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From Our Pastor— Reverend Joseph L. Upole
Grace and peace to you all from the God who creates us in love, redeems us in love, and sustains us on our journey in love. I have been talking and even preaching a good bit about the need for major changes we need to be making here at St. Paul’s if we want to thrive rather than simply survive as we move into the future. I wrote in rather general terms about this topic in a recent Paulinian as well. I believe it is time to begin to seriously make concrete plans for these necessary changes. In order to make it possible for as many interested parties as possible to share their perspectives on these proposed plans I have scheduled an open, “Town-hall” type meeting following worship on June 9. At that time I will present a series of proposed plans that I feel are essential if St. Paul’s is to have a viable future beyond the next few years. It is a grand and, admittedly, relatively expensive vision. It is important that all who love St. Paul’s have their voice heard, as well as an opportunity to hear what is really being proposed. It is not necessary that everyone agree on everything. In fact, the desire for getting “everyone on board” is an impossible goal to achieve and one of the major reasons so many churches are
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St. Paul’s UMC
The Paulinian
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 May – June 2013
5.5 Baptismal Service
5.15 Council Meeting
5.18 Funeral Service
5.19 Native American Awareness
6.9 Peace with Justice Offering
Church-Wide Meeting
6.19 Council Meeting
Mark Your Calendar
struggling and slowly dying. No matter what we plan to do, some are not going to approve. But, at the very least, we should do our best to make certain that everyone is informed and that nothing is done “on the sly.” It is my desire to make this an extremely open process. So, if you possibly can, please plan to come to the Town Hall meeting after church on June 9. Listen prayerfully and share honestly as the Spirit leads. If you cannot attend on June 9, why not take some time to write down your thoughts and send them to the church office? The real question is not “will there be change?” Change IS coming, whether some of us want it or not. The real question is “will our changes be faithful?” The status quo is not sustainable. God is not finished with St. Paul’s UMC yet. God’s future calls us forward. With trust in God and not our own strength, let us lean into that future with confidence. Grace and peace,
Pastor Joe
Insert Highlighted Scripture Here
I Peter 5:6-11
Humble yourselves therefore
under the mighty hand of
God, that he may exalt you
in due time: Casting all your
care upon him; for he careth
for you. Be sober, be
vigilant; because your
adversary the devil, as a
roaring lion, walketh about,
seeking whom he may
devour: Whom resist stedfast
in the faith, knowing that the
same afflictions are
accomplished in your
brethren that are in the
world. But the God of all
grace, who hath called us
unto his eternal glory by
Christ Jesus, after that ye
have suffered a while, make
you perfect, stablish,
strengthen, settle you. To
him be glory and dominion
for ever and ever. Amen.
Food Pantry
Those helped through our Food Pantry have increased
just within the past few months.
In spite of the recent passing of our faithful Donna Albert
more people have come into the church in need
of food for their families.
We have about 11 new families, 3 of them with children,
and we’ve helped a total of 40 families in recent months.
Our growth can be attributed to the grace of our Lord
as well as the dedication and service
of our beloved Donna Albert.
Faithful supporters can
donate food as well as cash.
We try to supply meat to many,
including Chicken, Beef, Sausages, and Hot Dogs.
Esther Paugh sends her thanks and appreciation to “all my St. Paul’s
family & friends who prayed, called, emailed, sent cards and visited
during my recent hospitalization and rehab @ Eger.
Joyce Slaight sends regards to “all my St. Paul’s friends.”
Ernie Frerichs says “Hello to All”.
“As you did it to one of the least of these,
so also you did it unto me.”
St. Paul’s Musicians 2012-13
Junior Choir Instrumentalists Senior Choir
Jon Basirico Saul Diaz (Guitar) Arlene Beyer
Sophie Basirico Bill Levay (Trumpet) Holly Bolten
Carly Ann Deppe Billy Levay (Trumpet & Keyboard) Saul Diaz
Ashley O’Keefe Mike Levay (Trumpet; Guitar; Keyboard) Janet Laverie
Catherine (Catie) O’Keefe Nancy Paugh (Organist/Choir Director) Billy Levay
Jeanmarie Owens Pastor Joe Upole (Guitar) Mike Levay
Jill O’Keefe
Esther Paugh
Choirs rehearse Sunday mornings @ 10am Jody Sayers-Basirico
If you are able to provide choral or instrumental help, Kristen Scotti
Contact Nancy Paugh (718) 984-3965. Joan Upole
Choirs will be on vacation from June 23 - September 8
Get Well Wishes
Esther Paugh is doing well at home now and hopes to be back at church soon.
Ernie Frerichs is back home again after a hospital/rehab visit.
Mission Statement
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church family
is committed to serve Jesus
as the light of the world.
We are grateful for our ministries:
Food pantry, scouting ministries and use of our
campus facilities for community-wide activities.
We support these ministries through
our prayers, presence, gifts,
testimonies and service
for the purpose
of making new disciples
of Jesus Christ.
Adopted May 19, 2010
Birthdays in May
Jason Sheehan 5-1
Nicole E. Lee 5-2
Barbara A. Young 5-2
Jon Basirico 5-3
Jill O’Keefe 5-4
Patricia Anderson 5-4
Laura Stucin 5-4
Brian R. Fredrickson 5-4
Elizabeth Sleight 5-5
Douglas A. Laverie 5-8
Kevin Ross 5-8
Joan Upole 5-10
Jill S. Canney 5-11
Faith McQueen 5-11
Kaeleigh Anna Fox 5-13
Sophie Basirico 5-13
Kim D. O’Brien 5-14
Paul Douvas 5-14
Keven J. Semler 5-14
Jennifer Lee 5-15
Amy Carstensen 5-18
Katharine Sprague 5-20
Richard Walsh 5-20
Elaine Carlsen 5-22
Jack Chapman 5-22
Christopher Halvorsen 5-25
Kristen Scotti 5-31
Birthdays in June
Caryl Comeforo 6-1
James Slaight, IV 6-1
Walter Stryker, Jr. 6-2
Kyle Aaman 6-3
Jill Colacurto 6-3
Jamie Kathcart 6-3
Brock Moody 6-3
Mark Whitman 6-4
Lorraine Cannon 6-5
Jill Huey 6-5
Claire Pansini 6-5
Anna Pansini 6-5
Robin Barbaria 6-8
Ellen Bradley 6-9
Jennifer Imperatrice 6-9
Christopher Jacobs 6-9
Jodi Fisler 6-12
Ellen Bradley 6-9
Jennifer Imperatrice 6-9
Christopher Jacobs 6-9
Jodi Fisler 6-12
Camryn Nicole Gordon 6-12
Daniel Conniff 6-13
Tara Conniff 6-13
Cesar Hernandez 6-13
Donald Bruckman 6-15
Arlene Cutler 6-16
Nancy Fox 6-16
Christian Luxhoj 6-16
Megan Hydo 6-16
Roberta Fisler 6-17
Daniel Lopez Camilleri 6-18
Melissa Halvorsen 6-19
Linda O’Neal 6-19
Zachary Chapman 6-22
Sheryl Clark 6-23
Kim Luxhoj 6-26
Wendy Hughes 6-26
Stephen Berger 6-28
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Long-Life to you!
Happy Birthday, God Bless You!
Happy Birthday to you!
Summer Notes
Join Us for Worship!!!
Pastor Joe will be attending Annual Conference
from June 5-8.
Anyone interested in attending
can contact Pastor for details
June 12th will be the last day
for Sunday School until after Labor Day
Summer Schedule for worship will begin June 16th,
worship will start @ 10am not 11am
and the choirs will be on vacation
from June 23 - September 8
Beginning with the second Sunday in July
we will worship in Graham Christopher Hall
Until the first Sunday in September
South Shore Band
Presents
Patriotic Sunday in the Park Concert
Sponsored by:
The Westerleigh Improvement Society
At Westerleigh Park Gazebo
Sunday, June 23, 2013
2:00pm-4:-00pm Enjoy classic tunes such as:
“Benny Goodman: The King of Swing”
“Come Fly with Me”
“Dixieland Jam”
“Gospel John”
and much more!
This is a FREE outdoor concert
So bring your lawn chair!
To get to Westerleigh Park
take Jewett Ave from Victory Blvd
go down Jewett Ave and turn left
onto Maine Ave
At the end of Maine Ave
you will see Westerleigh Park
on the Left
www.southshoreband.org
Congratulations
To the Doty family on the baptism of their twin girls
Sophia Barbara & Ava Teresa
To the Peerson/Perricone family on the baptism of their little one
Austin James
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Graduating 8th grade this year are:
Nicole Clark
Anna Pansini
Claire Pansini
Kristen Scotti will be graduating FIT
Taylor Fredrickson will be graduating Wagner College
John J. Rice II is graduating 5th grade
Prayer Chain Info & Prayer list of members & friends
Prayer is a part of our everyday life. Each Sunday as a community, we offer our specific prayer
requests. There are certain times when an immediate need arises for prayer. Our church does
have a Prayer Chain. If you have an immediate prayer request, please contact any of the
following in order to activate the St. Paul’s UMC Prayer Chain:
Pastor Joe in the church office 718-227-2485 or during off hours at the parsonage
718-984-1542 Janet Laverie 718-317-7343 + Nancy Perricone 718-317-7258 +
Nancy Paugh 718-984-3965
If you prefer to email your prayer request send it to Pastor Joe at [email protected]
Marge Anderson
Adrian Anderson
John Gelles
Ruth Knott
Justin McCarthy
Dorothy Peerson
Miriam Whitman
Emma Toth
Maria Susino
Gaye Wood Eaton
Dorothy Forli
Constance Beyer
Story Quinn
Jennifer Guterman
Stanley Rutkowski
Caroline Clark
Joan Siclari
Mae McCarthy The family of Ethel Nicholaisen
The family of Donna Albert
“And God will provide
all your needs out of
the abundant riches
to be found in Jesus
Christ. To him be the
glory forever.”
The Weekly Schedule
Choir practice @ 10am
Worship Warm-up @ 10:45am
Sunday Worship @ 11am
Sunday School @ 11am
Summer Schedule begins June 16th with worship @ 10am and No Sunday School
Communion on 1st Sunday of each month
Food Pantry open 9am - 1pm on Tuesday & Thursday
Pastor off and Office Closed on Mondays
Office open most weeks on Tuesday - Friday 9am - 2pm
7558 Amboy Road
Tottenville
Staten Island, NY 10307
Your Address Line 4
Church Phone: 718-227-2485
Parsonage Phone: 718-984-1542
Fax: 718-689-2004
E-mail: [email protected]
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
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United Methodist Church
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The Paulinian May & June
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