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Dear friend of St. Paul's,
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Welcome to the weekly update for April 24, 2024 - your source for what's happening at church and around the community! See the full schedule of events at stpaulsnorwalk.org/events.
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In-Person Morning Prayer begins this Friday
Fridays through May 31, 8 am
Beginning this Friday, April 26, gather in the church for a peaceful, reflective start to the day with a simple Morning Prayer service, led by parishioners and now offered in-person at St. Paul’s on Friday mornings at 8am. Morning Prayer also continues online on Facebook (Monday/Friday 8:30am) or Zoom (Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am).
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Springtime Campus Cleanup
Saturday, April 27- 9:30 -11:30 am
To kick off Norwalk's Earth Day Celebration, there will be a campus clean-up at St. Paul's before the celebration on the Green. Grab your gardening gloves and gather in the parking lot for a fun morning of light weeding and mulch spreading.
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Rite of Welcome this Sunday
Sunday, April 28 at 9 & 11 am
A few times during the year, both Sunday morning services include a "Rite of Welcome." This brief, but meaningful part of the service is an opportunity for folks who have been worshipping at St. Paul's to acknowledge that this is the community of faith they have chosen at this time. Likewise, it gives the congregation an opportunity to acknowledge in prayer our desire and delight to have them be a part of the community. If you would like to take part, or would just like some more information, please be in touch with Marsha Dunn in the parish office.
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Blessing the New St. Cecilia Room
Sunday, April 28 at noon
This Sunday after the 11 am service, we will gather together in the new choir room to celebrate the choir and christen the new "St. Cecilia Room" and bless it and the choirs of St. Paul's on the Green.
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The Philadelphia Eleven- Another Chance to View
Sunday, April 28 at 2 pm - St. Matthew's Wilton
If you did not get a chance to attend the screening in Westport, (or you just need to see it again) the documentary, The Philadelphia Eleven, which chronicles the challenges of the first female candidates ordained by four Episcopal bishops at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, PA on July 29, 1974, will be presented at St. Matthew's, Wilton on Sunday, April 28 at 2 pm. The film will be followed by a conversation, led by the Rev. Dr. Carter Haywood, one of the Philadelphia Eleven.
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Hospitality Helpers Needed!
An important part of the "St. Paul's welcome" is the connection that is made at coffee hours, potlucks and special receptions. This hospitality happens with the help of volunteer “hosts” to set up, serve and clean up. Please consider getting involved in this important ministry. The commitment is small; the satisfaction and comradery is priceless! For more information, see Rosemary Dellinger or email the parish office.
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Last Organ Recital of the Series
May 5, 5 pm
All this year, St. Paul’s on the Green has been presenting organ recitals featuring exceptional young musicians and concert artists on the Reuter/E.M. Skinner Op. 753 – 53 rank Pipe Organ. Next Sunday, May 5th Alexander Little will present the final instalment of this amazing series. You do not want to miss it!
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Hymn Festival at St. Paul's
Friday May 10, 7:30 pm
Join the combined choral forces of St. Paul’s in celebration of beloved hymns and other sacred songs from a wide variety of traditions and cultures, with brass, percussion, organ and harp! Featuring a luminous new setting of one of the church's oldest hymns: the Trinity Te Deum by Ēriks Ešenvalds.
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SAVE THE DATE! Special Organ Concert
Friday May 24, 7:30 pm
St. Paul's on the Green is pleased to announce a special concert featuring renowned organist, James O'Donnell. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details.
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Treasures in the Churchyard - Treasures Needed!
We need your loved-but-no-longer-needed-old-treasures! Please check your attics and basement for treasures to donate to the White Elephant portion of Treasures in the Churchyard on June 22. We are looking for antique (50+ years old) household items, jewelry, small (working) lamps, antique musical instruments, leather bound books, small furniture in good condition, old mirrors and pictures, small carpets, silver or silver plate items and old tools. (We will not accept clothing, electronics (except for the lamps), National Geographics or whole sets of plates). Because of space considerations, we can not take in donations until June 1, but start looking now as you do your spring cleaning and sorting. For questions or to volunteer to help in this big all-day event to benefit St. Paul's, please contact Ginny Balser at balser@stpaulsnorwalk.org .
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World Central Kitchen Celebration of Life
Thursday, April 25 - 11 am
The National Cathedral will hold an interfaith Celebration of Life service on Thursday, April 25 at 11 am ET to remember the seven World Central Kitchen humanitarians killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza while on a food mission. The public is invited to join the service by livestream. Use THIS LINK for more information.
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Volunteering at St. Paul's on the Green
Want to learn about other ways to get involved at St. Paul's? Click here to find a list of ways you can contribute to the ongoing life and ministry of this church and community. Contact Marsha Dunn (admin@stpaulsnorwalk.org) for more information or to volunteer.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Alternating Tuesdays at Noon in the Guild Room - Next Meeting 4/30/24 at Noon
The members of this ministry meet every other week to create blankets for newly baptized babies and prayer shawls for those in need of them, whether for personal devotion or for pastoral reasons. All skill levels welcome! Contact the parish office for more information.
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Taking Action in the World
The Office of Government Relations of the Episcopal Church posts weekly Action Alerts detailing ways you can get involved with important issues around the world. The page is updated regularly, or you can sign up for alerts to be sent straight to your inbox.
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Worship Online Directly from the St. Paul's Website
New changes to Facebook have made livestreaming services on that platform unreliable. All services and online events are now being livestreamed directly from the St. Paul's website. Use this LINK to worship online. Past services and other events can also be viewed on the St. Paul's YouTube Channel. *We are aware that the new streaming software is much more sensitive to sound. We are working to adjust the system to bring everything back in to perfect range. Thanks for your patience.
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A blessing for Seminarian, Molly Cooke, and her fiancé Dan as they embark on the next chapter of their journey
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Gail Bindley-Taylor starts off the 1st chapter of the
St. Paul's History Project Team's presentation.
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Sunday's Choral Evensong, led by Will Doreza.
Click the image above to experience it again.
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Person-to-Person provides emergency assistance for families in greater Norwalk. Each week a different item is collected to help stock the pantry shelves. This week's request is Healthy Snacks.
Laundry Love On the first Wednesday of each month, volunteers from area Episcopal churches meet at Giant Laundry to offer hope through clean clothes. Volunteers work 2 hour shifts from 1 - 7 pm. Contact Marsha Dunn for more information.
Yoga Fusion Wednesday nights from 6-7:15 pm Joyce Generoso leads a half Yoga, half Pilates class suitable for beginner and intermediate students. Contact Joyce for more information.
Race & Social Justice Coalition "If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor" -- Desmond Tutu
Join the group tonight (3/27) or every Wednesday at 7 pm via Zoom using this LINK . Tonight's conversation centers around Jonathan Eig's King: A Life and the group discusses the final 2 chapters of the book. Next week they will begin Coretta: My Life, My Love, My Legacy, Contact the group by EMAIL with any questions.
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Pastoral Care - Speak with a priest, add a prayer request to the prayers, or arrange a home Eucharistic visit. Contact Marsha Dunn (203) 847-2806 or admin@stpaulsnorwalk.org. Father Daniel can be contacted directly at simons@stpaulsnorwalk.org
St. Paul's Music Program - contact Will Doreza, Interim Director of Music
Donations and Pledging - email Maggie Gomez & Peter Squieteri, Co-Treasurers
General Parish Questions - Parish Administrator - Marsha Dunn admin@stpaulsnorwalk.org or (203) 847-2806
Hard deadline for submissions for the Weekly Update is end of day Monday prior to publication on Wednesday.
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