Christ Appearing to the Apostles after the Resurrection (1758)
Szymon Czechowicz (1689–1775)
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Saturday, September 2, 5:00 p.m. Quiet Eucharist
Sunday, September 3, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Sunday Service Live-streamed.
Our 10:00 a.m. Sunday services will be available on the St. Paul's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/stpaulsepiscopalchurchdelray) for those of you worshiping from home.
PLEASE NOTE:
The church office will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. The office will re-open Tuesday, September 5 at 9:00 a.m.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew:
Labor Day Weekend Chicken BBQ
Pick-up date: Sunday, September 3, after both 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. services

Price: $15 per meal (includes 1/2 BBQ chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, and cornbread)

Sign-ups are CLOSED.
The Inaugural Community Offertory was a huge success!
Next Community Offertory: The weekend of September 9 & 10
Thank you to everyone who donated! The weekend of September 9 and 10 we will once again accept donations for the two Little Free Pantries in Delray Beach (located at Space of Mind and The Achievement Center) and for the Shower Truck ministry. Volunteers are needed after the 10am service to move donations to the Guild Room, to sort donations, and to deliver donations. 

Only new and full-size items will be accepted unless otherwise noted:
  • non-perishable food (no glass!)
  • cleaning supplies such as laundry detergent and dish detergent 
  • hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc.
  • feminine hygiene products
  • boxer brief men's underwear sizes medium, large, and extra large
  • men's shorts and jeans sizes 30-32-34-36 (gently used accepted)
Sunday School Comes Back September 10 at 9:45 a.m!
Location: Guild Room

For all children PreK through 5th Grade!

There will be Bible stories, crafts, music and snacks for all! Bring a friend to enjoy our Seedlings Curriculum!

Parents: Please register your child through the button provided below.
For more information contact [email protected] or call 561-278-4729.
MOZART AND MENDELSSON
Con Brio Quartet with Guest Artist Chauncey Patterson
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, at 3:00 P.M.
Tickets: $20 at the door. 18/under: $5.

Comprised of award-winning international musicians, Con Brio Quartet returns to perform a program at once timeless, then romantic in the music of Mozart and Mendelssohn. The Con Brio Quartet features violinists Marina Lenau and Evgeniya Antonyan, violist David Pedraza, and cellist Aziz Sapaev. 

Chauncey Patterson is the Principal violist for Palm Beach Symphony, solo violist for Florida Grand Opera, violist for the Bergonzi String Quartet at the University of Miami, and member of the Nu Deco Ensemble. He has been principal violist of the Denver and Buffalo Symphonies and, for 15 years, was the violist with the Miami String Quartet, an internationally renowned and extensively recorded ensemble.
Movie Matinee of the Month:
“I Can Only Imagine”
Wednesday, September 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Parish Hall

Join us as we watch and discuss the inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness. Starring J. Michael Finley and Dennis Quaid. Sign up available in the courtyard.
Sacred Spaces Book Club:
“American Dirt”
Saturday, September 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Bush Hall

The September meeting of the Sacred Spaces Book Club is Saturday, 9/23 at 3:30pm. All are invited to attend the 5pm Quiet Service afterwards. We will be discussing American Dirt by Jeannine Cummins.  Lydia lives in Acapulco. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while cracks are beginning to show in Acapulco because of the cartels, Lydia's life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. But after her husband's tell-all profile of the newest drug lord is published, none of their lives will ever be the same.  Forced to flee, Lydia and Luca find themselves joining the countless people trying to reach the United States. Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to?
St. Paul’s Women’s Dinner is back!
Monday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Hall

To celebrate, Winnie Diggans Edwards, Executive Director of the Delray Beach Historical Society, will be joining us as our guest speaker to talk about the role of women in the parish’s founding and history. We will gather on Monday, October 2nd at 6pm in the Parish Hall for food, fellowship, and learning. All women members are invited and are encouraged to invite a female guest. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce our friends to the St. Paul’s family! 

There is a $5.00 donation towards event costs. Attendees will be asked to bring a food item to share – appetizer, salad, dessert or wine. Carpooling is available. Let us know if you need a ride or can provide a ride. Please RSVP by September 24 via sign-up or by calling or emailing Ann Caldwell ([email protected]; 904-710-2416).
Upcoming Baptisms
Sunday, September 24, at the 10:00 a.m. service

We will celebrate the sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, September 24, at the 10:00 a.m. service. If you are interested in being baptized or having a child baptized, please contact the church office at [email protected] or (561) 276-4541.
Gentle Yoga Flow
Tuesdays through September 26, at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Hall

8 week Gentle Yoga series Led by Patti Daniell, 500 hour eRYT (registered yoga teacher) & Subtle Yoga certified.

Classes $10 each.

All are welcome to join in this breath-centered movement practice. It will strengthen and stretch the body and the mind. 
Sunday, October 1, 2023, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Silverball Retro Arcade (19 NE 3rd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483)

Hey there, gamers! Are you ready to dust off your gaming skills for a good cause? Join us for an afternoon of FUN-raising to support Family Promise! We're bringing back the classics with old school arcade games and more. It's time to show off your skills and help us level up our fundraising efforts! Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference and have a blast at the same time.
Game on!

Join us for Hustle to End Hunger 5K 2023!
Saturday, October 7th at John Prince Park in Lake Worth.

$40 per person (price increases on September 6th)

Virtual Option also available

To register, click here.
For volunteer opportunties, click here.
Can You Help with Diocesan Convention 2023?
Chapel of Saint Andrew, Boca Raton, October 27-28, 2023

This year the Diocesan Convention will be in our deanery at the Chapel of St. Andrew in Boca Raton. As the host deanery, we need volunteers for the following:

  • For Registration - 16 people on Friday starting at 10:15 and 8 on Saturday.
  • Credential Secretary - 1 person.
  • Tellers for voting - 10 people.
  • Ushers in the Convention Seating area - 4 people.
  • At the Reception: Servers of wine - 6 people, Wine ticket sales - 2 people, and Vendor Coordinator - 1 person.

In total we need 40 people with varying skill sets from the churches and schools in our deanery. Please contact Fr. Paul at: [email protected] if you would like to volunteer. 
Delray Beach Pantry - Help Needed!
Neighborhood Resource Center at 141 SW 12th Ave.

We need volunteers who can help once a week for three to six months preferably. Volunteers are needed from 11:45 am to 3:15 pm on Mondays to check in clients on a computer, Tuesdays to check in clients on a computer and to pack bags of food weighing 25 lbs., or Thursdays to pack and give out bags of food weighing 25 lbs.  Training provided. For more information, contact Juanita Goode at [email protected] or 561-699-5113.
Volunteers Needed!

The Palanca Pantry at Holy Redeemer Episcopal Mission in Lake Worth (3730 Kirk Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461) is in need of people who can help to distribute boxes of food on Tuesday mornings between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. They could also use help preparing the boxes on Monday mornings between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
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!
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.
Climate scientist Jessica Moerman on health, fires, faith, and how to get involved

Last week, a wildfire burned through the historic town of Lahaina with devastating speed as residents fled to the ocean for safety. To date, it’s responsible for the deaths of over 110 people, making it the most deadly wildfire in the U.S. in over a century.
 
What happened in Hawaii reminds us that climate action isn’t about saving the planet: it’s about saving lives. And no one understands this better than paleoclimatologist Jessica Moerman, this week’s guest editor. [...]
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).

Lectio Divina
Tuesday, September 5, at 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a meditative approach to scripture study! This program utilizes Zoom, no account needed to participate.
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:
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.
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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The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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