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Weekly Announcements for July 3, 2008
The Scripture readings for this weekend are Zechariah 9:9-12,Romans 7:15-25a and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.
Monday, July 7 is Commission Night.
St. Paul’s in the Park begins this Wednesday, July 9.
Summer’s Here! and it’s time for St Paul’s Wednesdays in the Park. Grills will be ready by 6 p.m. and the program of the evening will start at 7 p.m. The pavilion is just up the hill from the restrooms and the "Rec" center parking lot in Mt. Lebanon Park (900 Cedar Blvd.). Bring a dish to share and your own meat to grill. Plates, cups, condiments and drinks will be provided. We will eat and share fellowship, and then have a speaker. The program will be over by 8:30 p.m. An adult will be available to watch the younger children at the park.
Programs for July
July 9 — The Rev. Lou Hays — Shares his spiritual journey.
July 16 — Dr. Doug Starr — Contemporary music for worship.
July 23 — An all-Parish Picnic. Youth Missioners will share their experiences.
Dear EYC Parents and Friends,
We would like to invite you to two Open Forums to discuss the Youth and Children’s Ministries at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. It is our hope and prayer that you will be able to attend. During these sessions, we will discuss our vision to foster continual growth and stability to our children and youth ministries. We will also describe the newly created staff position of Director of Children and Youth Ministry and why the role is so important to our mission.
These forums will be held at these times:
- Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:30 a.m. (light refreshments)
- Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Both forums will be held in the back of the Parish Hall.
We welcome your ideas, suggestions, concerns and participation. Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
David Choura, Interim Director of Youth Ministry
Rini Choura, Vestry Representative and Interim Director of Children’s Ministries
Stephen Ministries Supervision Meeting is this Thursday, July 10.
From Doug Starr: In preparation for our new 8:30 a.m. liturgy beginning in the fall, we are gathering musicians and trying music in so-called, Jam Sessions. Our June Jam Session was such a success that we have established two more for the summer. It’s never too late to join us as we prepare music for the 8:30 a.m. liturgy. Each Jam Session is a Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Our two Jam Session Saturdays are: July 12 and August 2. Bring your instruments, hearts and voices. If you play a brass or reed instrument, please let Doug know that you are coming so scores can be prepared.
Canterbury Fair will be held on November 22. Every Wednesday at noon, volunteers meet in the Conference Room to make crafts and have fun. Please join us!
If you can help with Washington County Habitat for Humanity, please join us on July 26 at the church at 8:15 a.m If you have any questions, please call John Adams at 412-531-7124.
JULY 20 WILL BE FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY. Please remember to bring your contributions of non-perishable items to church and to the altar on July 20. Suggestions of what to buy: canned tuna, soup, vegetables, fruit, crackers, peanut butter, pastas, Jell-O and pudding mixes, spaghetti sauce, jelly, tea bags, coffee, cereal, soaps, paper products, health and beauty aids. Standard sizes are preferred. "No salt", "no sugar", "low sodium" foods are also needed. Remember to "Buy One, Get One" or as your Outreach Commission likes to say, "Buy One, Give One." For the Saturday evening congregation-the date is July 19.
Please join us on July 30th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a meeting to discuss the Church grounds. A committee will be established to oversee the trees, plantings, pots, and flower beds around the church. Looking for energetic volunteers to help plan future planting projects, and for those who don’t mind getting their hands dirty, maintain current spaces.
Wanted: Director of Children and Youth Ministry…for our vibrant, growing Episcopal Church located in Pittsburgh’s South Hills. We are seeking candidates that know and can share the love of Christ as well as grow participation of young people in our programs and provide support for lay volunteers. Candidates should have a college degree and experience in the areas of Youth Ministry and Christian Education or related fields. This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits. More details can be found at our web site (http://www.stpaulspgh.org). Interested persons should contact Dick Ritchie, Director of Parish Operations, by mail (1066 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228), by phone (412-531-7153, ext. 10) or by email (dritchie@stpaulspgh.org).
Purls of Wisdom knitting fellowship will be meeting on July 10 and July 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lounge. Everyone is welcome to join us!
The Book Club will meet Friday, July 11, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Church Lounge to discuss the book, Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. Everyone is welcome! The book selection for August is Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult.
Thursday, August 14, the Renew fellowship will travel to Alfano’s and the Shops at the Quail with Mary Weatherwax, hostess. The Quail is down Rt. 19 South almost to Washington (1445 Washington Rd., 4 miles past Donaldson’s Crossroads, 2 mi. past a big Sheetz, thru a red light at Meadowbrook and immediately right on small road, or right at next red light and right again). So, please CAR POOL and enjoy catching up on news on the way. Plan to be there for lunch at 11:30 in the Main House (salads: $10). Following lunch we will be given a tour of the house and carriage house, and the shops will be open (confections, lotions, jewelry, decorations and dog’s treats). RSVP to Arlene Dorow at 412-279-7395.
Dickens Dames will meet July 24 at 12:30 p.m. at Mitchell’s Restaurant in the Galleria.. The hostess is Cynthia Wagar who can be reached at 412-257-604
Pickwick Boys will meet July 17 at 12:00 p.m. at Mitchell’s Fish. The Host is Joe Platts.