WORSHIP, LEARNING, FAITH IN ACTION, COMMUNITY

Collection toward the Bishop's Crozier

It is a centuries-old tradition to give symbols of ministry to a new bishop and, likewise, it is customary for parishes, clergy, and individual congregants to contribute to the purchase of these gifts. St. Paul’s will be contributing towards the new crozier, which is the pastoral staff carried by a bishop. It is being crafted by a local artist William Keyser.

If you wish to make a personal gift in support of the purchase of a new crozier: you may make a check payable to St. Paul's, place an envelope in the offering plate, or make a donation online at www.stpaulsec.org/donate (memo: Bishop's Gift). Thank you for your generous support and welcome of our new bishop! 

Summer Fellowship Hour

We are asking people to please sign up to bring snacks for Summer Fellowship Hour throughout the summer months as we gather in Paul’s Cross after worship. Please provide a small snack for about 2 dozen people (muffins, brownies, etc). The signup sheet will be posted on the mobile bulletin board outside of the East Room or you can sign up online here: bit.ly/SPECsummer. Thank you for helping to feed us and to provide for our fellowship!

Altar Flowers

There are opportunities to donate altar flowers on the Sundays listed below "In memory of" or in "celebration of" an event. Please call Nancy Andrus at 406-8545 or email nandrus002@rochester.rr.com.

The following Sundays are available for June—

• Chantry Altar: June 23rd
• Chantry Altar: June 30th

Summer Pledge Payments

For those of you traveling this summer, remember you can use your pledge envelopes to mail your donation to the Office. Your continued payments help maintain our cash flow during the summer months. Thank you in

advance.

We entrust into your unfailing care, Merciful God...

Those for whom our prayers have been requested: Bob, David, Linda, Joyce Crofton, John, Hank Couch, Ned Atwater, Bertha Simpkins, Donna Bayley, Barbara, Paula Zanhizer, Amelia Smith, Louis, Ella Richard-Dyson, Dean Arvan, and Bill Dewart.       

Our nation and the world: the President, Congress, and Supreme Court; our Governor, Mayor, and the leaders of the communities from which we come; members of our military at home and abroad; for all those elected or appointed to positions of public trust, and, for peace throughout our world, especially, in Israel and Palestine.

The Church throughout the world, especially for Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Stephen Lane, Bishop Provisional of Rochester; for the clergy and staff of St. Paul's and for our partners in ministry.

With thanksgiving: our health care professionals, first responders, essential workers, and farmworkers.

Those who have died, Genevieve B. Therre, especially those whom we love but see no longer.

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Join us as we celebrate the Ordination and Consecration of the Very Reverend Kara Wagner Sherer as IX Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Asbury First Methodist Church in Rochester.

Please be sure to register by June 30, and visit our website for details about the venue, parking, attire, recommended places to stay, and more. 

Pride Parade - Welcoming & Inclusive! 

You are invited to march with friends from the Episcopal Diocese for the Rochester Pride Parade. Bring friends, all are welcome! Make a banner or sign! Dress in your Pride best! Please complete this FORM if you plan to march with us! The parade is on Saturday, July 20th, starting at 11:00 am starting at the intersection of South Avenue and Science Parkway. The parade ends at the Pride Festival in Highland Park.

O God, our heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's Church wide enough to receive all who need love and fellowship and loving care, and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and uncharitableness. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, but strong enough to turn back the tempter's power. 

O heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's a gateway to your eternal kingdom; bless every member and worker; may all that we do and say be done and said to your honor and glory and the spreading of your kingdom. May we continue to be forever yours and daily increase through the Holy Spirit in love and service to others; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The two buttons below have links to our Parish Committees and ministries and who to contact if you'd like more information.