Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Serving on Sunday (Oct 25th):
* Greeters: Cynthia K * Host: Black * Readers: Dick D, Katy C
* Psalm & Prayers: Karen S * Chalice: Doug J, Karen S
* Announcements: Rachel M * Counters: Andrew P, Rich K
Sunday's readings: Job 42:1-6,10-17 Hebrews 7:23-28
NEW Verger List has Sunday assignments through December.
Announcements – October 25, 2015
Scott’s Schedule:
Monday, October 26: Office Hours 9-12
Tuesday, October 27: Office Hours 9-12
Friday, October 30: Sabbath Day
Saturday, October 31: Sabbath Day
All Saints’ Memorials – Sunday will be the last day to submit memorials if you wish to remember loved during our services on Sunday, November 1. Please fill out the Memorial Form on or before Sunday, October 25. Please place your completed form in the offering plate or give them to Scott. The forms are found on the shelf in the narthex beyond the windows.
Trip to Riverview Farm – Sunday at 11:30 All families with youth and youngsters, as well as those young at heart, please join us after church for a trip to the Riverview Farm in Plainfield for a corn maze and pumpkin picking. We’ll try to leave the farm by about 2, returning to the church by 2:30.
Thanks, Rachel, Doug, Jane and Rich
Retreat Recap Meeting - IMAGINE SOME MORE! Monday October 26 at 6:30
During our recent Retreat, we imagined possibilities for St. Paul's. The result was a plethora of suggestions brainstormed by 75 of us, young and old. On Monday at 6:30 there will be a follow-up meeting to look at that information and begin to discuss and discern where the Spirit is leading us. Everyone is invited -- regardless of whether you were able to attend. We will meet in the Parish Hall.
After School Volunteers needed –
Stuart Johnson is seeking people interested in volunteering after school for as little as 1 hour a week. For anyone interested, things needed include but are not limited to:
*People gifted with grades K-2 or who work well in 1-on-1 setting with high needs children
*Ability to help out with student projects such as: knitting, art, homework etc.
*Detail oriented people who can help fill in gaps that arise (setting up food, helping kids transition activities, cleaning up at the end of the day etc)
*People who like to plan or help with recess time to provide structure to kids who need it.
*But most of all someone who loves children and is flexible! Anything can happen.
If interested, please give Stuart your contact information.
Fundraiser Help for Boy Scout Troop – Jonathan's Boy Scout Troop is collecting unwanted vases as a fund raiser. We will take anything that will hold a flower. There is a box under the coat rack in the parish hall. Thanks, John Brennan
Listen Community Dinner – November 16th the Barwood family will be providing the. A sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board for those who wish to help or you may contact Becky at Rbarwood3@gmail.com
Caring Ministry Meeting - Our next meeting will be 11/15 at 11:30 in the church chapel. Anyone interested in joining Prayer Ministry, Healing Ministry, or Pastoral Care Ministry, are welcome.
Office Volunteers needed – Can you spare 30-45 minutes a couple of times a month? We are looking for sorters, folders and assemblers for Sunday’s Bulletins. For more information please speak to Scott.
Holiday Bazaar - Please mark your calendars! November 14th will be our "Holiday Bazaar". I will be checking in with you as to what part you will play. Thank you, Jill Devins (802-291-6832 or jdevinsvt@gmail.com)
Safe Church Training – December 5 in Springfield.
Register for Safe Church Training Certification, Saturday, December 5, 9 am to 3 pm, at St. Mark's, Springfield. Contact Canon Lynn Bates for information about available online re-certification training.
Solstice Knit and Purl Retreat – Saturday Dec 19th, 10AM to 7PM at Parish House
Take a breath to enjoy a day of fellowship before Christmas as we gather to work. Bring a friend; stay for an hour, half day, or the whole retreat. Lunch and Dinner and Pot Luck Snacks will be available when you get hungry. Bring any project you want to finish or a new project you want to start. If you have questions, contact Susan Pillsbury or Holly Hall
Ongoing Reminders:
Discretionary Fund Reminder – First Sunday of every month. Be as generous as possible.
Laying on of Hands – On the first Sunday of every month those wishing to receive laying on our hands are invited to gather at the Baptismal Font (just as you entered the church) immediately after you have received communion.
Brookside Nursing Home Church Services – Please join us! - The second Sunday of each month, St. Paul's Church leads a worship service of music, scripture and Holy Communion at Brookside Nursing Home from 2-2:30 PM. If you would like to join Scott, Cindy and Holly for this important ministry or if you have questions about this service, please contact Holly.
Knit and Purl Fellowship - Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 in the Parish House. All hand work is welcome. Plan to make something for our Holiday Bizarre November 14th. Our next meetings are: Oct. 19th and November 2nd.
St. Paul's Fun Google Group – Join our google group that we use to invite parishioners to come together for a fun activity. For example, if there's a movie that you'd like to see, a hike you'd like to go on, or any kind of fun event you would like company to, this is the place to put out the word. These activities build our connection with one another and strengthen our community! Email Jill Fischer at jill@positivecouples.com to be added to this list.
Upcoming Events
Please send event and prayer updates to announcements.spc@gmail.com
Sunday, October 25 – St. Paul's Family/Youth Corn Maze Event
Sunday, October 25 – 4th Annual Micah Awards Ceremony
Monday, October 26 – Retreat Recap Meeting
Sunday, November 1 – All Saints' Day
Monday, November 2 – Knit and Purl Fellowship
Saturday, November 14 – Holiday Bazaar
Sunday, November 15 – Caring Ministry Meeting
Monday, November 16 – Listen Community Dinner
Monday, November 16 – Knit and Purl Fellowship
Saturday, December 5 – Safe Church Training
Saturday, December 19 – Solstice Knit and Purl Retreat