August 2, 2026

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
 

The flowers on the Altar are given by Linda McNeill in loving memory “For all those that we love and have lost” Psalm 34:18

ALL ARE WELCOME! Come to Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall following the 10 a.m. service! If you are visiting, please sign the guest register and fill out one of our WELCOME cards found on the back of the pew and place it in the offering plate. We treasure your presence with us!

Service Schedule
8:00 am Eucharist, less formal
10:00 am Rite 2 service (broadcast LIVE, click here to watch)

Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 pm, home of Linda Maxwell
Book Club Meeting
The meeting will review “An Unfinished Love Story” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Doris and her husband, Dick, were in very close in D.C. and the White House during the late 1950's into the 60's. This will be revisiting those years but with a much stronger lens to see through. Dick Goodwin was a speechwriter for RFK and Doris worked as an aide to President Johnson. They were both there during the tumult of the sixties, the Vietnam war, 3 assassinations and the early days of the civil rights movement.

Saturday, August 8, NOON
Funeral for Howard and Joyce Groocock
Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

Monday, August 10, 6-8 pm, Parish Hall
Men’s Group Fellowship & Dinner
Following on the heels of the huge turnout for the inaugural gathering of the men’s club, please attend the next one! It will be a time of fellowship and community. Please RSVP by Sunday, August 9 -- call church office (707) 433-2107.

Wednesday, August 12, 5:30 pm, Moss Room in Paul Mahder Gallery
Lectio Divina and Potluck Dinner
This service is a contemplative time of reflection and prayer followed by a potluck dinner, led this month by The Rev. Carol Luther, associate priest at St. Patrick’s. She has served both as a school chaplain and a parish priest. She now spends much of her time in the woods, volunteering for Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Kenwood.

Thursday, August 13, 11:30 am, home of Deb Culloden
ECW Meeting and Luncheon
Join us for a delicious lunch hosted by Deb Culloden & Katie Rosson. Please call church office, (707) 433-2107, to RSVP by Sunday, August 11.

Friday, August 14, 4-7 pm, Parish Hall
Volunteer Training & Appreciation Dinner
Join us for dinner and an evening of celebration, connections, and learning as we honor our Shower Ministry volunteers. Call church office (707) 433-2107 to RSVP by Friday, August 7.

Sunday, August 16, 7 pm, Bishop’s Ranch
The Grace Cathedral Men and Boys Choir
The performance by the Grace Cathedral Men and Boys Choir at Bishop’s Ranch concludes their week long stay at the ranch. The choir is a renowned musical ensemble consisting of 24 boy choristers and 12 professional adult choirmen. The boys are all students at the Cathedral School for Boys.

Coffee Hour Openings
The following dates are available for sign up—August 9 and 16. Remember it doesn’t need to be fancy—something sweet & something savory will be very appreciated by all!

ECW (Episcopal Church Women) News:
Holiday Boutique
Yes, it is only July, but we are currently taking jewelry donations. Also, as you clean out cabinets, please save collectibles and seasonal items for the Boutique which can be dropped off along with preserves/jams at the church office starting Oct. 20.

Online Giving Using Cell Phone
Here is an easy way to make a donation/payment to St. Paul’s from your cell phone by sending a text message!!! For example, if you want to donate $50 from your checking account or on a credit card, send a text to 73256 with the text message of…STPAULHB 50. You will receive a reply back saying, “You’re almost there”.  A link is then provided to your Giving Account at St. Paul’s. At this point, you specify the fund (Outreach, Pledge, etc.). Call church office if you have any questions, (707) 433-2107.

Community Ministry Update

Needed Items:  Volunteers

Year to Date: 720 showers and 1,850 lunches

Weekly Sunday Dinner: 50 – 60 meals per week

Hosted by Healdsburg Shared Ministry at St. Paul's

Thank you for your ongoing donations of goods and time!

Small Church, Big Heart, Big Impact

Ask us how you can get more involved! (707) 433-2107

Music Ministry (Choir/Instrumental)

 

What:  Music is at the heart of our worship, helping us praise God, tell our stories of faith, and lift one another in song. Our Music Ministry includes the choir and instrumental musicians who enrich Sunday services and special celebrations throughout the year. Whether leading hymns or songs to accompany worship, music helps our congregation pray, reflect, and rejoice together.

How You Can Serve: Share your musical gifts by singing with the choir or playing an instrument during worship. Choir rehearsals prepare music for most Sunday services, and instrumentalists are invited to participate whenever their schedules and talents allow.

Time Commitment: Choir rehearses weekly in the church on Tuesdays from 6:30- 8:30pm and sings most Sundays from September to May, with additional services during the Christmas and HolyWeek/Easter seasons. The choir also sings in the 5pm Concert Series 4 times a year in November, December, March and May. Instrumentalists may participate as often as they are available.

Who: Anyone who loves making music and sharing it with others. Whether you're a lifelong musician, a seasoned chorister, a talented instrumentalist, or someone who simply enjoys singing in harmony, we'd love to have you join us. This ministry is about offering your gifts in worship and helping our congregation encounter God through music.

Contact: For more information about joining the choir or sharing your instrumental talents, email our Organist-Choir Director, Paul Blanchard here.
 

Our Ministries Are In Operation!

Choir Rehearsal (No choir during summer)
Tuesday,  6:30 – 8:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Church

Bible Study 
Wednesday, 12:00 p.m., Parish Hall
We study the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday. Can't join in-person? Call the office at (707) 433-2107 and we will make arrangements for you to join us remotely by FaceTime.

Service of Healing & Mass in the Moss Room, An altar in the world
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.  (No potluck July 28, regular Eucharist service)
Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave.
Second Wednesday of each month we have a Lectio Divina followed by a potluck dinner.