Services for the Third Sunday after Epiphany
Saturday, January 21, 5:00 p.m. Illuminated Worship
Sunday, January 22, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
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All Sunday Services Live-streamed
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St. Paul's 2023 Stewardship Pledge Drive Presentations |
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Meghan Foley, chairperson
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Dr. Ruth Hayhoe, church member
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Day School Family Game Night
Friday, January 20 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: Parish Hall
St. Paul's Day School will hold its first Family Game Night! Only $30 for a cheese pizza, four bottles of water and game cards to play Bingo for fun prizes! Additional drinks and desserts for purchase as well. Raffles of exciting items for adults and children. This fun evening is also a fundraiser for the Day School operating fund. Contact Liz Ryan at [email protected] for tickets.
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Diocesan Cursillo Event
Fellowship & Faith Revival
Saturday, January 21, 9:00 am - 12 noon
Location: Duncan Conference Center
(15820 S Military Trail, Delray Beach, FL 33484)
Fellowship and Faith Revival! The Cursillo Ministry of our Diocese is inviting all persons to a morning of song, prayer, fellowship, and good food! We will gather at the Duncan Center (15280 S. Military, Delray) at 9 enjoying a light breakfast and continue the fun from there. You will be on your way home by 12.
Fr. Bernie is the event speaker. Come and enjoy a great experience!
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MASP CONCERT:
The Composer's in the House: The Music and the Companion Stories
Sunday, January 22, at 2:30 pm
Location: Church
This unique concert, featuring both performances and accompanying stories, explores the music of composer and conductor Michael Isaacson who will be with us in person to share his creative process in composing and conducting new sacred works, TV & Movies scores, & Museum exhibition music. Performing his sacred, secular, and media music will be an ensemble of performers who have recorded Isaacson’s music.
Tickets: $20 at the door. 18/under: free.
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Foundations of Faith
Wednesday, January 25, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Guild Room
The Christian Faith through the Episcopal lens… the God-basics in the Episcopal Church. This six session class will prepare those who are interested in being confirmed or reaffirming their faith at the Bishop’s visit on April 22nd. If you are interested, please sign up in the courtyard, call the office or email
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Rector’s Bible Study
God Is With Us: A Journey Through the Gospel of Matthew
Thursdays, January 26 — February 16, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm
Location: Parish Hall & Zoom
Join us as we explore the Gospel of Matthew which is the Gospel we will hear proclaimed throughout this liturgical year. This will be a hybrid in-person and Zoom bible study. Sign up available in the Courtyard.
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National Cursillo Renewal Event
Saturday, January 28, from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
You are invited to join with the Cursillo community across the nation as we celebrate our life in Jesus! Our event will be held on Saturday, January 28th, from 1:00-2:30 pm, on Zoom. Fr. Bernie will offer the opening talk that will guide us into small group discussions sharing our desires to better know Jesus.
You will need to pre-register by going to the National Cursillo Website at:
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Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 29, at 9:15 a.m.
At our Annual Parish Meeting we present the church budget and elect our new Vestry members.
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Gentle Yoga Flow
Last class of session:
Tuesday, January 24, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Hall
Join Patti Daniell, RYT200, for a yoga series centered on stress reduction and achieving a balance of mind, body, and spirit. Text Patti at 561-573-9326 for questions or to reserve your space today! Sign-up available in the courtyard.
Individual classes: $10.
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Yoga Mass
Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Hall
Join our yoga instructor Patti Daniell, together with Fr. Paul and Fr. Bernie, at this peaceful and prayerful time of worship.
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Newcomers Lunch
Sunday, February 5 after the 10:00 a.m. service
Location: Parish Hall
We invite all newcomers to join Fr. Paul, Fr. Bernie, and Dr. David for a newcomers lunch on Sunday, February 5 at 11:30 am in the parish hall. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, take a tour of our church campus led by Fr. Paul, learn about the incredible history of St. Paul’s, and discover ways that you might get more involved in the life of our community.
Please sign-up for the Newcomers Lunch in the courtyard.
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ChurchNext Becoming Beloved Community
Begins Sunday, February 5, at 11:30 a.m.
This introductory course explores systemic racism in the United States and in the Church and begins a conversation about what the Episcopal Church is currently doing to live more into our inclusive values. It offers clear guidance on learning from this history and building toward what Presiding Bishop Michael Curry describes as “the Beloved Community of God.” The first of six sessions will be Sunday, February 5th at 11:30 am, following the 10 am service. The curriculum centers around short videos to be watched as a group followed by guided conversation. They include:
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Feb. 5: Race, Privilege, and Beloved Community
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Feb. 12: Building a Firm Foundation (provides a brief history of the creation of the U.S. and systemic racism)
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Feb. 19: Systemic Racism in the U.S. (focuses on 1924-present)
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Feb. 26: Race and the Episcopal Church
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March 5: Racial Reconciliation and Personal Empowerment
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March 12: Actively Building Beloved Community
Please join for any or all of these important discussions and sign up in the courtyard.
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Sacred Space Book Club
Tuesday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting
This new ministry will explore both works of fiction and nonfiction, focusing on the stories and histories of Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and Black Americans.
It is an opportunity for spiritual discernment as we learn and grow together. Our first book is Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
The first meeting is on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:30 pm. A Zoom link will be provided.
Please sign up in the courtyard.
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Annual Festive Meal
Sunday, February 19, 5:00 p.m. at the Delray Beach Golf Club
(2200 Highland Ave unit a, Delray Beach, FL 33445).
Mark the date for this annual pot-luck celebration! More details and sign up to come!
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Prayer Shawl Knitters
Meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., in Bush Hall
Knit prayer shawls for newborns and for the sick and homebound. To learn more, contact Barbara Clifford at [email protected].
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Veterans Ministry
Meets the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Parish Hall
We have a newly formed Veterans Ministry that is open to all, veterans and non-veterans alike. We helped to coordinate special liturgies during each of our weekend services for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. Our goal is to support veterans within our parish and community, ultimately becoming known as a veteran-friendly parish. We meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 10-11 AM in the parish hall.
All are welcome. If you believe you are called to provide assistance to veterans, you are most welcome to join us at one of our meetings.
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Sunday School
For all children PreK through 5th grade!
Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
Location: Guild Room
Join us for fun, stories, crafts, snacks and new friends as we use the Seedlings curriculum to learn more about our Lord and our church! Go to http://tinyurl.com/y9w5uo8j to register your child! Contact Mrs. Liz Ryan for more information: [email protected] or call 561-278-4729.
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Wheels-to-Worship
St. Paul's would like to connect people who would like transportation to church services with people who are willing and able to drive!
Please call the church office at 561-276-4541 to let us know if you are interested and what service you prefer, and the best number to reach you. A sign up sheet is also available in the church courtyard.
We will contact you soon!
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We need you!
The Service Ministries of the church enable us to worship God in the beauty and richness of the Episcopal tradition. If you are interested in serving as an Acolyte, Usher, Greeter, Lay Reader, or Chalice Bearer, please contact Tim Kilpatrick. Each of these ministries is open to people of all ages, and adds to the depth and beauty of our worship experience. Contact Tim at [email protected] or (561) 436-4194.
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INTERFAITH CAFE
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
7:00 – 9:00 PM
South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Rd.
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Contact: Linda Prior - 561-330-0245
Topic is: Thank God for Evolution.
Rev. Fritz graduated from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbus, Ohio in 1967. He has been a pastor at churches in Townsend, Montana, Columbus, Ohio, Cobb, Wisconsin, and Butler, Pennsylvania. He was tried for heresy by the Lutheran Church on three different occasions. He has five children - two are adopted, one is biracial and the other is a Native American Sioux Indian. He is a guest speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton. One of his fun activities is leading a Ukulele Group at the Unitarian Fellowship.
Following the presentation there will be round table discussions about how religious beliefs have evolved over the years.
- What resonated with you from the presentation?
- Does your faith allow for freedom of individual beliefs?
The Interfaith Cafe meets on the third Thursday of each month to hear a presentation and to participate in a discussion about pertinent topics while enjoying light refreshments. All are welcome. The Interfaith Cafe promotes interfaith dialogue, awareness, and understanding by uniting people of different faiths and/or cultural traditions by living shared values of love, peace, and justice through interactive family events, shared social action and educational dialogue.
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Green steel, winter heat wave in Europe, and Creation Care
Steel production is responsible for 8 percent of carbon emissions globally, but it is categorized as a “hard to abate” industry. Green steel is needed: for the industry to hit its Paris Agreement targets, it must slash emissions by 93 percent by the middle of the century, according to Energy Monitor. But there are some new exciting green steel developments afoot:
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Daily Virtual Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline
St. Paul's daily virtual Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m., Evening Prayer at 5:00 p.m., and Compline at 8:00 p.m. is held Monday through Friday (through Facebook Live streams).
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Lectio Divina
Tuesday, January 24, at 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a meditative approach to scripture study! This program utilizes Zoom, no account needed to participate.
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Faithful Giving
Please help us to keep our mission and ministry strong. St. Paul's staff, operations, community outreach, and our missions to help the most vulnerable are dependent on Sunday offerings to keep afloat. When Sunday offerings decrease, our missions become at risk.
Safe and secure online giving on our website - St. Paul's has a safe and secure electronic donation service available allowing you to make single donations or set up recurring donations. Click the button below to visit our donation page:
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Mail - If you prefer to send your pledge or other donation by check, please send your contribution to: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
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Strengthening Ministries for Tomorrow’s Faithful
To ensure that the work of St. Paul’s lives on, remember St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in your estate planning. With a gift in your will, trust, or in some other way, you can make a lasting impact on those served through the mission and ministry of St. Paul’s.
One sentence in your will can make a lasting difference to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. To leave a gift in your will, simply share this sentence with your attorney or financial planner:
“I hereby bequeath to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach, FL, the sum of $ (or % of my estate) to support its mission and ministry (or to the Legacy Fund of the Endowment Fund.)”
To talk with a member of the Endowment Fund Board about how you can continue to support the mission and ministry of St. Paul’s with a legacy gift, please contact Caren Kilpatrick, our Parish Administrator, at 561-276-4541 or [email protected].
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In case you missed it...
The Second Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, January 15
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
561-276-4541
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