Spring is in the air! Leaves are on the trees, flowers are budding and we are some days, getting warmer. Along with this come college graduations! Brock Murry will be graduating from the Albany College of Pharmacy and returning to his home in Las Vegas. It has been wonderful having him with us throughout his academic years. We have been with him for his baptism and confirmation, and he has joined us in volunteering Saturdays at Loaves and Fishes and by his presence Sunday’s at the Altar. Brock will be missed. His last Sunday with us will be on May 12. Please join us following the service for Coffee Hour in his honor. I look forward to seeing you there! – Denise Mason, Senior Warden
CROP Walk
The John U. Miller Memorial CROP Walk will step off from St. Paul’s at 1:30 on Sunday, May 3. The 2026 goal for this annual event to enhance food security, both locally and around the world, is $104,500. Registration will begin in McEwan Hall at 12:30; music will start in the church sanctuary at 12:45, and the opening ceremony will begin at 1:10. St. Paul’s is part of the Loaves and Fishes/Episcopal Parishes of Albany Team. To join the team or start your own, or to make a donation, visit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/teams?event=albanyny.
Rectory Painting and Clean-up
We will hold at least one more work session, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday, May 5, to complete painting and for final touches, window washing and clean-up. Please join us if you are able to help. All supplies will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. The rectory is located at 85 Mosher Road, Delmar, in the Town of Bethlehem. Please contact Mark Lowery (stpaulswarden@outlook.com) if you have any questions or are available to work at other times.
Wholehearted Women’s Retreat
Registration is now open for the 11th annual women’s retreat at Christ the King Center, May 22-23. Participants will explore what a wholehearted life looks like in simple, practical ways, focusing on mental, physical, and spiritual health. Through encouraging talks, worship, rest, movement, and meaningful conversations, they will discover how mental, physical, and spiritual health connect to everyday life. Information and registration.
Beaver Cross Volunteer Day
The diocese is planning a volunteer day at Beaver Cross Camp, 10:00-4:00, June 13, 575 Burton Rd., Greenwich. This is a day for all ages (with an adult present), to assist with painting, cleaning, organizing, and building things like benches for the campers. Lunch is included. RSVP KHyde@CTKCenter.org or 518-692-9550.
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 (stpaulswarden@outlook.com).
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
For those who celebrate a birthday:
Daniel 4/21, Karen 5/7.
For those who celebrate an anniversary.
For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort:
Mike, Joel, Raelynn, Matt, Cynthia, Meaghan, Dennis, Jescyka, Ty, Elizabeth, Joe, Hilda, Lynn, Russell, Anita, Laura, Bruce.
For those who have asked for our prayers:
Bob Caldwell and the people of All Saints Catholic Mission in Oakland Park, Florida.
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: 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.
