Calendar of Events

HAITI – United Church Emergency appeal
Funds raised through this emergency appeal will be directed through established UC partners in Haiti and through Action by Churches Together (ACT) which has members already in place in Haiti. United Church of Canada has already committed $20,000 but is open for further donations by individuals through their congregation or directly. Cheques should be made payable to United Church of Canada and marked “Haiti Appeal”. Online donations can be made at www.united-church.ca

St. Paul’s Youth
- Confirmation Classes can be offered for Youth this winter. Let Rev. Hilary know if you are interested.
- 21 youth from St. Paul’s and First United in Cambridge are going to Saskatoon this spring with SEVEC. Watch for another yummy pie sale fundraiser!

St. Paul’s Hoodies are In!
Now available for those who ordered them!

Sunday, March 7th - FUN Youth Event : Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing at Pinehurst Conservation area. Meet at St. Pauls after church and car pool to Pinehurst. We will rent snow shoes ($10 per person). If there is no snow we will do something else.
Keep the date. Contact Hilary or Pam Fisher for more information

Shamrock Lunch! - stay tuned for details!

Saturday, March 27th - Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction
Come out and enjoy a delicious pasta dinner and silent auction with all proceeds going to sponsor the SEVEC trip to Saskatchewan this spring. We are in full partnership with First United in Cambridge, so it should be a good night! The youth has always enjoyed tremendouse support for our congregation and we thank you in advance for your best wishes! Stay tuned for more details.

Palm Sunday Walk through Paris
Open to all ages and all denominations! Sunday March 28th!

Mark your calendar for other good eating events at St. Paul’s
Stew Supper – April 9th
Bean Supper – May 14th
Thanks to the combined efforts of the UCW, Property Committee and the Trustees!

St. Paul’s Men’s Coffee House is Back!
Opens on Tuesday January 5th. 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Cost: only $2 bucks! Drop in for a cup of coffee or tea and refreshments – Bring a friend!!

Our Photo Directory needs an update!
We are looking for a short term volunteer (or two) to coordinate this project.
Should involve a couple hours a week for 3 or 4 months.
You will be supported by the Stewardship and Communications Committee.
Contact the S&C committee (Dave Boyd, Sheila Lobsinger, Grant Brooker) if you could help us update this valuable resource.

Opportunity is knocking!
Volunteer opportunity that is! Learn a new skill! Help your church family!
- Sound system operators – we need three or four more!
- Name Tag Coordinator – bring some order to our new nametag system!
- The Senior Choir is looking for more voices to share in our Ministry of Music
- Erie Presbytery Reps – one meeting every second month
For our church to survive and thrive we need everyone to pitch in. Talk to Stuart Budd or one of our clergy members if you can help or if you would like more details about any of these opportunities!

Sunday School teachers/helpers needed (September to June). The children/youth will be learning the “Miracles of Jesus” & much more. Please, contact Rev. Hilary, Susan Vanstone or Nancy Wight to volunteer & for more information.

St. Paul’s youth ministry …… HELP WANTED!!!
1. Individuals(s) with interest and some expertise in amateur video/power point production to assist our youth in developing an informative, sometimes humourous, look at the life and work of St. Paul’s congregation. Time commitment: one Sunday a month during regular Teen Talk time plus occasional gatherings for filming.
2. Individuals(s) to help supervise our youth one Sunday a month during church time to cook casseroles, etc. to have available to distribute to parishioners during times of need. This is being done in conjunction with the “Helping Hands” group.
Interested?? contact Rev. Hilary Merritt at 519-442-4223 or stpaulsparis_hilarym@rogers.com .
Note: Other Sunday mornings, Rev. Hilary will be leading Teen Talk activities and discussions. These will be augmented by regular, special activities for youth at times other than Sunday morning.

Canning? Preserving? Jamming?
Why not set an extra jar or two aside for the UCW Candy Cane Bazaar? Home cooking and baking always sell fast!

New Office hours
Effective March 16, 2009 the office hours at St. Paul’s have been reduced. While we are seeking a replacement for Kate Barb Kloss will be covering the office on Tuesday morning, Wednesday and Thursday. Many thanks, Barb!

Make your Dramatic Debut! We are looking for 3 readers and one master of ceremonies for the 3rd Annual Dramatic Reading of “A Christmas Carol” planned for Sunday December 6, 2009. Ted Reader has agreed to join us as one of our readers.
Auditions will occur on Thursday, June 25, 2009 starting at 7:30 at St. Paul’s United Church, 48 Broadway Street, Paris. Contact Marilyn at 519-442-2065 or 809watts@megawire.ca to arrange a time and pick up required presentation materials.

FROM THE UCW:
• The supply of tea towels and dishcloths in the kitchen is getting low and many of the existing ones need replacing. If you are able to help replenish the supply please leave your donation in the kitchen.
• The UCW is in need of card tables for their various fundraising events. If you are downsizing or have a card table that is no longer needed we would appreciate your donation.

Got Milk? St. Paul's is collecting the outer bag from 3 quart bags of milk again. Look for the container above the coat rack in the auditorium.

EMERGING SPIRIT LEVEL 2 WORKSHOPS, Mississauga: February 20 & 21, 2009. Additional information in the church office or go online to www.emergingspirit.ca.

HOW MANY DREAMS CAN YOU HAVE COME TRUE IN ONE TRIP? Rev. Hilary and Rev. Robert Merritt will be hosting a trip to see the Oberammergau Passion Play plus many other European treasures from July 21 to August 5, 2010. A brochure with more information on the trip is posted on the bulletin board.

BLOCK PARENT UPDATE - The Block Parent Program in Paris is suffering from low membership and an even slimmer executive. After re-screening, our town now has a total of 17 Block Parents. That is definitely not ‘two Block Parent homes per block!’ If you can help, please contact Nancy – 519-442-4606 or Mike – 519-442-4950. Being a Block Parent entails displaying your sign when you are available to answer the door. Our Executive meets once a month except for the summer.
Please consider becoming a member of this important program which helps to make the streets of our town safer for all citizens.

48 Broadway St., W., Paris Ontario Canada
Phone: 519-442-4223 Fax: 519-442-6821
Email: stpaulsparis_mainoffice@rogers.com