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This Sunday at Saint Paul's

But who can endure the day of his coming,
and who can stand when he appears?
Malachi 3:2

The Eucharist for Advent II will be celebrated from our altar at 10:00am; it will also be livestreamed on Zoom (see link above) and archived for one week on our YouTube channel.

The Giving Tree is loaded with gift wishes from residents of Southside Care Center, as well as opportunities to show appreciation to their hard-working staff. Grab a gift tag before they’re gone! Details are in the right sidebar under OUR FAITH IN ACTION.

Don’t forget your Advent Bag each Sunday! Place donations into the bins found in the Narthex, then take your bag home for next week. Requests this week: dried beans, flour/masa, rice, pasta, salt, vegetable oil.

An organ recital will be offered this afternoon by organist Graeme Shieldsat 4:00pm. The program can be seen here, and a preview of the first selection can be seen on YouTube (first movement). This is a free event and open to the public; masking is required.

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Prayer Calendar

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

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the foundations which minister to children with special needs–especially for the work of the Sheltering Arms Foundation–and for all who work in child protection agencies throughout the state of Minnesota. We also pray for the parishes of Saint Nicholas (Richfield) and of the Advent (Farmington).

Saint Paul’s weekly 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.

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Common Book of Prayer

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SERVING THIS WEEK

SUNDAY
EUCHARIST

Barb Smith
greeter

tbd
usher

Jim Smith
crucifer

The Reverend
Janet MacNally
deacon

The Reverend
Ramona Scarpace
presider

Prisca Cushman
John McDaris
lectors

Jacob Manier
organist

Mark Anderson
announcements

Team I
altar guild

tbd
hospitality

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.

Upcoming Events

5 DEC – An organ recital will be offered at Saint Paul’s by guest organist Graeme Shields at 4:00pm. This is a free event and open to the public; masking is required. Suggested donation of $10.

16 DEC – The November Vestry meeting will be held in the Undercroft from 7:00-9:00pm. All are welcome to attend the general proceedings.

19 DEC – Kids’ Bible Story Time will be held for 15 minutes immediately following this liturgy. Children of all ages are welcome! *Masking and social distancing will be observed.

21 DEC – Our Winter Solstice liturgy will be a peace-filled celebration of darkness and light with candles, music, poetry, and readings held in-person at 7:00pm in the Chapel.

24 DEC – Children’s Church, a 30-minute in-person service designed specifically for worshippers ages 12 and under, will be held at 3:00pm in the Chapel.
*Masking and social distancing will be observed.

24 DEC – Christmas Eve Eucharist will be held at 8:00pm in person and on Zoom. Come and celebrate with us the birth of the King.

25 DEC – Christmas Day Eucharist will be celebrated in the Chapel and on Zoom at 10:00am. Welcome the babe!

View all of our events on our Event Calendar page!

Fall Programming Guide debut: Please click here to read a message from our clergy and Wardens, and to discover all Saint Paul’s has to offer throughout the next four months!

Faith in Action

Giving Tree returns!
The season of giving is upon us, and once again we have opportunities to share Christmas blessings with those less fortunate than ourselves… continue reading

Welcome to Minnesota: The Commission for the Diaconate, and all ECMN deacons along with Bishop Loya are inviting all faith communities within the ECMN to take part in Advent for Afghanistan: Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors… continue reading

Saint Paul’s Outreach: Winter Edition

Even though Collection Saturdays are on seasonal hiatus, we will continue our… continue reading

No clearer moral imperative: A letter from Bishop Loya

“Beloved in Christ, the scenes that have unfolded in Afghanistan over the past few weeks have been heartbreaking for all of us. It is hard to watch the violence, the desperation and fear, and…” continue reading

A message from Joyce Uptown Food Shelf:

“Monetary donations are welcome! Right now we are doing a prepackaged food model, and so have a need for specific items. We can purchase food at our food banks much cheaper than you can purchase food right now: for every $1.00 donated we can purchase about $2.20 worth of food.”

Please visit their website and look for the yellow DONATEbutton on the home page.

YouthLink now has a wish list on Amazon for direct purchasing of needed items. If this is a more convenient option for you to help them, visit their list here.

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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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

Matthew 25:40

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General Announcements

Gratitudes and memorials for poinsettias will be taken until 19 December, for inclusion in all Christmastide bulletins. Suggested donation is $20; checks may be made out to Saint Paul’s with your gift designation in the memo, or similarly paid electronically via Realm. Contact Kathy Kullberg with questions.

Do you feel called to be more involved at Saint Paul’s? Candidates for two Vestry Members at Large positions are now being solicited; the election will take place at the parish’s Annual Meeting in January. If you are interested, please speak with Senior Warden Mark Anderson or Junior Warden Steve Riendl.

COVID Response Team: After meeting on Wednesday 17 November, the Response Team has an updated report for Saint Paul’s, viewable here.

Attention all Ministers in Liturgy: Please use our Google sheet to sign up for reading and serving opportunities at ALL liturgies in December (Sundays and Christmas liturgies). Reach out to Pat Trumbull with questions.

We are seeking a few fine hosts for our Coffee Hour table after the liturgies – minimal commitment, maximum fun! Sign up on the MIL Google sheet, or speak with Jacob Manier to choose your Sunday/s to share hospitality with those gathered.

Rev. Ramona’s office hours: Mondays 12:30-3:30pm, Wednesdays 11am-3pm. Other times, including evenings, are available by appointment. Please schedule via e-mail or call 612.201.6634 (cell).
For pastoral emergencies, phone or text at any time.

1915 Logan Avenue–formerly the Beim House–is once again a private residence. Out of respect for our new neighbors, please refrain from using the north stairs and terrace from the driveway; our entrances will be the south staircase and the Undercroft ramp. Thank you.

If you know a parishioner who would benefit from receiving our weekly E-pistle newsletter via snail mail in printed form, please email Angie.

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 Thursdays.

YOUTUBE CHANNEL
(things you may have missed)

A Bridge of Song
Sermon Archive
*Online Worship
*Services are archived for one week only.

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.

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!

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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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