Hello, All!
I hope this letter finds you safe and warm during this spell of wintry weather.
Last Sunday (2/09), the fifth Sunday after Epiphany, the gospel lesson took us to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the calling of fishermen Simon Peter, James, and John. We discussed how Jesus calls us to keep casting our nets.
This coming Sunday (2/16), the sixth Sunday after Epiphany, we will learn more about the blessings of trusting in the Lord. Bring a friend and join us at 10:00 am for Holy Eucharist as we discuss the beatitudes.
Inclement Weather
As we face this winter season, we want to be sure that you are receiving information about last-minute changes to our service schedule. As such, we have implemented an emergency notification system wherein parishioners can receive text messages about service cancellations, as well as various other information. If you have not already given us your updated contact information – especially your cell phone number – be sure to do so as soon as possible (we promise not to spam your inbox!). Current information may be given to Ron Parker, our IT, PR, and social media coordinator or email him admin@stpaulsclaremore.org
Volunteers Needed
We are excited to announce that some of the positions have been filled; but it’s not too late to volunteer for these remaining openings (see list below). If you would like to serve in any of these positions, please let someone on our Bishop’s Committee know (Shelby Mancell, Danny Haden, Kaitlyn Rodwell, Christina McMahan, Joyce Landrum, Barbara Bajon, or Rev. Nancy).
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 (Danny Haden)
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 (Danny Haden)
Offering Bearers
-2 people per service
-Collects offerings during services
-Counts collections for that day after services
-Reports to Treasurer (Barbara Bajon)
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 (Kaitlyn Rodwell)
Mt. Zion Chili Challenge
Saturday, February 22, from 11 am – 1 pm, our friends at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (805 N Oseuma Ave, Claremore) are holding a chili cook-off fund raiser. There is a $10 entry fee for those who wish to compete, and taste hits are $5 each. The 1st-Prize winner will receive a $50 gift card. To enter, contact Sandra, the church secretary, at 918-342-2799 or 918-639-9092 or mtzionclaremore.secretary@gmail.com no later than February 17.
Lenten Book Club
During Lent this year, we will be participating in a nation-wide book club. We will meet on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am for coffee (and food if you wish) and conversation about the book The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri. Our first discussion will take place Sunday, March 16, and will continue through Palm Sunday (April 13). If you wish to read along and/or participate, please sign up on the bulletin board at church or reply to this email no later than Sunday, March 2, so we know how many books to order for everyone.
Lenten Dinner Worship
Our weekly Lenten offerings to the community for this coming season will be in the form of Dinners and Worship on Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. We are collaborating with the Claremore First Christian Church, Grace United Methodist Church, and Verdigris United Methodist Church. The first Lenten Dinner Worship will take place on Thursday, March 13, at Grace UMC. The rest of the services will be held at different church campuses. Here is the schedule:
March 13 – Grace UMC
March 20 – St. Paul’s
March 27 – Verdigris UMC
April 3 – Claremore First Christian Church
April 10 – Verdigris UMC
April 17 (Maundy Thursday) – Grace UMC
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 Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Chris/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ Gabriel/ John/ Cooper/ Josh/ Steven/ Connor/ Jace/ Rose Ridge/ Bertha Boyles/ Pastor James Coulter and Mt. Zion Baptist Church
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Sunday, February 16 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 6th Sunday after the Epiphany; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
- Sunday, February 23 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 7th Sunday after the Epiphany
- Sunday, March 2 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Last Sunday after the Epiphany
- Wednesday, March 5 – Ash Wednesday service @ 6:00 pm
- Sunday, March 9 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday in Lent
- Wednesday, March 12 – Grace UMC Mobile Food Pantry at St. Paul’s from 3-6 pm
- Thursday, March 13 – Lenten Dinner Worship @ 6:00 pm at Grace UMC
- Sunday, March 16 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday in Lent; Lenten book club @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
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