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Hello, St. Paul’s Family and Friends!

Last Sunday (1/19), the second Sunday after the Epiphany, we did a deep dive into what it means that God calls us each by name – indeed, gives us a new name: My Delight. Each and every one of us – without exception – is a source of gratification, extreme satisfaction, and great happiness to God…a precious treasure that is loved and honored! Now, more than anything, people need to hear this message.

This coming Sunday (1/26), the third Sunday after the Epiphany, our gospel lesson is the story of Jesus reading from the scroll of Isaiah in the temple – the record of the first time he publicly proclaims his deity. Join us, and bring a friend, as we learn the relevance of this story for those of us living in this age and time.

Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting is just around the corner. After Holy Eucharist on Sunday, February 2, we will share a pot luck luncheon before commencing business. This year, we have a couple of openings on the Bishop’s Committee as well as several new positions which need to be filled. 

The following positions require nominations and votes for approval. Nominations/volunteers will be accepted now through Sunday, February 2, at the Annual Meeting. Voting will take place at the meeting. To nominate someone, or to volunteer for any of these positions, please notify anyone on the Bishop’s Committee (Rick Wilcox, Barbara Bajon, Kaitlyn Rodwell, Shelby Mancell, or Rev. Nancy) before February 2, or voice the nomination at the Annual Meeting. (Note: Nominees reserve the right to decline, so it is recommended that you speak to the individual before nominating them.)

Junior Warden

-Oversees Safety Officer, Maintenance Officer, Supplies Manager, and Lawn Care Supervisor

-Serves as a control officer on bank accounts

-Attends monthly Bishop’s Committee Meetings

-Reports to Senior Warden and Vicar

Member at Large

-Attends monthly Bishop’s Committee Meetings

-Serves in the capacity as leadership for the St. Paul’s community

-Reports to Senior Warden and Vicar

The following positions do not require nominations or votes, but do need to be filled:

Safety Officer

-Maintains fire extinguishers

-Maintains exit signs

-Replaces light bulbs inside and outside the church building

-Reports to Junior Warden

Maintenance Officer

-Maintains building: paint, grout, stucco repair

-Fencing repair

-Schedules heat & air maintenance Spring and Fall

-Schedules bug exterminator Spring and Fall

-Maintains smoke detectors

-Changes clocks Spring and Fall

-Winds grandfather clock in Parish Hall weekly

-Reports to Junior Warden

Lawn Care Supervisor

-Services mower: change oil & filters, air tires, charge battery, fill gas tank & can

-Mows and weed eats lawn

-Picks up tree limbs and trash

-Trims trees and hedges

-Weeds and mulches flower beds

-Maintains sprinkler systems

-Removes snow & ice, applies ice melt

-Reports to Junior Warden

Supplies Manager

-Maintains cleaning supplies for janitorial service: paper goods, toilet paper, hand towels, Pinesol, Scrubbing Bubbles, Lysol toilet cleaner

-Maintains kitchen supplies: paper towels, napkins, dishwasher, soap, coffee, filters, creamer, sugar, paper plates, cups, bowls

-Reports to Junior Warden

Offering Bearers

-2 people per service

-Collects offerings during services

-Counts collections for that day after services

-Reports to Treasurer

Altar Guild

-Maintains sacristy and supplies: Communion elements, instruments, and linens, and the cleaning and upkeep of these items

-Sets up for Communion each week before the Eucharistic service

-Cleans up the Communion elements after each Eucharistic service

-Reports to Altar Guild Director

Let Us Pray

• That our parishioners will exemplify God’s love and peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
• For all individuals living in fear due to new executive orders and mandates being imposed
• For all students and school personnel 
• For Ukraine and Russia
• For Israel and Palestine
• For Chris/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ Gabriel/ John/ Cooper/ Josh/ Steven/ Connor/ Jace/ Rose Ridge/ Bertha Boyles/ Pastor Coulter and the Mt. Zion congregation/ and for the repose of Charles Ziriax and Alberta Hardy

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

Save the Dates

• Sunday, January 26 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3^rd Sunday after the Epiphany
• Sunday, February 2 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Presentation of Jesus in the Temple; Annual Meeting and pot luck luncheon
• Sunday, February 9 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 5^th Sunday after the Epiphany
• Sunday, February 16 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 6^th Sunday after the Epiphany; Bishop’s Committee Meeting

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Greetings, Friends and Family!

Last Sunday (1/12), the first Sunday after the Epiphany, our gospel lesson was the story of Jesus’ baptism as recorded in the book of Luke. We looked at the small and seemingly insignificant word also. “Jesus had also been baptized.” We discussed the ramifications of Jesus simply being one of a crowd of regular people lined up to be baptized; yet, when he was, the voice of God was heard declaring him God’s Son. Looking also at our other lessons (from Isaiah, Psalms, and Acts), we were reminded that God’s voice is incredibly powerful, and that same God also claims each of us as God’s own. God knows each of us by name and proclaims us honored, loved, and precious. Because of that, we have all been given the gift of love with which to bless others just as the apostles Peter and John blessed the believers in Samaria. Now, that’s worth sharing!

This coming Sunday (1/19), the second Sunday after the Epiphany, we will be delving more deeply into what it means that God calls us each by name. Bring a friend and join us at 10:00 am for Holy Eucharist!

Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting is just around the corner. After Holy Eucharist on Sunday, February 2, we will share a pot luck luncheon before commencing business. This year, we have a couple of openings on the Bishop’s Committee as well as a few new positions which need to be filled, so be on the lookout for details about the details of those positions as well as how to nominate someone you think might be a good fit.

Funeral for Charles Ziriax

Please keep Pam Ziriax and all family and friends of Charles in your prayers. St. Paul’s will be hosting a viewing and a Celebration of Life service this Saturday, 18 January. The viewing begins at 11:30 am; the service will take place at 1:00 pm. After the service, there will be a brief graveside ceremony at the cemetery, after which they will return to the Parish Hall at St. Paul’s for refreshments. Friends of the Ziriax family are invited to use this post-service refreshment time to visit with the family.

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
• For all students and school personnel 
• For Ukraine and Russia
• For Israel and Palestine
• For 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/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ Rose Ridge/ Bertha Boyles/ Alberta Hardy/ Gabriel/ Michael/ and for the repose of Charles Ziriax

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

Save the Dates

• Saturday, January 18 – Ziriax viewing @ 11:30; service for the Burial of the Dead @ 1:00 pm; refreshments to follow
• Sunday, January 19 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2^nd Sunday after the Epiphany; Bishop’s Committee meeting
• Sunday, January 26 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3^rd Sunday after the Epiphany
• Sunday, February 2 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Presentation of Jesus in the Temple; Annual Meeting and pot luck luncheon

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Last Sunday (1/05) was a fantastic day of worship with our bishop! We celebrated the confirmation of Joyce Landrum and shared a marvelous pot luck lunch – kudos to all the chefs!

This coming Sunday (1/12), the first Sunday after the Epiphany, we will hear about the blessing of belonging to God who calls each of us by name. Bring a friend and join us at 10:00 am for Holy Eucharist!

Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting is just around the corner. After Holy Eucharist on Sunday, February 2, we will share a pot luck luncheon before commencing business. This year, we have a few openings on the Bishop’s Committee, so be on the lookout for details about descriptions of those positions as well as how to nominate someone you think might be a good fit.

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
• For all students and school personnel 
• For Ukraine and Russia
• For Israel and Palestine
• For 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/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ Rose Ridge/ Bertha Boyles/ Alberta Hardy/ Gabriel/ Michael/ and for the repose of Charles Ziriax

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

Save the Dates

• Sunday, January 12 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1^st Sunday after the Epiphany
• Sunday, January 19 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2^nd Sunday after the Epiphany; Bishop’s Committee meeting
• Sunday, January 26 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3^rd Sunday after the Epiphany
• Sunday, February 2 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Presentation of Jesus in the Temple; Annual Meeting and pot luck luncheon

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Happy New Year, one and all!!!

Last Sunday, we were reminded of some of the many ways in which St. Paul’s has “received grace upon grace” (John 1:16) in the last year. During 2024, we had several opportunities to serve the Claremore community in collaboration with our brothers and sisters in Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, at Claremore First Christian Church, and at Grace United Methodist Church – from shared services during holy week to Trunk or Treat at Halloween, and from hosting the mobile food pantry to combined worship on Christmas Eve. We celebrated three confirmations (and have another just around the corner), and we have seven new and returning parishioners – most of whom have started attending in the last few months. “Grace upon grace,” indeed! Furthermore, we were privileged to hear from Ron Parker and from Tjode Favier as they shared some of the ways they experienced God moving in their own lives throughout the year. How fitting that our Old Testament lesson was from Isaiah 61: “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord!” (v10)

God is definitely alive and well and working in and through St. Paul’s Claremore! We look forward with great anticipation to what is to come in 2025!

Bishop’s Visit and Confirmation THIS Sunday!

This coming Sunday, 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, The Rt. Rev. 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.

After the service, we will enjoy a scrumptious pot luck luncheon during which time the bishop will share in a Q&A discussion with all of us. If there is a question you’ve always about our theology or traditions, this Sunday will be a great time to find out the answer. The bishop is especially fond of answering questions about the Book of Common Prayer and about liturgy. What a fabulous way to kick off the year 2025! We hope you will join us!

Note: Following lunch, Bishop Poulson will meet with the Bishop’s Committee. 

Mobile Food Pantry to Return to St. Paul’s

Wednesday, January 8, the mobile food pantry from Grace United Methodist Church will, once again, be in the St. Paul’s parking lot from 3-6 pm (note that this a different time frame than previously advertised). Parishioners are invited to help set up beginning at 2:00, and to help fill, carry, and load grocery bags for local residents. Come for 30 minutes, an hour, or the whole time – whatever time you have available is greatly appreciated. This is a fun way to spread Christ’s love and minister to our local community! We hope to see you there. 

Let Us Pray

• For the safety of Bishop Poulson as he travels from Oklahoma City this weekend
• 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 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/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ Rose Ridge/ Bertha Boyles/ Alberta Hardy/ Gabriel/ Michael/ and for the repose of Charles Ziriax

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

Save the Dates

• Sunday, January 5 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Confirmations with Bishop Poulson; Pot luck Q&A with Bishop; Bishop’s Committee meeting with Bishop
• Wednesday, January 8 – Grace UMC Mobile Food Pantry at St. Paul’s from 3-6 pm
• Sunday, January 12 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1^st Sunday after the Epiphany
• Sunday, January 19 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2^nd Sunday after the Epiphany; Bishop’s Committee meeting

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Merry Christmas, one and all!

I do hope that your holiday season is filled with laughter, love, and the wonder and joy of Christ, God’s gift to us all!

Christmas Eve with Mt. Zion

What a marvelous blessing it was to share an evening of celebration with all of you! Our choir did an outstanding job of opening the service with a combination of special music and congregational sing-alongs. I, for one, am very grateful for the friendship we share with our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Their youth enhanced the service with their beautiful music and Pastor Coulter brought us a profound message based on our epistle reading from the book of Titus. It was truly a delightful experience!

5th Sunday Service

You won’t want to miss our service this coming Sunday (12/29). As you have probably noticed, each time we have a month with five Sundays, we are trying to do something special on that 5^th Sunday, and this month will be no exception. We will be hearing testimonials (yes, you read that correctly…testimonials in the Episcopal church!) from Tjode Favier and Ron Parker. Both of these parishioners have been through some inspiring experiences this year, and they have agreed to share a bit of their stories with us. This should be a fantastic way to observe the final Sunday of 2024! Join us! 

Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief 

This 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, The Rt. Rev. 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 during which time the bishop will share in a Q&A discussion with all of us. Following lunch, Bishop Poulson will meet with the Bishop’s Committee. What a fabulous way to kick off the year 2025! We hope you will join us!

Mobile Food Pantry to Return to St. Paul’s

Wednesday, January 8, the mobile food pantry from Grace United Methodist Church will, once again, be in the St. Paul’s parking lot from 5-8 pm. Parishioners are invited to help set up beginning at 4:00, and to help fill, carry, and load grocery bags for local residents. Come for 30 minutes, and hour, or the whole evening – whatever time you have available is greatly appreciated. This is a fun way to spread Christ’s love and minister to our local community! We hope to see you there. 

Let Us Pray

• That during this Christmas season Christ’s gift will be shared by all
• For the safety of those traveling during the holiday season
• 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/ 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 29 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1^st 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
• Sunday, January 12 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1^st Sunday after the Epiphany
• Sunday, January 19 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2^nd Sunday after the Epiphany; Bishop’s Committee meeting

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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; 4^th 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; 1^st 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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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 3^rd 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; 2^nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3^rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm
• Sunday, December 15 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3^rd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
• Sunday, December 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 4^th 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; 1^st 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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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 3^rd 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; 1^st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
• Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2^nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3^rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm
• Sunday, December 15 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3^rd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
• Sunday, December 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 4^th 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; 1^st 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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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 3^rd 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; 1^st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
• Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2^nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3^rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm
• Sunday, December 15 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 3^rd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
• Sunday, December 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 4^th Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am

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