CELEBRATE….
THE HOLY EUCHARIST WILL BE CELEBRATED EVERY SUNDAY AT both St. Paul’s and St. Mark’s. All parishioners are invited to attend whichever service fits their schedule best.
8:45 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship with Rev. Vargo at St. Paul’s
9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s, led by Rev. Vargo
10:30 a.m. Education and Fellowship at St. Mark’s
11:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. Mark’s, led by Rev. Vargo
a message from interim rector Jean vargo
Dear Church,
Question? What do you think of Jesus? When I think of that question my mind goes in many different directions but mostly I see Jesus who sets a table where it doesn’t matter what you believe, who you are, what sub culture you belong to, whether you are an introvert or extrovert, or what political bent you belong to. For me Jesus doesn’t fit into a box but he is there to form relationships with us, to share values with us, to journey with us, to empower us to be the change we want to see in the world, to have mercy and compassion, to serve and care for each other.
We are in a season of stewardship. How will you participate with Jesus in caring for the world, the community, and the people you come in contact with. This is a season of prayer and thanksgiving. Following are some ways to connect with our God:
+secure a bowl and place in it things you are thankful for
+fill out a time and talent card and pray about how you want to be God’s hand in the world
+fill out a pledge card and think about how you will give back to God with thanksgiving
+look for Jesus in the actions and eyes of those around you
+search the Gospel for ways Jesus interacted with others
DATES to Remember:
November 23 - Deacon Otto’s last day at St. Paul’s. There will be a basket for cards and notes in the cloister area beginning this Sunday,
November 30 - Advent One
December 16 - Staff and Vestry Christmas Party for St. Mark’s and St. Paul’s at St. Paul’s
Whatever you do and wherever you go, Be the Church. Soon we will have an open meeting with the Vestry and whoever would like to attend is welcome. The meeting will take a deeper look into each parish’s Look Back Look Forward and we will start to work on a goal and how we will achieve the goal. There was some awesome work done by both parishes. Thank you for your openness and honesty. Trust and outreach are some of the main issues, among others. There are fractures and brokenness, questions, and doubts that we will explore. I look forward to our continued work.
Blessings as you continue to follow the footsteps of Jesus.
Rev Jean+
Question? What do you think of Jesus? When I think of that question my mind goes in many different directions but mostly I see Jesus who sets a table where it doesn’t matter what you believe, who you are, what sub culture you belong to, whether you are an introvert or extrovert, or what political bent you belong to. For me Jesus doesn’t fit into a box but he is there to form relationships with us, to share values with us, to journey with us, to empower us to be the change we want to see in the world, to have mercy and compassion, to serve and care for each other.
We are in a season of stewardship. How will you participate with Jesus in caring for the world, the community, and the people you come in contact with. This is a season of prayer and thanksgiving. Following are some ways to connect with our God:
+secure a bowl and place in it things you are thankful for
+fill out a time and talent card and pray about how you want to be God’s hand in the world
+fill out a pledge card and think about how you will give back to God with thanksgiving
+look for Jesus in the actions and eyes of those around you
+search the Gospel for ways Jesus interacted with others
DATES to Remember:
November 23 - Deacon Otto’s last day at St. Paul’s. There will be a basket for cards and notes in the cloister area beginning this Sunday,
November 30 - Advent One
December 16 - Staff and Vestry Christmas Party for St. Mark’s and St. Paul’s at St. Paul’s
Whatever you do and wherever you go, Be the Church. Soon we will have an open meeting with the Vestry and whoever would like to attend is welcome. The meeting will take a deeper look into each parish’s Look Back Look Forward and we will start to work on a goal and how we will achieve the goal. There was some awesome work done by both parishes. Thank you for your openness and honesty. Trust and outreach are some of the main issues, among others. There are fractures and brokenness, questions, and doubts that we will explore. I look forward to our continued work.
Blessings as you continue to follow the footsteps of Jesus.
Rev Jean+
deacon otto's retirement
Our beloved Deacon Otto Anderson is retiring from his role with St. Paul’s on November 23rd. Deacon Otto is moving on to serve as the formation lead for the new Deacon School with the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Join us in celebrating Otto with a reception following the worship service on Sunday, November 23rd. There will also be a basket in the Cloister beginning November 16 for parishioners to leave cards, notes of encouragement, and well wishes for Otto as he begins his next journey.
Beginning a New Century
St. Paul’s is at a milestone today as we reflect on the past 100 years and lay the foundation for the next century. Following the devastating 1913 flood, Oakwood’s population boomed during the 1920s and 30s as prosperous families built impressive dwellings on the north side of Oakwood, safely situated above the threat of future flooding. Automobiles were becoming more popular, available and affordable. As less expensive building materials became available, quality modern homes sprung up. Many of the homes in Oakwood today were built during this period.
St. Paul’s was founded in 1920 as a mission of Christ Church in downtown Dayton, beginning as a Sunday School for the growing population of children in Oakwood. The mission became a full-fledged church in 1925 and was admitted to the Diocese of Sothern Ohio in 1929 as its own parish. Fund-raising for the current sanctuary began in 1954 after average church school attendance had mushroomed to 486 and Sunday morning attendance to 258.
Throughout the past century our church has been a mainstay to both Oakwood and Dayton, providing leadership and a place of worship open to all. For one hundred years parishioners have demonstrated that despite the economic challenges of the Depression and two World Wars, there always has been More than Enough to meet the current challenge. Prayerfully consider your Stewardship pledge. If each of us contributes what we can it will provide enough – enough to fund our operations, to prepare for a new rector and to take care of our neighbors.
St. Paul’s was founded in 1920 as a mission of Christ Church in downtown Dayton, beginning as a Sunday School for the growing population of children in Oakwood. The mission became a full-fledged church in 1925 and was admitted to the Diocese of Sothern Ohio in 1929 as its own parish. Fund-raising for the current sanctuary began in 1954 after average church school attendance had mushroomed to 486 and Sunday morning attendance to 258.
Throughout the past century our church has been a mainstay to both Oakwood and Dayton, providing leadership and a place of worship open to all. For one hundred years parishioners have demonstrated that despite the economic challenges of the Depression and two World Wars, there always has been More than Enough to meet the current challenge. Prayerfully consider your Stewardship pledge. If each of us contributes what we can it will provide enough – enough to fund our operations, to prepare for a new rector and to take care of our neighbors.
Stewardship Theme: More Than Enough
More Than Enough is our stewardship theme this year which comes from Luke's version of the feeding of the five thousand. The day was getting late and the Apostles asked Jesus how they could feed such a huge crowd. Jesus saw only a boy's small lunch of five loaves of bread and two fishes. He held them up and blessed them. Responding to Jesus' call, the crowd of 5,000 turned their pockets inside out, shook out their blankets, rummaged through their parcels to find enough to take care of the needs of the community. And that did they realize? That by miracles of faith and actions of love, there was more than enough!
Our stewardship campaign is like that ancient story: if each of us contributes what we can it will provide enough - enough to fund our operations and an abundance more to take care of our neighbors and plan for the future.
Our stewardship campaign is like that ancient story: if each of us contributes what we can it will provide enough - enough to fund our operations and an abundance more to take care of our neighbors and plan for the future.
Christmas Flowers
Would you like to remember - or give thanks for - a loved one(s) this coming Christmas season? Consider a donation to the Altar Guild Sanctuary Fund for the Christmas poinsettias that will adorn the altar area. ($40 suggested minimum) The name of the loved one(s) you would like to honor/remember will also be included in the Christmas bulletin. Please respond by Friday, December 12 in one of several ways.
- Mail donation and names to be honored/remembered to the church. Put “Christmas Flowers” in the notes
- Use the St. Paul's App or visit stpauls-dayton.org. Click the Giving button and complete the form. Remember to select Flowers-Christmas. Indicate the name(s) in the Notes section. (First-time users will need to create an account and will have the option to pay the 1.5% fee to maximize their donation to St. Paul's).
- Pick up an envelope in the Narthex and complete. Mail to the officeor place in the offering plate.
Parish Life Events
foraging for advent event - at the procter center
Saturday, November 29th from 3-5:30pm
Join us at Procter Center for their Third Annual Foraging for Advent Event as we explore the season through our exploration of our natural world.
This fun event for all ages includes:
Foraging and hiking around Lake Leo in search of branches, berries, pinecones, and more to build and decorate our Advent wreaths
S’Mores & Hot Chocolate Bar
Candle Making
Blessing of the Advent Wreaths
Games
This event is great for individuals, church groups, community groups, families, couples, and more. Anyone and everyone is invited; minors must be accompanied by their responsible adults.
Bring a warm coat and gloves, some shoes for easy hiking, and a friend! We’ll provide the tools needed for cutting shrubbery and the bases for building the wreaths. Enjoy hot cocoa by the fire, roast some s’mores, and build a beautiful wreath to enjoy all of Advent.
Cost: $10/Household
Invitees: Everyone, all ages!
No Registration Deadline
Questions about this event?
Contact Procter Center at 740-490-6025 or info@proctercenter.org.
Join us at Procter Center for their Third Annual Foraging for Advent Event as we explore the season through our exploration of our natural world.
This fun event for all ages includes:
Foraging and hiking around Lake Leo in search of branches, berries, pinecones, and more to build and decorate our Advent wreaths
S’Mores & Hot Chocolate Bar
Candle Making
Blessing of the Advent Wreaths
Games
This event is great for individuals, church groups, community groups, families, couples, and more. Anyone and everyone is invited; minors must be accompanied by their responsible adults.
Bring a warm coat and gloves, some shoes for easy hiking, and a friend! We’ll provide the tools needed for cutting shrubbery and the bases for building the wreaths. Enjoy hot cocoa by the fire, roast some s’mores, and build a beautiful wreath to enjoy all of Advent.
Cost: $10/Household
Invitees: Everyone, all ages!
No Registration Deadline
Questions about this event?
Contact Procter Center at 740-490-6025 or info@proctercenter.org.
Ongoing Outreach Opportunities
Socks for Tots
Please consider donating Socks for Tots, homeless preschool children at St. Vincent de Paul’s homeless shelter. They are ages 2 - 6 years old. With the colder temperatures coming these socks will warm small feet. There will be a Socks for Tots box in the Narthex. Thank you!
Food Bank Donations - Your Efforts Make a Difference!
Please continue to fill yellow donation bags with food (no glass jars please) and personal care items and bring them to church to be blessed and delivered to the Food Bank. If you'd like to see the difference being made (it is astounding!), please go to the Food Bank's website: thefoodbankdayton.org THANK YOU!
Request From the Procter Center
The Procter Center Farm is requesting donations of empty dozen-egg cartons to support their work. They can reuse your clean, old egg cartons for selling free range chicken eggs at markets. The farm is a production and educational, six-acre, diversified vegetable and livestock farm in central Ohio and is part of the ministry of the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
If you’d like to donate your clean dozen-egg cartons, please drop them on the table next to the library off the Parish Hall. Vestry member Chris Brandt will take them to the Procter Center and is available to answer any questions!
The Procter Center Farm is requesting donations of empty dozen-egg cartons to support their work. They can reuse your clean, old egg cartons for selling free range chicken eggs at markets. The farm is a production and educational, six-acre, diversified vegetable and livestock farm in central Ohio and is part of the ministry of the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
If you’d like to donate your clean dozen-egg cartons, please drop them on the table next to the library off the Parish Hall. Vestry member Chris Brandt will take them to the Procter Center and is available to answer any questions!
LIONS Recycle For Sight....and St. Paul's Helps!
Do you have old or extra eyeglasses you no longer use? Please bring them to St. Paul's and deposit them in the Lions Club box in the Narthex. This will be an ongoing opportunity to help others! Thank you!
Do you have old or extra eyeglasses you no longer use? Please bring them to St. Paul's and deposit them in the Lions Club box in the Narthex. This will be an ongoing opportunity to help others! Thank you!
vestry meeting Minutes
The Vestry is eager to establish better communication with the Parish, and will be making the minutes to Vestry meetings more accessible. Prior meeting minutes are posted on the St. Paul's website, click HERE to view. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Wardens and Vestry members with any questions.
Financial Report
The Financial Executive Summary for June 2025 from Finance Chair Randy Young:
Landscaping Update
In the next week or so, Liapis Landscape & Design will be working in the front of the church by the sign to update our landscaping. The goal is to make the maintenance of those front beds more manageable which will include more native plants and drought-resistant plants. Thank you again to everyone who has done such a fantastic job beautifying our lovely church!
Diocese of Southern Ohio eConnections Newsletter
Keep up with what is happening in the Diocese of Southern Ohio by subscribing to their eConnections Newsletter! It is published every other Tuesday and is filled with news, events, and opportunities around the Diocese and beyond.
Follow St. Paul’s on Social Media
Did you know you can follow St. Paul’s on social media? You can find videos from Rev. Jean, posts on upcoming events, and pictures from St. Paul’s all on Facebook and Instagram. Click the buttons below to follow St. Paul’s today!
November Birthdays
Happy Birthday to those born in the month of November!
Steven (Steve) Walters 11/02
Sharron Lewis-Watts 11/06
Otto Anderson 11/10
Donn Kremmel 11/10
Jennifer (Jen) Brandt 11/13
Julia Wheeler 11/14
Noah Leighner 11/15
Benjamin Miller 11/15
Jay Izor 11/20
Jeremiah Anderson 11/23
Kayla Anderson 11/23
Linda Berutti 11/27
Steven (Steve) Walters 11/02
Sharron Lewis-Watts 11/06
Otto Anderson 11/10
Donn Kremmel 11/10
Jennifer (Jen) Brandt 11/13
Julia Wheeler 11/14
Noah Leighner 11/15
Benjamin Miller 11/15
Jay Izor 11/20
Jeremiah Anderson 11/23
Kayla Anderson 11/23
Linda Berutti 11/27