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Weekly Update July 30, 2021: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
This week I would like to thank you for your generosity, invite you to join with parishioners in Morning Prayer, and encourage you to join us for worship this Sunday. Read George’s Letter
Children’s Ministries Update
St. Paul’s Children’s Ministries has certainly missed seeing our church families in person for Chapel, Sunday School, and other special events. While nothing can replace the experience of gathering together, we have been very fortunate to stay connected through various remote technologies….
Continue readingLive Stream of Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays
Holy Eucharist with homily will be live streamed on St. Paul’s Facebook page at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. NOTE: Facebook account not required. Links to PDF copies of upcoming Sunday bulletins will be available in letter size format.
Click here for In-Person Services
Holy Eucharist on Facebook Live: https://facebook.com/stpaulscary/live
Bulletin: August 1, 2021 Eucharistic Prayer B
You may also watch videos of past services. The homily will also also be available on the website and podcast. We also offer Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Monday – Friday.
Like what you see and hear? If you have a question, or you would like to connect in person, contact us at newcomer@stpaulscary.org and we will be happy to help you find your way.
Crisis Contemplation
In this week’s Hope for the Journey, Fr. George shares a meditation on communal crisis from the Center for Action and Contemplation.
Continue readingWeekly Update July 23, 2021: A Letter from the Associate Rector
Dear Friends,
Hope you are well this week. Today, I would like to draw your attention to the backpack and school supply collection by the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry. I would also like to remind you about the weekly posts in the Hope for the Journey series. As usual, we look forward to having you join us for worship on Sunday, whether in-person at 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. or online at 10:00 a.m. Read Javier’s Letter
The Big Little Things
In this week’s Hope for the Journey, Fr. Javier reflects on what it takes to make a difference: “It may be that history will call upon you one day to step up to the plate and take a big swing; it may be that your actions on that day will change the course of history. Until that day, let us be faithful in the big little things.”
Continue readingSo what’s up with Lobster Fest this year?
I’m glad you asked!
The Lobster Fest steering committee is busy trying to determine whether we can have Lobster Fest, and what “flavor” of Lobster Fest it will be. No final decisions have been made, yet – we have a TON of different variables to consider, ranging from any needs to mask and social distance, to the availability of the parish hall, to the price of lobsters… We ask that you be patient with us as we try to navigate a “new normal.” We will be in touch as soon as we can with more information and opportunities for participation.
Building Safety Reminder
NO ONE is permitted in the Education Building/Parish Hall without being accompanied by the contractor or a Warden of the vestry. It remains an active construction site. Work will be shut down by the Fire Marshall if you disregard this request. We have received a warning already.
Please be patient as we work through the final details safely. It will definitely be worth the wait!
Virtual Tour of the Parish Hall and Education Building
The long awaited sneak peek is here! You’ve seen the outside, now take a walk on the INSIDE to see what’s new in our Education Building and Parish Hall. View the video walkthrough on Facebook (no account required).
Continue readingFacilities Manager
St. Paul’s is seeking to hire a Facilities Manager. The function of the Facilities Manager is to work with staff, volunteers, and vendors to maintain our facility in excellent working order.
Continue readingFun & Rewarding Summer 2021 Outreach Opportunity
St. Paul’s is joining three other Cary churches (Cary Presbyterian, Greenwood Forest Baptist, and The Kirk of Kildaire) to offer a Summer Program for our community. Children (and their parents) will gather three days a week at the Kirk for summer fun, including games and enrichment, as well as two meals. St. Paul’s will provide five volunteers each Tuesday between June 22, 2021 and August 10, 2021 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Anyone can volunteer!
Continue readingEndowment Board Seeking Two New Members
The St. Paul’s Endowment Board has openings for two more members. We are seeking a secretary to record minutes at our monthly meetings. And we are also seeking someone who enjoys a good spreadsheet!
Continue readingIn Person Sunday Worship From 25 to 100
We are very pleased to announce that in keeping with developing diocesan COVID-19 Protocol’s, St. Paul’s will increase in-door, in-person Sunday worship attendance capacity to 100 beginning May 9, 2021. Signup is required. Sign up HERE or Continue reading.
Continue readingCapital Campaign Additional Funds Needed
The Welcoming in Christ Capital Campaign Committee seeks to raise additional funds to complete the facility renovations now underway. Letters have been mailed to parishioners detailing the needs and including a pledge form. A copy of the letter and pledge form are given here. Please consider an additional pledge to this worthwhile project.
Morning Prayer on Facebook Live at 8:00 a.m. M-F
St. Paul’s will be conducting Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday on Facebook Live. Tune in to St. Paul’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/stpaulscary). We will be using The Daily Office Morning Prayer Rite 2.
If you can’t tune in to the livestream at 8:00 a.m., you can also watch the recorded video on Facebook.
Prayer List
Click Continue reading for the latest prayer list (first names only).
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