Love, Joy, Peace...


THIS WEEK

July 30th - Wednesday
Noon Holy Eucharist with Healing

Aug 1st - Friday
2:00 pm Game Time in the Parish Hall

Aug 3rd - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
7:30 am Holy Eucharist - Parish Hall
9:00 am Choir Practice
10:00 am Holy Eucharist - Parish Hall

Aug 6th - Wednesday
Noon Holy Eucharist with Healing - Parish Hall


Aug 8th - Friday
2:00 pm Game Time in the Parish Hall


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EMI needs this week: Cereal, pop-top ready to eat (ravioli, spaghetti, mac and cheese), men's deodorant, shaving cream

Due to the installation of the new organ, worship in Sundays and Wednesdays will be in the Parish Hall for the next two weeks. Please be patient with us during the process of having our long awaited organ installed. They have asked us not to enter the church to see the progress due to opening & closing of doors.

Ministry Opportunity of the Week: Betsy Parton is looking for people to help with the

ministry of hospitality and welcome to greet visitors, make introductions, get contact

information and when they become members to guide them in getting connected and

involved. Please contact Betsy to be part of this ministry initiative.


Coffee hour after the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 17th will be "Tailgate Sunday". Everyone is invited to claim and decorate a table with your favorite team colors and fill the table with your favorite tailgate food. to share. There is a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall. For more information, please contact Sandi McCoy.

The annual Jonathan Daniels and the Martyrs of Alabama Pilgrimage in Hayneville, AL will be Saturday, August 9th. The guest speaker for this 60th anniversary observance will be the Most Rev. Michael Curry, former presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. There is a sign up sheet for those interested in attending is in the Parish Hall.

Applications for Cursillo pilgrims are being accepted.
Cursillo is a weekend long spiritual renewal retreat that invites participants (pilgrims) to explore their spiritual lives. If you are interested in learning more or to submit an application, contact Pastor Brent of Debbie Waldrop. The next Cursillo will be at Camp Beckwith Sep. 11-14, 2025.

Saint Paul's own Blessing Box needs to be filled! Over the summer there is a higher demand. This box can have toiletries and nonperishable items such as cereal, snack food, baby food, Pop-Tarts and canned vegetables and fruit. Items that do not require cooking are especially needed - items such as Pop Top Ravioli, Spaghetti-Os  and mac & cheese.  A bin is in the Parish Hall and the office for donated items or place them in the Blessing Box in front of the office.


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