Greetings Saint Paul’s,
Blood Emergency
Critically low blood supplies have prompted the State Department of Health to declare a blood emergency. To help meet the need for blood, St. Paul’s will sponsor a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 30, 2:00-6:00 pm, in the Blue Room.
An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those, fewer than 10 percent actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and St. Paul’s.
Donors will also receive an iconic “Join the Celebration” Looney Tunes X Red Cross t-shirt, while supplies last.
AND, 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.
Please schedule your appointment today!
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.
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 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:
Elija 6/28, Pam 7/3, Sarah 7/3
For those who celebrate an anniversary.
For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort:
Mike, Chris, Matt, Raelynn, Cynthia, Joe, Elizabeth, Laura, Anita, Russell, Bruce, Tyt, Lynn, Lydia, Megan, Lucy, Makenna, 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: Harold Wilson, Helen Coleman 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.
