All events for next week are subject to change.
Please see our Facebook page, the Rector or the Parish office for updates.
Thank you for your prayers, patience and perseverance during this time.
Please see our Facebook page, the Rector or the Parish office for updates.
Thank you for your prayers, patience and perseverance during this time.
The Way of Love: Following Jesus and Changing the World --This week's word is: TURN. In this new church calendar year let us turn toward Jesus Christ, toward His example and His light. Let His light lead us not only during Advent but into the unknown, challenging times that lay ahead. Let us TURN toward the Christmas star, a symbol of Jesus, and follow it. An unknown author offers this poem entitled Christmas Star:
A diamond shines no brighter
than that lovely Christmas star.
It shines in all its brilliance;
it’s seen from near or far.
A symbol of the Christ child
as he lay upon the hay,
It tells to all the waiting world
a King was born that day.
Oh Bethlehem star keep shining -
give us faith and hope and love.
Keep our thoughts forever turning
to the Savior up above.
Give us strength and hope and courage
to do our best by far
And never falter in our faith
as we watch that Christmas Star
Thank you to all helping lead today’s worship ——Many thanks to all assisting with today’s worship: Samantha Martinez (cantor), Karen Rowe and YOU! Many thanks to Linda Liversidge-Daley, Bill Merrick, Ralph Nardi, Tim Rowe, and Joe Sholtes for tech support.
Sunday Worship, Together – Thanks to the valiant efforts of many volunteers and staff, we’ve managed to worship together -- one way or another -- most every week during this pandemic. We’re so thankful for the God-given talents, technology and goodwill that have made it all possible. As the weather changes and COVID-19 numbers increase, we face yet another transition in our Sunday worship. The Regathering Task Force, Tech Team and Vestry concur that we will continue worship outside on the North Lawn with an in-person congregation whenever it is feasible to do so. On days with truly inclement weather, a skeletal crew will move indoors to lead and record worship without an in-person congregation. Wherever we are, we’ll do everything in our power to livestream our liturgy in real time, and make it available on our YouTube channel and WPAA-TV. For now, you must continue to sign-up for in-person worship in advance; here is the link for next Sunday, December 6th. Please check your email and texts for last-minute cancellations or other changes. If you’ve not already done so, NOW is the time to sign up for our email and text alerts by sending your name, email address and cellphone number to stpaulswallingford@gmail.com or calling the parish office. Thank you so much for being flexible and understanding. Be assured that all decisions are guided by a good faith effort to live out the commandment to “Love our Neighbor” – which certainly includes YOU!
Wonderful news! Our dear friend and former seminarian Shancia Jarrett has been called to serve as a Curate (assisting clergy) at Christ Church, Greenwich, beginning this week. We celebrate with Shancia and those she has been called to serve. Stay tuned for details about her ordination to the priesthood!
St. Paul’s Advent Wreath Making Event -Thanks to all who came out to kick off the season of Advent by making an Advent wreath at the church yesterday. We hope the lovely wreath will be an integral part of your holiday celebrations!
The Adult Forum - We’re reading Genesis, the first book of the Bible. For Wednesday, December 2, please read Genesis chapters 18-23. If you’re new to Forum, please email Amy Foster at foster9092@gmail.com or call 203-675-4657 to request the Zoom link. (And, remember, you don’t need to be online to participate in Zoom – you may CALL in on a cell phone or landline.)
Church School - – Keep your eye out for a Season of Advent Goodie Bag to be delivered to your home! Deliveries started after Thanksgiving and should be completed before Advent starts today, November 29th. We truly hope you enjoy this Advent season. ; )
Youth Group -- Youth Group will meet next on Sunday, December 6th, at 2:30 pm. We will meet on the North Lawn of the church with sleeping bags or on Zoom, depending on the weather. Your child should prepare for class by reading the second graphic novel, New Kid. Contact Miss Frances to register.
Saturday, December 5th – One Stop Drive Thru Drop Off - Next Saturday, December 5th, will be a busy day in our parking lot – but you only have to make one stop for everything. Come say hi and drop off your donations: non-perishable food items for Master’s Manna, toys or gift cards for “Holiday for Giving”, Christmas memorials, and your pledge cards for 2021. See the details below--and you never have to leave your car! See you on Saturday!
Community-wide Drive-Thru Food Drive Saturday, December 5th, 9:00-12:00 to benefit Master’s Manna. On November 7th we collected 617 lbs. of food and $792 in cash contributions for Master’s Manna and $120 for diapers. With such success, we are opening our parking lot and trunks for another food drive for Master’s Manna. They have been feeding some 315 families each week since this pandemic began, with the number rising as all of our lives have been affected. Please ask your family, friends and neighbors to join St. Paul’s ”Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” campaign by donating non-perishable food items to help those in need as we help ourselves and others stay safe.
The 2021 Annual Stewardship Drive - This year has been trying for all of us in so many ways. However, the constant we all have had is St. Paul’s church. We are “entwined” together by our faith like that of a pretzel. The pretzel can be a symbol of the Trinity and seen as a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. Think about how you are “entwined” with St. Paul’s—and that we need each other now more than ever! Be on the lookout for pledge cards! There are several ways to make your pledge. We invite you to drop off your pledge card at the Community-wide Drive-Thru Food Drive on December 5th from 9-12 in the church parking lot. On that day there will be a special treat for returning your pledge form. You can also make your pledge by going on the St. Paul’s website and clicking the “Pledge Now” button, or you can mail your completed pledge form to the office by December 5th. Thanks be to God for your prayers, participation and generosity of spirit.
“Holiday for Giving” -This year, in place of our Covenant to Care Christmas Tree, we are partnering our “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” campaign with Wallingford Social Services’ “Holiday for Giving”. By doing so, we will be able to help those in need in our community as we help ourselves and others stay safe. Please considering purchasing a toy or gift card (Walmart or Stop & Shop only) and bring it (unwrapped) to the church parking lot Drive Thru donation on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00-12:00. This will be the only date we will be collecting for “Holiday for Giving,” and it is the same date as our Drive Thru Food Drive for Master’s Manna. We sincerely appreciate and thank everyone who has donated in the past few months and hope we can help others in our community have a blessed holiday.
Christmas Memorials - Christmas at St. Paul’s will be different this year with no in-person Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services. But thanks to the Regathering Task Force, the Tech Team, and the Altar Guild, we hope to bring the warmth and spirit of Christmas into your homes via YouTube. The walkway into the church will be lighted with luminaries along the front the walk, up the stairs, and inside through the front doors. The altar will be adorned with poinsettias and luminaries in memory of our loved ones. We will all be together, even though we are apart. If you would like to make a donation to the Christmas Memorials, please mail your check to the church, payable to St. Paul’s Flower Fund, in the amount of $20.00 along with the names of those you would like remembered. The deadline is Tuesday, December 15th. Or, you can drop off your donation and names at the Drive-Thru on Saturday, December 5th. Please be sure to include your name, address and phone number. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Rogalski at 203-678-4824 or srogal156@comcast.net.
Parish Office Hours -The Parish office will be open on Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or by appointment). Wearing face masks and observing other physical distancing measures will be required while visiting the office. As always, you can reach the office at (203) 269-5050 or office@stpaulswallingford.
Thank you for pledging! - We appreciate your faithful giving. You may give online at stpaulswallingford.org, mail your gifts into the parish office or place your offering the in the basket during Sunday worship. It’s all good! Thank you.
A diamond shines no brighter
than that lovely Christmas star.
It shines in all its brilliance;
it’s seen from near or far.
A symbol of the Christ child
as he lay upon the hay,
It tells to all the waiting world
a King was born that day.
Oh Bethlehem star keep shining -
give us faith and hope and love.
Keep our thoughts forever turning
to the Savior up above.
Give us strength and hope and courage
to do our best by far
And never falter in our faith
as we watch that Christmas Star
Thank you to all helping lead today’s worship ——Many thanks to all assisting with today’s worship: Samantha Martinez (cantor), Karen Rowe and YOU! Many thanks to Linda Liversidge-Daley, Bill Merrick, Ralph Nardi, Tim Rowe, and Joe Sholtes for tech support.
Sunday Worship, Together – Thanks to the valiant efforts of many volunteers and staff, we’ve managed to worship together -- one way or another -- most every week during this pandemic. We’re so thankful for the God-given talents, technology and goodwill that have made it all possible. As the weather changes and COVID-19 numbers increase, we face yet another transition in our Sunday worship. The Regathering Task Force, Tech Team and Vestry concur that we will continue worship outside on the North Lawn with an in-person congregation whenever it is feasible to do so. On days with truly inclement weather, a skeletal crew will move indoors to lead and record worship without an in-person congregation. Wherever we are, we’ll do everything in our power to livestream our liturgy in real time, and make it available on our YouTube channel and WPAA-TV. For now, you must continue to sign-up for in-person worship in advance; here is the link for next Sunday, December 6th. Please check your email and texts for last-minute cancellations or other changes. If you’ve not already done so, NOW is the time to sign up for our email and text alerts by sending your name, email address and cellphone number to stpaulswallingford@gmail.com or calling the parish office. Thank you so much for being flexible and understanding. Be assured that all decisions are guided by a good faith effort to live out the commandment to “Love our Neighbor” – which certainly includes YOU!
Wonderful news! Our dear friend and former seminarian Shancia Jarrett has been called to serve as a Curate (assisting clergy) at Christ Church, Greenwich, beginning this week. We celebrate with Shancia and those she has been called to serve. Stay tuned for details about her ordination to the priesthood!
St. Paul’s Advent Wreath Making Event -Thanks to all who came out to kick off the season of Advent by making an Advent wreath at the church yesterday. We hope the lovely wreath will be an integral part of your holiday celebrations!
The Adult Forum - We’re reading Genesis, the first book of the Bible. For Wednesday, December 2, please read Genesis chapters 18-23. If you’re new to Forum, please email Amy Foster at foster9092@gmail.com or call 203-675-4657 to request the Zoom link. (And, remember, you don’t need to be online to participate in Zoom – you may CALL in on a cell phone or landline.)
Church School - – Keep your eye out for a Season of Advent Goodie Bag to be delivered to your home! Deliveries started after Thanksgiving and should be completed before Advent starts today, November 29th. We truly hope you enjoy this Advent season. ; )
Youth Group -- Youth Group will meet next on Sunday, December 6th, at 2:30 pm. We will meet on the North Lawn of the church with sleeping bags or on Zoom, depending on the weather. Your child should prepare for class by reading the second graphic novel, New Kid. Contact Miss Frances to register.
Saturday, December 5th – One Stop Drive Thru Drop Off - Next Saturday, December 5th, will be a busy day in our parking lot – but you only have to make one stop for everything. Come say hi and drop off your donations: non-perishable food items for Master’s Manna, toys or gift cards for “Holiday for Giving”, Christmas memorials, and your pledge cards for 2021. See the details below--and you never have to leave your car! See you on Saturday!
Community-wide Drive-Thru Food Drive Saturday, December 5th, 9:00-12:00 to benefit Master’s Manna. On November 7th we collected 617 lbs. of food and $792 in cash contributions for Master’s Manna and $120 for diapers. With such success, we are opening our parking lot and trunks for another food drive for Master’s Manna. They have been feeding some 315 families each week since this pandemic began, with the number rising as all of our lives have been affected. Please ask your family, friends and neighbors to join St. Paul’s ”Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” campaign by donating non-perishable food items to help those in need as we help ourselves and others stay safe.
The 2021 Annual Stewardship Drive - This year has been trying for all of us in so many ways. However, the constant we all have had is St. Paul’s church. We are “entwined” together by our faith like that of a pretzel. The pretzel can be a symbol of the Trinity and seen as a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. Think about how you are “entwined” with St. Paul’s—and that we need each other now more than ever! Be on the lookout for pledge cards! There are several ways to make your pledge. We invite you to drop off your pledge card at the Community-wide Drive-Thru Food Drive on December 5th from 9-12 in the church parking lot. On that day there will be a special treat for returning your pledge form. You can also make your pledge by going on the St. Paul’s website and clicking the “Pledge Now” button, or you can mail your completed pledge form to the office by December 5th. Thanks be to God for your prayers, participation and generosity of spirit.
“Holiday for Giving” -This year, in place of our Covenant to Care Christmas Tree, we are partnering our “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” campaign with Wallingford Social Services’ “Holiday for Giving”. By doing so, we will be able to help those in need in our community as we help ourselves and others stay safe. Please considering purchasing a toy or gift card (Walmart or Stop & Shop only) and bring it (unwrapped) to the church parking lot Drive Thru donation on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00-12:00. This will be the only date we will be collecting for “Holiday for Giving,” and it is the same date as our Drive Thru Food Drive for Master’s Manna. We sincerely appreciate and thank everyone who has donated in the past few months and hope we can help others in our community have a blessed holiday.
Christmas Memorials - Christmas at St. Paul’s will be different this year with no in-person Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services. But thanks to the Regathering Task Force, the Tech Team, and the Altar Guild, we hope to bring the warmth and spirit of Christmas into your homes via YouTube. The walkway into the church will be lighted with luminaries along the front the walk, up the stairs, and inside through the front doors. The altar will be adorned with poinsettias and luminaries in memory of our loved ones. We will all be together, even though we are apart. If you would like to make a donation to the Christmas Memorials, please mail your check to the church, payable to St. Paul’s Flower Fund, in the amount of $20.00 along with the names of those you would like remembered. The deadline is Tuesday, December 15th. Or, you can drop off your donation and names at the Drive-Thru on Saturday, December 5th. Please be sure to include your name, address and phone number. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Rogalski at 203-678-4824 or srogal156@comcast.net.
Parish Office Hours -The Parish office will be open on Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or by appointment). Wearing face masks and observing other physical distancing measures will be required while visiting the office. As always, you can reach the office at (203) 269-5050 or office@stpaulswallingford.
Thank you for pledging! - We appreciate your faithful giving. You may give online at stpaulswallingford.org, mail your gifts into the parish office or place your offering the in the basket during Sunday worship. It’s all good! Thank you.
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