Electronic Giving
St. Paul's recently signed up with Vanco Services electronic giving program. You can now enroll to have your contribution directly debited on a regular basis from your checking or savings account. Information and application sheets are available in the office, and will soon be on our web site. Any questions
Here are the FAQ and the authorization form for electronic giving (.pdfs).
NEW GODLY PLAY START TIME
We're moving Godly Play to a more convenient time. Godly Play will now start at 10:45 a.m. each week. Thanks for working with us as we figure out the times that best fit our new service schedule.
NEW COFFEE HOUR PROCEDURE
We have a new sign-up sheet posted at the kiosk for help in hosting Coffee Hour. It's mostly like our last format, except with some tweaks. A coordinator is needed each week to help with setup and cleanup, and we need other volunteers to each bring sweets, fruits, and vegetables.
A wonderful article about St. Paul's renovation in the Voice (Diocese of Olympia's newsletter) by Senior Warden Adam Conley. » Download .pdf here.
OFFICE VOLUNTEER NEEDED
We need a volunteer or two to work approximately two hours every Friday afternoon to prepare the Sunday bulletins by stapling the booklets and inserting the announcements into them. They will have already been folded earlier in the day. If you are interested in helping in this important work, please speak to Mother Melissa.
In Memory of Fr. Ralph Carskadden
Our beloved Fr. Ralph left his earthly life on Tuesday morning, September 13. His Requiem mass was held at the Cathedral on October 15. The homily is on our sermons page.
» Diocesan obituary
» Seattle Times obituary
A memorial fund has been established for the artistic enhancement of St. Paul's liturgical life as it transitions to its renovated worship space. This project is a culmination of Ralph's work at St. Paul's. Donations can be sent to:
The Fr. Ralph Carskadden Memorial Fund
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 9070
Seattle, WA 98109
2012 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
They're back! 2012 Entertainment books are for sale - $25 each for tons of savings. Price includes $5 contribution to St. Paul's. If you would like to purchase one, please talk to Carol Wiesenbach after the 7:30 a.m. Eucharist or call 235-6745 or email carolw@uw.edu
CHALICE: ST. PAUL'S PRAYER TEAM
Did you know that there is a group of parishioners and clergy praying the prayers of the people from each Sunday's Mass throughout the week? If you are interested in learning more about the team, called "Chalice," or in the possibility of joining, please contact John Forman, john@integraldevelopment.com, or Mother Melissa, melissa.skelton@stpauls.org,, or join us after the 9:00 Mass (roughly 10:00 a.m.) on Sunday morning, September 25, in the office area Small Meeting Room for an informal half hour meeting where you can meet some of the current team, ask questions or just observe.
The Fatted Calf Café
Our community dinners occur on the last Tuesdays of each month. Please keep the team and the community in your prayers. If you are able, please come and help. The only expectation in helping is that you will gather with the team for prayer at the beginning and reflection at the end, and that you will join our guests for dinner, demonstrating the best of St. Paul's Benedictine hospitality.
For more information, call Brad Kirschner at 206/378-1886 days, 206/789-3702 evenings, or at gubbio@drizzle.com.
FOOD BANK
Saint Paul's has resumed its long-standing connection with Northwest Harvest, which Mel and Maggie Matteson were instrumental in creating. Our donations will be taken to a collection point in the last week of each month.
… JUST WHEN YOU'D FIGURED OUT YOUR PARKING LOT STRATEGY
All of the details we've been offering the last several weeks about how to park in our little lot? Well, scratch that . . . Starting on Sunday, July 10, we ask that you no longer park in the middle spaces because of all of the coming and going among our services and formation opportunities. We need to maintain access to all spaces throughout the day.
GIVE YOUR SHOUT OUT ON FB
Did you know St. Paul's has two Facebook Pages? "St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Seattle," and "5 p.m. Liturgy." If you are on Facebook, look us up and "Like" us. St. Paul's pages do list upcoming events, but are moving towards another way to get to know and interact with each other during the week by commenting, posting pictures and videos, links to your own blog or other blogs that you like, etc. Check out what's going on and become a part of it. Facebook "tutoring" available for those who wish to learn more about Facebook.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR STILL SEEKING SINGERS
St. Paul's Children's Choir is still looking for new choristers, ages 5 and up--no musical experience necessary! Rehearsals are at 1:00 p.m. on Sundays following the 11 a.m. Mass. Any questions, please contact the Director, Jessica French, at jessica.french@comcast.net.
GLUTEN-FREE HOSTS AVAILABLE
Gluten-free hosts (as an alternative to bread or wheat hosts) are available at communion. Please hold up one finger when the priest administering the bread comes you way and simply let him or her know that you need a gluten free host instead of bread or the wheat host.
WELCOMERS WANTED
Our pool of dedicated greeters is dwindling. If you would be willing to greet at the 9 or 11:00 a.m. services once every 6 weeks or so, please contact Lizann Jones (206/947-1552 or
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If you are interested in greeting for the 5:00 p.m. service please contact
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FOOD BANK DONATIONS
The collected food offering is taken to St. Mary's Food Bank during the last week of the month. Offerings may be left in the entryway basket.
JOIN THE FONTANEERS!
We're looking for additions to our font-cleaning team. Work with a fun group lifting and cleaning the rocks and font. Not as extreme as the Mountaineers. Contact Laura Schafer at 206-579-4826 or lschaf1@mac.com.
Sacristans Needed
This is a behind the scenes job. It involves coming in on Saturday or on the eve of a Feast day to set things up for the next Mass, about a half hour before the service and washing the communion vessels afterwards. Schedules are flexible, you will be trained and work with an experienced sacristan so you won't have to remember it all. Join this wonderful ministry, email Prue Kluckhohn at pckluckhohn@comcast.net or catch her at church.
Bakers’ Guild Openings
This quiet and satisfying ministry is a great way to get involved behind the scenes. Members bake communion bread at home one week at a time. We are always happy to have more bakers. If you'd like to participate as a regular or substitute baker, call or e-mail Carol Wiesenbach, 206/235-6745
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