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News & Notices

It is said that Cats can see in the dark, but this CAT can't

To be honest, we don’t know if you have completed the CAT or not because each person’s answers are anonymous. BUT, if you haven’t already, please shed some light on your experiences at St. Paul’s. It will only take 25 minutes. For your convenience, the link to your CAT is provided again below.

PLEASE DON’T KEEP US IN THE DARK!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STPAULECROCHESTERNY

If you have multiple teens, young adults, or adult parishioners in your household, each individual may take the survey using this same link.

The online survey closes May 14th.

All paper surveys must be returned to the office or to any member of the search committee before Monday, May 11th.

If you have questions, please contact any member of the search committee.

With our sincere gratitude,

Mo Allyn, Jane Chapman, Julie Gedro, Mara Hazzard-Wallingford, Les Kernan, Lindsay Korth, Louise Moore, Hilary Streever, Malual Thongjang, Daniel Wright

Congratulations, Sonja!

Congratulations to our Director of Communication & Digital Ministry, Sonja Slother, on receiving another Polly Bond Award for her St. Paul’s Christmas card design. A member and board member of Episcopal Communicators, Sonja has earned multiple Polly Bond Awards for her graphic design work since 2015. The award, named for one of the organization’s founders, recognizes outstanding communications and design at the national level.

Parents, please ask your child if they received the email and encourage them to apply.

There are times when the application email is caught & redirected to junk mail folders or blocked altogether.



Sunday, May 31st - Town Hall Meeting

Sunday, June 7th - Parish Picnic

Sunday, June 14th - East Avenue Music Festival

Stewardship Campaign 2026

Thank you to all who have turned in your

pledge cards for 2026!

We are pleased that we have received $415K in pledges to date. Over 62% of the pledges were increases over 2025. 

We also have 14 new pledges.

Please click on the button below to make your pledge today.

Outreach

Reminder: Clergy & staff will never text or email asking for gift cards.

Join the Social Justice/Community Engagement List

Below you will find a link to join an email list to be updated about ways you can live out your baptismal promise to strive for justice and peace. A periodic e-newsletter will be sent only to those who choose to join this list.

Sunday at St. Paul's

Serving this Sunday, May 3rd

The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester

Register Here by May 9th! Space is limited, please register early!

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 am – 4:00 pm (lunch is provided)

St Peter’s, 3825 E Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY 14467

Cost: $75.00

(Some scholarship assistance is available for those in need)

The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester is offering a Strengthening the Body of Christ workshop to help church members and clergy become more effective leaders of their congregations. We welcome the Rev. Jay Wittmeyer, Executive Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, to lead this event. This workshop uses the insights of family systems theory to reflect on the social dynamics and connections of the congregation. The workshop seeks to work through such concepts as toxicity and sabotage and address how leaders can respond to such challenges in mature and responsible ways that maintain unity through peace. 

Strengthening the Body of Christ uses theory to help church members and clergy become more effective leaders of their congregations. This workshop is a call for leaders to grow themselves up into spiritual maturity and guide their congregations into the full measure of the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 

Who will benefit:

• Clergy who are interested in learning how to manage change and transition post-pandemic. 
• Pastors looking to gain knowledge in creating a healthier relationship with their congregation.
• Church lay leaders who want to learn the best practices for their church based on present research findings. 
• Anyone interested in learning how to manage self and become a positive representative for the church.

Pay Online Here

(Select “Strengthening_51626_Wkshp” & include your name in the memo)

Questions? Contact the Rev. Julianne Buenting



Parish Prayer List

We entrust into your unfailing care, Merciful God...

Those for whom our prayers have been requested: David Miller, Bob Michniewicz, Marcia Stevens, Claudius Scott, Jack Worboys, Linda, Mara Hazzard-Wallingford, Shelia Eiss, Bill & Diane Bailey, Lois, Donna Grear, Hans Thurston, Nathan, Noreen, Scott, Bertha Simpkins, Amelia Smith, Ella Richard-Dyson, and Bill Dewart.  

Our nation and the world: the President, Congress, and Supreme Court; our Governor, Mayor, and the leaders of the communities from which we come; members of our military at home and abroad; for all those elected or appointed to positions of public trust, and for peace throughout our world.

The Church throughout the world, especially for Sean Rowe, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Kara Wagner Sherer, Bishop of Rochester; for the clergy and staff of St. Paul's, and for our partners in ministry.

With thanksgiving, our health care professionals, first responders, essential workers, and farmworkers.

Those who have died, and all of those whom we love but see no longer.

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for St. Paul's

O God, our heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's Church wide enough to receive all who need love and fellowship and loving care, and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and uncharitableness. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, but strong enough to turn back the tempter's power. 

O heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's a gateway to your eternal kingdom; bless every member and worker; may all that we do and say be done and said to your honor and glory and the spreading of your kingdom. May we continue to be forever yours and daily increase through the Holy Spirit in love and service to others; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Parish Committees & Ministries

The two buttons below have links to our Parish Committees and ministries and who to contact if you'd like more information.