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; 3rd 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; 5th Sunday after the Epiphany
- Sunday, February 16 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 6th Sunday after the Epiphany; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
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