This Week at St. Paul's - February 10, 2011

Pastor Vicki will be out of town this coming week
(Sunday, February 13 - Saturday, February 19).
The Rev. Sare Gordy will be our celebrant this coming Sunday.

Super Bowl Snack Contest Winner!

Haley McCrossan was the winner of this past Sunday's Super Bowl Snack Contest, with her wonderful chocolate snack. Congratulations, Haley!

Our next contest will take place at Coffee Hour on Sunday, March 13. The theme will be green food, in honour of St. Patrick's Day. (Note: this food should be intentionally green - we're not looking for the science projects in the back of your fridge!)

ECW Valentine's Event - TONIGHT!!

The ECW will hold a Valentine's Fellowship Appetizer and Dessert Get -Together on Thursday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. We will have a guest speaker from the Akron/Newstead Rotary, who will give a slideshow presentation on their January 2011 Humanitarian Relief Trip to Guatamala. Please bring your favorite appetizer or dessert if you would like. Friends are always encouraged to attend.

Newcomers' Dinner - TOMORROW NIGHT!!

Our annual Newcomers' Dinner will take place on February 11. We'll gather for some socializing at 6 pm, and eat around 6:30. This event is our way of welcoming all those who've joined St. Paul's over the past year. All newcomers are asked to attend as our guests. All others should bring a dish to pass. Sign up on the poster in the parish hall. This event is always a fun time, so we hope you'll join us!

Upcoming Youth Group Events

February 13 - Youth Group Meeting

February 26 - Bishop's Ball - 7-10 p.m., $8 - A chance to meet the new bishop, say goodbye to Bishop Michael, AND see the newly redone Ministry Center! Grades 7-12.

February 27 - Youth Group Mission Trip Fundraiser: Thanksgiving in February - 5:30-6:30 p.m., $10 per person

VBS Planning Meeting

Pastor Vicki would like to explore the possibility of having a Vacation Bible School at St. Paul's this summer. If you are interested in being a part of the planning the first planning meeting will be Sunday February 20 after the 10 a.m. service.

If you would like to help but can't make the meeting let Pastor Vicki know.

Safe Church Training - February 26

St. Paul's will be hosting diocesan Safe Church training on Saturday, February 26. This training is mandated for those who work or volunteer at any Episcopal church in the diocese, and suggested for all others. A Safe Place for Children will take place in the morning from 9-11:30 am. A Safe Place for Adults will take place in the afternoon from 12:30-3pm. Sign in for the morning session will take place at 8:30 a.m. Those taking the afternoon session only should be here by 12:00 noon to sign in. You may take one or both sessions, as appropriate. If you sign up for both, please bring a brown bag lunch.

There is no cost for this training, but pre-registration is required. You may do so HERE. Questions? Ask Pastor Vicki, or call the office.

Thanksgiving in February!

Now you can have two Thanksgivings this year! Spend time with family and friends while eating delectable dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. All this for $10 per person, on Sunday, February 27, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the Youth Group Mission Trip to Appalachia this summer.

Kitchen Wishlist

A recent potluck dinner made us aware of several small kitchen items and utensils that we are presently lacking. If anyone has any extras of these items that they are willing to part with, we would be very grateful to received them.

a set of ceramic mixing bowls
an electric mixer
a potato peeler (or two)
a potato masher
a knife sharpener
cutting boards

Thank you!

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