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Advent and Christmas Season 2019 Schedule

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St. Nicholas Day (Dec 8, 2019)

All tags have been taken! Remember to bring your gifts on or before Dec 8. Saint Nicholas will make his annual visit to St. Paul’s during the 9:00 and 11:15 AM services on Sunday, December 8. Our tradition has been to provide gifts to children served by these ministries and organizations: Children of Migrant Farm Workers, The Healing Place, West Haven, and Families Together. Continue reading for more.

Poinsettias for Christmas Services (order thru Dec 8, 2019)

Christmas Poinsettia envelopes will be available in the pews through Sunday, Dec 8, 2019. Giving a poinsettia that will decorate the altar and worship spaces for the Christmas services is a beautiful way to remember and/or give thanks for the special people in our lives. The Altar Guild requests a donation of $25.00 per plant. Continue reading for more.

Newcomer Gathering (Dec 8, 2019)

The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Newcomer Ministry will host a Newcomer Gathering on Sunday, December 8, 2019, 12:30-2:00, in the Bishop Curry House. We’ll have brunch and time to get to know each other. Continue reading for more.

Rise Against Hunger Information Session (Dec 8, 2019)

There will be an information session on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. to learn about the Rise Against Hunger Community Collaboration Event on MLK Jr Day (January 20, 2020). Continue reading for more.

What’s Happening in Children’s Ministries (Dec 8, 2019)

Weekly news from the Children’s Ministries (childrensministries@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

Youth News (Dec 4, 2019)

This post is a weekly youth news update from Zack Rugen, Youth Ministries Coordinator (youth@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

Adult Formation

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Coffee Hour Highlights

Sunday, December 8: There will be a casual coffee hour in the parish hall following the 9:00 a.m. service. Stop by to enjoy coffee, simple refreshments and conversation. Continue reading for more.

Parents’ Night Out Babysitting Fundraiser (Dec 13, 2019)

The Youth babysitting fundraiser will be December 13, 2019 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.! Go get your shopping done. Or just enjoy three hours of peace and quiet! Continue reading to sign up.

Christmas Pageant (Dec 15, 2019)

Come hear the story of Christmas! Join the children of St. Paul’s as they present “The Story of Christmas” on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the 9:00 a.m. service. Continue reading for more.

Advent Lessons and Carols (Dec 15, 2019)

Advent Lessons and Carols, December 15, 4:00 p.m. – Presented by the St. Paul’s Choir, and featuring the Voices of St. Paul’s and the Bells of St. Paul’s, this service’s origins date to 1880 at Truro Cathedral to feature their choir. Continue reading for more.

Christmas Tree Sale at St. Francis UMC (thru Dec 20, 2019)

Christmas trees will be on sale at St. Francis United Methodist Church thru Friday, Dec 20, 2019. (St. Francis advertises our Lobster Fest, and St. Paul’s, in turn, advertises the tree sale.) For orders, click HERE. Continue reading for details.

Greening of the Church (Dec 22, 2019)

The Greening of the Church will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2019 right after the 11:15 a.m. service. While the Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the church for our Christmas services, we always welcome members of the congregation to come and help us decorate the altar, window and railings. Continue reading for more.

Family Promise Story

As the holiday season is upon us, the members of St. Paul’s Family Promise Ministry just wanted to share with you a story of the homeless: Click HERE. Continue reading for more.

Prayer Stitchers Present Warm Items

On December 4, 2019, the Prayer Stitchers Ministry presented warm hand-knit and hand-crochet items to their adopted organizations. Organizations present were With Love From Jesus and Military Missions in Action. Continue reading for more.

Heifer International: Alternate Gift Giving Opportunity

Heifer International invites us to give Christmas gift donations in honor of our families and friends. These alternate gifts buy working animals for families in need around the world. Continue reading for more.

Stewardship Update

VISION 2020 for the operating budget is well underway! As we work, walk, seek, welcome, and care together for a better world, we begin that journey in our little corner at St. Paul’s. If you have already pledged for next year, we thank you. If you have not, we encourage you to make the effort and make a pledge today. Continue reading for more on Vision 2020 and to pledge.

Greeter Ministry Update

The new Greeter Ministry has gotten off to a great start! We are grateful for all of our welcoming and friendly greeters who enjoy meeting visitors and newcomers each Sunday. And, thank you to the ushers who help to identify visitors and steer them to our greeter table. Continue reading to learn what you can do.

Beware of Email Scam!

Recently St. Paul’s parishioners have received emails pretending to be from one of the clergy. Our clergy will not ask you for help, gift cards, or any such items in an email. Do not respond to these emails.

Loss of Spouse Group

The Care & Share team would like to make parishioners aware of a new resource: a Loss of Spouse Group, hosted by the Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church and open to community members who have lost their spouse within the past 3 years. Continue reading for more.

Dorcas Ministries News

St. Paul’s has been asked to help on an ongoing basis at the Dorcas Food Pantry on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. This is a great opportunity for families and small groups to help neighbors in need. Continue reading for more and to sign up.

Bulletin Announcements for Sunday, Dec 8, 2019

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