Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Serving on Sunday (Oct 11th):
* Greeters: Dick & Jane D * Host: Wood * Readers: Barb C, Andrew P
* Psalm & Prayers: Judi S * Chalice: Joyce M, Judi S
* Announcements: Jane C * Counters: Jane C, Cindy D
Sunday's readings: Job 23:1-9, 16-14 Hebrews 4:12-16
NEW Verger List has Sunday assignments through December.
Announcements – October 11, 2015
Scott’s Schedule:
Monday, October 12: Office closed
Tuesday, October 13: Office Hours 9-12
Friday, October 16: Celebration of Shared Ministry – 7 pm
Saturday, October 17: Sabbath Day
Brookside Nursing Home Church Services – Please join us Sunday, we will go to Brookside Nursing Home from 2-2:30 PM to lead a worship service of music, scripture and Holy Communion. 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.
All Saints’ Memorials – If you wish to remember loved during our services on Sunday, November 1, please fill out the Memorial Form 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.
Celebration of New Ministry – Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 16, we will welcome the Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Ely, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Vermont, clergy from around the diocese, as well area clergy and community members as we celebrate our shared ministry together as the Parish of St. Paul’s. This is a fun, festive evening of wonderful liturgy and fellowship. Don’t miss it!
Reception following the Celebration of New Ministry on October 16 in the evening. We are planning the dessert reception and will put up a signup sheet by Sunday. Needed will be finger-type desserts (bars, cookies, small cupcakes), fruit chunks and punch ingredients. Also would like 2-3 people to help serve and cleanup. Please sign up or call Judy Barwood at 295-2435 (jbarwood@together.net) or Jill Devins at 295-3646 (jill@clerkagency.com). Judy and Jill will be away October 6-13.
Caring Ministry Meeting - Our next meeting will be Oct. 18th, 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.
St. Paul's Fun Google Group - We have a google group that gives parishioners a way to invite others 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.
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 orjdevinsvt@gmail.com)
Ongoing Reminders:
Discretionary Fund Reminder – First Sunday of every month. Please 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 the Parish House, 6:30. Anyone who does any kind of handwork are welcome. We will be continue making things to sell for the Holiday Bazaar and on individual projects.
Upcoming Events
Please send event and prayer updates to announcements.spc@gmail.com
Sunday, October 11 – Brookside Nursing Home Service
Friday, October 16 – Celebration of New Ministry
Sunday, October 18 – United Thanks Offering Ingathering
Sunday, October 18 – Caring Ministry Meeting
Monday, October 19 – Knit and Purl Fellowship
Sunday, October 25 - 4th Annual Micah Awards Ceremony
Sunday, November 1 - All Saints' Day
Saturday, November 14 - Holiday Bazaar
Monday, November 16 – Listen Community Dinner