Category: Newsletter

Happy 2024! May God bless all of you with joy and good health this year! Fr. Bill’s Retirement Celebration Of course, our top story for this week is the forthcoming celebration for Fr. Bill and Carole. You are invited to join us and The Rev. Canon Betsy Randall this Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. We… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 4, 2024

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Everyone! Advent IV / Christmas Eve Service Last Sunday, December 24, we had a beautiful candlelight service of Lessons & Carols to mark the transition from Advent to Christmas. It was so good to see everyone there!This Sunday, December 31, we will return to our regular 9:30 a.m. service… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 28

Advent and Christmas greetings to all! The Season of Love Last Sunday (12/17), was the third Sunday of Advent, and we lit the candle of Joy. Sometimes also called the “Shepherd’s Candle,” we are reminded of the joyful anticipation of the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem. Because of the joyous occasion, the… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 21

Sending you blessings as we enter the third week of Advent! The Season of Joy Last Sunday (12/10), was the first Sunday of Advent, and we lit the second candle in our Advent wreath – that which symbolizes peace. Often called the “Bethlehem Candle,” it reminds us of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 14

Greetings and salutations as we approach the second week of Advent! The Season of Peace Last Sunday (12/03), was the first Sunday of Advent, and we lit the first candle in the Advent wreath – the candle of hope. Sometimes also called the Prophecy candle, it reminds us of the foretelling of the birth of… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 6

Advent greetings, Dear Ones! The Season of Hope Last Sunday (11/26), our sermon reminded us that every person is a reflection of Christ – what a fabulous affirmation! This Sunday (12/03), marks the beginning of Advent. The first candle in our Advent wreath will be lit – that which symbolizes hope. Sometimes called the Prophecy… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – November 30

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. ~ Psalm 100:4-5 Preparing for Christ the King Last Sunday (11/19), the gospel lesson compared the Kingdom of Heaven to… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – November 23

Greetings & salutations, People of St. Paul’s! Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Annual Thanksgiving Potluck This Sunday, November 19, St. Paul’s will host our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. This is a great opportunity to extend hospitality… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – November 16

Greetings, St. Paul’s Family! No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ~ John 15:13 Recognition of Veterans Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11. The day that honors those who served began in 1919 as Armistice Day. Veterans Day marks November 11, 1918, as the date –… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – November 9

Greetings, Dear Ones! This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it! ~ Psalm 118:24 Welcome November! Did you know…  Observed in November: For more fun facts, visit Fun November Facts & Trivia – Original Works Which Commandment is the Greatest? Last Sunday (10/29), our sermon was… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – November 2