Hello, loved ones. We are about half-way through the Easter season and I do hope it has been a blessed one for all of you. Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed; alleluia!
Did You Know?…
Today (4/30) is National Honesty Day as well as National Oatmeal Cookie Day. Now, those are some holidays I can definitely get behind!
Read more about these, and other things celebrated on April 30 at this link: On This Day – April 30, 2026 – National Day Calendar
Sermon Themes
Last Sunday (4/26), the 4th Sunday of Easter, we discussed the kind of faith that God, our Good Shepherd, leads us to: that is, faith that overcomes fear.
This Sunday (5/03), the 5th Sunday of Easter, our gospel lesson reiterates that Jesus is our Good Shepherd who cares for us both in life and in death, and encourages us who follow Christ to become involved in this life-affirming message. Please join us for Holy Eucharist at 10am, followed by coffee hour.
Sunny Dayz Mural Festival
We have been invited to support this exciting upcoming event in Claremore! The main day of the festival will be May 30, but there is much to do before that day arrives. Here are some ways we can get involved:
– Volunteer! Interested folks can email production@sunnydayzmuralfest.com to request the sign up link.
– Provide in-kind donations of bottled water, sunscreen/bug spray, food and snacks for our artists, as well as lodging at hotels and AirBnBs. For reference, we have 39 artists from across Oklahoma and the United States plus a volunteer production team of about 20 more folks.
– Pay for printing services for vinyl banners
– Provide for group meals
St. Paul’s Establishes Regular Office Hours
It has been quite some time since our church offices have been open on a regular basis; but we have exciting news! The building will now be open for regular office hours from 11am-4pm on the first and third Fridays of each month.
Tuesdays at RSU
Last Tuesday (4/28), we completed our discussion of Transforming by Austen Hartke. Next Tuesday (5/05), will be a time to simply relax and enjoy some snacks – a much needed reprieve for our students who will be studying diligently for final exams.
Be on the lookout for the occasional summer event for our college students. They have become an integral part of our church family, so we want to maintain that relationship while they’re on break.
Next Fall, we will resume Tuesdays @ RSU with the book Forging a Sacred Weapon by Kathy Baldock.
Food Pantry Needs
Add this to your grocery list: The Pride Community Shelf needs to remain continuously stocked! We have many people who are utilizing this resource, so keep the non-perishables coming! The shelf is located near our entrance through the double red doors of the church next to the small community library.
Classroom Needs
Current classroom needs are for yarn, high-lighters, good quality No. 2 pencils, Post-it note pads, and Kleenex; so, the next time you’re doing a little shopping, pick up one or two of these items, then bring them to church to donate.
Let Us Pray
- For the success of the new Soft Space in the Nave – and that word will spread about this ministry
- For all students, faculty, and staff, especially Christina, Shelby, Tony, Liam, Maddy, and John; and or strength and clarity of thought as they prepare for and take final exams
- 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 executive orders and mandates being imposed nationally and internationally
- For Ukraine and Russia, Israel, Palestine, and Iran
- For Michael/ Mikayla/Eddie/ Bob/ Gina/ James/ Lane/ Wayne Hanway/ Shelby/ Kaitlyn/ Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Karen/ Jeff/ Catherine/ Vicki/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Paul/ Stacy/ Joshua/ Jackie/ Spenser/ Sydney/ Cassidy/ Derik/ Don/ Kevin/ Roger/ Art/ Linda/ Pastors Coulter, Elizabeth, Tim, and Tom and their congregations
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Sunday, May 3 – Holy Eucharist @ 10 am; 5th Sunday of Easter
- Tuesday, May 5 – Pizza party for the students in Tuesdays @ RSU @ 7pm
- Sunday, May 10 – Holy Eucharist @ 10 am; 6th Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day; Blessing of all graduates
- Sunday, May 17 – Holy Eucharist @ 10 am; 7th Sunday of Easter
- Sunday, May 24 – Holy Eucharist @ 10 am; Pentecost Sunday outdoor worship and picnic
- Sunday, May 31 – Morning Prayer @ 10 am; 1st Sunday after Pentecost; Trinity Sunday
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