All Are Welcome

Discretionary Fund: This Sunday the loose plate offering (gifts not designated for pledges, building, etc.) will be deposited into the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.   

Angel Tree: If you would like to sponsor a child, please choose a tag from the tree in the Narthex. On the back there is a number for your child; please make sure to write your name on the paper next to the tree by your child’s number. Make sure to follow further instructions on the form you note your child’s name. Gifts are to the turned in with your child’s tag in the Citizen’s Bank lobby by Thursday, December 11th.

Advent Meditation: For the next two Wednesdays, Advent Meditation will be held at 5:30 pm in the church.

Pledge 2026: The theme for our stewardship campaign this year focuses on the stories we tell and the ways we are called to share our words, our actions, our love, and our joy with the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can share your treasure, time, and talents.

Vestry Nominations: We are taking nominations for the Vestry class of 2029 (2026-2029). During our annual meeting on January 25th, three people will be elected. Please contact any current Vestry member or the church office with your nominations.

The Chosen Viewing: Starting in January 2026, the Chosen group is starting back with Season 1, Episode 1. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex to help determine when it will be best for everyone to meet. You can also contact Katie at the office if you would like to be part of the viewing group.

Gingerbread House Sale: Right now, ECW is running a raffle of a 3-house gingerbread village. Funds from this will go towards the purchase of silverware for the kitchen for community meals and gatherings in the Parish Hall. Tickets can be purchased in the office during office hours and are 1 ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10. The drawing will be held after the Choral Concert on December 7th. If you would prefer not to purchase tickets for the drawing, monetary donations for the silverware are also appreciated.

Christmas Memorials & Thanksgivings: If you would like to remember someone this Christmas with a donation to help decorate St. Paul’s for Christmas, the deadline for inclusion of their names in the Christmas bulletin is Thursday, December 18th. Forms can be found in the Narthex or you can email the church office and mail your check or drop it off in the alms basin. Please remember to memo your check ‘Christmas Memorial.’

Adult Sunday School: Adult Sunday School is reading Adam Hamilton book, The Walk, and we will continue meeting at 9:15 each Sunday morning in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!

Children’s Sunday School: Children's Sunday School will have a Year of Service this year. For anyone who is homebound and needs help or assistance with small tasks, please reach out to the church office. Children's Sunday School also plans on helping with the Care Team as well.

Mark Your Calendar:

• Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, December 7th & 21st at 9:30 am
• Batesville Community Choir Concert: Sunday, December 7th at 5:00 pm
• Greening of the Church: Sunday, December 21st after church service
• Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
• Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:15 am in the Parish Hall

Blessing Box/Nursing Home Items: We are collecting personal care items for nursing homes as well as items for the blessing box! Ideas for the nursing home- lotion, Kleenex (travel size), warm fuzzy socks, small throw blankets, wipes, etc. Ideas about what to donate for the Blessing Box? Rice Krispie treats, pop tarts, ramen noodles, fruit snacks, granola bars or chips work! Thank you! 😊

Celebrant: The Rev. Shelley Ryan

Lay Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Mike Schmidt

Lay Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Gary Perkey

Lector: Mike Smith

Ushers: Pat Mulick & Brenda Bittle

Technical Support: Jon Healey

Coffee Hour: The Bittles

Altar Guild: Donna Fagan

Community Meal (12/10/2025): Team Bumpers

A letter from Carolyne Adhiambo, our new Rector

Carolyne's Letter

We would like to thank Jena Jones for the donation of the Christmas tree in the Parish Hall!!

THANK YOU! 🎄

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8am-12pm. Tuesday closing hours vary between 11 am & 12pm; a Facebook post the day of should be posted of the hours that day. The office is closed on Friday.