A message from Dean Vang
This past Sunday we celebrated the fiftieth day of Easter, known to us as the Day of Pentecost. Two more Feasts await our presence and participation: Trinity Sunday on May 31 and The Solemnity of Corpus Christi on June 7.
How curious it is that the word Trinity appears nowhere in the Sacred Scriptures of the Church. Preachers tie themselves in knots trying to explain this doctrine means. I am often reminded of a priest who found an envelope on the windshield of his car. Inside was a Three Musketeers candy bar with a note which read, “All for one and one for three. Happy Trinity!” A Sister from the Community of the Holy Spirit in New York City often described the Trinity as a dance which is joyous, spontaneous, and vital. Put simply, it is life generating life: God who creates, the Son who redeems, and the Spirit who sanctifies.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us all evermore! 2 Corinthians 13:14
Scholarship Applications
All scholarship applications are due in the parish office no later than 4:00 pm, Sunday, May 31, 2026. Late applications will not be eligible for scholarship awards.
Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus
Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) provides recent immigrants with English instruction, case management, employment assistance and youth programming. RISSE has invited St. Paul’s to participate in an interfaith brainstorming session to discuss how religious communities can best support refugees and immigrants, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 2.If you are interested in representing St. Paul’s in this effort, please register for the session by emailing rsvp@risse-albany.org by May 31 and let Mark Lowery know you plan to attend.
Opportunities to Celebrate Pride at St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s will hold its annual evensong in observance of Pride Month in the church at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. A reception in the Blue Room will follow the Evensong service. Contributions of finger foods will be gratefully accepted. St. Paul’s members are encouraged to participate in the Capital Pride Parade and Festival on the following Sunday, June 14.
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. Kate Storms has served as St. Paul’s representative on the Mission Committee but must now step away due to competing priorities. We thank Kate for her service and are now seeking someone to step into her place. 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.
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. 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. You can make an appointment to donate at https://www.redcrossblood.org/.
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. Starting on June 15, the parish office will be open 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Voice mail left at the church office (518-463-2257) and emails sent to StPaulsEpAlbany@gmail.com will be checked during office hours. In case of emergency, call or text 518-339-9466.
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
For those who celebrate a birthday:
Clair 6/2, Kate 6/4, Geoff 6/6, Kyle 6/6.
For those who celebrate an anniversary:
Susan and Pierre 6/4.
For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort:
Joel, Mike, Matt, Raelynn, Cynthia, Joe, Elizabeth, Dennis, Meaghan, Jescyka, Ty, Lynn, Russell, Anita, Laura, Bruce, Lea, Linda, Meagan, Lucy, Chris, Rob, Maria, Elvi.
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: Hilda Hunsicker, Steve Jacobson, Harold Wilson, Stephen Momrow, 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.
