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 |