Celebration Sunday

It’s that time of year again when we join together for an event we all enjoy. Celebration Sunday is September 9 and we will have special refreshments after the 7:45; 9:00; and 11:00 a.m. See you there.

Beefeaters Success!

A Note from parishoner, Corinne Marasco:

I am happy to announce that this past Saturday's fundraiser at 1823 for the Renk Basic School was a huge success!! We raised $905, enough to fund 3 students to attend school this academic year. 

A good education is easy in Northern Virginia. A good education in Southern Sudan, not so. Without a literate population, it will be difficult for South Sudan to achieve its potential as a democracy. Participation in local and national governance is necessary for developing a democratic society and that can't happen if the people--especially girls and women who have kept the country going through war, famine and genocide--are unable to read and write.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended! I'm grateful for your participation and your generosity.

Join the Intercessor Ministry

With the return to the 11:00 a.m. worship service in a few weeks, we are seeking additional intercessors to offer the Prayers of the People. All that’s needed is a desire to pray for others, a clear speaking voice, and availability to serve at the 11:00 a.m. service from time to time. Please contact Sissy Walker at espwalker@comcast.net if you would like to join the ranks of the Intercessor group. We would love to have you join us!

Sunday School Teachers

Calling all movie buffs, actors, artists, musicians, and chefs. We are looking for you to share your gifts with the young people at St. Paul’s. Our Sunday School classrooms are great places to teach and learn alongside your children in a fun and energetic environment. The Workshop Rotation Model allows for creativity and flexibility for teachers with a lot of really exciting lessons. There are plenty of opportunities to teach and no experience required, please email Ellen at ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com if you are interested in teaching Sunday School beginning in September.

Bishop Goff to Speak at Region IV Meeting

All are invited. The Rt. Rev. Susan Goff, the new suffragan bishop of Virginia, will be the featured speaker at the September 19 meeting of Region IV. All parishioners are invited to attend the meeting and to meet and welcome Bishop Goff to Alexandria. There will be time for questions after the bishop’s presentation. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the parish hall of the Church of St. Clement at 1701 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria. The meeting is a potluck supper. Please bring a dish to share or wine or soda to drink. If you have questions, see your parish representative to Region IV or email Cleve Corlett, president of Region IV, at cleve.corlett@gracealex.org.

St. Paul's Beefeaters

Reminder: This Saturday, August 25 at the 1823 Pub

The St. Paul's Beefeaters are holding a fundraiser to raise scholarship money for the Renk Basic School. Come join us August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the 1823 Pub on the campus of the Virginia Theological Seminary to enjoy some fellowship and to make a donation.

Shrine Mont Sign-up

The annual parish retreat at Shrine Mont will be Sept. 14 to 16. There will be ample time for relaxing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, activities for the children, and a thought-provoking discussion led by The Rev. Sean Cavanaugh on “Jesus and the Emerging Church, what Christianity might look like in the near future.” If you would like to join the planning team, please contact Tara Foscato at 202-997-4135 or tarawfoscato@gmail.com, or contact Bill Campbell atbill@stpaulsalexandria.com

St. Paul's Beefeaters

Reminder: This Saturday, August 25 at the 1823 Pub

The St. Paul's Beefeaters are holding a fundraiser to raise scholarship money for the Renk Basic School. Come join us August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the 1823 Pub on the campus of the Virginia Theological Seminary to enjoy some fellowship and to make a donation.

Celebration Time C'Mon

It’s that time of year again when we join together for an event we all enjoy. Celebration Sunday is September 9 and we will have special refreshments after the 7:45; 9:00; and 11:00 a.m. See you there.

Saints and Singers Circle

SAVE THE DATE: The 5th Annual Saints and Singers Circle Cocktail Party in support of St. Paul’s Music Program and Organ Repair Fund will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Lisa Brock and Craig Miller. Invitations will follow.

This is Bogart (belongs to neighbor and parishioner Laura Machanic) guarding the palace (St. Paul's).

Men of St. Paul's: Old Town Alexandria

Save the date for an evening of conversation, cocktails and dinner on November 12, 2012. This gathering of the men of St. Paul’s is titled Stirred to Action: Working, Praying, and Giving for the Spread of the Kingdom of God. This will be an evening you will not want to miss.

Sunday School: At St. Paul's in Old Town Alexandria

Sunday School Registration for the Fall is now up on the St. Paul’s website. Sunday School begins at age 3 and continues through high school. By filling out the short online form you can help us better plan and organize for the upcoming year. If you have any questions or would like to help with Sunday School, please email ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Shrine Mont: Don't Forget!

The annual parish retreat at Shrine Mont will be Sept. 14 to 16. There will be ample time for relaxing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, activities for the children, and a thought-provoking discussion led by The Rev. Sean Cavanaugh on “Jesus and the Emerging Church, what Christianity might look like in the near future.” If you would like to join the planning team, please contact Tara Foscato at 202-997-4135 or tarawfoscato@gmail.com, or contact Bill Campbell at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com. 

Carpenter's Shelter Dinner: Alexandria, VA

St. Paul’s will host the dinner at the Carpenter’s Shelter on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. We need servers and donations of salads and dessert at the shelter by 5:45 p.m. If you would like to help, please call Benjamin Richardson at (858) 736-5474 or email benjamin.c.richardson@gmail.com.

Saints and Singers

SAVE THE DATE: 5th Annual Saints and Singers Circle Cocktail Party in support of St. Paul’s Music Program and Organ Repair Fund on Saturday, October 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Lisa Brock and Craig Miller. Invitation to follow.

Men of St. Paul's: Alexandria, VA

Save the date for an evening of conversation, cocktails and dinner on November 12, 2012. This gathering of the men of St. Paul’s is titled Stirred to Action: Working, Praying, and Giving for the Spread of the Kingdom of God. This will be an evening you will not want to miss.  An invitation will follow.

Pennies from Heaven: An Excellent Report

Thanks to the remarkable generosity of this congregation, we have met our fundraising goal of 20 scholarships for the Renk Basic School four weeks early. Contributions are still welcome and will support additional scholarships and programs at the school. Checks can be made payable to St. Paul’s with “Pennies from Heaven” in the memo line. For more information contact the Rev. Ross Kane at ross@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Return of the Catharine wheel Window

As you have probably already noticed, the restoration of the Catharine wheel window is now complete and was reinstalled this week. This was the latest of the window restorations undertaken by the St. Paul’s Foundation, and was completed in honor of John O. von Hemert (12th rector of St. Paul’s) and his wife Toby in recognition of their long and faithful service to our community.  A memorial plaque and service of dedication will happen later this year. The St. Paul’s Foundation wishes to thank all the families who contributed to this effort and invites others to participate in the ongoing work of restoration. To find out how you can help please contact the parish office, 703-549-3312, ext. 21, and speak with Maria Halloran, Stewardship Director.

Remember a Loved One or Celebrate an Event at St. Paul's

Today’s flowers are given by…You! Altar or chapel flowers can honor a loved one, celebrate a birth, baptism, confirmation, and mark other special occasions. Learn more about this special Altar Guild program or schedule a donation today by contacting Jane Cole at 703-780-0204 or via email at j2cole@verizon.net.

Renk Basic School: Pennies From Heaven Reminder

While the start of school still seems far away, there are children at the Renk Basic School hoping to attend school for the first time this fall. This summer we are having a fund drive for Pennies from Heaven, our scholarship fund for children in South Sudan. Our goal is to send 20 children to school at $300 per student by September. Checks can be made payable to St. Paul’s with “Pennies from Heaven” in the memo line. For more information contact the Rev. Ross Kane at ross@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Shrine Mont!

The annual parish retreat at Shrine Mont will be September 14 to 16. There will be ample time for relaxing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, activities for the children, and a thought provoking discussion led by The Rev. Sean Cavanaugh on “Jesus and the Emerging Church, what Christianity might look like in the near future.” If you would like to join the planning team, please contact Tara Foscato at 202-997-4135 or tarawfoscato@gmail.com, or contact Bill Campbell at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com.