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Welcome to St. Paul's

handbells Welcome to the website of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cary, NC. At St. Paul's, we strive to be a faith community where all are welcome.

We recognize that each of us brings varied experiences, talents, and beliefs, and we rejoice in our diversity. We are committed to deepening our faith through worship and learning, as well as to being sent forth in service to make this world a better place for all God's children.

Join us in this journey of faith. There is a place for you at St. Paul's!

221 Union St., Cary, NC 27511
Phone: 919-467-1477
Fax: 919-467-0152
Questions? Email: stpauls@stpaulscary.org

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Pictures of St. Paul's Events

Adult Ministries Update

Progressive Dinner, Feb 4. Sign up sheet in the narthex only. A fun event by the Men's Group. Read more

Hosting Team Training, Feb 12, 10:10 AM. Read more

Coffee Hour, 10:10 on Sundays.
Read Coffee Hour Highlights
Jan 29: Prayer Stitchers,
Feb 5: Meet the Vestry,
Feb 12: Outreach, Feb 19: Stewardship

For Planning Purposes:

Pancake Supper, Shrove Tues, Feb 21
Spaghetti Dinner & ASP Auction: Mar 10. Read Feb Newsletter, page 3
Men's Beach Week: Apr 22-29
Women's Beach Week: Apr 29-May 6

Courtyard in the Bleak Mid-Winter. Read Feb Newsletter, page 14

CHH Update

Jan 26: The State of NC approves CHH as a Medicaid Provider, broadening CHH's ability to serve all in the community.

Film: Miss Representation, Feb 26. See how women are under-represented in the media. See Video.

REGISTER ONLINE. Click here
OR: send registration to registration@CHHCary.org
Read Feb Newsletter, page 5

Like CHH on Facebook
www.facebook.com/StPaulsCHH

CHH is on Twitter!

Stewardship Update

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Come to the Table: Feasting on Gratitude. Write a personal story to share with others in a hand-written note. Workshop luncheons to be held Feb 5 and 11, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Read more. Read February Newsletter, Page 13-14.

New trifold pledge forms available. Click here.

Memorial Pavers in the Circle to be offered. Download, fill out, save, and return PAVER APPLICATION FORM. Read more.

Read about the Endowment Fund.

Youth Update

Episcopal Youth Community
- Youth News and Events
- Feb Newsletter, page 8
- EYC Calendar

Middle School meets 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Shared meal 5:15 to 6:00 PM
High School meets 5:15 to 7:00 PM

College Planning Click here for handouts.

Spring EYC CALENDAR is up. Click it!

Upcoming Events: Click here for details

Jan 29: Brinner (breakfast for dinner)
Feb 5: Shopping for ASP Auction basket
Feb, 1st wk: Confirmation Class begins
Feb 12: Valentine's Day Lunch for Elderberries. Read Feb Newsltr page 4
Feb 19: Anti-Bullying Seminar
Feb 21: Kiva Carnival, (Pancake Day)
Mar 31-Apr 4: Pilgrimage to DC for seniors

Adult Education and Spiritual Development

Poems, Prayers, Verses, and Quotes needed for Lenten Booklet. Read more.

Clergy Forum, Sundays 10:10 AM in the Chapel.

Jan 29: Rev. Lauren Kilbourn, Contemplative Prayer.

Experience the Labyrinth at Cary Presbyterian Church, 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 PM. Read more in Feb Newsletter, page 5

Ongoing Adult Ed:

Adult Sunday School, 10:10 in the library to discuss the day's Gospel reading.
Centering Prayer, Thursdays, 9:00 AM at Cary Presbyterian.
Julian Gathering, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 9:15 AM
Women's Study Group, meets 2nd Tuesdays of the month at noon. Read Schedule: Feb 14: The Compassionate Life by Marc Ian Barasche

Hear Daily Office Recordings by St. Paul's parishioners. It's like a daily Bible study only easier.

Children's Update

Read Children's News & Events.
See Feb Newsletter, pages 6-7.

Read Changes to Children's Chapel.

Teach Children's Chapel. Click here for schedule and to sign up for Winter/Spring.

Pre-EYC (4th and 5th grades) 1st & 3rd Sundays, 4:00-5:45 PM, Parish Hall. Read Winter Schedule.

Sunday School: Weaving God's Promises. Read Children's News & Events.

Communion Classes: Mar 4, 11, 18. Communion Celebration Sunday, Mar 25.

Preschool: We have several openings in each of the classes for the Church member and Alum Lottery on Friday, Jan 27. Mary Catherine Troxler will contact you Friday morning, Jan 27 with your options.
Read Feb Newsltr, page 7.

Music and Worship Update

Newark Boys Chorus to perform Feb 15, 7:00 PM at St. Paul's. Read more. CLICK FOR POSTER

Drama Ministry to present "Gospel Live" on Ash Wednesday, Feb 22. Read more.

Cantata for grades K-5, Mar 25. Read more.

See Altar Guild Pictures of holiday decorations.
See Music Photos.
Read Feb Newsletter, Pages 11-13

Outreach Update

WIHN Homeless Ministry Jan 22 to 29. Read more.

USO Collection thru Jan 29. Read more.

Donations to Heifer: When donating to the Heifer project, please make checks out to St. Paul's with Heifer in the memo line. Read more.

Blood Drive, Feb 18. Read more. 2012 is your year to be a blood donor!

Read about outreach in Feb Newsletter, Pages 10 & 11.

Baiting the Hook

candy08 Rev. Candace Snively, Deacon,
Homily, Jan 22, 2012

My fishing history is very short and not so sweet. My first encounter came when our youngest son Steven was almost six years old. Craig had introduced our two sons to fishing and it was love at first sight for both of them. And when Craig and Rob were going to a Cub Scout function, younger brother Steve was a bit put out. So Craig suggested I take him fishing at the Deerfield Beach pier...

Hear this homily in MP3 audio. Click here.
For text of this homily click Read more below.
For more homilies click here.

Catching Santa

sally_harbold Rev. Dr. Sally Harbold,
Homily, Jan 15, 2012

I wonder if many of you have seen the holiday animated film called Gotta Catch Santa Claus? It’s several years old and has a real catchy theme song: “he’s on his way in a super cool sleigh” and “gotta find proof that he’s on the roof”. For those who don’t know the adolescent girl lead doesn’t believe in Santa and the boy lead wants to catch Santa to prove it to her...

Hear this sermon in MP3 audio. Click here.
Click Read more below for the text.
For more sermons, click here.

Communications Update

Car magnets are available with the new logo! Pick up one in the narthex for your car. Also, read about how your ministry can use the new logo. Read more.

St. Paul's E-News is emailed every other Thursday evening. Sign up for E-News by clicking here. Upcoming issues: Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 8, Mar 22.

Check out our
social media pages:

St. Paul's Church
on Facebook and on Twitter
Center for Hope and Healing (CHH)
on Facebook and on Twitter
St. Paul's Youth on Facebook

Event Reports & Photos

Click on the following links for reports and/or photos from these recent events:

	Christmas Pageant Dec 11, 2011
	Intergenerational Craft Event, Nov 27, 2011
	Ordination of Lauren Kilbourn, Nov 9, 2011
	Pumpkin Carving and Kiva Carnival, Oct 30, 2011
	Lobster Fest, Oct 15, 2011
	Blessing of the Animals, Oct 2, 2011
	Picnic at St. Paul's, Sep 11, 2011

News and Notes

Comments and Questions

To the church lay leadership (Vestry), email suggestions@stpaulscary.org
On the website, email administrator@stpaulscary.org
For general questions, contact the church office, 919-467-1477, stpauls@stpaulscary.org

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