Ministry at St. Paul's
The primary ministries of the parish are carried out in the daily life of its members acting on their faith. By our baptism we are called to be instruments of God’s love, in our daily routines—the workplace, family life, with friends, and in civic life. The vocations of St. Paul’s parishioners are many. We are people active in medicine and in the arts. We are teachers and students, civic leaders and business people. We care for small children and aging parents. We vote and run for office. All of these roles, we believe, are encompassed within what it means to be a person of faith.
St. Paul’s prayer team
Chalice is a group of parishioners and clergy praying for whatever is in the hearts and minds of the people of St. Paul’s. Each Sunday evening the prayers of the people from Sunday's Mass are emailed to the team. The team prays for these intercessions and thanksgivings throughout the week. Needs that arise during the week may also be added to the prayer list. Members use a variety of approaches to prayer. We pray at home, work, school, gym, St. Paul’s chapel, or wherever we can. What matters most is that the parish, its concerns, and thanksgivings are being held in prayer day after day. The chalice team meets once a month to share insights, difficulties, questions, and resources with each other. The only requirement for membership is an ability to maintain confidentiality; a team member can opt out for any reason whenever they choose. Members generally find the practice to be a fulfilling part of their own spiritual growth, and a simple yet profound way to support the parish. For additional information or to add a request to the list, please contact Mother Melissa at melissa.skelton@stpauls.org or John Forman at john@integraldevelopment.com.
Other Ministries
For more than 20 years, a group from St. Paul’s has celebrated regular masses at Queen Anne Health Care, a local assisted-living facility.
Individuals from St. Paul’s have been involved in feeding programs in the Queen Anne neighborhood, have contributed volunteer time and made donations of clothing and toiletries to a local food bank and to a program for homeless youth.
St. Paul’s response to HIV/AIDS have been ongoing since the mid-1980s. When this ministry began, St. Paul’s was the only congregation in the area offering weekly masses, potluck suppers, and support groups for people living with HIV/ AIDS. Individuals from St. Paul’s have also been involved in ecumenical and diocesan efforts to support people living with HIV/AIDS and their family and friends.
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