St Paul Lutheran Church, Ridgefield, is located on the original and ancestral homelands of the Mohican, Munsee, Lenape, and Schaghticoke peoples, and we give thanks for their presence here since time immemorial. We also wish to recognize and honor all our Indigenous siblings who have and continue to call this land their home. | | |
October 25, 2026
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REFORMATION SUNDAY
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Sunday
8AM Mass - Zion Chapel
10:30AM Mass - Sanctuary
Serving in Sunday's liturgy:
Altar Guild: Janice Tavares, Susan Rasor
*Facility Stewardship: Robert John Jacoby, Sr.
Councilperson In Charge: Greg Hooper
Greeters/Usher: Elizabeth & John Lowe
Acolyte/Crucifer: Bob Jacoby
Lector: Elizabeth Lowe
Communion Assistant: Bob Jacoby
Counters: Barbara Bernstengel & Sharla DeLawter
*Facilities stewardship is the responsible management, care, and long-term protection of our church buildings spaces, and resources. It goes beyond basic repair in understanding the value of lovingly caring for the place(s) we gather for worship, meetings, and fellowship; where we encounter God and each other.
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Prayer of the Day
Gracious Father, we pray for your holy catholic church. Fill it with all truth and peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it; where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in need, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
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WEDNESDAY
MORNING PRAYER
9-9:15 AM
On ZOOM
| | Love Grace Blessed Truth MINISTRY | | Please note: It is customary at drag shows to tip each of the performers who are donating their performances. Kindly bring cash - singles are preferred. You will have an opportunity to make change if needed. Come, prepared to have a good time! | | |
..from the Pastor...
Sunday, we observe Reformation (the actual date of Marting Luther nailing the 95 Theses to the door of the Cathedral is October 31).
Martin Luther wrote the Ninety-five Theses*in Latin and posted them on October 31, 1517, at All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Germany. The document challenged the Catholic Church's sale of papal indulgences**, questioned papal authority over purgatory, and sparked the Protestant Reformation***.
On his death bed, it has been quoted that Luther uttered these words: "We are beggars, that is true." We are indeed - begging for the Word, the true Word, the Word that is a lamp unto our feet, the Word that came from heaven and was pleased to dwell among us, the Word, Jesus, Christ, that showed us the way to God, and loving relationships with each other.
*95 Theses is a list of propositions Luther presented to the church for study and discussion
** Indulgences were disciplines required by the church - prayer, adoration of the Sacrament, reciting the Rosary, which were being sold to reduce the punishment in purgatory and to fund the building of St. Peter's in Rome.
***Protestant Reformation spawned many new churches: Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, Methodist, Baptist, and others.
Pastor Patt+
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THANK YOU to all who donated to this worthwhile cause. Donations are still coming in, so we will leave up the donation information for another week.
To date, we have raised $755 towards the purchase of feminine projects.
Your contributions give us a chance to defray some of the costs of a monthly financial burden that aren't covered by SNAP benefits.
You can donate through Zeffy(QR code below) or sending a check to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 941 Slocum Ave., Ridgefield NJ. 07657
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO DONATE!
God bless, and thank you!
Pastor Patt+
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All Saints Day is November 1.
All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete. At the Lord’s table we gather with the faithful of every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem.(Sundays & Seasons)
We commemorate this time with the reading the names of our loved ones who now live in Christ. At both Masses, you will be invited to light a candle in remembranve.
If you would like a loved one remembered, please put the name in the remembrance book on the table with the prayer requests. You can also share a picture to be hung in our sanctuary for the month of November.
If you can't be with us, and would like a loved one remembered, please send the name(s) to Sharla DeLawter, parish administrator, at stpaullutheranchurchnj@gmail.com
All Saints Day is also a day for Holy Baptism. If you or a loved one would like to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on November 1, please call the church office (201.837.3189) 0r contact Pastor Patt pastorstpaulteaneck@gmail.com for more information.
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Stop ICE's attack on our communities: Call your senator now,
1-844 632 2268.
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A Reminder that our Get It Done in 101 Campaign will continue through the end of the year. This is a continuation of the campaign formerly known as Drive to ’25 with a goal to raise $25,000 pantry and kitchen improvements. New Get it Done in 101 envelopes are in the narthex. It is also a new fund offered in Tithe.ly, if you prefer to pay online. Give to St Paul Church
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This is for all our little ones (and bigger kids, too!) We gather at 9am for a casual, self serve breakfast of cereal, fruit snacks (coffee for adults)
Children of all ages (3years and up) and their caregivers are welcome. Stick around for a song or two, some coloring, and a chance for parents to chat as our children 'catch' the faith.
Invite a friend!
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The Pray Ground is a space at the front of the Sanctuary for children and their parents to play during worship. You and your children are welcome here!
Come and see!
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Greg, who is part of our Social Ministry/Love in Action Committee, has placed a box in the narthex (inside the front door of the church) for items to be placed for distribution at our pantry. This is in addition to the scheduled hours for collection noted in the flyer below this one. This is an opportunity to bring supplies when you come for Sunday worship.
Can't get to a grocery store? Don't want to carry heavy cans?
You can also have a delivery sent to the church via Amazon, Instacart, and DoorDash.
Thank you!
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We thank you for supporting St. Paul with your intentional and loving gifts, which you can make either in person at worship, through Tithley, Thrivent ( link on the church website),
or mail your offering to: St. Paul Lutheran Church 941 Slocum Ave Ridgefield, NJ 07657.
Thank you for your generosity and being a part of transforming our world!
We are feeding and clothing our neighbors; in the past few months, we have fed over 1,000 people per month.
We can't do this ministry without your generous support!
St Paul Church's only financial source is YOU!
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Ongoing supplies needed by our ministries!
Purchases can be made through Amazon and delivered to the church.
Can you help?
God bless your generosity!
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Love to sing? Choir practice is 9:30 Sunday morning.
For information, about joining the singing choir or handbell choir, please speak with Miki:
stpaulmusicmiki@gmail.com
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We Pray...
for Tina
for Diane
for the people of Nepal and Tibet
for the people of Columbia, Venezuela, Cuba, and
Puerto Rico
for Carole
for Dorothy
for Alexander
for Erica
for Doris
for the closing of Delaney Hall
for the return of respectful and nonviolent discourse in our country
for an end to the war in Ukraine
for the end to the systematic destruction of Gaza
for an end to the strife and the war in the Middle East
for SNAP and all cuts threatened with the proposed federal government budget
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Prayer requests for the eBlast HERE.
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To contact Pastor, click HERE
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Love in Action/
Social Ministry
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Rainbow Family Circle Support Groups have several opportunities for the community. Click below for more information.
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Lifeline (Free Smartphone Program)
Lifeline is a federal program that provides eligible low-income individuals with a free smartphone and free wireless phone service (free data, free monthly minutes and unlimited texting). This Lifeline program is operated by the federal government, and should not be confused with the state’s Lifeline utility assistance program.
If you participate in certain assistance programs like Medicaid, NJ SNAP or SSI, you automatically qualify for the Lifeline program.
Apply online through the following providers: Assurance Wireless or Safelink Wireless.
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