Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 29, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saint Paul’s Parish Hall (rain or shine)
Come in a costume if you wish, and please invite friends to come with you!
Games and other activities will make the party loads of fun!
A costume parade will let everyone see your funny costume!
Lunch is part of the party!
Our special guests will be some children from FORKids!!
SPY and I SPY, along with many adults in the parish, can guarantee you will have a great time!!
Contact Martha Jones if you have questions:
627 4353 Ext. 15 or mjones@spauls.org
All Saints’ Sunday at Saint Paul’s November 6, 2011
A Special Tradition for our Children
At Saint Paul’s on All Saints’ Sunday, the children place fresh flowers on all the graves in the church yard as a way of remembering those saints buried in this holy space. (Fresh flowers will be provided for the children, and we will place these flowers on the graves during the Children’s Liturgy.)
The children will gather as usual on the lower level at 10:30 a.m. for the Liturgy, and then we will go
outside to place the flowers. I will then bring the children, into the church at the Passing of the Peace.
All Saints’ Day is always November 1, and it is a principal feast day of the liturgical year; but we
celebrate this day on the first Sunday after November 1.
This is a day to celebrate the lives of all saints, those that are well known, and those known only to God. It is a day to celebrate those of us who are still on our earthly pilgrimage, and those who have completed their earthly pilgrimage.
All Saints’ Sunday is always a traditional time for baptism and the reaffirmation of our own baptismal vows.
Christian Formation at 9:30 a.m. is on as usual this Sunday. We look forward to seeing lots of adults and children!!
Martha Jones, Director of Christian Formation
A Time We Remember Our Special Saints
Another aspect of All Saints’ Sunday is remembering and praying for the departed. If you would like to have someone remembered during the services on this day please submit their names to the church
office by October 31st.
USO Movie Night
Once again St. Paul’s is hosting a movie night for the men and women of our armed services. We will gather on Tuesday November 8th at 5:30 p.m. to watch Secretariat. If you are willing to bring a dish, snack and or be a host, please contact Scott (shennessy@spauls.org) or Judy (jbest@spauls.org).
Thank you to all of you who have helped out in the past. These men and women truly do appreciate our hospitality. When you are away from home, family and friends it is nice to know others care.
Armed Forces Sunday
On Sunday, November 13th, we will honor those who are currently serving or who have served in the armed services of our country. Members of the uniformed services of our country will
participate in the service. We are asking everyone to wear his or her uniform to the service on Sunday, November 13th. Plan to come to show your appreciation for all that these men and women do for our country.
Vestry Elections
On Sunday, November 20, 2011, Saint Paul’s will hold annual vestry elections. There are four vestry seats to fill. Vestry members serve for a period of three years.
Requirements for vestry service:
· Be a communicant in good standing, meaning those who are confirmed communicant of this congregation.
· Attend monthly Vestry meetings held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
· Attend Vestry retreat — January 20-21, 2012
· Be regular in attendance at services and special functions of the parish.
· Provide financial support to this church and its mission through their yearly pledge.
In addition, Vestry members will be expected to be a liason with teams or committees needing oversight.
If you are interested in serving St. Paul’s as a vestry member, please fill out the Vestry nomination forms located in the church vestibule, Parish Hall, parish office, or see one of the current vestry members.
Reel Spirituality
For our November Reel Spirituality we will watch the comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles with Steve Martin and John Candy as they try to get home for Thanksgiving. Join us Sunday,
November 20th at 1:00 p.m.
Baskets and Blessings
We will be collecting non-perishable food items to go towards food baskets for Thanksgiving. You may bring in canned goods and other non-perishable food and place them in the baskets marked “Baskets and Blessings” or you may make a monetary contribution. Checks may be placed in the offering plate on Sundays, make sure to mark on the memo line Baskets and Blessings. A list of suggested items is below.
Canned corn, green beans, or peas
Boxed instant mashed potatoes or rice
Boxed stuffing
Pasta sauce and pasta
Macaroni and cheese
Boxed roll/cornbread mix
Peanut butter and jelly
Cranberry sauce/jelly
Boxed dessert
Thanksgiving Day
We will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th at 12:00 p.m. (please note the change of time from previous years).
Following the service we will be hosting a Thanksgiving Meal at 1:00 p.m.. All members of the parish are welcome to attend. If you plan to come to the dinner, please RSVP to the church office (aworley@spauls.org 627-4353).
Dedication Ceremony December 3, 2011
On Saturday, December 3rd at 2:30 in the afternoon, all members of Saint Paul’s are invited to a dedication ceremony for the plaques listing Revolutionary War patriots and War of 1812 veterans. Participants in the ceremony will include representatives of the Norfolk Chapter and Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, several local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of the War of 1812 in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Virginia State Society, United States Daughters of 1812. Michael Kranish, author of Flight from Monticello: Thomas Jefferson at War, will be the guest speaker. He will discuss the 1776 bombardment and burning of Norfolk. Much of the program will be held in the church, followed by the unveiling of the plaques and related activities in the south churchyard.
Saint Paul’s will sponsor a reception after the ceremony.
Rental Parking Spots
We have several spots that are available. If you know of anyone who works in the downtown area that is interested in a parking space they may call Meredith Management
622-8233 Ext. 113. The cost is $50.00.
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