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HIGHLIGHTS
IN THIS ISSUE
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Worth
Reading!
Page 2
Stewardship &
Proportional Giving
Page 3
Missions
& Outreach
Page 4
Time Flies, Fast! What Are You Doing About It
FROM THE RECTOR
A
s usual, autumn in Northeast Ohio is going
by all too quickly. It seems like it was only
yesterday that we launched our fall programs.
Now we are headed toward Thanksgiving, with
Advent and Christmas soon to come. Many testify
that time doesn’t slow down as we age, but seems
to speed up. That is, our experience of the fleetingness
of time intensifies year by year. This has been
my experience, and maybe yours, too. Each decade
of life seems to disappear into the past faster than
the previous one.
So as time flies, and maybe flies faster, we have to
ask if we are taking care of our souls and shaping
our lives, at their core, in the way that we want to,
in our best moments, and in light of what we know
about life—and in light of the God of truth and
love revealed in Jesus. Posing these kinds of questions
for self-examination is a routine part of the
Christian life. Churches everywhere are realizing
that individual commitment has to go along with
community support. Establishing good programs
is part of our life, laying down challenges is essential,
too.
So please consider attending the following:
Our Renewal Retreat (here at St. Paul’s this year)
has as our guest speaker on November 5-6, The
Rev. Fleming Rutledge. She will lead us more
deeply into the Scriptures, a chief means by which
we grow in Christ and sustain our faith. Almost
always, lasting renewal of the person, and of the
church, happens only when there is sustained
engagement with the Scriptures. Fleming will lead
us, imaginatively and joyfully, into their treasures.
A Quiet Day, on the first Saturday of Lent, December
3, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., is part of
the penetrating spiritual formation necessary to
grow, and will be a commendable way to begin the
Advent Season. Amjad Samuel will lead guided
meditations on this day around the theme of Jesus
and Hope.
Our Radical Discipleship course continues on
Sunday mornings through November, examining
the themes of Balance, Dependence, and Death.
Service, faithful and intentional participation in
worship, looking out for the common good, and
treating others well in the name of Christ, are all
core disciplines, too. If some small persistent voice
whispers to you about growing in grace through
the events mentioned above, or through other
forms of service, listen to it! I pray you will. And
find something in this late autumnal season in our
mission to be the heaven-sent offering of your precious
time back to God.
Warmly,
In Christ,
Mark +

Worth Reading!
Love Beyond Reason by Tom Ortberg
Inviting you to the annual
COMMUNITY
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
THURSDAY, NOV. 24, 2011, 9:00am
this year at
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
1361 West Market Street
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Allan Bevere
First United Methodist, Akron
+ + + + +
The subtitle of this book ‘Moving
God’s Love from your Head to your
Heart’ says a lot. This is the book we
offer to newcomers, as one way into the
faith. It’s fresh, accessible, and insightful.
The author combines good stories with
the substance of Christian faith. Recently,
we have offered the book for sale to
all on Sundays at the front desk. It’s a ten
dollar investment worth every penny.
Soon we hope to have a blog on the
web devoted to a discussion of it. One reviewer praises Love
Beyond Reason like this: “Every once in a great while, a new author
dares to write of divine love, and shapes it into forms more
vivid, more human, more beautiful, and more powerful than we
have ever seen. John Ortberg does this rare thing for us in Love
Beyond Reason. It’s rag doll stories alone could turn this book
into a classic.
Our 2011 Thanksgiving Offering will go to
GOOD SAMARITAN
HOLIDAY CLOSING SCHEDULE
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the church building
will close Friday, December 23rd at noon for staff. The building
will also be closed on Monday, December 26th.
The church building will also close on Friday, December
30th at noon, and will be closed on Monday, January 2nd in
observance of the New Year’s holiday. Please ensure that all
year-end donations are received at the church no later than
Thursday, December 29th to be recorded for 2011.
VETERANS CHRISTMAS
The Second Friday Group will be collecting unwrapped
individual puzzle & game books for Veterans at the Brecksville
Veteran’s Hospital. Please put them in the assigned box in the
commons through Wednesday, December 14.
Questions Call Evajean at 330.864.2333.
The Print Department would like to thank all volunteer
photographers for donating their photography for use in
this publication.
ARE YOU A SNOWBIRD
The post office will not forward the newsletter to your winter
address and charges St. Paul’s for each returned newsletter.
Please call the church office with your temporary
address and effective dates if you would like to receive the
newsletter while you are away for an extended period of
time. You’ll keep up on St. Paul’s news and we’ll say thanks.
Sermons are now available for listening on our website:
stpaulsakron.org/sermon-podcasts.aspx
Podcasts:
You may also subscribe to the Sermon Podcast by visiting:
itunes.com/podcastid=41488750. OR simply search for St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church, Akron, Ohio on the iTunes online
store.
Like us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/stpaulsepiscopalakron
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STEWARDSHIP AND PROPORTIONAL GIVING
For Everything There is a Season
By Wayne Rice, Stewardship Committee Chair
The Messenger is the official newsletter of
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Akron, Ohio,
a congregation in the Episcopal Diocese
of Ohio. www.dohio.org
Clergy
u The Rev. Mark Pruitt
Rector
u The Rev. Amjad Samuel
Associate Rector
u The Rev. Edward Perkinson
Assistant Rector
u The Rev. Polly Glanville
Deacon
Staff
u Daniel Fortune
Organist/Choirmaster
u Dale Lower
Head Sexton
u Julie McFarland
Welcome Desk Receptionist
u Laureen McGarry
Printer/Graphic Designer
u Sherrie Petrochuk
Business Manager/Treasurer
u Marcheta Scott
Executive Assistant to the Rector
u Sheila Svoboda
Director of Family Ministries
u Tom Valtman
Financial Administrator
I
t is fall. It is harvest time. In ancient Israel, it was the time of the year for the
Feast of the Harvest when the first fruits of the crops were offered to God. This
offering was an acknowledgment that the harvest was from God and belonged
to Him. And it continues today. Even though we are not an agricultural society
as the ancient Hebrews were, the “best practices of stewardship” tell us to give
God “off the top” of what we make, rather than from our leftovers – a few dollars
when we think we can.
The Feast of the Harvest is the biblical basis for the prevalent custom of conducting
annual stewardship campaigns in the fall and, as a result, there is a lot written
at this time of year on the subject of stewardship. Recently, I read an article by The
Rev. Laurel Johnston, Stewardship Officer for the Episcopal Church, that I would
like to share with you. While this may not be the season when we as a parish explore
our pledge commitments, the ideas Laurel presents are applicable all year.
Scripture tells us For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under
heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). The season of Fall is here, the days are shorter, the air
a bit brisker and the leaves begin to change – God’s great gift of color to us. The
blessing and invitation of this season is to ponder: how do we embrace practices
of gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings that have been given
This is the season to explore how our pledge commitment reflects an offering of
praise and thanksgiving. This is the sacrifice God calls us to make: to be a Eucharistic
people. Gratitude is not always easy; it is not always the obvious choice. Joan
Chittister writes that life is an ongoing exercise in learning to sing Alleluia, even
when we face moments that don’t feel like Alleluia moments. The spiritual work
of gratitude is to offer praise and thanksgiving for the entirety of life – the good
and the bad, the joyful and sorrowful, so that we claim the fullness of our life as
a gift from God. When we do this, our lives become truly Eucharistic, a feast of
gratitude.
How will this season under heaven be a time for you to embrace a practice of
gratitude
Gratefully,
Wayne
JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH SANTA AT ST. PAUL’S NURSERY SCHOOL
Thursday, December 15 at 11:30am in the Assembly Hall
$5 per child ages 4 through 12 • $10 per person ages 12 through adult
Face painting, a dance recital and more! There will also be a Silent Auction and Raffle at the
luncheon to raise money for the Nursery School. To make a donation to the Auction or purchase
tickets (before December 9), please call St. Paul’s Nursery School at 330-836-2355.
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MISSIONS AND OUTREACH
Praising our Lord for all the Missions and Outreach Work!
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MUSIC MINISTRIES
Madrigal Feasters Come One and All!
St. Paul’s Choirs and the Lord of the Manor are pleased to announce
that 2011’s Madrigal Dinners will be held on:
· Friday, December 9, 6:30-9:00pm
· Saturday, December 10, 6:30-9:00pm
· Sunday, December 11, 4:30-7:00pm
Tickets: $40 per person. Call 330.836.9327, ext. 36, to make your
reservation now. Check or credit card payments are accepted. Madrigal
tickets make great corporate gifts as well! Join us for a wonderful
evening of merriment and start your Christmas season joyfully!
VOLUNTEER TO PRE-COOK
Nov 14 & 15 - Great Christmas Pies
Dec 5 - Shrewsbury Cakes
Lend us your cooking talents or learn to cook with
the best. Please join in the fun of working together
as a team for a good cause. Volunteer by calling Mary
Blumberg at 330-867-5807.
SPECIAL ST. PAUL’S TRADITIONS NOT TO MISS!
Sun, Nov 27
Advent Lessons and Carols, 4:00pm
Fri-Sun, Dec 9-11 Madrigal Dinners, see above
Sun, Jan 1
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, 11:00am
St. Paul’s
Choristers
2011
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FAMILY MINISTRY AND EDUCATION
Time for Two
Are you looking for a positive social and learning environment
for your young child Would you like to meet
other parents that have the same age child, dealing with
similar parenting issues Do you (like everyone else) have
questions concerning child development issues
Time for Two may be the class you are looking for! It is a
unique learning experience for both parent and child. The
class begins with age-appropriate activities, songs, finger
plays, and a nutritious snack. A gentle separation follows
while the child continues more activites with a qualified
teacher, and the parent group meets with Sheila Svoboda, St.
Paul’s Director of Family Ministries and a child development
specialist, for discussion, questions and support. Sessions
will be held every Thursday for six weeks.
Time for Two Details
Age: Children, 24-36 months
Meet: Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:00am
Where: St. Paul’s Child Care Center in association with
St. Paul’s Nursery School
Dates: November 3 - December 15
Fee: $60 for the six week session
Questions: Contact Pat Ayers, 330-836-2355
Parents and Grandparents!
Our Christmas Pageant rehearsal
will be Wednesday Dec. 21
at 5pm in the Church, with
a Family Net Dinner following.
Please sign up in the East
Commons beginning on
Dec. 4.
“
Choose
being kind
over being right,
and you’ll be right everytime.
- Richard Carlson
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Christmas Gifts
Each year at St. Paul’s Family Christmas Eve Service
our children bring gifts to the altar after the pageant.
These gifts are taken directly after the service to Access,
which is a transitional program for abused women and
their children. These gifts are greatly anticipated and
appreciated each year. This is a beautiful time to help
our children begin to learn about sharing God’s love in a
concrete way.
Here is a list of items they are looking for. Please wrap
the gift and tag it for a girl or boy with age range for
use.
Baby items – diapers, bottles, onesies, formula & wipes
Children’s underwear- all sizes
Winter coats – all sizes
Shoes, boots & slippers – all sizes
Any questions, or if you would like to help deliver these
gifts to Access after the 5:00 service on Christmas Eve,
please contact Sheila Svoboda. 330-836-9327 ext. 32 or
sheila_svoboda@hotmail.com.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Stephen Ministers Know ~ HOLIDAYS CAN BE DIFFICULT
When our lives are touched with loss, whether it’s due to the death of a loved one, job loss, divorce or other
circumstances, celebrating the holidays may seem impossible or at least very difficult. Thanksgiving and
Christmas are just around the corner. If you are grieving a loss, try adopting some of the following suggestions.
SUGGESTIONS FOR COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS
aAsk God for strength and peace.
aDevelop a plan for the holidays. Be aware that the stress may affect you emotionally, cognitively and physically.
aLet others know what you need and want. People often want to be helpful, but they can’t read your mind.
Help them be supportive.
aDon’t try to please everyone. Just say “no” if you don’t want to do something.
aLet go of the “shoulds” like Christmas cards. Be aware of expectations you place on yourself and let go of those
things that could be difficult for you.
aAdapt cherished traditions rather than ignoring them all together.
aDo something for someone else. Invite others who are alone to join you or volunteer somewhere.
aAttend church at a different time and day and come early to meditate and pray.
aMerry & Happy are probably not going to be part of your vocabulary. Decide on an
appropriate response now, before you’re faced with it.
aShop early or online. Gift cards can ease the stress of finding just the right gift.
aAllow time for yourself but be careful not to become isolated.
aKnow that whether bidden or not, God is present with you.
Get in on the Action — SPRING 2012 INTERVIEWS BEGINNING NOW!
EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A STEPHEN MINISTER
Your Stephen Leader team at St. Paul’s will be training another class of Stephen Ministers in the spring.
Stephen Ministers work alongside our clergy to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual
support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization,
unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness.
Currently Serving:
Frank Harvey
Sue Hinson
Bill Maloney
Dave McBee
Cindy McBee
Bonnie Severt
Suzanne Smaltz
Debby Walasek
YOUR GIFTS PACKAGE
If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you
might want to be part of this exciting ministry. Exceptional training materials equip you to do an excellent job
as a Stephen Minister as well as to improve the quality of all your own relationships. If you think you might be
interested, talk with one of our Stephen Leaders: Carolyn Chapman 330-604-1094 or The Rev. Robbin Harvey
330-836-4495 or one of our Stephen Ministers.
V Nov/Dec Spotlight: Flower Delivery Ministry
After services, altar flowers are separated and arranged in small containers to be delivered to
members of the parish who have had a death in the family, are in the hospital, in a nursing
home, or are unable to come to church. Be the one to bring sunshine into someone’s life!
Volunteer to deliver flowers once a month. Call Chris Williams at 330-864-2476.
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FROM THE TREASURER
Operating Budget 2011/2012
Our operating budget supports everything we do: all ministries,
new programs, and keeping traditions going strong. With
a renewed, emerging vision, we continue to press ahead. Our
giving back to God supports new initiatives and funds lasting
responsibilities.
With this in mind, the finance committee recommended, and
the vestry approved, the following budget. Progress has been
made, yet our budget cries out for significant increases in fundraising.
INCOME AMOUNT % OF TOTAL
Contributions
Pledge income $ 652,150 53%
Non-pledge income 83,300 7%
Other Contributions 28,500 2%
Total Contributions $ 763,950 62%
Endowment Foundation $ 304,800 25%
Trusts for Operations $ 129,400 10%
Rent, honorariums, etc. $ 33,700 3%
Total Income $ 1,231,850 100%
EXPENSES AMOUNT % OF TOTAL
Clergy, Staff & Administration $ 509,300 39%
Property $ 306,700 23%
Diocesan Assessment $ 182,200 14%
Education $ 145,850 11%
Music $ 97,600 8%
Parish Life $ 50,000 4%
Lay Staff Salary Reserve $ 14,000 1%
Total Expenses $ 1,305,650 100%
Projected operating deficit $ (73,800)
clergy. Administration expenditures include: support staff compensation
(executive assistant, financial administrator and
part-time printer, receptionist, and business manager), audit
and appraisal expenses, office supplies, telephone, computer
and website support. Property expenditures include: sexton
compensation, utilities, maintenance and repairs, supplies,
property replacement, grounds and insurance.
Education expenditures include: education and youth staff compensation,
curriculum purchases, youth projects, confirmation
retreats, supplies, food, and transportation.
Music expenditures include:
music staff compensation, funding for
Christmas and Easter brass, and other
music department expenses. Parish
Life expenditures include: postage,
printing, worship supplies, stewardship,
newcomer initiatives, advertising,
parish retreat and fellowship. The
Lay Staff Salary reserve represents an
amount in the budget for staff retention
adjustments.
The Diocesan Assessment supports
Diocesan missions and operations.
This budget projects a deficit of
$73,800, 5.7% of the budget. While
still a deficit, it is smaller in amount
and percent, than last year’s budgeted
deficit. How will we finance
this We can finance this through
(a) parishioners giving above and
beyond their pledges in support of
our mission, (b) continuing to search
out operating efficiencies, (c) using
the remainder of our undesignated
operating funds and (d) obtaining
additional funding from our operating
trusts.
Pledge income continues to be the largest single source of
income, as it is and must be for all congregations. Pledges
provide the lion’s share of the funds for our programming.
Without robust pledging things grind to a halt.
Endowment Foundation income amount includes the church’s
regular quarterly contribution from the Foundation, as well as
a transfer of funds that had been received by the church and
set aside in prior years. Additionally, we received additional
income due to a recalculation of trust income pursuant to a
change in Ohio law.
No one favors deficits. Given our flat
level of expenditures, it is apparent
that, as always, our financial issues are at their center, revenue
issues. Congregations that accept proportional giving as the
goal flourish compared to those that don’t.
If you have questions concerning the church finances, please do
not hesitate to contact me at 330-836-9327 ext 24 or by email at
spetrochuk@stpaulsakron.org.
Clergy expenditures include: clergy compensation, mileage,
discretionary funds, clergy relocation funding, and supply
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MORE FROM THE TREASURER
2011 Stock Transfer
As we approach the end of the calendar year, some parishioners
may wish to fulfill their pledge by donating stock. When transferring
shares of stock to St. Paul’s, please follow these instructions
to make certain that you, the donor, can be identified by
the Church, credited the correct contribution amount and that
the transaction goes smoothly.
ST. PAUL’S MEMORIAL GARDEN
Planning for the End of Life
The Memorial Garden at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was
dedicated on All Saints’ Sunday, 1992, for the interment
of ashes directly into the earth for those choosing
cremation and wanting their final resting place to be on the
grounds of the church.
St. Paul’s has an account with the Akron, Ohio branch of Wells
Fargo Advisors, LLC. Securities may be transferred directly into
this account from your personal brokerage account. At your
direction, your broker can transfer any number of shares of stock
to St. Paul’s account, thus eliminating the need to issue stock
certificates in St. Paul’s name.
Please instruct your brokerage firm with a Letter of Authorization
to make the transfer as follows:
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Account #7789-1275
DTC Code/Clearing #0141
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
3800 Embassy Pkwy. Ste. 100
Akron, Ohio 44333
Please notify either Tom Valtman (ext 22) or Sherrie Petrochuk
(ext 24) at St. Paul’s that you have made the stock transfer. We
CANNOT identify you from just the stock transfer information we
receive and therefore need to hear from you to give you proper
credit for your donation.
If you have any questions concerning the stock transfer, you may
contact either Laurie Pierrot at Wells Fargo at 330-668-7784 or
laurie.pierrot@wfadvisors.com or Frank McDonald (also at Wells
Fargo) at frank.mcdonald@wfadvisors.com.
Beyond being a place for the interment of ashes and for remembering
the deceased, the garden has become an important
component of St. Paul’s Church grounds. It is alive with
beautiful plantings; benches create sitting areas for peaceful
meditation and reflection. You are invited to visit the garden,
to linger, and to reap the benefits of this special place.
Should you desire at this time to choose St. Paul’s Memorial
Garden as your final resting place, contact Marcheta Scott
at 330-836-9327 (ext 21) to purchase an affordable interment
agreement or to set up an appointment with a member of
the clergy to discuss funeral arrangements which will reflect
your desired wishes.
Donations to the Memorial Garden are gratefully accepted.
Advent Altar Flowers
During the Advent season, the altar
flowers will reflect a period of quietness
and contemplation, as we look forward
to the joyous celebration of the birth of
our Savior.
As is our custom, the Flower Guild is
planning special Christmas Festival
flowers to mark His coming. We receive
gifts to support our ministry and
memorialize or honor a special person
or event. If you wish to do so, you may
contribute to the festival flowers in
the envelopes provided for ‘Christmas
Memorial Flowers and Greens’.
Throughout the year, Flower Guild
volunteers will prepare small arrangements
from the altar flowers appropriate
for shut-ins, hospitals, and nursing
homes. To carry St. Paul’s good wishes,
Flower Delivery Ministry volunteers
will distribute these arrangements to
parishioners and others who are unable
to be with us.
During the year you may also wish to
consider supporting the Guild through
an altar remembrance on a particular
Sunday. To do so, you may contact
Nancy Parker at (330) 867-1538. Your
memorial gifts will be noted in the bulletin
and/or a subsequent newsletter.
Thank you for your support – may we
wish you, your family, and friends a
very blessed Christmas and New Year!
- St. Paul’s Flower Guild -
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GIFTS AND MEMORIALS
We give thanks for all gifts.
A gift to the Art Gallery Fund was received from Something
Special Works of Art.
A gift to the Associate Rector’s Discretionary Account in
memory of Robert O. Couch was received from Helen Couch
& Family.
A gift to the New Initiatives Fund was received from the Jean
Thomas Lambert Foundation.
A gift for the exterior painting of St. Paul’s was received from
Mr. & Mrs. C. David Shaffer.
Gifts to the St. Paul’s Choir Fund in memory of Jourden Murphy
were received from Libby Jacobs, Aaraon & Joanne Ray,
Alice Razor, Albert & Mary Sommerville, Sandra Tyson, Leo &
Mary Kay Walter, and John E. Wilkinson.
A gift in memory of William M. Williams was received from
Ashley & Nick Richardson.
A gift in memory of Joanne Davis was received from Gerald L.
Davis.
A gift in memory of Robin Stillman was received from Elizabeth
Sandwick.
Gifts in memory of Henry Barkow were received from Jack &
Anne Clement, Fred & Linda Lacher, and Mary Jean Miller.
A gift to the Needlework Guild for a kneeler in celebration of
Frederick Lacher’s birthday was received from Linda Lacher.
A gift to the Rector’s Discretionary Account in memory of
Jourden Murphy was received from Francine Murphy-Terry.
A gift to the Rector’s Discretionary Account in celebration of
Roger Bartlett’s healing and all prayers for him was received
from Nan Bartlett.
A gift to the Endowment Foundation in memory of Henry
Barkow was received from Dorothy Nagy.
A gift to the Quiet Committee was received from Kay May.
A gift to the Stephen Ministry in honor of Rev. Nancy Noall’s
birthday was received from Carolyn Chapman.
A gift to the Stephen Ministry in honor of Carolyn Chapman’s
birthday was received from Rev. Nancy Noall.
FLOWERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD
November Altar Flowers
6 November
Church ~ In memory of Harvey Graves given by his family
13 November
Church ~ In memory of Charles Pierson given by Carmen Pierson
and daughters Alexandra, Melissa and Valerie
Chapel ~ In loving memory of Bruce Blake on his birthday
given by Jeannette Blake
20 November
Church and Chapel ~ In memory of Richard Silver given by
Walt and Pat Silver
27 November
Church and Chapel ~ In memory of Paul E. Martin given by
Fred Martin
Church ~ In memory of Larry Motz given by Eileen Crist
Chapel ~ In memory of Andrew Reid and Hamish given by the
Reid family
December Altar Flowers
4 December
Church and Chapel ~ Available
11 December
Church ~ In memory of Mary Ellen Fawcett given by Julie Dean
Chapel ~ Available
18 December
Church ~ In memory of Betty Harris given by Tom and Meg
Stanton
Chapel ~ In memory of Elizabeth B. Frank given by Paul Frank
and family
25 December
Church ~ In memory of Peg Ethridge given by Peggy Koblenzer
and family
Chapel ~ In Memory of Henry and Frances Brainard, William
Sandwick and in gratitude for my family given by Elizabeth
Sandwick.
Additions to the Sept/Oct Messenger
2 October
Church ~ In memory of Lena Barta, Judge Frank H. Harvey,
Mary Harvey, The Rev. Robert M. Harvey, Willliam Whitestine,
Mary Whitestine and Robert E. Whitestine, Sr. given by Frank
and Robbin Harvey
Chapel ~ In memory of Mildred Wille given by her husband
Herman Wille
9 October
Church ~ In memory of Nancy D. Fielder given by Tom Valtman
16 October
Church ~ In memory of Anne Quade given by Bob Quade and
family
Chapel ~ In memory of Betty Peabody given by Bill and Diana
Peabody
23 October
Church ~ In memory of Richard Silver given by Walt and Pat
Silver
Chapel ~ In memory of Richard Silver given by Betsy Silver
Many dates are still available in November and December. Contact
Nancy Parker at 330.867.1538 to reserve altar flowers in honor, support,
celebration or memory of a loved one. And as always, thank you for your
support. ~ The St. Paul’s Flower Guild
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FAITHFUL PRAYER
We invite you to try small group prayer opportunities at St.
Paul’s!
Contemplative Prayer and Compline
Wednesday evenings, 7-8:15pm in the Library. We welcome
anyone who is interested in a deeper prayer life. We listen
and reflect on writings from the Christian spiritual tradition,
and spend time in prayer using a variety of spiritual practices.
We finish by saying Compline together at 8:00 pm. For
more information contact Sally Goodall at 330.835.3559 or
sallygoodall@hotmail.com.
Thursday Morning Prayer Group
Family Room, 11:00am
Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7:30 am, G4
Lynette Zorolli is new Email Prayer Group Coordinator
Did you know that there is a group of over 30 parishioners
who pray throughout the month for those in our
congregation who have special needs or wish to express
thanksgiving for healing They pray in their own
way, in their own time. Lynette Zorolli is our new email
prayer group coordinator, so you may forward your
prayer requests directly to her at wilzorolli@yahoo.com.
SIGNIFICANT SMALL GROUPS
Second Friday Club - Bring a friend!
All are welcome. Bring your place setting and a dish to share.
Nov 11 at 12 noon— Program at 1pm: Nan Bartlett and Angela
DiMezza will share their experiences of the July Mission
trip to Nigeria.Questions Contact Ann Harrison at 330-836-
3212.
Magazine Lending Library
A little known secret at St. Paul’s is our Magazine Lending
Library. Located in the Family Room, a variety of magazines
is available for borrowing. Feel free to bring those you have
read to share with others and borrow some for your reading
pleasure.
Health & Wellness - Room 215
Loan/Donation Closet for Medical Equipment
For some time now the church has provided a room to
store donated used medical equipment for parishioners
who need walkers, toilet seat risers, wheelchairs, etc. If
you have a need or wish to donate medical equipment,
please contact Therese Dowd at 330.836.8665 or Angela
Dimezza at 330.836.8665.
ST. PAUL’S ART GALLERY
ALL PARISH ART SHOW (all ages!) Christmas 2011
Mark your calendars! In November and December of 2011,
we will hold another St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish
Show! This means, all of you out there in our parish who
want to share your own art work in our gallery, have a
perfect opportunity to do just that! We are again hoping for
a wonderful array of artwork done by parishioners ages 2 to
102! We also now have pedestals made by our parishioners
to be able to display 3-D artwork as well. So, get out your
brushes (etc) and let’s see a GOOD showing of art work from
all of you. Call the front desk or Barb Kraus Jenkins at 330-
836-5850 ASAP for details.
DATES:
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 — Fri, Jan 6, 2012
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Sun, Nov 13, 11am-2pm
GALLERY HOURS:
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-12 noon, Sun 9am-1pm
Dec 10 at 12 noon— Meet in the Parish Hall to anticipate the
joy and excitement of the Christmas Season. There will be a
collection of toiletries, playing cards and other items to be
distributed to Veterans. Program for the day will be “Fun and
Games” as we prepare for a warm and loving season. Questions
Contact Lois Brock at 333-867-2867.
Wrapped In Prayer
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet second Saturday’s ,
Nov 12 and Dec 10, 2011. We gather in the Family Room at
10am. All our welcome. A special welcome to new knitters or
crocheters or those wishing to learn more about our mission.
Questions Contact Marsha Giordano at 330.336.7270 or
Sandra Tyson at 330.864.7739
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1361 West Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44313
Phone 330.836.9327
Fax 330.836.1012
stpaulsakron.org
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Sun, Nov 6, 2011 - Jan 6, 2012
Artist’s Reception - Sun, Nov 13,
11am - 2pm
Choir Greens Pick-up
SUN, NOV 20, 2011
Choir Greens ordered during
our October sale may be picked
up after the 9:15 or 11am services,
at the green shed on the
NW corner of the parking lot.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. PAUL’S
November
Nov 5-6, Sa/Su
Nov 6, Sun
Nov 13, Sun
Nov 13, Sun
Nov 20, Sun
Nov 24, Thu
Nov 27, Sun
December
Dec 3, Sat
Dec 9-11
Dec 15, Thu
Dec 21, Wed
Dec 24, Sat
Dec 25, Sun
January
Jan 1, Sun
February
Feb 12, Sun
In-Church Fall Retreat
Christmas Card Church School Fundraiser, 1:00-4:00pm
All-Parish Art Show Reception, 11:00am-2:00pm
Evensong, The St. Catherine’s Choir of Women, 4:00pm
Choir Greens Pick-Up, after services in the parking lot
Annual Community Thanksgiving Service, 9:00am at St. Paul’s
Lessons & Carols on Advent Sunday, 4:00pm
Advent Quiet Day, 9:00am-11:30am
Madrigal Dinners, Fri and Sat at 6:30pm, Sun at 4:30pm
Lunch with Santa at St. Paul’s Nursery School, 9:00-11:30am
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal and Dinner, 5:00pm
Christmas Eve Services:
5:00pm ~ Children’s Pageant & Holy Communion
7:30 &10:30pm ~ Christmas Music & Carols
8:00 & 11:00pm ~ Holy Communion
Christmas Day Service, 10:00am
Holy Communion, 8:00am
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, 11:00pm
Annual Meeting