Photos of Christmas 2016 are posted. Click these links: – St. Nicholas Day and visit by St. Nick, Dec 4, 2016. – “Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Youth Play, Dec 4, 2016. – Children’s Christmas Pageant, Dec 11, 2016. – Lessons and Carols, Dec 18, 2016.
Long-time St. Paul’s member Mary “Polly” Louise Zentner passed away on December 21, 2016 at her home in Cary. Her obituary is available for viewing HERE. The memorial service will take place in the church on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 1:00 PM.”
The Rev. Javier Almendárez Bautista was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Javier celebrated his first communion at St. Paul’s on December 18. Click HERE for photos of Javier’s first communion service as celebrant as well as photos of the coffee hour in Javier’s honor at which his family attended.
The Rev. Javier Enrique Almendárez Bautista will be ordained to the priesthood at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 17, in Greensboro. You are cordially invited. Click HERE for the invitation with details. Continue reading for a letter from Javier.
Look up↑ See three new Christmas banners, put there by the Photo Ministry!
Schedule for New Year’s Day, Jan 1, 2017: 7:30 AM – Eucharist Rite I, 10:00 AM – Lessons and Carols with Eucharist. Continue reading below.
Join us on Sunday, December 18 at 4:00 PM for a Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent presented by the St. Paul’s Choir with the Bells of St. Paul’s. Minister of Music, Rusty McKinney leads both ensembles in music for the season. Music by George Frideric Handel, John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, Carson P. Cooman…
Greening of the Church will be Thursday, December 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Come and help us decorate the altar and windows, hang the roping and, for the children, put out the crèche. Light refreshments will be provided. We also need fresh greenery to fill the various areas around the church – boxwood, cedar, Magnolia leaves, holly, etc. Continue reading for more….
On Wednesday evenings, December 7, 14, and 21 at 6:30 PM in the chapel, there will be a simple service of Evening Prayer. The gospel readings appointed in the Book of Common Prayer gently guide us through reflection on Jesus as he confronts us as a restless and hopeful people seeking God and as those who wait for the birth in time that changes all time. Continue reading for more….
St. Paul’s summer schedule has ended and changes back to our regular schedule on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Worship services are at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:15 AM. Sunday school begins also and meets at 10:05 (click HERE for more on children’s activities).
The Altar Flower Chart for 2017 will be placed in the narthex in early December. If you would like to give flowers that will decorate the altar for a Sunday service, please sign up for the Sunday of your choice. Continue reading for more….