St. Paul's News
Published 9/12/2024

Let us Pray the Collect for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

NEWS Summary

  • Sunday's Worship Service will take place in the Chapel
  • September Movie Night Wed., 9/25
  • Parish Picnic on 9/29 at St. Paul's
  • July Financial Update and Vestry Meeting Minutes
  • And more!

DSO News

Diocesan Staff Reorganized to Reflect Emerging Mission

Dear People of God in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, 
It’s been just 206 days since we gathered in Columbus and I was consecrated as the tenth bishop diocesan of this incredible and complex diocese. In that time, we’ve taken huge steps forward in understanding ourselves as a people of faith in this time and space, and huge steps forward in identifying the way we will walk ahead together as companions in shared mission... MORE

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 5, 2020: The painting of Jesus among the children in the church Iglesia de los santos Just y Pastor from 20th century. By Renáta Sedmáková

Upcoming Worship & Events

This Sunday at 10am — Holy Eucharist (In-person in the Chapel)
with Fr. Christian Baron

Coffee Hour following 10am Worship

Good News: We will be moving back into the main church
for worship on Sunday, Sept. 29! Hallelujah!

September Movie Night
Wednesday, September 25

Calendar Girls (2003) starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walter was inspired by a true story of UK women who set out to raise money for Cancer Research. Their ingenious and creative Fundraiser gained them world-wide notoriety and over $6 million dollars. Join us for dinner at 6:00, movie at 6:30 and popcorn throughout.  

Announcements

Choir Rehearsal After Coffee Hour Sunday
Come, let us sing unto the Lord! Join us for choir rehearsal in the choir room after coffee hour every Sunday. No vocal training or experience required. We hope to see you there. Questions? Call or e-mail Cara Whitby at 937-293-1154 or cara@stpauls-dayton.org
Lost and Found
If you’ve lost something, we may have found it! Lost items are placed on the top of the coat rack in the Cloister/Parish Hall stairwell area. We’ve found quite a bit! Umbrellas, travel mugs, baby items, hats, coats, sweaters, gloves, etc. Please check and see if any of these found items belong to you. At the end of September, any remaining unclaimed items will be donated. Thank you.
Volunteer to Care for Holy Things Wanted
Altar Guild seeks willing volunteer(s) to assist with care of holy things 1-2 hours per month or more as schedule allows.  No experience required. Will train. Guaranteed to be fulfilling work. Start immediately. Seek out Dana Cunningham after the service or email dmcunningham@outlook.com. We need YOU!

St. Paul's Parish Picnic Planned for Sept. 29

On Sunday, September 29, St. Paul’s will hold its Parish Picnic in the Parish Hall following our 10:00 am worship service. Please join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship as we celebrate the beauty of the changing season and God's bounty! Sit back and chat with new friends, catch up with old friends, and bring a friend!

FOOD
We will have a potluck picnic. Bring your favorite dish to share. Signup sheets are in the Cloister. Please sign up to bring a side dish, salad, appetizer, or dessert. The church will provide pulled pork sandwiches and all the condiments, lemonade, coffee, and water.

VOLUNTEERS
We need help with setting up immediately after the church service. We will also need help cleaning up. Thank You! 

 September birthdays!

Happy Birthday to those born in the month of September!

Bill Draper 9/01
Lauren Kwik 9/03
Kyle McDowell 9/05
Joey Thiele 9/06
Sidney Bieser 9/08
Mike Miller 9/09
Susan Durnbaugh 9/11
Douglas Kinsey 9/11
Rory Barr 9/12
Cleo Lewis 9/14
Molly Cobb 9/17
Shea Sampson 9/19
Barbara O'Hara 9/21
Laura Walters 9/23
Emily Whitby 9/24
Emmaline Barrentine 9/25
Micky Neben 9/25
Kathleen Walters 9/29
Suzanne Draper 9/30 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD MINUTES FROM THE JULY VESTRY MEETING

Church Financials

St Paul's Episcopal Church
Financial Executive Summary - July 2024
Provided by Randy Young
 
Plate and Pledge Income was $15.4 K for the month of July vs budgeted $27K* for a <$18.1K> unfavorable balance. Income for the month, however, was $60.8. K support mostly from a payment from the Diocese as reimbursement for Fr. Christian's service. Total income budgeted then for July was $34,2K therefore giving us a favorable income balance of $26.6K (rounded figures used).
 
Expenses were $38.5K actual vs $50.6 budgeted for a + $12.1 favorable balance.
 
Total monthly income exceeded total expenses by + 26.3K favorable balance
 
Year to date income through July 2024 is $282.5K vs YTD expenses of $335.1K for an unfavorable balance of < $52.6K> rounded.  
 
Summary:  July saw a large portion of income that came as reimbursement to us from the DSO several months of Fr. Christian's service with us. Reimbursements will continue through Dec. 31,2024. Pledge and Plate income continues to lag behind budgeted proforma.  
 
At present we are on track to see a reduction of the current budget deficit, originally projected to be <$128K> by about $55K. Our deficit as stated above is currently sitting at <$52K>. Most of the reduction will be the result of no longer paying Rector expenses, and additionally, being reimbursed for the services of Fr. Christian as Priest in Charge. This said, we will be challenged to step up our plate and pledge income to end our current fiscal year at this revised deficit level. All other expenses see no relief, thereby making plate/pledge and all other income performance being on budget requisite to keeping the deficit to a minimum.  

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