What's Happening at St. Paul's?

Lobster Fest Ordering Now Open

LOBSTER FEST ordering is now open! Go to www.lobsterfestcary.org to order. Online ordering will be open until Wednesday, October 4, at 10:00 PM or until we reach a capacity limit. Please order early to ensure that your lobsters and lobster rolls are reserved. Continue reading for more.

Donate to Hurricane Relief Fund

Episcopal Relief & Development has established a Hurricane Relief Fund so relief can be provided where the need is greatest regardless of the hurricane’s name or location. The preference now is that donations be marked “Hurricane Relief Fund.” However, donations marked for a named hurricane will be used for that hurricane. Click HERE to donate, Continue reading for more.

Lobster Fest: How You Can Help

You can help with Lobster Fest to be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017. All hands are needed and many hands make light work! Sign up HERE to help with Lobster Fest. Or contact Vickie Johnson, 919-201-2503, or ted@lobsterfestcary.org

Youth News (week of Sep 24, 2017)

This post is a weekly youth news update from Leah Dail, Youth Ministries Coordinator (leah.dail@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

What’s Happening in Children’s Ministries (week of Sep 24, 2017)

Weekly news from Christine Ingram, Director of Children’s Ministries (Christine.Ingram@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

Adult Formation (week of Sep 24, 2017)

Sunday, Sep 24, 10:15-11:00 AM in the Chapel: What Does It Mean to be Episcopalian? Wednesday, Sep 27, 6:00-7:00 PM, in the Youth Wing, “Embracing Interfaith Cooperation.” Click HERE for PDF of the Fall/Winter 2017 Adult Formation Brochure. Continue reading for more.

Help Needed with 2017 Arts and Crafts Festival

St. Paul’s Parishioners: We need your help with the 2017 Arts and Crafts Festival. Click HERE to see what you can do.

CD of St. Paul’s Choir Available for Purchase

“A Babe is Born” featuring the St. Paul’s Choir with Joanna Li, organist and Russell McKinney, director is now available for purchase. The CD presents music of Advent and Christmas. You can hear one of the pieces om the CD by clicking HERE. Continue reading for more and to purchase.

Lifelong Learning Program Update

Lifelong Learning at St. Paul’s presents several offerings, some already underway. Our free Healing Touch offering continues into the fall. Continue reading for details.

Dorcas Ministries News

Sep 10, 2017: With the toilet paper collection on Sep 10 we have reached our goal of providing 50 rolls per week with 2,501 rolls collected. Dorcas Ministries provides crisis relief to area residents who seek stability and self-sufficiency through food and financial assistance, scholarships, training programs, referrals and an affordable thrift shop. Continue Reading….

Family Promise Week (Oct 1-8, 2017)

Volunteers Needed! St. Paul’s assists families without homes through Family Promise of Wake County (formerly WIHN). Our week is Oct 1-8, 2017. This is a wonderful “hands-on” outreach opportunity, both for adults and for families, to serve the homeless. Click HERE to sign up. Continue reading for more.

Senior Ministry Breakfast (Oct 4, 2017)

The monthly breakfast social event will be Wednesday, October 4, from 9:00-10:00 AM at the iHOP on Kildaire Farm Road. This event is planned for the first Wednesday of each month. No need to make a reservation; just show up. This event is sponsored by St. Paul’s Senior Ministry.

Gleaning Day (Oct 7, 2017)

On Saturday morning, October 7, 2017, everyone at St. Paul’s and especially all families with younger children (ages 3 through 5th grade) are invited to “glean” sweet potatoes with the Society of St. Andrew. Continue reading for more.

Memorial Garden Information Table (Oct 8, 2017)

The Memorial Garden Committee will have an information table at the back of the nave on Sunday morning, October 8, 2017. A member of the committee will be available to answer questions anyone may have about the Memorial Garden from after the 9:00 AM service until 11:00 AM. Continue reading for more.

Safe Church Training (Oct 8, 2017)

Are you a youth volunteer, ASP Volunteer, Sunday School Teacher, Vestry Member or Lay Eucharistic Visitor? If you are and you haven’t attended Safe Church Classroom training in the past two years, please attend Safe Church Training (Level 2) scheduled for October 8, 2017 at 11:15 AM in the Youth Wing. Kids’ Club Care will be provided and the session, led by Christine Ingram, should last about 90 minutes. Please RSVP to christine.ingram@stpaulscary.org.

Newcomer Class (Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, 2017)

There will be a Newcomer Class for all who are interested in learning about St. Paul’s, the larger Episcopal Church, and opportunities in which to participate. It will be 3 Wednesday evenings, Oct 18, 25, and Nov 1, 2017, from 7:15-8:30, in the Youth Wing. Continue reading for more.

Wheels4Hope Car Blessing (Oct 29, 2017)

Please join us on Sunday, Oct 29, 2017 when St. Paul’s will be sponsoring a Wheels4Hope Car Blessing during coffee hour in the church parking lot. You are invited to join in! Continue reading for more.

Nominate a Veteran (by Oct 31, 2017)

Do you know a Veteran whom you would like to nominate and tell us about why you nominated this veteran? We are seeking youth up to age 17 to share their experience with a Veteran. Deadline is Oct 31, 2017. Continue reading for details.

Arts & Crafts Festival for Outreach (Nov 4, 2017)

The 2017 Arts & Crafts Festival for Outreach will take place on Saturday, November 4, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You’ll find artwork and handmade crafts from local artisans, including pottery, fiber art, glass, jewelry, hand-knit items, woodworking, yard art, and more. Continue reading to see what you can do and more.

Arts and Crafts Festival Needs Donations

Do you have a hobby? Painting, ceramics, quilting, woodworking, something else? The Arts & Crafts Festival for Outreach is looking for donations of new, handmade items to sell at the St. Paul’s Table. The Festival will take place on Saturday, November 4, with proceeds going to Outreach. If you have new, handmade items to donate, please contact Gerri Antonides, gerri.antonides@sbcglobal.net.

Managing Medicare on the Internet (Nov 9, 2017)

On Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 1:00 PM, St. Paul’s own Fill Bowen will share how you can save time and money taking advantage of the Medicare and NC Department of Insurance websites. Use your computer to get fast, helpful results. Continue reading for more.

Stop Hunger Now Needs New Ministry Leader

The Stop Hunger Now ministry at St. Paul’s needs a New Ministry Leader. This ministry has been active for close to 10 years and St. Paul’s has packaged over 100,000 meals during that time! There is already a significant amount of starter money available for the next event which will hopefully be this fall. Continue reading for details.

Donate to St. Paul’s through Amazon Smile

St. Paul’s is now an active charity on Amazon Smile where Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to the charities selected by the customer! Continue reading to sign up.

Can You Help Mow St Paul’s Lawn?

Stewardship of St. Paul’s Grass: When the grass around the church is growing, we need some people to help mow it. It is a great stewardship opportunity as well as wonderful exercise. If you would be willing to help mow for a couple of hours one or two days during the growing season, please contact Fill Bowen, fbowen05@gmail.com. St. Paul’s supplies the mowers. We just need your muscles.

Bulletin Announcements for Sunday, Sep 24, 2017

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