Thursday, December 30, 2021
WORSHIP
Upcoming Services Schedule
Sunday, January 2, 2022
10 a.m. service only--Pajama Sunday!
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Epiphany Lessons and Carols
No Sunday School this Sunday, 1/2
Pajama Sunday and a family friendly homily!
Sunday School is held the first three Sundays of each month and a family friendly homily will be offered on the fourth Sunday. Please register your children online here: https://www.stpaulschatham.org/sunday-school-registration
Prayers
We ask your prayers this week for Norm, Linda, Genevieve, Jennifer, Ed, Michael, Kim, the King family, Andy, the Kellogg family, Gloria, Sam, Matt, Marky, Sarah, Chris, Mary, John, Sophia, Michael, Ray, David, Marilyn, and Mark.
Please notify the office if you have any changes or additions to the Prayer List.
Please note: the Church Office will be closed December 24 - January 2. Rev. Ellen will be on vacation but will be available for pastoral emergencies.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Concert!
Please plan to stay after the 10:00 a.m. service on January 16th for a soloist concert given by our very talented bass, Greg Voinier. More details to follow!
St. Paulʻs presents Masters of Hawaiian Music featuring Grammy award-winning musicians, Hawaii's unique acoustic guitar stylings, and rich storytelling. Tickets for the Friday, January 21, 2022, 7:00 pm show are $25 advance/$30 at the door and can be purchased from Andy Wang or at http://hawaii.brownpapertickets.com. All profits benefit St. Paul's programs and outreach.
NEWS
Altar Flowers
At St. Paul's, Altar Flowers are often donated in memory of a loved one. Altar Flowers, however, may be donated for any reason--to the glory of God, in thanksgiving for a loved one's recovery, a new birth in the family, or anything you feel called to memorialize. For more information on supporting the Altar Flower ministry and donating flowers, please email the office.
Transition Committee Update Dec 1, 2021
Dear St. Paul's Family,
In November, the Transition Team responded to several questions posed by the Diocese to get a sense of who St. Paul’s is as a community and what we’re looking for from our next Priest-in-Charge. In conversation with Canon Clark, Bishop Hughes’ designee for helping churches manage through this process, she indicated that she’s in discussions with 2-5 candidates in the Diocese to assess interest and fit.
The Canon anticipates sharing names of candidates around Christmas. The Transition Team will collect and review information from candidates in January and likely interview through the first quarter of 2022. Assuming one of these candidates is a strong fit, our goal is to have a recommendation to Vestry for our new Priest-in-Charge in March.
While these are aggressive targets, we’re making good progress and hope that you continue to keep us your prayers.
Jim Mollo, Head of Committee
Transition Committee Members
Jim Mollo, Frank Willis, Olivia Mollo, Barbara Cheifet, Ted Pishko,
Jennifer Coury. Andrew Walker, Shirley Wu, Sarah Meiring
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