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What's happening this week at St. Paul's


May 25-31, 2025

 
 

Upcoming Events & News

 

Office Closed: In observance of Memorial Day, the office will be closed Monday, May 26th. The office will be open for regular hours on Wednesday, May 28th. -Katie


Re: Adult Sunday School: Final Words from the Cross is the title of the new study that began Sunday, May 18th. The book, written by Adam Hamilton, is available to read on Kindle or paperback from Amazon. Class starts at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!



Altar Flowers: Most dates during the summer months are available for altar flowers. June 22nd and July 6th are spoken for but all other Sundays are open through September. Call or text Jo Cargill-Krug to reserve a date at (870-613-6981).


Shrimp Dinner:  This year’s shrimp dinner will take place on Thursday, June 5th at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available to purchase at the office for $35 each. Tickets will also be available to purchase from any member of the Churchmen’s Club or Carlee’s Hallmark.


Episcopal Church Women’s Summer Quest: ECW Summer Quest is just around the corner! All Episcopal women are invited to spend a weekend of fellowship, reflection, and fun at Camp Mitchell for the annual women's retreat May 30th-June 1st. Join Quiet Day on Friday for "Encountering God Through Music," led by the Rev. Teresa Cantrell. Featured speaker is renowned storyteller, Kathy Culmer, whose theme is "Recalling Our Stories." Bishop Harmon will host breakfast on Saturday and celebrate Holy Eucharist Saturday morning. Various registration options, with or without housing or Quiet Day, are available. Register at https://www.arecw.org/summer-quest. 


Mark Your Calendar:

  • Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
  • Care Team Meeting: Sunday, June 1st, after the 10:30 am service
  • Shrimp Dinner: Thursday, June 5th at 6:00 pm
  • Mahjongg Lessons: Every Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall
  • Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30 am in the Parish Hall
  • The Chosen Discussion Group: Every Monday from 5:30-7 pm. During the waiting period for Season 5 of The Chosen to become available, we will be using our Tuesday 3-4:30 pm meeting time to put together a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle depicting Jesus and the apostles.


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! 😊

St. Paul’s Prayer List:


Prayer requests will stay on the Parish Prayer List for four weeks with the exception of parishioners with ongoing needs. If you wish a prayer request to remain on the list, please call the office to renew the request.


Intercessions: Jamie Bridgers, Ann Rhodes, Jim & Deb Johnson, Patricia Smith, Joan Davidson, Matt Stephenson, John & Susan Dempsey, Ellen Massey, Bill Olson, Cindy Perkey, Tammy Kipfer, Ann Stephenson, Nick Avants, Sally Fittsizer, the Sullins family, and Isabelle Tenace.


Intercessions for Family & Friends: Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, Mark & Jennifer, Susan, Jody Gayle, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, Jim & Charlotte, Daniel & Steven King, Sherry Snow, Mark Counts, Mark Higginbotham, Danny Yeager, Shannon Bohnert, Micah Jordon, Rodney Brady, John V. Miller, Ben Handford, Jim Reynolds, Peggy Comer, Kristin, Georgina Mosser, Kristi Smith, Raymond Staggs, Gary & Phylis Bratton, Connie Barnett, Q, the family of Gabriel Fields, Lois Work, Jeff Owens, Marci Ward, the family of Norma Mobley, Wilma, Edie Knowles, Mitchell & Wilma Dobson, Sharon Runyan, Scott LaFerney, and Eleanor.


In Memoriam: Sam Anschultz (Patrick Sullins’ Grandfather)



Birthdays: Edmund Hetrick (5/29), and Kay Forrest (5/29). 

Lay Ministers Serving This Sunday

Officiant (8:00): Mike Schmidt

Officiant (10:30): Steve Massey

Chalice Bearer (8:00): Steve Massey

Chalice Bearer (10:30): Cameron Gillespie

Lector: Mike Smith

Acolyte: Karis Ford

Ushers: Pat Mulick & Ardis Gillespie

Technical Support: Jon Healey

Coffee Hour: Sally Fittsizer

Altar Guild: Sarah Drake & Beverly Grigsby


Community Meal (5/28/2025): Team Olson


This Sunday's altar flowers are given by Mike Smith to the glory of God and in the memory of Martha Sue and in thanksgiving for St. Paul’s, Jamie, Owen, & Sophie.

April 2025 Vestry Minutes

EfM Prayer of the Week

Dear God, omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent;

You, who guides, strengthens and loves us completely;

We pray that through our trials you lift us up, so that our faith in you continues to grow as our resilience strengthens.

Glory to you, Amen.

 


Postal Address:

P.O. Box 2255 Batesville, AR 72503-2255

Phone:

870-793-2203

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