May 3, 2026

Fifth Sunday of Easter

The flowers on the Altar are given by Beth Dodge in celebration of our St. Paul's community.

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 with choir (broadcast LIVE, click here to watch)

Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 pm
Rainy Day Readers Book Club Meeting
The next book for discussion is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. The Amazon review describes the book as an emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.

Sunday, May 10, 11:30 am, Parish Hall
Mother’s Day Coffee Hour
Come and enjoy cake and punch as we celebrate mothers!

Wednesday, May 13, 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 Sharron Simpson on “Joy Unfolding”.

Thursday, May 14, 11:30 am, Parish Hall
ECW Meeting and Luncheon
Join us for a delicious lunch hosted by Linda Selover and Vicky Tucker. Please call church office, 707.433.2107, to RSVP by Tuesday, May 12.

Sunday, May 17, 5:00 pm
Choral Evensong
This evensong celebrates the Feast Day of Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court Justice & Public Servant. Ayleward Preces & Responses, Magnificat by A. S. Marks, Nunc Dimittis by Norah Duncan IV, Lord, Help Us Walk Your Servant Way by Randall Sensmeier with hymns and organ voluntaries

Coffee Hour Openings: May 24 and 31
Remember it doesn’t need to be fancy—something sweet & something savory will be very appreciated by all!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, July 26, following 10 am service
Church Picnic at Camp Denny and Katie Murphy. Details to follow later

Ministry of the Month: Children's Ministry
What: This vibrant ministry serving our youngest members has grown exponentially
in the past year!
How You Can Serve: The Children's Ministry needs Sunday School toddler caregivers, as well as the occasional sub to cover Meg or Cecilia’s preschool and school age groups. As a toddler caregiver, your role would be to play with and keep a watchful eye on our youngest children, ages 16-36 months. As a sub, Meg will always prepare the lesson for you, so all you have to do is come ready to laugh and help guide our children through the lesson.
Time commitment: 20 minutes during the 10:00 Sunday service, between the Children's Blessing & Communion. For toddler caregivers, it would be once every 6 weeks. For subs, it is very occasionally, as needed.
Who: If you love children, have lots of patience, and enjoy storytelling, crafts or games.
Contact: If interested, talk to Meg Brown during coffee hour, or call her at 707-953-5218
Safe Church Training: Per requirement of both the Diocese of Northern California and the Episcopal Church, anyone working with children must complete Safe Church Requirements.

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; water

Year to Date: 412 showers and 1,161 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

Our Ministries Are In Operation!

Choir Rehearsal 
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.

Mass in the Moss Room, An altar in the world
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. 
Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave.
Second Wednesday of each month we have a Lectio Divina followed by a potluck dinner.