Week of October 13, 2024

Volume 77, Issue 41

Image of the Week

Psalm 90:17

**NEW**



Join us for Worship

October 13, 2024



Twenty-First Sunday

After Pentecost



8:00 & 10:30*


*The 10:30 service is live-streamed on Facebook.

**NEW**

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat is coming October 23rd!


We need people to decorate their cars; so far, we only have one car committed. Please let Katie Barrette know if you want to have a spot.


We also need more candy donations. If you are not able to be there but would still like to participate, you may donate candy for others to distribute. There is a box at the back of the church for donations or you may bring them to the church office.


Katie Barrette

334.412.0661

queenkt1@hotmail.com

**NEW**

FALL FLING

Come one, come all to St Paul’s First Fall Fling!! Food, fun, fellowship and relaxation. Sunday, October 27th at Ralph and Grace Hobbs’ country home in Perry County. 


Church will begin at 11:00 am, to be followed by hamburgers, hot dogs, games, fishing, music and lots of St Paul’s fellowship.


Directions:

Go out Hwy 80 West past Marion Junction to County Rd 3. Turn right and go 3 miles to the Hobbs‘ house, which is on the left. What a great way to spend a beautiful Fall Sunday!! We look forward to seeing you there!!!


Stay tuned for more detailed information as we get closer to the time of the Fall Fling.

**NEW**

Adult Formation

All,


How's your spiritual health? Need a check-up? Come to this Sunday's Adult Formation class to take a short assessment and see how well you're achieving your faith goals. All are welcome and all points of view respected. 


Best, 

David and Rebecca

**NEW** STOCK THE SHELVES

WINGS Meets Every Tuesday

WINGS meets weekly at Common Ground. The weekly four-hour session begins at 10:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm. The cost is $40.00 per day. WINGS is for adults experiencing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.


If you are interested in volunteering to help, or you need more information, please contact Glennis Porter at grbporter@gmail.com.

**NEW**

Gift Bags


The Ultreya of St. Paul's (Cursillo) is raising funds for their projects. Just in time for Christmas - or anytime - these large gift bags are for sale:

1.75 each, or

1.25 each for 10 or more.


Contact:

Greg Bjelke,

Phone: (334) 877-7114

Email: gbjelke84@gmail.com

**NEW**

October 13, 2024 Service Schedule

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost


Celebrant: The Rev. Henry Hudson

Preacher: The Rev. Amy M. George

Lector: Jay Minter

Intercessor: Stephen Posey

Acolyte: Stephen Posey

8:00 am: Laura Spencer

Breakfast Team: Team 2 Allen Bearden


THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S


Today, Wednesday October 9th

7:00 am Holy Eucharist II

10:30 am Cedar Hill

5:00 pm Choir

6:00 pm AA


Saturday October 12th

11:00 am AA


Sunday October 13th

8:00 am Holy Eucharist II

8:30 am Breakfast

9:30 am Christian Formation

10:30 am Holy Eucharist II


Monday October 14th

12:00 pm Al-Anon at Common Ground

6:00 pm AA


Tuesday October 15th

10:00 am WINGS

Vestry Minutes for August 2024

Click HERE to Read

Ongoing @ St. Paul's

NOTE: Al-Anon meets every Monday at 12:00 p.m. at Common Ground, 223 Lauderdale Street.
 
The Al-Anon Family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. Conversations are confidential.

NOTE: AA meets in the Tipton Parlor on Mondays and Wednesdays at
6 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.




Here are some of the many ways to serve in Selma!






Christian Outreach Alliance Food Pantry

Looking for volunteers to assist with food distribution and bagging. To volunteer contact Nancy Bennett; 412-4868.


WINGS (Walking in God's Spirit)

WINGS is a social day program for adults with dementia. Volunteers are needed to help.

To volunteer call Glennis Porter; (334) 327-0346.


Winston Williams Shelter for the Homeless

You can volunteer, make a donation, or provide items such as cleaning products, self-care products, coffee supplies, paper products, bottled water, etc. You can drop off all donations and items at 1827 Broad Street. There is also a box at the back of the church for donations.


Edmundite Missions

Looking for tutors, coaches, administrative support, greeters, and active adult teachers. For more information call (334) 872-2359.



Traditions Hospice and Palliative Care

Looking for volunteers. Traditions Hospice has several ways to give back to the community. Companionship, crafts, clerical support, and community outreach are just a few ways volunteers can make a difference. For information call (334) 418-0566.


There is also a Junior Volunteer program for ages 10 and up. Junior volunteers can also receive community service hours.

For information go to www.volunteermatch.org

or call Courtney Gallion, (334) 412-0696.

The Daily Office

Click below for the Daily Office Readings, including Sundays:

Daily Readings for the Months of October.

Prayer Requests

Please Pray For These Members of St. Paul's

for whom intercessions have been requested: 


Roger Butler, Liz Taylor, Jim Wood, Pat Sommerville, 

Allen Reeves, Don Johnson, Anne Knight, Nancy Bennett, Catesby ap C. Jones, Cloris Jones, Tommy Gayle, Sonia Martin, Judy Blanton; and for all friends and family serving in the military.


For Relatives and Friends of the Parish:

We pray for Tony Bennett, Kevin Brady, Polly Sellier,

Rosemary Collins, Joyce Sims, Popo Koch, Trey Black,

Caldwell DeBardeleben, The Rev. Sherod Mallow,

Gwen Shaw, Betty Ehlert, Gates Mims, Anita Wiggins,

Mike Hitchcock, Christine Sullivan, Donald Godbold, Ray Delp, Bob Simpson, Mike Soppet, Nan Callaway, George Wheelock, Croft Aycock, Will Bennett, Wes Weaver, Candace Bailey,

Russ Holman, and Silena Fortino.


A Prayer For Those We Love:

Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us

to thy never-failing care and love,

for this life and the life to come, 

knowing that thou art doing for them better things

than we can desire or pray for;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  

Please contact the parish office

(334-874-8421 or parish@stpaulselma.org)

to add or remove someone to the prayer list.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

BIRTHDAYS

October 9 Jill Wilkinson, Peggy Brown

October 10 Kent Rose

October 11 Vicki Stoudenmire

October 14 Joanie Hammonds



A Birthday Prayer


Watch over your beloved children, O Lord, as their days increase;

bless and guide them wherever they may be.

Strengthen them when they stand;

comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful;

raise them up if they fall;

and in their hearts may your peace which passes all understanding abide all the days of their lives; 

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

(Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer)


ANNIVERSARIES

October 15 Don and Ann King


Anniversary of a Marriage


Grant, O God, in your compassion that this couple,

having taken each other in marriage,

and affirming again the covenant which they have made,

may grow in forgiveness, loyalty, and love;

and come at last to the eternal joys which you have promised

through Jesus Christ our Lord;

who lives and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 

(from the Book of Occasional Services)


*Please contact the parish office (334) 874-8421 or parish@stpaulselma.org if you would like to add your birthday or anniversary to the parish list.


St. Paul's Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 1306

210 Lauderdale Street,

Selma, AL 56702


334.874.8421

Email

St. Paul's Website