ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life – This week's word is: BLESS. You are a blessing. Yes, you – even with all your faults and limitations, are a blessing to others. Own it. Live it. Be the blessing God created you to be.
South Central Regional Convocation this Saturday, September 28 - Noon – 3:00PM at St. Paul and St. James, New Haven. Come for a time of introduction and imagination. Meet our new Regional Missionary George Black. Celebrate what God is already doing in our communities, and discern together our vision and mission. New Haven pizza provided! Consider bringing men’s socks to donate to Loaves & Fishes. See the Rector to carpool.
Newsletter deadline is this Tuesday, September 24 – please email or drop off your articles to the parish office as soon as possible. Thank you!
Be a digital disciple #SMS19 - Next Sunday, September 29 is a single 9:30 service celebrating our 150th Anniversary (see p. 12), plus Social Media Sunday. Make sure your phone is charged, ready to capture and share the festivities using hashtag #SMS19.
Church School - St. Paul’s Church School will start its study of the Way of Love with “Pray.” Please join us at 9:15 in the church school classrooms for art and music rotations. We hope to see you there!
Youth Group - St. Paul’s Youth Group will meet the first and third Sundays of the month. Our next youth group meeting will be on Sunday, 10/6, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. See Miss Frances for a registration form. All youth in middle school are welcome to join us!
**Teacher Needed - St. Paul’s is looking for a volunteer to co-teach the Pre-K – K church school class with Helen Stowe this school year. No teaching experience is necessary, however, the candidate must enjoy working with young children. Contact Miss Frances if you are interested, at christianeducation@stpaulswallingford.org.
We shall not live by Bread alone but by the very Word of God (Matt. 4:4) - Join us for an evening of Bible studies, during Fellowship Thursdays and enjoy a warm and nourishing meal! Fellowship Thursdays runs from 5:30 to 6:30 pm every Thursday. The themes during the first four weeks will align with the lectionary and the assigned Old Testament reading. Please email Shancia Jarrett with your dietary restrictions at shancia.jarrett@yale.edu.
Celebrate Wallingford - St Paul's will again have a booth in front of the church at this year's Celebrate Wallingford on Saturday, October 5 from 11:00 AM-6:00 PM and Sunday, October 6 from 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Volunteers are needed both days to hand out St Paul's tote bags, plus pet treats announcing the ST. FRANCIS ANIMAL BLESSING that Sunday at 2:00 PM. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the rear of the church. Contact Carole Ireland at 203-988-7405 for additional information.
ECCT Convention Worship: “We’ve Come This Far by Faith” – Join Episcopalians from around the state for worship at the Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, on Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 AM. Our preacher will be the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris, the first woman to be consecrated a bishop in the Anglican Communion. Prior to worship, a light breakfast will be provided. Attendance is free and open to all; due to interest and demand, all attendees must pre-register. Please contact the Rector or email stpaulswallingford@gmail.com to register and arrange carpooling.
Holiday Fair – This year’s Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, November 9. Outside vendors are now being contacted, and we hope to have our traditional basket raffle, baked goods, Christmas items, a delicious luncheon, and, of course, our famous mile high apple pies. Pie baking will be held during the week of November 4th. Please contact Sharon Rogalski at 203-678-4824 or email at srogal156@comcast.net.
In case you were wondering . . . After serious consideration, the Vestry decided to purchase a set of portable panic buttons to be available as a discreet but prudent safety measure. These items will be worn by designated leaders during public events. Please direct any questions to the Wardens or Rector.
Church Open for Prayer & Reflection Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM & 4 PM – 7 PM and Fridays -10 AM – 1 PM - ALL are welcome to come and stay for as little or as much time as needed. To volunteer for any of the days and times, please contact Gene Gervais or sign up in the back of the church.
Coffee Hour Needs You!!! We all enjoy sharing a cup of coffee or tea and some goodies with our friends. But, we need your help to make this happen. Please sign up to host a coffee hour after the 9:30 service. It doesn’t have to be fancy – you don’t have to bake -- the grocery stores have wonderful bakery sections where you can pick up some delicious goodies. And, if you need help with setting up or making coffee, Sharon Rogalski, George Richardson or George Swenson will be happy to assist you. The sign-up sheet for the Fall is posted on the easel in back of church
The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life – This week's word is: BLESS. You are a blessing. Yes, you – even with all your faults and limitations, are a blessing to others. Own it. Live it. Be the blessing God created you to be.
South Central Regional Convocation this Saturday, September 28 - Noon – 3:00PM at St. Paul and St. James, New Haven. Come for a time of introduction and imagination. Meet our new Regional Missionary George Black. Celebrate what God is already doing in our communities, and discern together our vision and mission. New Haven pizza provided! Consider bringing men’s socks to donate to Loaves & Fishes. See the Rector to carpool.
Newsletter deadline is this Tuesday, September 24 – please email or drop off your articles to the parish office as soon as possible. Thank you!
Be a digital disciple #SMS19 - Next Sunday, September 29 is a single 9:30 service celebrating our 150th Anniversary (see p. 12), plus Social Media Sunday. Make sure your phone is charged, ready to capture and share the festivities using hashtag #SMS19.
Church School - St. Paul’s Church School will start its study of the Way of Love with “Pray.” Please join us at 9:15 in the church school classrooms for art and music rotations. We hope to see you there!
Youth Group - St. Paul’s Youth Group will meet the first and third Sundays of the month. Our next youth group meeting will be on Sunday, 10/6, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. See Miss Frances for a registration form. All youth in middle school are welcome to join us!
**Teacher Needed - St. Paul’s is looking for a volunteer to co-teach the Pre-K – K church school class with Helen Stowe this school year. No teaching experience is necessary, however, the candidate must enjoy working with young children. Contact Miss Frances if you are interested, at christianeducation@stpaulswallingford.org.
We shall not live by Bread alone but by the very Word of God (Matt. 4:4) - Join us for an evening of Bible studies, during Fellowship Thursdays and enjoy a warm and nourishing meal! Fellowship Thursdays runs from 5:30 to 6:30 pm every Thursday. The themes during the first four weeks will align with the lectionary and the assigned Old Testament reading. Please email Shancia Jarrett with your dietary restrictions at shancia.jarrett@yale.edu.
Celebrate Wallingford - St Paul's will again have a booth in front of the church at this year's Celebrate Wallingford on Saturday, October 5 from 11:00 AM-6:00 PM and Sunday, October 6 from 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Volunteers are needed both days to hand out St Paul's tote bags, plus pet treats announcing the ST. FRANCIS ANIMAL BLESSING that Sunday at 2:00 PM. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the rear of the church. Contact Carole Ireland at 203-988-7405 for additional information.
ECCT Convention Worship: “We’ve Come This Far by Faith” – Join Episcopalians from around the state for worship at the Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, on Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 AM. Our preacher will be the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris, the first woman to be consecrated a bishop in the Anglican Communion. Prior to worship, a light breakfast will be provided. Attendance is free and open to all; due to interest and demand, all attendees must pre-register. Please contact the Rector or email stpaulswallingford@gmail.com to register and arrange carpooling.
Holiday Fair – This year’s Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, November 9. Outside vendors are now being contacted, and we hope to have our traditional basket raffle, baked goods, Christmas items, a delicious luncheon, and, of course, our famous mile high apple pies. Pie baking will be held during the week of November 4th. Please contact Sharon Rogalski at 203-678-4824 or email at srogal156@comcast.net.
In case you were wondering . . . After serious consideration, the Vestry decided to purchase a set of portable panic buttons to be available as a discreet but prudent safety measure. These items will be worn by designated leaders during public events. Please direct any questions to the Wardens or Rector.
Church Open for Prayer & Reflection Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM & 4 PM – 7 PM and Fridays -10 AM – 1 PM - ALL are welcome to come and stay for as little or as much time as needed. To volunteer for any of the days and times, please contact Gene Gervais or sign up in the back of the church.
Coffee Hour Needs You!!! We all enjoy sharing a cup of coffee or tea and some goodies with our friends. But, we need your help to make this happen. Please sign up to host a coffee hour after the 9:30 service. It doesn’t have to be fancy – you don’t have to bake -- the grocery stores have wonderful bakery sections where you can pick up some delicious goodies. And, if you need help with setting up or making coffee, Sharon Rogalski, George Richardson or George Swenson will be happy to assist you. The sign-up sheet for the Fall is posted on the easel in back of church