This Week at St. Paul's - February 24, 2011

FYI --
The office adjacent to the library is now in regular use by the Rev. Sare Gordy. Items/books in that office are her property, not the church's.

Safe Church Training - THIS SATURDAY!!

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 by calling the Diocesan Offices at 881-0660. Questions? Ask Pastor Vicki, or call the office.

Upcoming Youth Group Events

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

Thanksgiving in February! - THIS SUNDAY!!

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.

Hearts & Hands Training Session - March 3

We will be hosting a training session for anyone interested in volunteering with Hearts & Hands, on Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend. If you will be driving, please bring your license. Thank you!

ECW St. Patty's Day Party - March 10

The ECW will hold their annual St. Patty's Day Party on Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. All women of the parish are invited - bring your friends, as well! We ask that you wear green, and bring some sort of "green treat" to share, either edible, or not. Use your imagination. We hope to see you there!

Green Food Coffee Hour Contest - March 13

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!)

THANK YOU!!

Thank you to everyone who donated items for the kitchen! We were able to meet all of our needs, and are now better equipped to do all the dinners that St. Paul's folk do so well! :-)

Submissions for "This Week"

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