August 23, 2026

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
 

The flowers on the Altar are given by Frank and Karen Ertel in memory of Paul Ruszler on his birthday.

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)

TODAY, Sunday, August 23, 4:00 pm, Parish Hall
 St. Paul’s Hosts Sunday Meal
Thank you to all the volunteers who make this a successful ministry! Please come for set up, clean up or just to enjoy a good meal with the community!

Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
 Choir Rehearsal Resumes
Choir practice takes place on Tuesdays in the church, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Come and join the fun even if you haven’t sung in a choir before! If you would like to learn more, contact Paul Blanchard, our organist/choir director. Beginning September 13, the choir will be back singing at the 10 am service!

Wednesday, September 9, 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 Taya Levine, who works at the Healdsburg Senior Center and works with people around end of life issues.

Monday, September 14, 6-8 pm, Parish Hall
 Men’s Group Fellowship and Dinner
Join us for a time of fellowship, feasting, and community. Bring a side dish to share and any wine, beer, or sodas you wish to drink. Please RSVP by Sunday, Sept. 13 -- call church office 707.433.2107.

Thursday, September 17, 11:30 am, Alexander Valley Vineyards
 ECW Meeting and Luncheon
Join us for a delicious lunch hosted by Katie Murphy. It will be held at Alexander Valley Vineyards, 8644 Highway 128, HBG. Please call church office, 707-433-2107, to RSVP by Tuesday, September 15.

Sunday, September 20, 5:00 pm, St. Paul’s Church
 Organ Concert
The music series resumes with a concert performed by one of our own parishioners, David Hatt. His program features Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901): Organ Sonata No.13, selections from Meditations, Op. 167, and maybe some of David’s own compositions!

Coffee Hour Openings
The following dates are available for sign up—September 6 and 27. 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: 774 showers and 1,996 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.