The Fifteenth SUNday after pentecost
Sunday, September 18, at 10:00 am
The form for this service can also be found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 355. Spoken responses are in bold typeface.
Prelude: “Jesu, meine Freude” J. G. Walther
The Entrance Rite
Hymn 390: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation;
O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation:
join the great throng,
psaltery, organ, and song,
sounding in glad adoration.
2. Praise to the Lord; over all things he gloriously reigneth:
borne as on eagle-wings, safely his saints he sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen
how all thou needest hath been
granted in what he ordaineth?
3. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy way and defend thee;
surely his goodness and mercy shall ever attend thee;
ponder anew
what the Almighty can do,
who with his love doth befriend thee.
4. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that hath life and breath come now with praises before him!
Let the amen
sound from his people again;
gladly for ever adore him.
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit;
People There is one hope in God’s call to us;
Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
People One God and Father of all.
Celebrant
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gloria: “Glory to God in the highest”
The Collect of the Day
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Let us pray.
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Amos 8:4-7
Hear this, you that trample on the needy, and bring to ruin the poor of the land, saying, “When will the new moon be over so that we may sell grain; and the sabbath, so that we may offer wheat for sale? We will make the ephah small and the shekel great, and practice deceit with false balances, buying the poor for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, and selling the sweepings of the wheat.” The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Surely I will never forget any of their deeds.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 113
1 Hallelujah!
Give praise, you servants of the Lord; *
praise the Name of the Lord.
2 Let the Name of the Lord be blessed, *
from this time forth for evermore.
3 From the rising of the sun to its going down *
let the Name of the Lord be praised.
4 The Lord is high above all nations, *
and his glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like the Lord our God, who sits enthroned on high *
but stoops to behold the heavens and the earth?
6 He takes up the weak out of the dust *
and lifts up the poor from the ashes.
7 He sets them with the princes, *
with the princes of his people.
8 He makes the woman of a childless house *
to be a joyful mother of children.
Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
First of all, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all—this was attested at the right time. For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 550: “Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult”
1. Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult
of our life’s wild, restless sea,
day by day his clear voice soundeth,
saying, ‘Christian, follow me;’
2. as, of old, Saint Andrew heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and toil and kindred,
leaving all for his dear sake.
3. Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world’s golden store;
from each idol that would keep us,
saying, ‘Christian, love me more.’
4. In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of toil and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
‘Christian, love me more than these.’
5. Jesus calls us! By thy mercies,
Savior, make us hear thy call,
give our hearts to thine obedience,
serve and love thee best of all.
The Gospel: Luke 16:1-13
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’ Then the manager said to himself, ‘What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.” So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, “How much do you owe my master?’ He answered, ‘A hundred jugs of olive oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.’ Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘A hundred containers of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill and make it eighty.’ And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes.
“Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
After the sermon, the choir sings a sentence of Scripture in response.
Holy Baptism
The Presentation and Examination of the Candidate
The parents, godparents, and candidate come forward for the presentation and examination.
Priest The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Parents & Godparents I present McKensie Kathleen Mekles to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
The priest asks the parents and godparents
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents & Godparents I will, with God’s help.
Priest Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents & Godparents I will, with God’s help.
The priest asks the following questions of the parents and godparents, who speak on behalf of the candidate
Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?
Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
Answer I do.
Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
Answer I do.
Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
Answer I do.
The priest then addresses the congregation, saying
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in her life in Christ?
People We will.
Priest Let us join with those who are committing this child to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
The Baptismal Covenant
Priest Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Priest Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Priest Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Priest Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Priest Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
Priest Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Priest Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help.
Priest Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People I will, with God’s help.
Prayers for the Candidate
Priest Let us now pray for this person who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth.
The baptismal party proceeds to the font as prayers for the candidate are offered.
Priest Deliver her, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest Open her heart to your grace and truth.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest Fill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest Keep her in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest Send her into the world in witness to your love.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
The priest says
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.
Thanksgiving over the Water
The priest blesses the water, first saying
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The priest continues
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
At the following words, the priest touches the water
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The Baptism
The priest baptizes the candidate, saying
McKensie, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The forehead of the newly baptized is then marked with the sign of the cross using Chrism, saying
McKensie, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.
The priest presents a candle to the newly baptized, saying
McKensie, receive the light of Christ, a sign of the new life enkindled within you. Amen.
The priest then prays over the newly baptized, saying Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Priest Let us welcome the newly baptized.
People We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
The People return to their seats as the following hymn is sung.
The Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The ministers and the people greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion
The Celebrant introduces the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture.
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During the Offertory an anthem is sung, and the Altar is prepared with the elements of Holy Communion.
The Offering is brought forward.
Offertory Anthem: “Ave Verum” W.A. Mozart
Ave verum corpus, natum ex Maria Virgine,
vere passum,
immolatum in cruce pro homine,
cujus latus perforatum unda
fluxit et sanguine:
esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine.
Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary,
having truly suffered,
sacrificed on the cross for mankind,
from whose pierced side
water and blood flowed:
be for us a foretaste in the trial of death.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
The people stand and the priest says
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The priest continues
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
A proper preface is said.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus: “Holy, holy, holy Lord”
The priest continues
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Priest and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The priest continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Breaking of the Bread
The priest breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Priest The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Spiritual Communion: Act of Reception
During Communion, you are invited to say the following prayer form for receiving Spiritual Communion. Know that the grace of God is made present in your heart, even though the Sacrament is not received with the mouth.
In union, blessed Jesus, with the faithful gathered at every altar of your Church where your blessed Body and Blood are offered this day, I long to offer you praise and thanksgiving, for creation and all the blessings of this life, for the redemption won for us by your life, death, and resurrection, for the means of grace and the hope of glory.
I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament, and, since I cannot at this time receive communion, I pray you to come into my heart. I unite myself with you and embrace you with all my heart, my soul, and my mind. Let nothing separate me from you; let me serve you in this life until, by your grace, I come to your glorious kingdom and unending peace. Amen.
Come Lord Jesus, and dwell in my heart in the fullness of your strength; be my wisdom and guide me in right pathways; conform my life and actions to the image of your holiness; and, in the power of your gracious might, rule over every hostile power that threatens or disturbs the growth of your kingdom, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Communion Anthem: “O Taste and See” R. Vaughan Williams
O taste and see how gracious the Lord is: Blest is the man that trusteth in him.
Communion Hymn 594: “God of grace and God of glory”
1. God of grace and God of glory,
on thy people pour thy power;
crown thine ancient Church’s story;
bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour.
2. Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn thy Christ, assail his ways!
From the fears that long have bound us
free our hearts to faith and praise:
grant us wisdom, grant us courage
for the living of these days.
3. Cure thy children’s warring madness,
bend our pride to thy control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss thy kingdom’s goal.
4. Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the gift of thy salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving thee whom we adore.
After Communion, the priest says
Let us pray.
Priest and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome & Announcements
The Blessing
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Dismissal
The Celebrant says the dismissal. The people respond Thanks be to God.
Postlude: “Fuge” D. Buxtehude
Service Participants
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
Eucharistic Minister: Widgette Kelly
Acolyte: Madeleine Moore
Lector: Nancy Gifford-Humphreys
Ushers: Ted Hopkins, Joe DeTato
Altar: Linda Chinn, Jacky Grande
Flowers: Susan Roberts
A/V: Liam Kelly
Organist: W. Edward McCall
Choir: George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, John Capps, Carol Fox, Melanie Moyer, Shelley Reed, Robert Risch, Mike Roberts, Sue Roberts, Anne Shute, Jim Shute, Caitlin Stein, Marian Wentworth
Online giving is available through Realm E-Giving and PayPal. We thank you for your generous giving to St. Paul’s.
Nursery Care
Nursery care for toddlers and babies is available for those who wish to use it. The Nursery is located at the end of the Education Wing hallway, in the classroom closest to the Education Wing entrance. For help finding the Nursery, please ask an usher.
Welcome Back Picnic Today at Burpee Park
Today is our Welcome Back Picnic at Burpee Park (on the corner of Oakland Ave and Church St), starting right after the 10:00am mass, around 11:00-ish. This is a potluck-style picnic: good food, and great company. We have reserved the covered pavilion at the park, but you may also wish to bring a lawn chair—and you are invited to bring balls, frisbees, lawn games, etc. Join us!
Youth Formation/Sunday
Hi everyone, we are excited to announce that Youth Formation is back!
Our plan for the year is to have the youth learn more about the service, the prayers and the Bible. To that end, we are planning to start the year off with an Instructed Eucharist that is geared for the younger members of the congregation. We will then spend the subsequent Sundays learning about why we do what we do in church and what the different prayers mean with the goal of helping the children understand more about our Mass.
Today, we will start at 9am in in chapel with an Instructed Eucharist led by Father Daniel. We will then have activities for the children in the Education Wing and bring everyone back into the church for Communion.
On the following Sundays, we will return to our format in previous years. We will start at 9:45am in the chapel, have learning activities in the Education Wing and return to the Mass at Communion.
These activities will be geared for our youth ages about K-6th grade. Older youth are certainly welcome to participate, and we are working on activities more tailored to for the older youth. Stay tuned for more information on that! If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Pitts using the church directory.
Spiritual Direction
Are you interested in deepening your relationship with God? Spiritual direction or “holy listening” is the ancient practice of accompanying a person as they grow in their spirituality. Our spirituality informs so many aspects of our being, from our careers and vocations to the very questions about what it means to be human, in relationship with others. Having a person prayerfully listening with you as you discern God’s invitations can create expansive space and time for the Spirit to speak. As an associate in the Shalem Institute’s Program in Spiritual Guidance, Leigh DeTato is in formation as a spiritual director and is accepting new directees as part of her training. Sessions are typically about an hour once a month and are free until she completes her certificate at the end of 2023. Contact Leigh to learn more.
Women’s Group Movie Night!
Come join us for an evening of fellowship and film, Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 in the Parish Hall. There will be popcorn and feel free to bring any other snacks you would like. Please reach out to Leigh DeTato, Maureen McGraw, or Elizabeth Pitts with any questions.
Community Meal
St. Paul’s next Community Meal is scheduled for September 25th. St. Paul’s is one of 5 churches in the area that participate on a monthly basis to provide a Sunday meal for those that need our assistance. Please register here to help with set up, clean up, serving and meal preparation. Your help is needed and greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair, using the church directory.
October Bible Study
There seems to be a short pause in between the summer vacations/ back-to school months and the festive but busy Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas trifecta. This would be a great time to explore our faith through a short Bible study. Since the season of Pentecost continues until Advent, our topic will be the Holy Spirit. Who is s/he? Why do we Christians hear less about this part of the Holy Trinity than we do about the Father and the Son? Good question. We’ll look into this topic through verses and stories from the Old and New Testaments.
If interested, please contact Nancy or John Humphreys using the church directory. We will meet via zoom on Tuesday, October 4th at 7:30 pm and then determine whether the remaining studies will be on Zoom or at church-on Sunday mornings 9am.
Saint Paul’s Market is OPEN
featuring bounty from parishioners’ gardens
Proceeds benefit the ‘Little Red House’ Collection, to be used to buy food for the residents of the Doylestown Homeless Shelter.
Gardeners: Bring in your extras!
Buyers: Please make a donation.
Animal Outreach
During VBS this year we learned about the fruits of the spirit, the gifts that God gave us in order to share his goodness and light. The youth leaders of VBS worked together to create a drive for the SPCA in order to help animals in need
This drive will run from September 12-30. Donations can be placed in a SPCA designated box near the font
What can I give?
The SPCA is always in need of certain products throughout the year. Some products they need the most throughout the year are as follows:
Dry and Wet food for dogs, cat, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs
Recommended brands: Fancy Feast, Purina One
Nursing Kits
Bottles, nipples, formula. Notes: these products should be made specifically for animals
Collars
Unscented non-clumping Litter
Snuggle Safe Heating Pads
Dog, cat, and small animal toys
Waste Disposal Bags
Treat
Laundry Detergent / Windex / Hand Sanitizer / Bleach
Liquid Hand Soap & Liquid Dish Soap / Paper Towels
Latex Exam Gloves
Gift Cards
PetSmart or Pet Supplies Plus
Clean used towels and blankets
Animal Cleaning supplies
Animal safe soap and wipes
Donations can also be given online through Amazon Smile. Please contact Maureen McGraw with any questions.
Little Free Pantry
The Little Free Pantry has proven to be very successful and as a testament to that, we are in need of replacements like peanut butter, boxes of cereal, small water bottles, nuts, and snack bars without chocolate. Thank you for any donation you can make.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair using the church directory.
Boxers, Bloomers and Briefs.
One of the most requested items from people in need is clean, fresh, new underwear.
Really, why should anyone be without? Recognizing this need, along with the fact that many are too shy to ask, the DIOPA deacons are organizing the Boxers, Bloomers and Briefs collection.
With your help, we collected well over two thousand pairs of blue jeans last year. We believe, with your continued support, we can collect ten thousand pairs of boxers, bloomers, and briefs. Let us really show our love and generosity for others and provide a bit of dignity to those who need it the most.
Here is how to help:
Purchase a pack or two of underwear in your size, style, and gender. Then, do so for your spouse. Maybe even buy some in the size of your children, your uncle, or even Grandma. This should provide a rich diversity for distribution to clothing closets around the diocese.
You can drop off your donations in the coat closet in the Narthex on the weekends or the parish office during the week. Any questions can be directed to and addressed by Jim Massey.
Food Packing: Feed My Starving Children
St. Paul’s will be participating in Feed My Starving Children again this year. This program organizes the packaging and distribution of food to malnourished children in orphanages, schools, clinics, refugee camps in nearly 70 countries. The event will take place at DelVal University from Friday Oct. 7 to Monday Oct. 10. If you are interested in helping children in need, and having a fun time please consider volunteering. The shifts available are listed below.
Friday Oct. 7: 8:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-1:30pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday Oct. 8: 8:00am-10:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 9: 10:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Monday Oct. 10: 8:00am-10:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Please contact Mary Lou Parry with the shift you prefer, using the church directory. She will register you and provide any additional information needed.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Today’s flowers are given by Steve Rock to the glory of God, and in thanksgiving for the gift of life and in honor of Kay Rock on her birthday.
