Regular Service Schedule Resumes Sept. 12
- 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
- 9:15 am Holy Eucharist—Family Service with Children's Sermon and Blessing of the Backpacks.
- 11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Annual Parish Picnic
Sunday, 9/12, 12:30 pm: Please join us for family fun, food, games, pool, etc. at the home of Jim and Julianne Stirling, 766 Old Post Road. Fairfield. Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be provided. Last names A-K, please bring dessert; L-Z, please bring salad or side. RSVP the office at 259-3013 (or e-mail: stpaulsffld"at"juno.com). Everyone is invited!
Book Group launches Sept. 9
Join us for an evening of abundant snacks and adult beverages, fellowship and lively discussion--in the Fireside Room, 7-9 pm Details here >
Search Update: 'coming down the home stretch'
An important milestone: on Tuesday, August 10, the Search Committee presented 3 candidates to the Vestry. The Vestry will now take up the task of discerning our new rector. Click here for details.
Education for Ministry (EfM): fellowship and learning
Begins Tuesday, September 14th, and will meet each week until June from 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm in Room 108. This is a wonderful learning opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the Bible, church history, theology, and other philosophies. Details here >
Interfaith Fundraising Dinner to aid Pakistan flood victims
Sunday, 9/26, presented by the Bridgeport Islamic Community Center. Details here >
Bishop Laura Ahrens to visit
Bishop Laura will be coming on Sunday, 9/26 for this year’s Episcopal Visitation. She will be celebrant and preacher at our 9:15 and 11:15 am services, be the Adult Forum speaker and will gather with us at a reception following the 11:15 service. She will meet with the Vestry as well. Rather than a time for Confirmation this is an opportunity for interaction with the parish. We look forward to welcoming her to St. Paul’s. Learn more about Bishop Laura here >
A Choir Invitation
Children entering 2nd and 3rd grade are invited to join the Probationer Choir. Rehearsals begin on September 22. Details here >
Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 18--Trinity in Motion Walk
Three Episcopal churches will again walk together to raise money for impoverished school children at the Holy Trinity School in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. After January’s devastating earthquake, our help is needed more than ever. Learn more >
September Outreach: Food Pantry, Back-to-School and more
See all Community Outreach needs here >
Article on Rev. Fernande
Click here to read a fasincating article about Rev. Fernande, principal of Holy Trinity School in Port-au-Prince, who celebrated the last mass at Holy Trinity Cathedral before it was destroyed by the earthquake. Rev. Fernande will be with us for TiM 2010!
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