We will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Baptism as Zoe Lou Walker, daughter ofLauren and Spencer, is welcomed into the household of faith at the 10:00am liturgy.
Flowers on the retable are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Dolores Champ’s birthday (20 July) by the Champ family; the font wreathing is given in celebration of Zoe’s baptism by her parents.
Thank you to the Finance Commission for hosting Coffee Hour this week; next week, the Worship Committee.
NEW! View The Year in Photos
(thanks to Angie Paulson for compiling and creating the video!)
Prayer Calendar
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Province de L’Eglise Anglicane au Rwanda.
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for all ecumenical ministries throughout Minnesota, especially for the Minnesota Council of Churches, and all those who work with social service agencies. We also pray for the parishes of Saint James (Fergus Falls, Hibbing, Marshall, Minneapolis).
Our Parish Prayer List can be found here.
If you wish to be visited by a member of our Pastoral Care Team (including our rector or deacon), request prayers for yourself or someone else on the Parish Prayer List, or simply make someone aware of an acute or ongoing need, please e-mail [email protected].
This list is maintained to assist you in praying for the parish and the larger community throughout the week. To add your friend or loved one to this list, e-mail Deacon Barbara with your request and any additional details: [email protected]. Your request will be shared with our pastoral care team, as well as Saint Paul’s clergy.
From the Organ Bench
Choir Diary for 10:00am Eucharist
TBA
Serving This Sunday
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greeters
Curt Kullberg
ushers
Bryan Jones
crucifer
The Reverend
Marcus G. Halley
presider
The Reverend
Barbara del Caro Scaia
deacon
Deb Jones
Steve Schafer
lectors
Pat Champ
Pat Trumbull
eucharistic ministers
Jacob Manier
choirmaster–organist
Kathy Kullberg
master of ceremony
Team III
altar guild
Beth Carlson
John Harrer
vestry tellers
Finance Commission
coffee hour hosts
Hands to Service
Groveland and Joyce Uptown Food Shelves joyfully receive Saint Paul’s weekly donations. Our theme for July will be non-perishable salad toppings. Please bring items to church as part of your weekly offering, and place in baskets in the Narthex
Food Shelf Challenge – bring SEVEN items during the seventh month! Let’s fill the baskets each week!!
Saint Paul’s and The Bridge for Youth are working together this summer to manage a small garden in their backyard. So far, we have done a major clean-up and planted some veggies. We are working with a youth coordinator to plan the summer, including additional plantings and a sculpture contest. If you’d like to join us, please contact Prisca Cushman.
Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness (DCEH) is collecting luggage and backpacks for our summer goods drive campaign. We are seeking donations of luggage, bags, and backpacks through Labor Day. We’ll be collecting new and gently used tote bags, luggage, and backpacks for adults.
Jefferson Community School will once again be the recipient of our donation drive of new backpacks and school supplies for children an
Upcoming Events
28JULY: We welcome the Reverend Ryan Currie as our guest priest while Father Marcus walksthe path of Evangelism with Saint John’s Linden Hills next week.
4 AUG: Saint Paul’s Summer Book Club meets for brunch after the first liturgy of each month to discuss a book selected and read in advance; July’s is The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong by Karen Gonzales. Contact Father Marcus to put your name on the roster, then pick up the book and dive in!
General Announcements
Are you seeking to discern a faithful response to the current migrant and refugee crisis our country is facing? Read these suggestions by Father Marcus.
The chant manuscript hanging to the left of the votive candle stand has been given to Saint Paul’s by Monte Mason in honor of his parents Betty and Monte, and in gratitude for Saint Paul’s music program. Learn more about it here.
Saint Paul’s Parish Directories have been printed and are now available. Please pick up your labeled copy on the table in the Narthex (this will help us save on postage – thank you in advance)
Have you taken a Faith Formation class at Saint Paul’s? Never taken one, but have ideas or needs? Please take a moment to fill out this anonymous survey and help us create interesting, helpful, and innovative class offerings. Paper copies of the survey can be found in the Parish House.
Consider a donation of flowers to enhance the beauty of the liturgy this summer. You may select a specific date from 16 June through 30 October, and your memorial will be printed in the announcements. Suggested donation for two vases of flowers is $45. Please speak with Kathy Kullberg of your request, then write a check to Saint Paul’s, noting Altar Guild flowers and the date.
Two of our tenants have outgrown their rental spaces in the Beim House, and will be moving elsewhere at the end of June. If you know of any non-profit organizations in need of space, please contact Junior Warden Beth Carlson.
Saint Paul’s Author Forum: Are you or someone you know a creator of written word? Read here about the formation of an Author Forum.
The Episcopal House of Prayer in the City invites all to join for their weekly Contemplative Prayer Practice each Monday at 6:30pm in the Auxiliary Classroom. If you are new and would like an orientation, feel free to come at 6:00pm.
Food Shelves
Have you taken the Saint Paul’s Food Shelf Challenge? It’s the SEVENTH month of the year, so the challenge is to bring SEVEN items in JULY. Only seven items spread across the whole month of JULY?? Let’s fill the baskets each week!!
Pastoral Care
If you have need to be visited by a member of our Pastoral Care Team (including our rector or deacon), want to request prayer for yourself, place someone’s name on the parish prayer list, or simply want to make someone aware of an acute or ongoing need, please click the button below. Father Marcus’s office hours at Saint Paul’s are on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am-5pm. To make an appointment, please contact him directly.
Recurring Events
Mon 6:30p Contemplative Prayer
1st Wed 1-3p Saint Lydia’s Circle
3rd Mon 7-9pm Vestry meeting
Saint Paul’s Leadership
Coffee Hour Corner
Food Shelf
From the Pulpit
Catch up on our most recent sermons
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