Christ House Dinner

We need desserts and servers for the Christ House Dinner TODAY, April 30 from 4:45-6:00 p.m. Desserts can be dropped off at Christ House which is located at the corner of Prince and West Street anytime on Sunday, April 29 or on Monday before 4:30 p.m. Please mention that the desserts are for St. Paul's dinner on Monday, April 30. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call (703-425-0918) or email Bob Aulthouse at raulthouse@aol.com.

Rebuilding Together Alexandria (RTA)

Rebuilding Together Alexandria (RTA) takes place TOMORROW, Saturday, April 28. It is a one-day, annual outreach mission in the city, and St Paul's remains an integral player. This year's project is in Old Town and involves painting, caulking, and general repairs, more outside than in the home. We seek volunteers (no skills required) for this local Alexandria outreach mission.  Contact Attison Barnes at attison@barnes.net or Bo Miller at pambomiller@aol.com for more information or to be counted in.    

St. Paul's Youth Mission Trips

* The Middle School mission trip will once again be field gleaning with the Society of St. Andrew. This year we are heading to a sweet potato farm in Exmore, VA, July 20-22. We will reward your amazing hard work with a fun stop on the way home. Cost will be $265 per person.

* The High School trip is once again heading down to New Orleans August 6-14. The cost for the trip is $900 per person. Scholarships are available.

Children + Youth Silent Auction 2012

SAVE THE DATE! St. Paul's Children and Youth 2012 Silent Auction Cocktail Party will take place on Friday, May 11, 2012 in Norton Hall, $30 per couple.

WANTED: Clever and fun auction items. We're looking for weekend houses, dinner parties, cocktail parties, pool parties, theatre and sports tickets, restaurant certificates, gift baskets, services, and objets d'art. Contact Bill Campbell at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com or Stan Krejci at (703) 329-1738 or stan.krejci@gmail.com with your contributions. And join in the fun to support our youth ministry!

New to St. Paul's Old Town?

Come one, come all! Anyone who is new to St. Paul's and all parishioners not attending the Adult Forum are invited to join us in the Johnston Room every Sunday at 10:10 a.m. There will be coffee and muffins, and it is a perfect opportunity to visit with one another and most importantly welcome new members to the church. There will be a vestry member, parish staff, or clergy present to welcome any newcomers. To learn more or if you have any questions, please contact Sue Setliff at welcomecommittee@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Old Town Alexandria's O'Connell's - Theology on Tap

On Sunday, April 29 Theology on Tap discusses the topic, What is Grace? Meet after the 5:00 p.m. Sunday service or at O'Connell's Restaurant at 6:15 pm.

St. Paul's School Soiree

The annual St. Paul's School Soiree is fast approaching! This year the Soiree, which benefits St. Paul's Nursery and Day School Scholarship Fund, will take place on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the home of Stephanie and Larry Stack. For tickets, or if you cannot attend but would like to make a donation, please call St. Paul's School at 703-549-1974. Enjoy getting together with old friends and new friends alike, in the interest of a great cause. Hope to see you there!

Rev. Ben Badgett has News!

Beginning June 15, Rev. Ben Badgett will be the Assistant Rector at Christ Episcopal Church in Bowling Green, KY.  In addition to general parish responsibilities he will also serve as the Chaplain for the Episcopal Campus Ministry at Western Kentucky University. 

Congrats, Ben!

Adult Forum Series at St. Paul's in Old Town Alexandria

Adult Forums resume this week with a two-week enacted drama entitled "Why Do We Say the Creed?" featuring Dean Ian Markham, Bishop Mark Dyer, and Dr. Stephen Cook. After experiencing this series, moderated by Saint Nicholas, you may never see the creeds the same way again.

St. Paul's Youth Mission Trips

The middle school mission trip will once again be filed gleaning with the Society of St. Andrew.  This year we are heading to Exmore, VA for a sweet potato farm.  We will reward your amazing hard work with a fun stop on the way home.  The trip will be from July 20-22 and the cost will be $265.00 per person.

The High School trip is once again heading down to New Orleans from August 6 – 14.  The cost for the trip is $900.00 and scholarships are available.

Theology on Tap: St. Paul's

On Sunday, April 29, Theology on Tap discusses the topic What is Grace? Meet after the 5:00 p.m. Sunday service or at O'Connell's Restaurant at 6:15 p.m.

Adult Forum Lenten Series at St. Paul's in Old Town Alexandria

Adult Forums resume next week with a two-week enacted drama entitled "Why Do We Say the Creed?" featuring Dean Ian Markham, Bishop Mark Dyer, and Dr. Stephen Cook. After experiencing this series, moderated by Saint Nicholas, you may never see the creeds the same way again.

Bishop's Visit at St. Paul's: Tomorrow, April 15

Bishop Ted Gulick, the assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, will be visiting with us this Sunday, April 15 at the 11:00 a.m. service. At that service, we will be baptizing, confirming, and receiving 57 children, youth and adults into the St. Paul's community. There will be a reception to honor the new members directly following in Norton Hall.

St.Paul's Adult Forum Lenten Series

Adult Forums resume on April 22 with a two-week enacted drama entitled “Why Do We Say the Creed?” featuring Dean Ian Markham, Bishop Mark Dyer, and Dr. Stephen Cook. After experiencing this series, moderated by Saint Nicholas, you may never see the creeds the same way again.

St. Paul's Youth Silent Auction Cocktail Party

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, May 11, 2012, 6 - 8 p.m.f or the 2012 St. Paul's Youth Ministry Silent Auction Cocktail Party in Norton Hall, $30 per couple.

 

WANTED: Clever and fun auction items for the 2012 Silent Auction. For example, we're looking for weekend houses, dinner parties, cocktail parties, pool parties, threatre and sports tickets, restauarnt certificates, gift baskets, services, and objets d'art. Call or email Bill Campbell at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com, or contact Stan Krejci at 703-329-1738 or email stan.krejci@gmail.com with your silent auction contributions. And join in the fun to support our youth ministry!

Happy Easter + Bishop's Visit Next Week

Happy Easter from St. Paul's.


Reminder: Bishop Ted Gulick, the assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, will be visiting with us on Sunday, April 15 at the 11:00 a.m. service. At that service, we will be baptizing, confirming, and receiving 64 children, youth and adults into the St. Paul’s community. There will be a reception to honor the new members directly following in Norton Hall.

Easter Services in Old Town Alexandria, VA: St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Please join us at St. Paul's this Easter Sunday.


Schedule:

APRIL 8: EASTER SUNDAY

6:41 a.m. Sunrise Service at St. Paul’s Cemetery 

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music 

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Children’s Choir and Brass Family Service 

11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Choir and Brass

The Great Vigil of Easter: Alexandria, VA - St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Tomorrow is The Great Vigil of Easter.


Please see St. Paul's schedule of services here:

APRIL 7: THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER

12:00 - 12:15 p.m. Proper Liturgy for Holy Saturday

APRIL 7: THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER

7:30 p.m. The First Easter Celebration

No Faith@5 Service

Good Friday in Old Town Alexandria, VA: St. Paul's Episcopal

Good Friday service schedule at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia


12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Proper Liturgy for Good Friday, joint service with Christ Church at St. Paul's
5:30 p.m. Family Service
7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Easter in Old Town Alexandria

We welcome you to come to St. Paul's for Easter Service this Sunday.

Schedule:
6:41 a.m. Sunrise Service at St. Paul's Cemetery
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music
9: 00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, a Family Service with Children's Choir and Brass
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Choir and Brass

No Service at 5:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there.

Good Friday: Holy Week at St. Paul's Epicopal Church: Alexandria, Virginia

Good Friday service schedule at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist from the Reserve Sacrament
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Proper Liturgy for Good Friday, joint service with Christ Church at St. Paul's
5:30 p.m. Family Service
7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Maundy Thursday: Holy Week at St. Paul's Epicopal Church: Alexandria, Virginia

Maundy Thursday service will be held tomorrow at St. Paul's, Thursday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.. This will be a Holy Eucharist Service with Choir and the stripping of the altar.