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2020 Stewardship Campaign Update
Thank you to all parishioners who have pledged to our campaign so far, including at our successful Pledge Sunday last week. We continue to solicit pledges this week and through the end of the year to reach our goal of $350,000 in pledges. The Stewardship Committee plans to follow up with other members of the parish to answer any questions they may have about the 2020 campaign; we also welcome everyone’s thoughts on how to most effectively serve our island community with the funds we raise with needs not met now by other nonprofit organizations. We know the needs are great and that we can do more.
You can mail us your pledge cards at any time by the end of the year, as well as contribute online at our website through a secure link. We also have extra brochures and pledge cards on the table at the back of the church and in the church entryway. The Pledging and Gifting process gives us a certainty of revenue that is invaluable for St. Paul’s financial planning as we seek to fulfill our mission: to make the love of God more widely known through our many ministries, which we hope to grow with your financial support. To reach the community more effectively, it would be wonderful if you’d pledge if you have not pledged before, or to increase your pledge if you have. Our objective is that within three years our yearly fundraising events, which raise about $50,000 a year, will fund our Outreach, and the larger the number of new pledges and increased pledges, the closer we’ll get to that goal. Once again, you can adjust your pledge or gift up or down if your circumstances change. For more information on giving to St. Paul’s, please visit us at stpaulschurchnantucket.org/giving/. Again, thank you.
Thanksgiving Day Service at 9:30am
We will celebrate the true reason for the Holiday at St. Paul’s church by having a 9:30 am Thanksgiving Day Service. Let us gather together to thank God for all our blessings
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Movie night returns to St. Paul’s!
Tuesday, November 19th
Join us for the first movie of the season,
Steel Magnolias
. A 1989 American comedy drama directed by Herbert Ross, this is a film adaptation of Robert Harling’s 1987 play of the same name. The play and film are about the bond a group of women share in a small-town Southern community, and how they cope with the death of one of their own. Doors open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at 7pm. Popcorn and light refreshments served. Free! All are welcome.
Ornament Making
Arts and crafts aren’t just for kids!
Saturday, Nov. 16th and 23rd from 11am-2pm in Gardner Hall.
Join Sr. Susanna with the Children & Youth of St. Paul’s for ornament making workshops in preparation for the Christmas Market which is held on Dec. 7th. **Materials and suggestions provided or bring your own. Extra glue guns always welcome.
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday, December 7~9:30am to 3:00pm
SHOP:
Gifts * Antiques * Seasonal Décor * Decorations* Fresh Greens * Wreaths* Silent Auction* Baked Goods
LUNCH
:11:00am to 2:30pm Chowder * Vegetarian Soup * Chili with Cornbread * Quiche * Hot Dogs * Salad * Homemade Desserts
TOUR:
Guided tours of St. Paul’s famed Tiffany Windows 10am-Noon
‘Tis the Season
…Christmas Stroll Concert at St. Paul’s Friday, December 6
It’s not too soon to mark your calendar for a festive, St. Paul’s holiday season concert featuring vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles. A special dessert and bubbly reception immediately follows in Gardner Hall, with a preview of and early shopping for St. Paul’s Christmas Market and Silent Auction items. 7:00pm to 8:00pm Concert, followed by Dessert and Champagne. $25 per person.
Happy Birthday Jesus, party!
Saturday, December 14th, 11:30am- 3 pm
Food, fun, gingerbread house decorating and the movie
Polar Express
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The Bake Table Needs your Help
The Christmas Market is less than a month away and hopefully you will join in by contributing some homemade goodies for the Bake Table. We need cookies, bars, brownies, pumpkin, zucchini or banana breads, cakes, cup cakes, preserves, honey, jams and jellies, etc. Please bring them to Gardener Hall on Friday, December 6th from 2pm – 5pm or Saturday December 7th after 8:30am but before 10 am. Your help is needed since the Bake Table is dependent on your generosity
Christmas Wreath Sign-Up
The order sheet for a beautiful St. Paul’s Christmas Wreaths is in the back of the church! You can also email the Church (office@stpaulschurchnantucket.org) to place an order. Please get your order in while supplies last! These make great gifts as well.
