Serving this week 
front of church
October 17
8:00
Word & Chalice
Phyllis MacCameron
Coffee Hour
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10:00
Acolytes
Jean Stefanski
Haley McCrossan
Grace Beichner
Ushers
Steve Anderson
Bill Neilson
Bruce Torrey
Marc Ziegler
Word
Dave Crowther
Word & Chalice
Tim Pazda
Chalice
Adel Borsick
Altar Guild
Bette Andruscavage
Joan Ball
Patty Steiner
Laurie Barney
Counters
Ron & Lisa
Coffee Hour
Hot Dog Sunday
Upcoming Events

Thursday October 14
7 pm Deanery Pre-Convention wrkshp. (@ St. Peter's, Eggertsville)

Sunday October 17
9:15 am Confirmation class
11:30 am Hot Dog Sunday

Monday October 18
10:15 am Bible Study

Tuesday October 19
7:15 pm Vestry meeting

Thursday October 21
7 pm Elder Seminar

Saturday October 23
UB Bulls Football Outing

Sunday October 24
9:15 am Confirmation class
11:30 am Youth Group meeting

Monday October 25
10:15 am Bible Study
On our website...
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This Week at St. Paul's
Liz will be away from today (Thursday) to next Monday.
The office will be closed tomorrow (Friday).
Help Us Help Others
We are seeking donations of new or gently used winter clothing to be given to the two refugee families that St. Paul's has been assisting through Journey's End.  We need coats, hats, boots, mittens/gloves, and scarves for 2 women, 2 men, and several children, ranging in age from toddler to teen.  Please bring your donations to the church as soon as possible (next week would be great!), so that we can make sure they are clothed adequately for the coming winter.  Thank you!
Hot Dog Sunday - THIS SUNDAY!!
hot dog clip artHot Dog Sunday will be October 17.  Donations of cookies, brownies and other "finger desserts" would be appreciated. Thanks!
Confirmation - Classes are now on-going!

Bishop Michael's last visit with us will be on Sunday December 5.  He will be retiring at the end of April.  Since the Bishop is coming that means that it is time for Confirmation and Reception classes.
 
If you:
  • Will turn 15 before the end of the school year or are an adult
  • Have not been confirmed in the Episcopal, Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches
  • Wish to be a part of the Episcopal Church for this portion of your spiritual journey
You are eligible for Confirmation.
 
If you:
  • Will turn 15 before the end of the school year or are an adult
  • Were confirmed in the Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches
  • Wish to be a part of the Episcopal Church for this portion of your spiritual journey
You are eligible to be Received into the Episcopal Church.
 
The preparation for Confirmation and Reception are the same.  Pastor Vicki is conducting preparation classes. The classes are taking place in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 9:45 from October 10 through November 21.
 
The classes will include sessions on the beginnings of Anglicanism, the Episcopal Church and how the Episcopal Church approaches Scripture and Theology.  If you are interested in any of those topics, come along even if you are already confirmed.

Materials from the classes, including class audio and Powerpoint slides are now available on the website.
Elder Seminar - October 21

We will once again be hosting a forum with a panel of professionals on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m.  The title of the forum will be "Aging is Inevitable: Adult Children and Their Aging Parents, Relatives or Friends."  We will be hosting a series of these forums throughout 2010-2011.  For detailed information, visit stpaulsharrishill.org, where you can download a PDF flyer.  This event is free and open to the public, so please invite anyone who might find it helpful.  Thank you!
20s/30s Group Meeting

The 20s/30s Group will meet on Sunday, October 24 at 1pm here at the church to eat and watch football.  Bring a dish to share.  Guests are welcome.  We hope you'll join us!
Brent School Course

Pastor Vicki is teaching a Brent School class on Generations in America at St. Paul's on Wednesday November 10 and 17.  The class will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  The Brent School is a ministry of the Diocese of Western New York.  The class is on the 5 generations currently in American society, the experiances that shaped them and what generational theory can tell the church about reaching out to them.  The cost of the class is $10.  For more information or to register http://www.episcopalwny.org/ministries/christian-formation/brent-school
Can You Help?

We are looking for people to be part of planning teams for a couple of events that will be happening in the spring. Each team is looking for 3 or 4 people to work with Pastor Vicki on the events.  They are:  The Episcopal Community Services campaign in March; the Easter Egg Hunt in April; The Carnival in May and a Vacation Bible School this summer.  The sign up sheet is in the parish hall.
Submissions for "This Week"

If you have information to submit for this newsletter, please send it to Liz at paulspals@gmail.com, no later than 9 am on Wednesday of the week in which you would like it to appear.  Thanks!