Announcements
Today we welcome in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism - Brayden, son of Kaitlyn and Joel Kopylec, and Missy, Bjorn and Willow Fahy. Thanks be to God!
Parish Budget for Annual Meeting – The proposed 2019 budget will be available today after both services. The Treasurer and other Finance Committee members will be available to answer questions.
Church School - Next week kids in Pre-K – K will continue their study of Old Testament lessons. Kids in grades 1-5 will continue their study of Jesus’ parable of the good Samaritan with rotations in music and science. The kids will reach their first attendance goal this month. We will celebrate with a movie and popcorn during Church School on Sunday, 1/27. Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas and fun socks to make the celebration even more enjoyable!
Youth Group - Join us on Sunday, 1/20/2019, for our next Youth Group meeting. We will meet from 3-4:30 on the third floor of the Church. All kids in grades 6-9 are welcome, including friends of the Church. Please see Miss Frances for a registration form.
Welcome to the Prayer Post – Let’s devote ourselves to a continual cycle of prayer in the year ahead. Use the post-it notes and markers by the easel at the Main Street entrance to keep a beautiful cycle of prayer flowing. Simply post a prayer request when you need to and/or take home a prayer request when you can. It’s that simple – and profound. Thank you!
Offering Envelopes for 2019 are available on the tables in the back of the sanctuary. All boxes are labeled and in alphabetical order. Please pick up your box. If there is not a box with your name on it, please contact the parish office. (Pledge cards are available at both entrances.)
Get emergency texts! The official start of winter reminds us to urge you to sign up for our infrequent but important texts about weather cancellations. Please send your name and cell phone # to Donna Regan at thedonnjregan@gmail.com.
Wallingford Emergency Shelter – Schedule for Feb. and March is now posted in the back. The St. Paul’s community will again be serving the evening meal on Sunday nights and will also be making and providing the food during Choate shutdowns. If you have not been involved before and would like to know more about this opportunity you can contact Trudy Guth @203-284-2665 or tguth@snet.net or just sign-up and I will get in touch with you. The serving time commitment is 5:30 pm-7 pm.
Adult Forum: What is the Bible? - The Bible is the sacred text of our faith; we read from it each week in church and we hear sermons preached about it. Maybe some of us read it (or try to!) on our own. But…do we really know what the Bible is? Who wrote all those books? And when? And why? And how do the thoughts and prayers and struggles and joys of the authors continue to speak to us today? If you’re interested in thinking about answers to these questions (and more!), then join the Adult Forum this winter as we read together Rob Bell’s bestselling book What is the Bible? How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything. The Forum meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in Wilkinson Hall, and we will start discussions about this book on January 6. The book is available on Amazon for $18 (hardcover) as well as in Kindle version—please contact Amy Foster if you would like her to order a hard copy for you (afoster@choate.edu or 203-675-4657). We hope you’ll join us!
Camp Counselors Needed in The Dominican Republic 29 June – 6 July 2019 - If you are between the ages 14 and 18 in high school, and an active member of your Church, we are interested in hearing from you! Students will be chosen to represent the Episcopal Church in Connecticut in the Dominican Republic for eight days this summer. We will be coordinating crafts and games for a Vacation Bible School at three Episcopal Churches in Santo Domingo. We also plan a field trip to help at Camp Hispaniola located in the most impoverished area of the country. This will be the 26th year of this exciting program! All that is required is a desire to work with younger children, some Spanish language background (one year of high school Spanish is preferred, but not required), and an interest in visiting a third-world country. You will need to submit an application along with an essay detailing your experiences working with children, your involvement in your Parish, and why this mission opportunity is of interest to you. Cost per person is about $1350, all inclusive; there are limited travel grants available through ECCT. St. Paul’s may be able to provide camper-ships. Deadline for submission is February 15, 2019. For more information please contact: Alan McCollom, 41 East Field Drive, Bedford, NY 10506, (914) 234-9146 or (914) 629-6622 (cell) or amc0126@mail.com.
Coffee Hour Sign-Up - Thank you to everyone who hosted coffee hour this fall. A sign-up sheet for the winter months is posted on the easel in the back of the church. Please help warm up our parishioners this winter by hosting a coffee hour after the 9:30 service. If you need help with making coffee or setting up, please call one of our coordinators: Sharon Rogalski (203-248-0606), George Swenson (203-265-5557) or George Richardson (203-269-1071). Also, we have established a fund to help defray the cost of goodies. Please see Jennifer in the office for assistance.
Notice Of Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Combined service at 9:30 AM
followed by Potluck Brunch and Annual Meeting
Nursery care provided throughout the morning
(Snow date: January 27, 2019)
Today we welcome in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism - Brayden, son of Kaitlyn and Joel Kopylec, and Missy, Bjorn and Willow Fahy. Thanks be to God!
Parish Budget for Annual Meeting – The proposed 2019 budget will be available today after both services. The Treasurer and other Finance Committee members will be available to answer questions.
Church School - Next week kids in Pre-K – K will continue their study of Old Testament lessons. Kids in grades 1-5 will continue their study of Jesus’ parable of the good Samaritan with rotations in music and science. The kids will reach their first attendance goal this month. We will celebrate with a movie and popcorn during Church School on Sunday, 1/27. Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas and fun socks to make the celebration even more enjoyable!
Youth Group - Join us on Sunday, 1/20/2019, for our next Youth Group meeting. We will meet from 3-4:30 on the third floor of the Church. All kids in grades 6-9 are welcome, including friends of the Church. Please see Miss Frances for a registration form.
Welcome to the Prayer Post – Let’s devote ourselves to a continual cycle of prayer in the year ahead. Use the post-it notes and markers by the easel at the Main Street entrance to keep a beautiful cycle of prayer flowing. Simply post a prayer request when you need to and/or take home a prayer request when you can. It’s that simple – and profound. Thank you!
Offering Envelopes for 2019 are available on the tables in the back of the sanctuary. All boxes are labeled and in alphabetical order. Please pick up your box. If there is not a box with your name on it, please contact the parish office. (Pledge cards are available at both entrances.)
Get emergency texts! The official start of winter reminds us to urge you to sign up for our infrequent but important texts about weather cancellations. Please send your name and cell phone # to Donna Regan at thedonnjregan@gmail.com.
Wallingford Emergency Shelter – Schedule for Feb. and March is now posted in the back. The St. Paul’s community will again be serving the evening meal on Sunday nights and will also be making and providing the food during Choate shutdowns. If you have not been involved before and would like to know more about this opportunity you can contact Trudy Guth @203-284-2665 or tguth@snet.net or just sign-up and I will get in touch with you. The serving time commitment is 5:30 pm-7 pm.
Adult Forum: What is the Bible? - The Bible is the sacred text of our faith; we read from it each week in church and we hear sermons preached about it. Maybe some of us read it (or try to!) on our own. But…do we really know what the Bible is? Who wrote all those books? And when? And why? And how do the thoughts and prayers and struggles and joys of the authors continue to speak to us today? If you’re interested in thinking about answers to these questions (and more!), then join the Adult Forum this winter as we read together Rob Bell’s bestselling book What is the Bible? How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything. The Forum meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in Wilkinson Hall, and we will start discussions about this book on January 6. The book is available on Amazon for $18 (hardcover) as well as in Kindle version—please contact Amy Foster if you would like her to order a hard copy for you (afoster@choate.edu or 203-675-4657). We hope you’ll join us!
Camp Counselors Needed in The Dominican Republic 29 June – 6 July 2019 - If you are between the ages 14 and 18 in high school, and an active member of your Church, we are interested in hearing from you! Students will be chosen to represent the Episcopal Church in Connecticut in the Dominican Republic for eight days this summer. We will be coordinating crafts and games for a Vacation Bible School at three Episcopal Churches in Santo Domingo. We also plan a field trip to help at Camp Hispaniola located in the most impoverished area of the country. This will be the 26th year of this exciting program! All that is required is a desire to work with younger children, some Spanish language background (one year of high school Spanish is preferred, but not required), and an interest in visiting a third-world country. You will need to submit an application along with an essay detailing your experiences working with children, your involvement in your Parish, and why this mission opportunity is of interest to you. Cost per person is about $1350, all inclusive; there are limited travel grants available through ECCT. St. Paul’s may be able to provide camper-ships. Deadline for submission is February 15, 2019. For more information please contact: Alan McCollom, 41 East Field Drive, Bedford, NY 10506, (914) 234-9146 or (914) 629-6622 (cell) or amc0126@mail.com.
Coffee Hour Sign-Up - Thank you to everyone who hosted coffee hour this fall. A sign-up sheet for the winter months is posted on the easel in the back of the church. Please help warm up our parishioners this winter by hosting a coffee hour after the 9:30 service. If you need help with making coffee or setting up, please call one of our coordinators: Sharon Rogalski (203-248-0606), George Swenson (203-265-5557) or George Richardson (203-269-1071). Also, we have established a fund to help defray the cost of goodies. Please see Jennifer in the office for assistance.
Notice Of Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Combined service at 9:30 AM
followed by Potluck Brunch and Annual Meeting
Nursery care provided throughout the morning
(Snow date: January 27, 2019)