Blood Drive
The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at St. Paul’s from 2:00 to 6:00, Tuesday, June 30. A few volunteers are needed to help with registration and dispensing snacks to donors. If you are willing to help, even if only for an hour or two, please contact Mark Lowery. Even more importantly, blood donors are badly needed. You can make an appointment to donate at https://www.redcrossblood.org. Appointments are NOT limited to Power Red donations as indicated in previous announcements. Appointments for both whole blood and Power Red donations are still available.
During the month of June, Stewart’s Shops will donate a certificate for a free pre-packaged pint of ice cream or gelato to anyone who donates blood at a participating Red Cross location through its Pint For Pint Program. Donors will also receive a Looney Tunes t-shirt, while supplies last.
Vestry Meeting
St. Paul’s vestry will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 7:15 pm, in the Blue Room or via Zoom. Vestry meetings are open to all parishioners.
Baseball with the Bishop
Join Bishop Jeremiah Williamson to catch a Valley Cats baseball game at Bruno Stadium, Troy, on Thursday, July 9. We understand Bishop Jeremiah will throw the first pitch at 6:30 pm. Buy tickets here. The portal password is jeremiah.
Revival Service
Former presiding bishop, the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, will be the featured speaker at the diocesan revival service, 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 18 at the Christ the King Center in Greenwich. The Revival is free and open to all; no registration required. Come as you are and bring someone with you. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who are searching or who may be ready to reconnect with their faith.
Tickets for dinner before the revival are “Sold out”. Following the service, we invite everyone to stay for a reception, a time to connect, share what God has been doing, and discern together how to carry the Spirit’s movement forward.
Find ticket information and full event details at the Clothe Us in Your Spirit Revival page.
Diocesan Mission Committee
The diocesan Mission Committee exists to support and expand the outreach of the diocese through prayer, service, and dedicated action. Members help the diocese live out the Great Commission—spreading the Gospel and engaging in compassionate mission work, both locally and globally. If you are interested in supporting the work of the diocese as a member of the Mission Committee, please speak to Kate Storms or contact Mark Lowery for additional information.
Summer Service Times and Office Hours
St. Paul’s summer service times will begin on June 14. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:00 am and 9:30 am each Sunday. The choir’s last Sunday before its summer hiatus will be June 7. The choir and normal worship times will return on Homecoming Sunday, September 13.
Lectio Divina and the Holy Eucharist will be offered Wednesdays, at 11:30 am and 12:10 pm, respectively, through June, before a summer hiatus in July and August. They will resume on September 2.
Starting on June 15, the parish office will be open 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
For those who celebrate a birthday:
Nicole 6/16, Zoe, 6/17, Michael 6/18, Bob 6/19, Rhaenyra 6/20
For those who celebrate an anniversary:
Linda and Les 6/17
For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort:
Mike, Chris, Matt, Raelynn, Cynthia, Joe, Elizabeth, Laura, Anita, Russell, Jescyka, Bruce, Ty, Lynn, Murph.
For those who have asked for our prayers:
All the members of the armed forces.
For our mission partners:
Mother Martha Hubbard and the people of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Albany.
Father Samuel Louis Charles, and the people of Christ the King Episcopal Church and parish school in LaHoye, Haiti.
Father Nicolas Stebbing, and the Tariro orphanages.
For the departed: Hilda Hunsicker, Steve Jacobson, Harold Wilson,and all of our loved ones.
For the victims of conflict and violence.
For the victims of natural disasters throughout the world and those who suffer from or are vulnerable to extreme weather conditions.
For the victims of gun violence.
PRAYER FOR A NEW RECTOR
Almighty God, giver of every good gift; Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a Rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
