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Posts from 2015 (Page 7)

Changes at the NC Diocese

NC Diocesan House has announced staff changes. The Rev. Canon Michael Buerkel Hunn will leave the diocese to serve on the staff of The Episcopal Church and to Join Bishop Michael Curry when he becomes Presiding Bishop. Catherine Massey will become Canon for Transition and Pastoral Care. Margo Acomb, executive assistant to the bishop, has announced her retirement, and the diocese welcomes Elizabeth Dawkins to…

Lobster Fest Held Oct 3, 2015

LOBSTER FEST was held Saturday, October 3. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS. Initial estimates are that the event was a great success. 1500 lobsters were sold! Thanks to all who volunteered! Read: www.lobsterfestcary.com. Read article in Cary Citizen. Read November Newsletter, Page 4  

Newcomer Class (Oct 22, 29, Nov 5)

There will be a Newcomer class on three consecutive Thursday evenings, Oct 22, Oct 29, and Nov 5, 7:00-8:15 PM, in the Youth Wing, for all who are interested in learning about St. Paul’s. The class will be led by Father George, while other clergy and ministry leaders will come in to share information about the many opportunities in which to participate.…

Blessing of the Animals (Oct 4)

The annual Blessing of the Animals is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 4, 2015, 2:00 PM, rain or shine! The blessings will be held in the Courtyard if the weather is good, otherwise it will be held in the Parish Hall. All animals welcome. Dogs should be on leashes, cats and other animals in carriers. See photos…

Volunteer Recognition Coffee Hour (Sep 27)

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION COFFEE HOUR this Sunday following the 9:00 service. Whether you’re a front-and-center or behind-the-scenes volunteer, whether you offer a few hours a month or many hours each week, whether your tasks are large or small, the Ministry Leader Resource Committee would like to honor and thank you. Be sure to stop by the parish hall for cake and giveaway goodies.

Meet Peter Saros and Discuss “Growing Our Vision” (Oct 14)

Wasn’t the St. Paul’s Kick Off Sunday wonderful? The energy of the day reflects the joy and excitement that lives within our parish community. And we succeeded in breaking last year’s attendance record for Kick Off Sunday. There is renewed energy around church growth this year, too. I am delighted to invite you for a presentation by Peter Saros, M.Div. on Wednesday, Oct 14, 6:30 PM. Please Continue reading below and please RSVP to stewardship@stpaulscary.org whether you can attend or not.

Youth News

September 30, 2015: Life of the church goes on, rain or shine. And we’ll be busy this weekend with Lobster Fest on Saturday and Blessing of the Animals on Sunday. The forecast is for more rain, but at least lobsters and lobster rolls will be just the ticket for a cool, rainy day. Unfortunately, all those lobsters will have to be cooked outside in the rain. Thankfully, jobs for the youth are indoors! …