St Paul's Church
Fourteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
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Today at St. Paul’s
Sun., August 26th
8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 am Holy Baptism with Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am Church School/Nursery Care during service
7:00 pm NLM Services
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
This Week at St. Paul’s
Daily
8:00 am-7:00 pm The Church is open for prayer
Mon.-Fri.
8:30 am-12:30 pm Parish Office is open
Mon., August 27th
10:00 am Sherburne Commons Worship
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Tues., August 28th
6:45 pm Handbell Practice
7:00 pm AA Meeting in Gardner Hall
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Wed., August 39th
8:30 am Holy Eucharist
9:30 am Staff Meeting
7:00 pm NLM Bible Study
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Thurs., August 30th
11:30 am Lectionary Group in Parish House
Fri., September 1st
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
Sat., August 31st
9:00 am Centering Prayer Group
10:00 am Youth Choristers Rehearsal in Parish House
4:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Sun., September 2nd
8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am Church School/Nursery Care during service
7:00 pm NLM Services
7:00 pm NIANA Meeting in Parish House
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Hospital Visit
If you or any loved one are in the hospital or home bound, please let us know so we can visit you. Pease notify Father Max at 508-228-0916 ext. 11 or 302-542-5587.
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The Rev. Martin L. Smith
Preaching at the 8:00am and 10:00am service
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Fr. Martin Smith is widely known throughout The Episcopal Church and beyond as a preacher, and for his roving ministry of spiritual formation leading retreats and workshops. A priest for over forty years, he is the author of a number of popular books exploring contemporary spirituality, including Love Set Free, Nativities and Passions, and The Word Is Very Near You—A Guide to Praying with Scripture. He was most recently Senior Associate Rector at St. Columba’s Church in Washington DC, and is now a member of the clergy team at the Church of St. Stephen and the Incarnation in Washington
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St. Paul’s Annual School Supply Drive
Collecting supplies till September 2nd
We have begun our Annual School Supply Drive.
The donations we collect are distributed in all three Nantucket Public Schools – elementary, middle school and high school. The supplies we provide help the students directly and are very much appreciated each year. A “shopping list” of suggested supplies is provided in the Sunday Bulletin and below. Please consider taking part in this important St. Paul’s outreach and help to make this school year a success for all students.
St. Paul’s Church
Back to School Supply Drive
Shopping List
This list was provided by the Teachers and
Administrators at the Nantucket Public Schools
Any donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
_______ Three Ring Binders (1 and 2 inch)
_______ 2- Pocket Folders
_______ Lined Paper (3 ring)
_______ Notebooks (1 subject)
_______ Journals
_______ Crayons (thick and 24 and 32 count)
_______ Markers (thick and thin)
_______ Colored Pencils
_______ Erasers & Cap Erasers
_______ Dry Erase EXPO Markers
_______ Highlighters
_______ Tape (any kind)
_______ Pencils (#2)
_______ Pencil Sharpeners
_______ Clorox Wipes, Purell
_______ Zip-lock bags (All sizes)
_______ Glue Sticks
_______ Index Cards (3 x 5)
_______ Scissors (child sized)
_______ Box of Tissue
_______ Arts and Crafts of any kind
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School Supplies & Backpack Blessing
Sunday, September 2nd, during the 10am service
As a way to celebrate the new school year, we invite students - young and old alike, to bring their backpack, book bag, or briefcase to the 10am service. Everyone who is involved in education is invited to take part as we, the congregation, show support through a special blessing for all students, teachers, volunteers, school nurses, bus drivers, custodians, and so forth.
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SHIP’S INN DINNER
- Thursday, Sept. 27
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at 6:30pm – Same fun night and great food but with a new twist!!
Get to know your fellow parishioners and our new members. Seating will be arranged by numbered lottery so we all get to know each other a little better and discover the great people who make up St. Paul’s.
Tickets - $100 per person (includes food, wine and gratuities – cash bar available for mixed drinks and beer) and all proceeds go directly to support parish ministries. Reservations required. Contact the Church Office (
[email protected]
or 508 228-0916) or Penny Macintyre (
[email protected]
or 508 257-4447).
This event always sells out so don’t wait. Make your reservations right away.
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Flower Ministry
We are looking for volunteers to make smaller arrangements from the Sunday altar flowers to be delivered to those in the community who are ill, housebound, just need cheering, or are to be thanked for extraordinary service of some kind. Please let Christine ([email protected]) in the office know if you are interested in helping with this important ministry
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Join us for food and fellowship!
Sunday, September 9
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– 11:30am
Patio at the Parish House
*signup sheet in back of church
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Collection for Food Pantry
Our next collection for the Food Pantry will occur Sunday, September 2nd, at both services. You are encouraged to bring a brown grocery bag containing your favorite
non-perishable items that you would purchase for yourself. In addition to food stuffs, needed items include those not eligible for food stamps –for example, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo and cleaning supplies.
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Ring Them Bells!
For any and all who have wondered what it’s like to ring a handbell, here’s your chance to find out.
Following the 10am service on Sunday, September 2
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, at which St. Paul’s Handbell Choir will be playing, Nigel Goss, St. Paul’s Handbell Choir Director will conduct a quick tutorial on how to ring a handbell. It will be a hands-on experience all around, so come join Nigel after the service at the handbell tables at the front of the sanctuary.
Who knows, perhaps you’ll catch a spark to join the handbell choir! Newcomers are always welcomed.
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J-1 Students Farwell Party and Picnic
Children’s Beach
Sunday, August 26th at 5:00pm –7:00pm
Come for drumming, picnic, and photos, but mostly for an end of the season farewell from all of us. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
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Chefs' Dinner
This event is the major fundraiser for the recently united
organization, Nantucket Food Fuel and Rental Assistance (NFFRA) programs, of the Nantucket Interfaith Council. St. Paul's supports the Food Pantry through the monthly collection of food stuffs and all three programs through contributions of money.
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Buildings and Grounds committee
We kindly ask if you see some aspect of the campus in disrepair or in need of attention please report via email to “St. Paul’s Office Manager”
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Church School Families, Sr. Susanna Margaret
and
Yvette St. Jean
will provide light refreshments for Sunday. Thank you for your help.
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Christian Education Opportunities
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Mid-week Eucharist
Wednesday Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 8:30 am in the Chapel.
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Thursday Lectionary Group
Lectionary:
a table of readings from Scripture appointed to be read at public worship.
St. Paul’s Lectionary meets on Thursdays, 11:30-12:30 in the Parish House. For more information, contact Father Max, or Lucy Bixby, [email protected]
ALL are welcome!
Centering Prayer Group
Saturdays, 9:00 am -10:00 am
St. Paul’s Parish House
Led by Sister Susanna Margaret
This weekly group includes an opening prayer or meditation, a 20-minute practice of Centering Prayer (silent sitting), a scripture reading, and a time for discussion.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
For support, education, and advocacy for mental illness please contact Nantucket’s Program Coordinator Suzanne Fronzuto at
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We pray for:
Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael our Presiding Bishop; Alan, our Bishop; Gayle, our Suffragan Bishop; Max our Priest and Susan, our Deacon.
We pray for:
Beverly,
Sandra,
Deb,
Christian,
Bill, Jenn, Debbe, Olivia, Marianne, Ed, Diane, Felix, Andrew, Cathy, Joan, Steve, Mary, June.
The Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Capetown and Primate of Southern Africa.
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The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Christ Church, Medway; St. Michael’s Church, Milton; Grace Church, Norwood; St. John’s Church, Sharon;
Jubilee Ministry
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We pray for:
The men and women serving in our Armed Forces; easing of racial tensions in our country; those with mental illness and their families; healing and peace among peoples and nations throughout the world; the President of the United States, the United States Congress, the Supreme Court and all in authority; our brothers and sisters from other faiths;
our Companion Church: San Juan Evangelista, in Vertientes, Cuba;
our local Food Pantry, the Rental Assistance Program
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St. Paul's By-Laws
The Constitution and By-Laws that govern our church are posted on the St. Paul’s website in the About Us section. In addition, hard copies of it are available in the sanctuary
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