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  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 19 December 2024

    Hello, Dear St. Paul’s Family and Friends,

    As Advent draws to a close, I pray that you have found it a positive time of renewal and preparation for the coming of Christ.

    Last week we observed the third Sunday of Advent, a day often associated with joy. This Sunday (12/22), the fourth Sunday of Advent, is associated with peace. Each week of Advent, we light a candle in the Advent wreath which symbolizes the drawing near of Christ. If you have not yet had opportunity to do so, I encourage you to be intentional about making time during this busy season to pause and reflect with genuine anticipation upon the impact Christ has on your own hope, faith, joy, and peace.

    Christmas Eve Service

    Next Tuesday, December 24, we will observe our annual Christmas Eve celebration at 5:00 pm. It promises to be an exciting service. As is our tradition, we will begin the evening with a beautiful musical offering from our St. Paul’s choir. In addition, our friends from Mt. Zion Baptist Church will be joining us and their youth will be providing special music. Rev. Nancy and Pastor Coulter will both share brief homilies; and, of course, we will all join in singing some of our favorite Christmas hymns. This is a service for the entire Claremore community, so we hope you will plan to attend and invite someone else along! 

    Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

    Sunday, December 29, will be the last day that we collect funds for this seasonal offering to help relieve local Rogers County residents of undue medical debt. As an added incentive, the Bishop’s Committee has agreed to match up to $1,000 of the funds given for this special offering.

    Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to our neighbors. If you wish to contribute to this special project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief” and/or place them directly into the little hospital offering house.

    To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.

    Bishop’s Visit and Confirmation 

    January 5 will be an exciting day at St. Paul’s. Not only is it the second Sunday after Christmas and the first Sunday of the new year, it is also the day that Diocesan Bishop, Poulson Reed, will be visiting St. Paul’s. While he is with us, he will serve as both preacher and celebrant for the eucharistic service. In addition, our own Joyce Landrum will be confirmed during this special service. Afterwards, we will enjoy a scrumptious pot luck luncheon. What a fabulous way to kick off the year 2025! We hope you will join us!

    Let Us Pray

    • That this season of Advent will inspire us with renewed anticipation for the gift of Christ
    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ Rose Ridge/ Bertha Boyles/ Alberta Hardy/ Gabriel/ and for the repose of Megan Henshaw and Traci Owens

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org

    Save the Dates

    • Sunday, December 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 4th Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve service @ 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, December 29 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday after Christmas; no Christian formation this day
    • Sunday, January 5 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Confirmations with Bishop Poulson; no Christian formation this day
    • Wednesday, January 8 – Grace UMC Mobile Food Pantry at St. Paul’s from 5-8 pm

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  • Church Bulletin 12/22/24

    The Fourth Sunday of Advent 

             22 December 2024 

    The Holy Eucharist – Rite I 

          (Note: H=Blue Hymnal / BCP=Red Book of Common Prayer) 

            The Word of God 

     Procession Hymn                H 74              

    Acclamation                  BCP 323

    Kyrie              H S91  

       Salutation and Collect                 BCP 325 

    Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 

    The First Lesson – Micah 5:2-5a 

    You, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, 
    who are one of the little clans of Judah, 

    from you shall come forth for me 
    one who is to rule in Israel, 

    whose origin is from of old, 
    from ancient days. 

    Therefore he shall give them up until the time 
    when she who is in labor has brought forth; 

    then the rest of his kindred shall return 
    to the people of Israel. 

    And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, 
    in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. 

    And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great 
    to the ends of the earth; 

    and he shall be the one of peace. 

     The Response – Canticle 15 

    My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, 

    my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; * 
    for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. 

    From this day all generations will call me blessed: * 
    the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. 

    He has mercy on those who fear him * 
    in every generation. 

    He has shown the strength of his arm, * 
    he has scattered the proud in their conceit. 

    He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, * 
    and has lifted up the lowly. 

    He has filled the hungry with good things, * 
    and the rich he has sent away empty. 

    He has come to the help of his servant Israel, * 
    for he has remembered his promise of mercy, 

    The promise he made to our fathers, * 
    to Abraham and his children for ever. 

    Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * 
    as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. 

    The Second Lesson – Hebrews 10:5-10 

    When Christ came into the world, he said, 

    “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, 
    but a body you have prepared for me; 

    in burnt offerings and sin offerings 
    you have taken no pleasure. 

    Then I said, ‘See, God, I have come to do your will, O God’ 
    (in the scroll of the book it is written of me).” 

    When he said above, “You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings” (these are offered according to the law), then he added, “See, I have come to do your will.” He abolishes the first in order to establish the second. And it is by God’s will that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 

     Sequence Hymn                               H 437        

    The Gospel – Luke 1:39-45 

    In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 

    When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” 

         Sermon                   The Rev. Nancy Gill 

         The Nicene Creed                    BCP 326 

    The Prayers of the People 

      After each petition, 

      Layreader: Stir up your strength, O Lord, 

      People: and come to help us. 

    For the Universal Church, its members, and its mission: 

       For Sean, our Presiding Bishop; Poulson, our Diocesan Bishop; Nancy, our Vicar; the members of our Bishop’s Committee 

    For the Claremore Christian Ministerial Alliance 

    For the Northeast Oklahoma Clericus 

    For St. Paul’s, its mission, ministry, and people 

    In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for St. Paul’s, Clinton, and for  Whirlwind Mission, Watonga 

    In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer for The Church of the Province of Uganda 

    For the nation and all in authority: For Joe, our President, and the Congress; Donald, the President elect,  Kevin, our Governor and the Legislature; Debbie our Mayor and the City Counsel; and the judicial system 

    For our service men and women around the world and all those in  harm’s way, especially Connor, John, Josh, Steven, and Cooper 

    For this community: 

       For all students, teachers, & administrators, especially Christina, Hannah, Zach, Cara, and Shelby 

       For all public safety officers, especially Dale and Michael 

    For those who have asked for or are in need of our prayers: 

       For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ Rose Ridge 

    For those who have died:  

       The Confession of Sin                             BCP 331 

       The Peace                        BCP 360 

             The Holy Communion 

       The Offertory – Every 3rd Sunday, all undesignated offerings in the offering plate go to the ministry fund (formerly the discretionary fund). 

       Offertory Hymn   H 436                            

       Doxology 

    (“Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise him all creatures here below, Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen”) 

       Eucharistic Prayer I                       BCP 333 

       Sanctus H S114  

       Fraction Anthem                                      BCP 337 

       The Invitation to Communion 

    All people are welcome to receive Communion at Saint Paul’s. This is the table, not of the Church, but of God. It is here for those who love God and who want to love God more. So, come, you who have much faith, and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who are new. Come, because it is our Lord who invites us. It is God’s will that those who want him should meet him here. 

       Post-communion Prayer                       BCP 339 

       Blessing 

       Procession Hymn    H 657      

       Dismissal                       BCP 340 

    At the end of the service, prayers for healing will be offered in the Narthex, and there will be a reception in the Great Hall. 

  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 12 December 2024

    St. Paul’s Newsletter – 12 December 2024

    Advent greetings, dear friends!

    Last week we observed the second Sunday of Advent, a day often associated with faith. This Sunday (12/15), the third Sunday of Advent, is associated with joy. Each week of Advent, we light a candle in the Advent wreath which symbolizes the drawing near of Christ. I encourage you to be intentional about making time during this busy season to pause and reflect with genuine anticipation upon the impact Christ has on your own hope, faith. and joy.

    Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

    Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to those within Rogers county. If you wish to contribute to this special seasonal project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief” and/or place them directly into the little hospital offering house.

    We will continue to collect special funds to contribute to medical debt relief for local families through Sunday, December 29, and, as added incentive, the Bishop’s Committee has agreed to match up to $1,000 of the funds given for this special offering. 

    To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.

    Let Us Pray

    • That this season of Advent will inspire us with renewed anticipation for the gift of Christ
    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ Rose Ridge

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org or text them to +1-844-920-9109

    Save the Dates

    • Sunday, December 15 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3rd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
    • Sunday, December 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 4th Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve service @ 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, December 29 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday after Christmas; no Christian formation this day
    • Sunday, January 5 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Confirmations with Bishop Poulson; no Christian formation this day
    • Wednesday, January 8 – Grace UMC Mobile Food Pantry at St. Paul’s from 5-8 pm

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  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 5 December 2024

    Hello, dear friends!

    Welcome to Advent, a season of anticipation. Last week we observed the first Sunday of Advent, a day often associated with hope. This Sunday (12/08), the second Sunday of Advent, is associated with faith. Each week of Advent, we light a candle in the Advent wreath which symbolizes the drawing near of Christ’s coming. I encourage you to be intentional about making time during this busy season to pause and reflect with genuine anticipation upon the impact Christ has on your own hope and faith.

    Regional Advent Lessons and Carols

    A service of Lessons & Carols for the entire Northeast region will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) this coming Sunday (12/08) at 4:00 pm.

    Come along and bring a friend to this special event commemorating the season. Tea and cookies will be served AFTER the service.

    Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

    Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to those within Rogers county. If you wish to contribute to this special project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief” and/or place them directly into the little hospital offering house.

    We will continue to collect special funds to contribute to medical debt relief for local families through Sunday, December 29, and, as added incentive, the Bishop’s Committee has agreed to match up to $1,000 of the funds given for this special offering. 

    To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.

    Let Us Pray

    • That this season of Advent will inspire us with renewed anticipation for the gift of Christ
    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Pam Carbin/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org 

    Save the Dates

    • Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm
    • Sunday, December 15 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3rd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
    • Sunday, December 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 4th Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve service @ 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, December 29 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday after Christmas; no Christian formation this day
    • Sunday, January 5 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Confirmations with Bishop Poulson; no Christian formation this day
    • Wednesday, January 8 – Grace UMC Mobile Food Pantry at St. Paul’s from 5-8 pm

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  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 28 November 2024

    Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends!

    Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    I am especially grateful for my church family this holiday season. In the words of poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, I offer this “Thanksgiving Wish” for you.

    This is my wish for you:
    Comfort on difficult days,
    Smiles when sadness intrudes,
    Rainbows to follow the clouds,
    Laughter to kiss your lips,
    Sunsets to warm your heart,
    Hugs when spirits sag,
    Beauty for your eyes to see,
    Friendships to brighten your being,
    Faith so that you can believe,
    Confidence for when you doubt,
    Courage to know yourself,
    Patience to accept the truth,
    Love to complete your life.

    Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

    Over the next several weeks, we will be collecting special funds to contribute to medical debt relief for local families. Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to those within Rogers county. If you wish to contribute to this special project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief” and/or place them directly into the little hospital offering house. 

    To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.

    Regional Advent Lessons and Carols

    Advent is just around the corner, and your Northeast Clericus is busily planning a regional service to commemorate the occasion. The service will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) on December 8 at 4:00 pm, with tea and cookies to be served at 3:30 pm.

    If you wish to serve as a lector or to participate in a communal choir for the event, let Rev. Nancy know.

    If you prefer to simply participate as a member of the congregation, come along and bring a friend! Everyone from across the entire Northeast region is invited to attend!

    Let Us Pray

    • For safe travels for all that will be leaving home to visit family and friends for the holiday
    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • That the sparks that the Holy Spirit has started over the past couple of months will continue to spread like wildfire within our congregation and throughout all of the Claremore community
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Miranda & Brayden/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Mimi/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Pam Carbin/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org

    Save the Dates

    • Sunday, December 1 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm
    • Sunday, December 15 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3rd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, December 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 4th Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve service @ 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, December 29 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday after Christmas; no Christian formation this day
    • Sunday, January 5 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Confirmations with Bishop Poulson; no Christian formation this day
    • Wednesday, January 8 – Grace UMC Mobile Food Pantry at St. Paul’s from 5-8 pm

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  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 21 November 2024

    Greetings, St. Paul’s Family and Friends!

    This Sunday (11/24): Morning Prayer & Thanksgiving Pot Luck

    The annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck is this coming Sunday, and we have much for which we are grateful. First, we will celebrate Morning Prayer at 10:00 am, and then the feasting begins! Come one, come all, and bring a friend or family member. We have some of the best cooks in Claremore at St. Paul’s so you do not want to miss this joyous occasion!

    ***Note*** There will be no Christian Formation (aka Sunday School) this Sunday.

    Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

    Over the next several weeks, we will be collecting special funds to contribute to medical debt relief for local families. Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to those within Rogers county. If you wish to contribute to this special project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief” and/or place them directly into the little hospital offering house. 

    To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.

    Regional Advent Lessons and Carols

    Advent is just around the corner, and your Northeast Clericus is busily planning a regional service to commemorate the occasion. The service will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) on December 8 at 4:00 pm, with tea and cookies to be served at 3:30 pm.

    If you wish to serve as a lector or to participate in a communal choir for the event, let Rev. Nancy know.

    If you prefer to simply participate as a member of the congregation, come along and bring a friend! Everyone from across the entire Northeast region is invited to attend!

    Let Us Pray

    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • That the sparks that the Holy Spirit has started over the past couple of months will continue to spread like wildfire within our congregation and throughout all of the Claremore community
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Miranda & Brayden/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Mimi/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Pam Carbin/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ and the repose of Carol Woodward

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org 

    Save the Dates

    • Sunday, November 24 – Morning Prayer @ 10:00 am; Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King); no Christian Formation class this day; Thanksgiving Pot Luck following service
    • Sunday, December 1 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm
    • Sunday, December 15 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3rd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, December 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 4th Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am

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  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 14 November 2024

    Greetings, Church Family!

    Thanksgiving Pot Luck

    The annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck is just around the corner, and we have much for which we are grateful. Sunday, November 24, we will celebrate Morning Prayer, and then the feasting begins! Be sure to be on the look-out for a sign-up sheet this coming Sunday. Come one, come all, and bring a friend or family member. We have some of the best cooks in Claremore at St. Paul’s so you do not want to miss this joyous occasion!

    Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

    Over the next several weeks, we will be collecting special funds to contribute to medical debt relief for local families. Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to those within Rogers county. If you wish to contribute to this special project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief.” 

    To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.

    Regional Advent Lessons and Carols

    Advent is just around the corner, and your Northeast Clericus is busily planning a regional service to commemorate the occasion. The service will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) on December 8 at 4:00 pm, with tea and cookies to be served at 3:30 pm.

    If you wish to serve as a lector or to participate in a communal choir for the event, let Rev. Nancy know.

    If you prefer to simply participate as a member of the congregation, come along and bring a friend! Everyone from across the entire Northeast region is invited to attend!

    Let Us Pray

    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • That the sparks that the Holy Spirit has started over the past couple of months will continue to spread like wildfire within our congregation and throughout all of the Claremore community
    • For the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and for the clean-up crews
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Carol W/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Miranda & Brayden/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Mimi/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Pam Carbin/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org 

    Save the Dates

    • Sunday, November 17 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 26th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
    • Sunday, November 24 – Morning Prayer @ 10:00 am; Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King); no Christian Formation class this day; Thanksgiving Pot Luck following service
    • Sunday, December 1 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm

  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 7 November 2024

    A House of Prayer for all People

    In Isaiah 56:7, God says, “My house shall be a house of prayer for all people,” a statement echoed by Jesus in Matthew 21:13. Perhaps, in the wake of the recent elections, you are feeling celebratory. Or perhaps you are feeling confused, scared, and worried. Maybe you simply feel numb or indifferent. Whatever your state of mind, if you or someone you know could use a quiet, safe space for prayer and contemplation, St. Paul’s will be open from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm tonight (Thursday, 11/07) and tomorrow night (Friday, 11/08). All are invited to step in for a few moments of peace.

    All Saints Memory Table

    During our All Hallowtide celebrations this year, we have set up a memory table in the Fellowship Hall to remember and honor our family and friends who, although departed from this life, live on in our hearts and minds. Be sure to check out the wonderful pictures on display on the table, which will remain up until November 10th. (Those who have contributed pictures to the display are reminded to collect them after service this Sunday, 11/10.)

    Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

    Over the next several weeks, we will be collecting special funds to contribute to medical debt relief for local families. Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to those within Rogers county. If you wish to contribute to this special project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief.” 

    To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.

    Regional Advent Lessons and Carols

    Advent is just around the corner, and your Northeast Clericus is busily planning a regional service to commemorate the occasion. The service will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) on December 8 at 4:00 pm, with tea and cookies to be served at 3:30 pm.

    If you wish to serve as a lector or to participate in a communal choir for the event, let Rev. Nancy know.

    If you prefer to simply participate as a member of the congregation, come along and bring a friend! Everyone from across the entire Northeast region is invited to attend!

    Let Us Pray

    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • That the sparks that the Holy Spirit has started over the past couple of months will continue to spread like wildfire within our congregation and throughout all of the Claremore community
    • For the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and for the clean-up crews
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Carol W/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Miranda & Brayden/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Mimi/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Pam Carbin/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org 

    Save the Dates

    • Thursday, November 7 – St. Paul’s open for prayer and quiet reflection from 5-8 pm
    • Friday, November 8 – St. Paul’s open for prayer and quiet reflection from 5-8 pm
    • Sunday, November 10 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, November 17 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 26th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
    • Sunday, November 24 – Morning Prayer @ 10:00 am; Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King); no Christian Formation class this day
    • Sunday, December 1 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm

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  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 31 October 2024

    Greetings, dear friends!

    Trunk or Treat

    Last Saturday, October 26, we joined with First Christian Church and Grace United Methodist Church to provide a safe trick-or-treat experience for local children. For our contribution we provided a trunk containing candy and books for children and young adults. Barry Clark from FCC was there and he informed us that there were over 300 kiddos who attended the event. Speaking of treats – what a joy it was to be a part of making the children and families of our community aware that they are loved!

    All Saints Memory Table

    During our All Hallowtide celebrations this year, we have set up a memory table in the Fellowship Hall to remember and honor our family and friends who, although departed from this life, live on in our hearts and minds. Be sure to check out the wonderful pictures on display on the table, which will remain up until November 10th.

    Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

    Over the next several weeks, we will be collecting special funds to contribute to medical debt relief for local families. Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to those within Rogers county. If you wish to contribute to this special project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief.” 

    To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.

    Sound System Updates

    Over the next few weeks, you may notice some changes to our sound system. Danny and Rick are working diligently to improve the quality of our music and sound. As such, you may notice the appearance of new speakers; but you may also hear some strange sounds that occur during the services while all the “bugs” are being worked out. In the end, this should result in a much-improved sound experience here at St. Paul’s. Many thanks to Danny and Rick for taking on this project!

    Regional Advent Lessons and Carols

    Advent is just around the corner, and your Northeast Clericus is busily planning a regional service to commemorate the occasion. The service will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) on December 8 at 4:00 pm, with tea and cookies to be served at 3:30 pm.

    If you wish to serve as a lector or to participate in a communal choir for the event, let Rev. Nancy know.

    If you prefer to simply participate as a member of the congregation, come along and bring a friend! Everyone from across the entire Northeast region is invited to attend!

    Let Us Pray

    • That the sparks that the Holy Spirit has started over the past several weeks will continue to spread like wildfire within our congregation and throughout all of the Claremore community
    • For the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and for the clean-up crews
    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Carol W/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Miranda & Brayden/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Mimi/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Pam Carbin/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ the repose of Wes Belew/ Tony Wilcox, Aaron Blum, and Dustin Barr

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org 

    Save the Dates

    • Sunday, November 3 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; All Saints Sunday; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, November 10 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, November 17 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 26th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
    • Sunday, November 24 – Morning Prayer @ 10:00 am; Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King); no Christian Formation class this day
    • Sunday, December 1 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm

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  • St. Paul’s Newsletter – 24 October 2024

    Hello, One and All!

    Trunk or Treat this Saturday

    THIS Saturday, October 26, the folks at First Christian Church (1010 N Florence Ave) are hosting their annual Trunk or Treat from 2-4 pm, and we have been invited to participate. Our contribution will be one trunk containing candy and books for children and young adults. If you would like to don a costume (optional) and help us at the event, you can bring a bag of candy or a book or two to add to our collection (be sure to come a little early so we’re all set up and ready to greet the kiddos at 2). This promises to be a super fun way to collaborate with our dear friends from FCC to serve our community! 

    Mobile Food Pantry a Rousing Success

    Our first collaborative effort with Grace United Methodist Church to provide a site for their mobile food pantry took place on the evening of Wednesday, October 23, and was hugely successful! Folks from both congregations served as volunteers to help members of our nearby neighborhoods “shop” for much needed grocery items. It was estimated that we served approximately 80 people during the three hours of operation. 

    Stay tuned for future opportunities to continue in this exciting and fun collaboration.

    All Saints Day List & Memory Table

    During our All Hallowtide celebrations this year, we will have a form next to the weekly bulletins where you can add the names of family and friends to be recognized during our All-Saints day service on November 3rd. In addition to this annual tradition, we will be doing something new this year. We will be setting up a memory table in the Fellowship Hall to remember and honor our family and friends who, although departed from this life, live on in our hearts and minds. If you would like to participate, please bring a photo and place it on the table. The table will be set up this weekend and will remain until November 10th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ron Parker.

    New Service Times  

    As of Sunday, October 6, our new service times are in full swing. We hope you’ll join us soon!

    • Christian Formation (aka Sunday School) @ 9:00 am
    • Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am

    Regional Advent Lessons and Carols

    Advent is just around the corner, and your Northeast Clericus is busily planning a regional service to commemorate the occasion. The service will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) on December 8 (rescheduled from the original date of Dec. 1) at 4:00 pm, with tea and cookies to be served at 3:30 pm. If you wish to serve as a lector or participate in a communal choir for the event, let Rev. Nancy know. If you prefer to simply participate as a member of the congregation, come along! Everyone from across the entire Northeast region is invited to attend!

    Let Us Pray

    • That the sparks that the Holy Spirit has started over the past few weeks will spread like wildfire within our congregation and throughout all of the Claremore community
    • For the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton
    • That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
    • For all students and school personnel 
    • For Ukraine and Russia
    • For Israel and Palestine
    • For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Carol W/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Miranda & Brayden/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Mimi/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Traci/ Pam Carbin/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ the repose of Wes Belew/ Tony Wilcox, Aaron Blum, and Dustin Barr

    If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org 

    Save the Dates

    • Saturday, October 26 – Trunk or Treat at First Christian Church (1010 N Florence Ave)
    • Sunday, October 27 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, November 3 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; All Saints Sunday; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, November 10 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, November 17 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 26th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
    • Sunday, November 24 – Morning Prayer @ 10:00 am; Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King); no Christian Formation class this day
    • Sunday, December 1 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
    • Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm

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