St. Paul's Episcopal Church

09/06/2026

Rev. Sarah's first Sunday went wonderfully this morning. Many parishioners were there to welcome her, and we look forward to next Sunday when our program year begins, resuming 10am services. Bring your backpacks to be blessed, and there just may be a special treat for the kids (and kids at heart) at coffee hour.
And please check out the amazing flora around the church grounds- the plants and bushes are stunning this time of year. Thanks to our parishioners who work hard outside all year and make this space so beautiful.

09/03/2026

Amen!

The Rev’d Sarah Brock has been called as Rector for St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Thanks be to God!

09/02/2026

Dear Friends,

Rev. Sarah Brock has arrived at St. Paul's and is excited to begin meeting everyone! In order to help make it easier for her to learn who everyone is, PLEASE wear your nametag on Sunday mornings and at any other event or meeting!

If you need a nametag, please add your name to the list on the Narthex information table or email me. You can use a sticker nametag in the meantime, also located in the Narthex.

In peace,
Stacy

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THIS SUNDAY
September 6, 9:00am
- Rev. Sarah Brock's first service!
- Last day of collection drive for Mt. Calvary Community Supper

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NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - KICKOFF SUNDAY!
- 10:00am worship schedule returns
- Blessing of the Backpacks during the service
- Children and Youth Ministries begin their year

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY (PRE-K TO GR 5) BEGINS AT 9:50AM
With our fall programming right around the corner, we ask every family with children from preschool through 5th grade who want to participate in Children’s Ministry to register using our online registration form. Even if your child might only attend programs occasionally, it is very helpful to us if you register by September 21.

Please register using the link in the weekly email. Questions? Contact: Bethany Shannon. Please see the September Epistle for more information!

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPS
Start on September 13
Middle School (MSYG), 10 am during Sunday service
High School (HSYG), 6:30 pm at church

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SAVE THE DATES!
September 10: Advent Fair Planning Meeting, 7pm
September 18: Parish Golf Outing to benefit Greenroots Chelsea
September 19: Bedford Day

09/01/2026

Our new Rector has officially arrived!! Welcome to Rev. Sarah Brock!!
Your Wardens, Heath & Chris, were there to welcome her to the church this morning. She now begins the process of getting to know St. Paul's and the parishioners. We are so grateful that she accepted the call.
Please join us this Sunday, Sept. 6th at 9am for Rev. Sarah's first service.
(We go back to 10am services on Sept. 13th)

08/30/2026

A joyful and festive- but also sad day today, as we bid farewell to Rev. Jeanne and Rev. Molly. We are so grateful for the many gifts thay have shared with us and how their presence has enriched our parish and our faith. Best of luck to both of them and we look forward to when our paths cross again.

08/29/2026

Your vestry- what a happy looking bunch!! This was at the Vestry summer dinner a few weeks ago.
Please join us tomorrow (when we will be looking a little bit sadder) as we say thank you and farewell to Rev's Jeanne and Molly. Service at 9am with a special blessing. And coffee hour/celebration immediately following.

08/26/2026

Lots of things are happening over the next two weeks at St. Paul's!

AUGUST 30, 9:00AM
Revs. Jeanne and Molly's last service, followed by a Farewell at Coffee Hour

SEPTEMBER 6, 9:00AM
Rev. Sarah Brock's first service

SEPTEMBER 13, 10:00AM
Return to 10:00am services
Children's ministry begins at 9:50am
Middle School Youth meets during the service
Parish kickoff and lunch after worship (see info below!)
High School Youth meets at 6:30pm

Check the weekly email for more information on these events, as well as our collective drive for Mt. Calvary Community Supper (through 9/6), our annual parish golf outing on 9/18, Advent Fair planning, and this year's Season of Creation.

08/12/2026

Dear Friends,

The office will be closed next week, and during that time the parish administrator and rector offices will be painted. After the painting comes fresh carpeting in the narthex and nave - the new church year and Rev. Sarah's arrival are around the corner!

The departures of Rev. Molly and Rev. Jeanne are also approaching - our Farewell Gathering will take place during the coffee hour on Sunday, August 30.

Stay tuned to the weekly emails as fall approaches for children's ministry and youth group updates, as well as church year kick-0ff information.

And don't forget: if you have submissions for the September Epistle, please send those in by Monday, August 24!

In Peace,
Stacy, Parish Administrator

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FORE!
Save the Date!

The 4th Annual St. Paul’s Golf Tournament Fundraiser is just around the corner! The tournament will be held on Friday, September 18. Tee off is at 3 PM. The rain date is Friday, September 25. The format is best ball.

Open to all men & women of the parish.

The entry fee is $100 per person. Please get your checks into Rich Goldhammer or Paul Caccia. We take cash also. The deadline for payment is September 10 to avoid “no show” costs. Participant slots are limited to 44. Available slots fill quickly.

As in past years, the entry fee includes a barbecue; participant goodies bag; prize for best score by a foursome; men and women’s longest drive and closest to the hole. There is a raffle for Celtics tickets, golf balls, golf umbrellas, golf lessons, and other items. You can even buy Mulligans!

Each year, the fundraiser enables St. Paul’s to donate the proceeds to an organization whose focus is environmental justice. This year, as in past years, it’s to benefit Green Roots Chelsea, an environmental justice community non-profit organization in Chelsea.

We are open to suggestions for donating tournament proceeds to different groups with this mission.

The Sign Up Genius link is in the weekly email. If you have questions, feel free to ask anyone on the Golf Committee. See you there!

Sincerely,
Rich Goldhammer and the Golf Committee: Colin Bradford, Paul Ciaccia, Ron Presti, Danny Riendeau, Vince Ross, Bruce Seymourian

08/06/2026

Dear Friends,

"As a church, we are a pilgrim people . . . we are called to trust that nothing will be impossible with God, even when we see so much in the world that makes hope seem impossible. But there is hope, because we make this journey with God. We do not bear the weight of this calling in our own strength, but only in the grace and power of God. We walk with God, trusting that God walks with us, trusting that in all that we face. In the sorrow and the challenges as much as in the joy and the delight, we do not walk alone.

There is hope, because we are invited to trust that God will do a new thing."

- The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury

In Christ,
Jeanne+

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NEWS FROM THE WEEKLY PARISH EMAIL:
- Office hours for August
- September Epistle deadline is 8/24
- Painting and other property projects are happening this month
- Farewell to Rev. Jeanne & Rev. Molly on 8/30
- Collection continues for Mt. Calvary Community Supper
. . and much more! Please contact Stacy in the parish office to be added to the email list.

08/04/2026

Our search committee had a celebratory potluck tonight in recognition of all their hard work since June of last year. We are looking forward to welcoming Rev. Sarah in September!