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This Sunday October 27th at Saint Paul's

Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, 
will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.  Psalm 126:7

04Feb2024 Epistle

Pastoral visits with Communion: If your health or mobility renders you unable to attend on Sundays and you wish Rev. Ramona to bring Holy Communion to your home, please email her (or call/text at 612-201-6634).

Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at the 10:00AM liturgy, in person and via Zoom; login instructions above. You may view or download the service bulletin here. We welcome The Rev. Bryan Bliss, chaplain and Religion Department chair at Breck School, as guest presider and preacher.

Join us for Coffee Hour snacks, puzzling, and fellowship immediately following in the Undercroft. 

Interfaith Power and Light‘s Buff Grace, Director of Faith Networks, will then lead a presentation. IPL works in partnership with multifaith communities and all Minnesotans to co-create a just and sustainable world, build transformative power, and bring the lights of people’s unique gifts to addressing the climate crisis.

 

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St Paul's Prayer Candles

Prayer Calendar

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Scottish Episcopal Church.

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Communion throughout the world, and the Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; and for The Episcopal Church USA, and the Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop.

Saint Paul’s Parish Prayer List can be found here.
If you wish to be contacted by a member of our Pastoral Care Team and/or priest, request prayers for yourself or someone else on the Parish Prayer List, or simply make someone aware of an acute or ongoing need, click the blue button below:

Submit Your Prayer Requests

Common Book of Prayer & The Hymnal 1982

provided for your prayers and meditations, and song

SERVING THIS SUNDAY AT 10AM (click to open or close)

EUCHARIST 10AM 

Angie Paulson
Hazel Turner
ushers

Jim Smith
crucifer

The Reverend
Bryan Bliss
guest presider, preacher

Laura Austrian
Pat Trumbull
lectors

Frank Johnson
vestry announcements

Jacob Manier
choirmaster-organist

Team IV
altar guild

Ann Norrlander
bread baker

Kevin & Peter
Donnan-Marsh
hospitality

Laurie Larsen
Deb Low
vestry tellers

The Pastoral Care Team has a request for all: Take a few minutes every day to call someone to see how they are doing – to reach out and say a prayer with them and/or find out if they need anything. If there are those who need help, please let us know and we will figure out how to assist; if you are that person, please reach out to Reverend Ramona or Pat Trumbull. As Jesus said: Love one another.

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Upcoming Events

27 OCT: Coffee Hour presentation: Buff Grace, Director of Faith Networks at Interfaith Power and Light. IPL works in partnership with multifaith communities and all Minnesotans to co-create a just and sustainable world, build transformative power, and bring the lights of people’s unique gifts to addressing the climate crisis.

29 OCT: Our Fall Book Study continues this week via Zoom at 7:00PM with Chapter 6 of Loving the Questions: An Exploration of the Nicene Creed... continue reading

30 OCT: Quiet Night: Drop in for a few minutes (or more) from 5:00-6:30PM to walk the Labyrinth or pray in candlelit silence.

03 NOV: The Feast of All Saints will be celebrated at the 10:00AM liturgy. Names of loved ones may still be added to the Necrology this week in the back of the Nave, or by contacting Jacob Manier.

View all of our events on the church calendar

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Faith in Action

WATCH THIS SPACE:
Our fall Blessing Bags event will begin next week, complete with Amazon Wish List and QR link. Mark your calendars to help assemble bags after the liturgy on November 24. Invite family and friends to join us and lend a hand!

You may be asked…
continue reading

October’s food shelf theme is SOUPS AND STEWS: both prepared and ingredients (think stock, canned veggies, spices, and so on). Place your items in the bins outside the Undercroft.
p.s. General donations are always welcome.
Email Liz Gamble Taylor or call 612-889-5250 to assist with delivery.

From Joyce Uptown Foodshelf: “Monetary donations are the most helpful and can be made through PayPal *new link* here or sent to Joyce Uptown at 3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis 55408. For every $1.00 donated we can purchase $2.20 of food from our foodbanks.”

Saint Paul’s Little Library is perpetually popular! Children’s picture books and adult fiction are most needed; all donations can be placed in the bins outside the Undercroft. Your continued generosity helps make this outreach possible.

Episcopal Relief & Development accepts donations to aid those in need both at home and abroad. Click here to donate in a way meaningful to you.

DONATE
And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
Matthew 25:40

Food Shelves

Have you taken the Saint Paul’s Food Shelf Challenge?

The need for grocery assistance never wanes. Let’s fill the baskets each week!! Donate today!

DONATE TODAY

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General Announcements

Rev. Ramona will be on vacation October 15-November 2. Contact Jacob Manier at 612-296-5195 to be connected to pastoral care coverage during her absence.   *NEW*  View her travel update from the Camino here!
Saint Paul’s will be offering a Transgender Day of Remembrance Service on Thursday, 21 November… continue reading
Walk in Love: Our annual Stewardship drive will be launching on 10 November. Watch your E-pistle and listen to Sunday announcements for further updates!
When the Nave drops below 65º, our boilers are powered up for the season; this typically occurs by mid-October. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we ease our building into the heating season. 
Ministers in Liturgy and Coffee Hour volunteers: As we prepare for the busy holiday season (already!), please check your availability for November and December, then sign up for your positions; customaries will be emailed your week of service. Contact Caytie Andersonor Pat Trumbull with questions.
Recommended Reads updated 19 Sep: Is there a book on your nightstand you’d like to suggest to others at Saint Paul’s? Check our latest must-reads… continue reading
Adorn the retable with flowers to mark important occasions or people in your life. Reserve the date you wish to give flowers by contacting Kathy Kullberg. Payment can be made online via Realm or a check made out to Saint Paul’s Church, with “flowers” in the memo; suggested donation $50.
If you know a parishioner who would benefit from receiving our weekly E-pistle newsletter in printed form via snail mail, please email Angie.
Do you have an announcement for Saint Paul’s parish-at-large? Submit your news to the E-pistle, or call Angie at 612-483-4187 by noon on Thursdays.

From Our Church Blog

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E-pistle for 04 October 2026

E-pistle for 04 October 2026

To view our offerings on Zoom, log on by clicking this link, or by visiting our website and clicking the “Connect on Zoom” button.
If you wish to join by telephone, dial 312-626-6799.
     Meeting ID: 122 776 310 (followed by # if via phone)
     Passcode: 1917
This ID and passcode are used for all online content at Saint Paul’s.
WORSHIP AT SAINT PAUL’S

Traffic Note: Twin Cities Marathon is Sunday, October 4

The Twin Cities Marathon starts at 8 am and its course covers 26 miles, starting in Minneapolis and ending in St. Paul. Please check the marathon route map to help you predict traffic tie-ups and give yourself ample time to make it to church on Sunday.

Celebrate the Eucharist with us at 10:00AM in person or via Zoom (login instructions above), featuring the Blessing of the Animals. The bulletin for this week may be viewed or downloaded here. Come with your companions leashed, crated, or caged for everyone’s comfort. Plushy friends and photos of animals are also welcome!

Join us for Coffee Hour fellowship, refreshments, puzzling, and Milk Bones in the Undercroft following the service.

Pastoral visits with Communion: If your health or mobility renders you unable to attend on Sundays and you wish Rev. Ramona to bring Holy Communion to your home, please email her (or call/text at 612-201-6634).
CLICK TO JOIN US ON ZOOM
St Paul's Prayer Candles

Prayer Calendar

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil.

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Communion throughout the world; the Episcopal Church and our Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe; and the 169th ECMN Convention to be held October 23-24 in the Twin Cities.

Saint Paul’s Parish Prayer List can be found here.
If you wish to be contacted by a member of our Pastoral Care Team and/or priest, request prayers for yourself or someone else on the Parish Prayer List, or simply make someone aware of an acute or ongoing need, click the blue button below:

Submit Your Prayer Requests

Common Book of Prayer & The Hymnal 1982

provided for your prayers and meditations, and song

SERVING THIS WEEK

SUNDAY
EUCHARIST 10AM
Kyle Rounds
Gene Tierney
ushers

Tom Lockhart
crucifer

The Reverend
Ramona Scarpace
presider, preacher

Kevin Donnan-Marsh
lector, vestry announcer

Bryan Jones
altar guild

Ann Norrlander
bread baker

Kristi MacKay
guest pianist

Mary Harlow
Helen Lockhart
hospitality

Tom Lockhart
Pat Trumbull
vestry tellers

The Pastoral Care Team has a request for all: Take a few minutes every day to call and see how someone is doing; reach out and say a prayer with them and/or find out if they need anything. If anyone needs help, let us know and we will figure out how to assist; if you are that person, please reach out to Rev. Ramona or Pat Trumbull. As Jesus said: Love one another.

View Our Sermon Archive

Faith in Action

Warm weather Snack Bags can be found in the yellow-lidded bin outside the Undercroft. Please take several to keep in your car, and share them with neighbors in need!

Food shelf donations:
This month we’re looking for ground coffee in 8oz bags, or larger cans that can be divided (no expired or glass containers, please). Drop off all food donations outside the Undercroft. If you’d like to lend a hand with deliveries to Joyce Uptown Food Shelf, contact Laurie Larsen.

Saint Paul’s Little Library is perpetually popular! Children’s picture books and adult fiction are still most needed; all donations can be placed in the bins outside the Undercroft. Your continued generosity helps make this outreach possible.

Episcopal Relief & Development accepts donations to aid those in need both at home and abroad. Click here to donate in a way meaningful to you.

UPCOMING EVENTS OF NOTE

04 OCT: Blessing of the Animals: Bring your pets, all creatures great and small, for The Feast of Saint Francis. Please have pets leashed, crated, or caged; treats provided. Plush friends and photos of animals also welcome!

14 OCT: “Wings and a Prayer” is back: Our community dinner will be held in the Undercroft, 6:00-7:15PM. We’ll provide the wings and prayer, you provide a side to share – or just bring yourself!

18 OCT: Mark your calendars for the start of this year’s Stewardship Drive, kicking off during the 10:00AM Eucharist. More details to come.

19 OCT: The October Vestry meeting will be held 7:00-9:00PM in the Choir Room. All are welcome to attend the general proceedings. If you have an agenda item, please speak with one of our Wardens.

25 OCT: Formation opportunity: Gene Tierney will present a new Beloved Community Action video following the morning’s service. Join him during Coffee Hour in the Undercroft.

 

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General Announcements

Because you’ve asked: We typically fire up our boilers on 15 October, or when the Nave temperature falls below 65 degrees for more than 24 hours. Nave temps this week have ranged from 65 to 70 degrees.
Organ update: A contract has been signed for the replacement of the blower, with an expected installation date of 12 October; information about how you can contribute to this project will be forthcoming. We’re grateful for your hearty singing in the interim!
Ministers in Liturgy and Coffee Hour volunteers:Please check your availability for October and beyond, then sign up for open positions; customaries will be emailed your week of service. Contact Jacob Manier with questions.
Adorn the retable with flowers to mark important occasions or people in your life. Reserve the date you wish to sponsor flowers by contacting Kathy Kullberg or Deb Low. Payment can be made online via Realm (select “Flower Fund” from dropdown and enter chosen date in memo) or a check made out to Saint Paul’s Church, with “flowers” in the memo; suggested donation $50.
Recommended Reads updated 4 Dec: Is there a book on your nightstand you’d like to suggest to others at Saint Paul’s? Check our latest must-reads… continue reading
Verified Viewing updated 13 Sep: Moving image recommendations from parishioners can be found here in various formats… continue reading
If you know a parishioner who would benefit from receiving our weekly E-pistle newsletter in printed form via snail mail, please email Angie.
Do you have an announcement for Saint Paul’s parish-at-large? Submit your news to the E-pistle, or call Angie at 612-483-4187 by noon on Thursdays.
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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MEETING MINUTES

January 2025 Vestry
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2024 ANNUAL REPORT

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2025 Annual Report
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ECMN website
ECMN mailing list
The Lectionary
Book of Common Prayer
Forward Day by Day
Realm (online directory & giving record)
Memorial Giving Policy

Food Shelves

Have you taken the Saint Paul’s Food Shelf Challenge?

The need for grocery assistance never wanes. Let’s fill the baskets each week!! Donate today!

DONATE TODAY

Pastoral Care

The Pastoral Care Team has a request for all: as we practice our social distancing, do not let that extend to social isolation. Take a few minutes every day to call someone to see how they are doing – to reach out and say a prayer with them and/or find out if they need anything. One of the things that is so important right now is to connect with our community. If there are those who need help, please let us know and we will figure out how to assist; if you are that person, please reach out to Deacon Janet or Pat Trumbull. As Jesus said: Love one another.
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Saint Paul's Leadership

The Reverend Ramona Scarpace
Rector

The Reverend Dr. Penelope Warren​
priest associate

Jacob Manier
organist/choirmaster

Jacob Manier
Admin/Facilities

Lu Whitney
vestry junior warden

Helen Lockhart
vestry junior warden

Tom Lockhart
vestry treasurer

Do you have an announcement for next week's E-pistle? Submit your announcement online to the E-pistle, or call Angie at 612.483.4187 by noon on Thursday.
Subscribe to our Bridge of Song playlist, now on YouTube.  Is there a hymn or song you’re particularly longing to hear, your requests are welcome, and may be e-mailed to Jacob Manier. Click the thumbnail of the video you would like hear to play.

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2023 November Vestry
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Pastoral Care

The Pastoral Care Team has a request for all: as we practice our social distancing, do not let that extend to social isolation. Take a few minutes every day to call someone to see how they are doing – to reach out and say a prayer with them and/or find out if they need anything. One of the things that is so important right now is to connect with our community. If there are those who need help, please let us know and we will figure out how to assist; if you are that person, please reach out to Deacon Janet or Pat Trumbull. As Jesus said: Love one another.
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vestry junior warden

Tom Lockhart
vestry treasurer

Pamela Hofstadter
bookkeeper

 

Do you have an announcement for next week's E-pistle? Submit your announcement online to the E-pistle, or call Angie at 612.483.4187 by noon on Thursday.
Subscribe to our Bridge of Song playlist, now on YouTube.  Is there a hymn or song you’re particularly longing to hear, your requests are welcome, and may be e-mailed to Jacob Manier. Click the thumbnail of the video you would like hear to play.
SAINT PAUL'S, IN SO MANY WORDS II<br /> created from parishioner responses, 29 January 2023

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created from parishioner responses, 29 January 2023

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Jesus said to her,
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