| Things are definately kicking off, the school year has started, the church is full of the sounds of small children in the morning and piano lessons in the afternoon. |
| Parish Work Day - Saturday |
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We have a lot going on this fall - so it's time for some fall cleaning.
We will meet at 9 a.m. to begin to clean, organize and get the church ready for fall.
One big project is going through the church, getting rid of accumulated things we don't need and organizing what's left.
Another is painting the pre-school room, where the paint is peeling fairly badly.
There are lots of small projects as well, please come and help. |
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Sunday School Begins September 13 |
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We will be gathering outside of the church before the 10 o'clock service on Sunday to send our children off to Sunday School with joy (and bubbles).
Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m. Children will return from Sunday School at the peace and remain with their families for the rest of the service.
All children are welcome, no pre-registration is necessary.
Mona Gaddis is still seeking a few teachers and some substitutes. She can be reached at megaddis@verizon.net |
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Celebration of a New Ministry and 60 years |
| Bishop Garrison will be at St. Paul's on Friday, September 18 for the Celebration of the Ministry of our new rector and of the 60th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Paul's, which is that day.
We will bless the rectory at 6:30 p.m. and start the service of Celebration at 6:45. Please mark your calendars and plan to be there.
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Calling all Youth - and your friends with creepy imaginations |
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The next youth group meeting will be September 27 after the 10 o'clock service. One of the things we will be talking about is planning the Haunted House for the Halloween party, so bring your friends who can help us plan the creepiest Haunted House ever |
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Fall is the time for football |
 And St. Paul's is joining in the fun. We will be going to the UB Bulls game on October 3.
The game is at 3:30. We will meet at the Church at noon to head over and tailgate, so bring your tailgate food & chairs.
See Hobart Brown for your ticket and remember to wear blue! |
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St. Francis of Assisi - October 4 |
| The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi is Sunday October 4. St. Francis was known for kindness to animals and feeding the poor. We will have the chance to do both to celebrate his day.
Blessing of the Animals - is a St. Francis' day tradition. We will bless all animals (live and stuffed) at 3 p.m.
Clarence Walk for Meals on Wheels & Clarence Food Pantry will end at St. Paul's at about 3 p.m. also. It starts at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church at 1 p.m. If you'd like to walk, get a sponsorship form from Pastor Vicki. If you walk with your dog (and your cat if you can get it to walk on a leash), you can arrive just in time for the animal blessing.
If you'd like to help plan the event or bring food for the walkers and animal owners, please sign up in the parish hall. A planning meeting will be at 9:15 in the library on September 13. |
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Ride your bike - or buy a book - or both |
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There are two fundraisers currently in process.
The ECW is selling entertainment coupon books to help fund their programs. Contact Aimee Jandzinski at izoblu13@aol.com
St. Paul's is also planning a bike-a-thon on October 10. Ward Caldbick is organizing the bike-a-thon. Contact him at wcaldbick@hotmail.com for more information |
