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 revupole@gmail.com

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

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Church Phone: 718-227-2485

Parsonage Phone: 718-984-1542

Fax: 718-689-2004

E-mail: saintpaulsumc@verizon.net

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

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