Wallingford Shelter Coverage 

Thank you to everyone that has already worked or has signed up to work.  At this time there are still a few dates that need workers, please see below. 

The following are the dates and the # of people needed to cover: 

2-12-2012    2 people needed

2-19-2012    1 person needed

2-26-2012    2 people needed

3-11-2012    2 people needed

3-18-2012    1 person needed 

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Robin Hunter 

Thank you for supporting this cause! 

Robin Hunter

Holy Baptism

 

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism will be celebrated on the following Feast Days:  The Easter Vigil (April 7, 2012) and Pentecost (May 27, 2012).

 

Preparation for these celebrations of Christian initiation includes a formal application and participation of parents and godparents in our Baptism Workshop and Rehearsal.

 

Please direct any inquiries to the Rector at 203-269-5050 or rector@stpaulswallingford.org.

 

 

 

St. Paul's E-mail List
 

Do you want to receive notices of coming events via E-mail? How about the Newsletter days ahead of the hard-copy version?  If so, we are asking that everybody who wants to receive these e-mails to go to the St. Paul's website at http://www.stpaulswallingford.org and near the bottom of the page, click on "Join Our Email List".  You will be given the opportunity to choose what type of messages you want to receive.  Questions?  See Bob Olesen.