WORSHIP, LEARNING, FAITH IN ACTION, COMMUNITY

Dessert & Discussion

Rev. Jay will offer a presentation on his sabbatical travels over dessert on Monday, October 7^th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. 

Doctoral Recital

Augustine Sobeng, our Organ Scholar, will play his next doctoral recital on Tuesday, October 8^th at 7:00 pm at Christ Church, Rochester. All are invited! 

Rites of Christian Initiation

The bishop will visit on All Saints’ Sunday, November 3rd, and it is customary to have baptisms and confirmations, as well as the rites of reaffirmation and reception. Reaffirmation provides confirmed adults the opportunity to formally reaffirm their baptismal vows and Reception is the ride for Christians in other denominations to be received in the Episcopal Church. If you are interested in these rites, please contact the Rector.

Sock-tober!

Throughout the month of October, we will be collecting NEW men’s socks and NEW men’s underwear for St. Joe’s House. Please put your donations in the basket in the back of the church.

Family Promise of

Greater Rochester is thrilled to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 19th at La Luna in High Falls, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Experience an unforgettable night as we reflect on our journey, honor our supporters, and celebrate change-makers who have worked to reshape systems, remove barriers, and build a community where housing is affordable, decent, equitable, and safe. Individual tickets may be purchased for $125 each, and include one drink ticket: https://www.fpgroc.org/20thcelebration.

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

Those for whom our prayers have been requested: Carol, Kevin Ahearn, Mary Spaker, Wanda, Bertha Simpkins, Lolita Mosley, Jeff, Tom, Bob Potter, Sr., Joyce Crofton, John, Hank Couch, Ned Atwater, Donna Bayley, Paula Zanhizer, Amelia Smith, Ella Richard-Dyson, Dean Arvan, 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 Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop-Elect; 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, Patsy Sladden, Sally Cumming & Bill Brown, especially 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.

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.

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