Small Plates adult education is back beginning September 18.  The class will take place in the parish hall from 9:15 to 9:45 on September 18, 25, October 2, and 9.  The topic this time is "The Beginnings of Anglicanism".

If you are a woman with some free time on the third Wednesday of each month, a desire to help others, and you would like to make some new friends, please consider joining St. Martha's Guild.  We meet every third Wednesday at 10 am at the Erie County Home in Alden for Bingo, and then later back at the church at 12 noon for lunch.  Our first meeting of the new program year will be Wednesday, September 21.  All women of the parish are welcomed and encouraged to join us.  If you come for lunch, please bring a sandwich to share.  Questions?  See Marje Hagberg or Donna Leney.

Ron Stefanski has reserved 16 tickets in section 109, at the extremely discounted rate of $12 each. The Bulls are kicking off against UConn at 6 p.m., and we will be tailgating in the "Jacobs A" lot, starting at 4 p.m.  Chili and bread/butter will be provided.  Please bring an item (snack, veggie tray, salad) to pass, your own refreshments, chairs, "True Blue" game day apparel.  Sign up at the church.  Questions?  See Ron.

This special offering from the Bishop Brent School takes place over three consecutive days and offers 19 different 2-hour classes from which you can choose. 

 

The dates are Thursday, September 29, Friday September 30 and Saturday, October 1. 

 

Sign up for as many or as few as suit your fancy. Invite a friend to join you. The fee for each class you take is just $5.

 

To learn more, download the brochure and registration form.

The annual diocesan Tea for Our Little Roses will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, October 8, here at St. Paul's. 

Besides tea and all the trimmings (sandwiches, scones and cookies), there will be a large basket auction, items for sale from Honduras and two special guests. Carol Garrison and Diana Frade, the founder of Little Roses Home for Girls in Honduras, will be with us. This will give everyone an opportunity to ask questions and hear stories of her experiences with the girls and the home.  

Tickets for this event are $25, and are available from Debbie George (631-0467), and from the Parish Office (632-8221).

Donations can be made to the Altar Guild for altar flowers in thanksgiving for a particular blessing, or in memory of a loved one.  To make a donation, please:

• Sign up in the book at the back of the church for the date you want, with the intention of the donation, and your name.
• The suggested donation is $20, but donations in any amount will be gratefully accepted.. 

Our own Carri Ludwig (who is a certified John Rosemond Parenting Coach) will be leading a 4-week seminar at the Town of Clarence Youth Bureau (10510 Main St.)  Participants will learn about the seasons of parenting and how they can guide you to the right actions at the right time:

• The Season of Service
• The Season of Leadership and Authority
• The Season of Mentoring
• The Season of Friendship

Submissions for "This Week"