Thank You

Thanks to Karen and Brian Brightly for organizing a successful gathering with St. Paul's Young Adults last Friday. Look for future gatherings of the YAT (Young Adult's Table) in the eNews and announcements.

Many thanks to Marley Skiff and John Montross for defrosting the Cathedral refrigerator in the Parish Hall kitchen.

Thank you to everyone for engaging in the process of asking questions and considering the redevelopment project. We appreciate the engagement and curiosity of this community.

Cathedral Arts and Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival Present Works for String Trio

Artist faculty from Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival perform works for string trio. Featuring Elizabeth Chang, violin; Nardo Poy, viola; Caleb van der Swaagh, cello.

Enjoy a captivating program that spans centuries of musical artistry. The concert features selections from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Four Preludes and Fugues, a presentation for String Trio by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, followed by the vivid, modern miniatures of György Kurtág’s Signs, Games, and Messages. The evening concludes with Mozart’s lively and expressive Divertimento for String Trio.

Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral

Ticket Prices: General Admission: $45

Music Educator: $20

Under-20: $20

Students: Free w/Student ID

Click here to purchase tickets.

Elevator Back in Service

Thanks for your patience! The elevator is now back in service. We apologize for the long delay in getting it back up and running. Coffee hour will remain upstairs in the Narthex until Palm Sunday.

Special Meeting to Vote on Redevelopment Project

Sunday, March 15 After Worship

We hope you will join us after worship this Sunday for a parish-wide vote to consider moving forward with our partnership with Stewardship Realty to generate financial stability for the Cathedral through the potential development of the Cathedral’s downtown property. 

The ballot question is:

I support the plan to empower the St. Paul's vestry, trustees, staff, and outside legal and development counsel to negotiate terms on behalf of the parish and, providing such terms are favorable to the Cathedral and that appropriate approvals are obtained from the Diocesan Trustees and Standing Committee, draft agreements for the sale of a portion of the property and a ground lease for the redevelopment of a portion of the property in partnership with Stewardship Realty.

YES   NO

There are three ways to vote: Those in church on that Sunday will vote by paper ballot, those participating online will vote via Zoom poll, and those not available on Sunday morning can vote via email to Lisa Schnell. Emailed votes must be received on or before noon on Saturday, March 14 to be counted. Each voter is limited to a single vote. Voters must be aged 16 or older to be eligible. Once all the votes are counted, we'll make a parish-wide announcement with the results.

Choral Evensong for Lent Sunday March 15

The Cathedral Choristers, Adult Choir, and Guests sing music for Lent.

Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral. In person and live streamed via the Cathedral's YouTube channel. All are welcome.

Choristers to be Recognized at Evensong

At Sunday's choral evensong service we will celebrate the investiture and promotion of our choristers, honoring the commitment of time and talent (and patience!) given to the Cathedral's liturgical life by the choristers and these young singers' families.

Join us in congratulating these young members on their accomplishments and growth throughout the year.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the St. Paul's Youth Choir program, check out the newest brochure here.

Easter Flowers Donations

Honor your loved ones by giving towards the flowers that will be used to beautify our church for this year's Easter celebration. You may give flowers in thanksgiving for or in memory of the loved ones you designate. Forms will be available on the Narthex table for you to fill out. 

Please return the form with your payment by Friday, March 27 to make sure the loved ones you are honoring are listed in the bulletin. Payment can be made by check, made out to St. Paul's Cathedral, or via the Easter Flowers line on the donations page of our website here. 

Cathedral Arts Presents American Guild of Organists Concert

Vermont organists Evan Allen, Peter Berton, Karl Fandrich, Robert Ludwig, and John Riddle present music of J. S. Bach, Jeanne Demessieux, and André Fleury on the Cathedral’s 1973 Wilhelm organ.

Thursday, March 19 at noon. This is a free concert. Contributions to support Cathedral Arts are always gratefully accepted.

Support Episcopal Relief and Development During Lent

Each year St. Paul's has dedicated our fundraising efforts in Lent to support Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD).

ERD works in collaboration with church partners and other local organizations to facilitate healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities that are struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. They work around the world and here in the U.S. responding to and rebuilding after disasters.

ERD's programs impact the lives of over 3 million people annually, respecting the dignity of all people, and working alongside participants regardless of religious affiliation or background.

ERD's unique expertise, experience and practical knowledge allow them to guide communities to lasting change with a focus on three key priorities:

• Women

• Children

• Climate

We hope that you will consider making a contribution, by either mailing a check to the Cathedral with "ERD" in the memo line, or using the ERD line on the donation page of the Cathedral website. There will be a formal ingathering at the Cathedral on the last Sunday in Lent, March 22.

Spring in for JUMP Silent Auction

Your treasures and talents can help support the Joint Urban Ministry Project's (JUMP’s) Silent Auction - their largest fundraiser each year. Do you have a precious antique that none of your children want? Artwork you no long have room for? Gift cards or tickets you probably won’t use? A talent or skill you could offer -- four hours of gardening, a baked-to-order pie or fancy cake, a special gift basket you could make, services your company could offer?

JUMP is one of the effective local social service agencies supported by St. Paul’s and serves about 3,000 households, providing over $230,000 in direct services to over 1,000 unhoused clients, over 1,000 children, and about 400 elderly. This fundraiser will make a difference in how many clients can be served. Please be creative and donate what you can. 

Go to https://bit.ly/jumpauction2026. If you have questions, ask Abby Miller or Katherine Verman. We can help transport items to JUMP, as well. Deadline for donations is April 1.

Young Adults Table Gathering Friday, April 3

Mark your calendars! The next gathering of the St. Paul's YATs will be Friday, April 3. Note that this is also Good Friday. Young adults and their families will gather for food and fellowship before the 7 p.m. service.

Lent Madness: Who Will Win the Golden Halo?

We're down to the Saintly Sixteen! Visit the Lent Madness 2026 site to cast a vote for the saint you deem most worthy of the Golden Halo, and learn some fun facts along the way.

The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo.

Lent Madness encourages people to get to know some amazing people who have come before us in the faith and reminding one another that there’s no reason for a dreary Lenten discipline. If this helps people connect with the risen Christ during this season of penitence and renewal, and have a bit of fun in the process, then it is worthwhile.

We hope you'll participate fully this Lent and vote with reckless abandon! We will be handing out saint cards at the Shrove Tuesday dinner and tracking our saints on a poster sized bracket! You can sign up to participate in the full experience here. Get ready to vote for your saint!

Save the Date: COTS Lunch April 9

On Thursday, April 9 St. Paul’s church members are preparing and serving a lunch for people at the COTS Daystation. The Daystation is a safe and warm refuge that connects unhoused individuals to resources, services, and housing. We will be preparing and serving sandwiches, cookies, fruit, and other snacks for about 60 + people. 

Keep an eye out for a sign-up sheet in the coming weeks if you'd like to participate.

COTS advocates for long-term solutions to end homelessness and provides emergency shelter, services, and long-term housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed.

If anyone has questions or needs more information please contact Ann Giombetti at anngiombetti07@gmail.com or 802-355-9385, or contact Al Belluche at albelluche@gmail.com or 802-881-9215. 

Cathedral Redevelopment Corner

Vote this Sunday! Based on the discussion groups, we've put together a FAQ to help address some common questions.

There are three ways to vote: Those in church on that Sunday will vote by paper ballot, those participating online will vote via Zoom poll, and those not available on Sunday morning can vote via email to Lisa Schnell. Emailed votes must be received on or before noon on Saturday, March 14 to be counted. Each voter is limited to a single vote. Voters must be aged 16 or older to be eligible. Once all the votes are counted, we'll make a parish-wide announcement with the results.

The Cathedral Redevelopment Corner is a recurring item in the eNews - a place to learn more about the potential redevelopment project the Cathedral is considering. Check here weekly for updates, frequently asked questions, and other guidance on the future of this plan.

Coming Up at St. Paul's

• Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Cathedral Arts and Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival Present a Performance for String Trios.
• Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist followed by Church School downstairs and Property Redevelopment vote after worship in person and on Zoom.
• Sunday, March 15, 4 p.m. Evensong for Lent with investiture and promotion of choristers
• Thursday, March 19, 12 p.m. Cathedral Arts Presents American Guild of Organists Recital
• Sunday, March 22, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Baptism. ERD fundraiser ingathering
• Friday, March 27: Easter Flowers Donations deadline for inclusion in the bulletin
• Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist with the Blessing of the Palms and the Reading of the Passion, followed by Church School downstairs.
• Sunday, March 29, 4 p.m. Cathedral Arts presents The Way of the Cross, a Meditation in Hymns
• Monday, March 30, 7 p.m. Taizé Evening Prayer
• Wednesday, April 1. Deadline, JUMP Silent Auction Donations.
• Thursday, April 2, 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday Agape Meal, Washing of Feet, Holy Eucharist, Stripping of Altar 
• Friday, April 3, Young Adults Table dinner, time TBD.
• Friday, April 3, 7 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy of the Day with Communion from the Presanctified
• Saturday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Day followed by the decorating of the Nave. 8:00 p.m. Great Vigil of Easter
• Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m. Easter Day Holy Eucharist. No Church School
• Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10. Cathedral Office closed
• Thursday, April 9. COTS lunch.

The Ven. Stannard J. Baker Honored by Vermont State Government

The Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Vermont have adopted a concurrent resolution extending their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the Ven. J. Stannard Baker, now of blessed memory.

You can read the resolution here.

Save the Date: No Kings Day of Action March 28

Throughout 2025, millions of people joined together in communities across the country and held the largest single day of morally grounded, non-violent direct actions by any movement in US history. Each time we show up, we remind politicians that people power is our path to a truly free America.

Plans are in place for another nonviolent protest on Saturday, March 28. Find an event near you: nokings.org.