October 4, 2026

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
 

The flowers on the Altar are given by Carole Hayden in memory of David Hayden.

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, October 4, 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!

Monday, Oct. 5 @ 5:30 to 8:00 pm & Saturday, October 17 @ 3:00 to 6:30 pm
 Nonviolent De-Escalation Training, Downtown Santa Rosa
 (Exact location will be sent upon registration)
The 2-day workshop is hosted by Interfaith Council of Sonoma County. Participants will learn how to regulate their nervous systems, assess situations clearly, and respond with strategies that reduce harm and prevent escalation. Through discussion, embodied exercises and realistic scenarios, participants will practice ways to deescalate conflict, intervene when necessary, and support the well-being of those most impacted. The course will be facilitated by Alanna Sullivan and Lou Zweier. Suggested donation: $20-$100 (paid at the October 5 training; no one turned away for lack of funds). Registration required online here  

Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 pm, home of Linda Maxwell
Book Club Meeting
The meeting will review Theo of Golden by Alan Levi. It is a novel about “the power of generosity, the importance of connection, and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose kindness and wonder”.

Thursday, October 8, 11:30 am, home of Deb Culloden
ECW Meeting and Luncheon
Join us for a delicious lunch hosted by Teal Johnson and Susie Seebauer. Please call church office, 707.433.2107, to RSVP by Sunday, October 6.

Sunday, October 11, 5:00 p.m., St. Paul’s driveway
Blessing of the Animals
Animals of all types are welcome! The service will include a simple liturgy and treats for the pets. Gather outside on the Church steps.

Monday, October 12, 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, Oct. 11--call church office 707.433.2107.

Wednesday, October 14, 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 Kathryn Song who is a local Sound Bath practitioner. Sound baths can reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), boost your mood and reduce anxiety, help with pain management, enhance sleep quality and support mental health and PTSD recovery.

Sunday, October 18, 5:00 pm, St. Paul’s Church
Organ Concert
This month’s concert is by Harold Julander who is a long time Sonoma resident and organist at Kenwood Community church. Prior to that he played at First United Methodist Church in Napa and Church of the Incarnation, Santa Rosa. Harold will play a program featuring a few specifically for Halloween!

Thursday, October 22, 10 am, Parish Hall
 Bean Soup Assembly & Decorate Cookie Mix Jars
Everyone is welcome to join us as we assemble the Bean Soup Mix jars and place fabric toppers on the preserve jars. We will also have fabric toppers available for your Cookie Mix Gift Jars. If you have jams etc. but can’t make this event, drop them off at the office by the morning of the 22nd and we will get the lids decorated.

2027 Stewardship Campaign –“From Saints to Thanks”
From All Saints’ Day to Thanksgiving, we will once again give thanks for the people, ministries, and traditions that have made St. Paul’s what it is today—and consider how our gifts can help carry that legacy forward.

What Is Stewardship?
Stewardship is our response to the many gifts God has entrusted to us. It is more than simply making a financial contribution to St. Paul’s; it is a way of living with gratitude and recognizing that our time, talents, relationships, resources, and possessions are gifts to be shared. Through stewardship, we help sustain the worship, ministry, fellowship, and outreach of our parish while supporting the work God calls us to do together. Stewardship invites each of us to consider not only what we receive from our church community, but also what we can give in return—and how our gifts can help St. Paul’s in the years ahead.

Saturday, Nov. 7, 12-4 pm, Parish Hall
 St. Paul’s Upcycle Kids Exchange
We are excited to announce the first annual St. Paul’s Upcycle Kids Exchange! We will be accepting gently used kids clothes, shoes, toys, books and equipment (no car seats please) in the Parish Hall from Sept. 1 through Oct. 25. Donations can be dropped into the two large black bins labeled “kids donation” on the counter top inside the Parish Hall. Please reach out to Karna Murphy (707-332-6845) or Heather Hannan-Kramer (650-450-1035) with any questions, potential donations, or volunteer availability. Thank you in advance for helping make this inaugural event a huge success in our greater Healdsburg community!

Saturday, November 21, 10 am – 2 pm, Parish Hall
 ECW Holiday Boutique
Jewelry: Please continue to bring in your donations of jewelry for the pricing committee to work on pricing and packaging.
Donations: Beginning October 20, drop off at the church office “consignment quality” collectibles, hand-crafted items, children’s toys and games, textiles and accessories, small gift baskets, rubs and dressings, quality kitchen items, and seasonal decorations (no books, furniture, or basic glassware).
Baked Goods and Candies: Deliver baked goods and candies on Friday, Nov. 20 during office hours, 10 am-4 pm.

Stocking the Tiny Food Pantry
In front of the Parish Hall main entrance is St. Paul's Tiny Food Pantry. Similar to the tiny book libraries scattered across town, the pantry is stocked with donated food and is available for anyone to help themselves. The food is quickly taken, practically needing daily refilling. If every Sunday each parishioner brought a SINGLE ITEM (non-perishable), that would make a huge difference keeping the pantry stocked. Just as you enter the church, there is a basket for food donations. During the service, the basket will be brought up for a blessing.

Community Ministry Update

Needed Items:  Ponchos, umbrellas, handwarmers, flashlights, headlamps

Year to Date: 933 showers and 2,412 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 food on Sunday morning to stock St. Paul's Tiny Food Pantry!

Small Church, Big Heart, Big Impact

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

Worship Ministries

 

What: Worship is something we do together as the people of God. Each Sunday, lay worship ministers help our priests lead, support, and offer welcome as our congregation celebrates the Holy Eucharist. There are several ways to serve:

Ushers are the welcoming face of St. Paul’s. They greet worshipers, distribute bulletins, assist with seating, count the congregation, guide the offertory, and help people come forward for Communion. They also help with the practical details that keep our worship running smoothly.

Acolytes/Crucifers assist the celebrant throughout the liturgy. They carry the processional cross, light and extinguish the altar candles, assist with the offertory and preparation of the altar, ring the bells during the Consecration, and assist with the sacred vessels following Communion.

Lectors proclaim the appointed Scripture readings during the Liturgy of the Word and, at designated services, lead the congregation in the Psalm. Preparation is encouraged so that Scripture may be proclaimed clearly, thoughtfully, and with reverence.

Eucharistic Ministers assist the celebrant in the distribution of the Holy Eucharist, serving the consecrated wine from the chalice. They also help ensure that those unable to come forward can receive Communion in their pew.

Choir/Music Ministry enriches our worship through Choir and instrumental music, helping our congregation pray, reflect, and rejoice together. Click here for a full summary of this uplifting ministry from our Ministry of the Month highlight in August, or contact Paul Blanchard by email for more information.

Altar Guild prepares and cares for the altar and worship space, helping create a reverent setting for prayer and worship. Through quiet service and fellowship, members prepare God’s church to His glory. Stay tuned for a full highlight of this ministry next month, or contact Shelley by email or 707-953-5824 for more information.

Time Commitment: Serve up to 2 times per month, or as often as your schedule allows.

Who: Lay worship ministry may be a good fit for someone who is dependable, attentive, and comfortable serving as part of a team. Ushers should enjoy welcoming people and helping with practical details. Acolytes must be able to process while carrying a heavy cross, as well as be comfortable moving through the liturgy with focus and reverence. Lectors should enjoy reading aloud and preparing carefully to proclaim Scripture clearly. Eucharistic Ministers should approach Communion with reverence, care, and a willingness to serve others quietly. Many of these roles are great for young adults and high schoolers!

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.

Service of Healing & 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.

Giving to St. Paul's
Your financial donations in support of our ongoing ministries at St. Paul's are gratefully received year-round. You may make them securely online here, drop them off at the church, or mail them to us at 209 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Please contact us with any questions.