Welcome TO OUR WARM & LOVING cOMMUNITY  

A note from your Parish Nurse

I wanted to give you an update on where we are in the county with COVID infections and the vaccine. Our positivity rate in Baldwin county today was 3.9 which is very good. We peaked at over 15.0 back during December and January so we are in a much better place now.  

A word of caution…now is not the time to let down your guard with respect to the measures we know work: hand hygiene, masking, and staying at least 6 feet from others outside of your household.  Our hope and prayer is that as more people continue to get the vaccine, we will see our numbers continue to decline even further.

On vaccines: the current eligibility for the vaccine remains at persons 65 and older, healthcare providers and first responders (including firefighters and law enforcement), long term care residents, persons living in group homes / shelters, and additional frontline workers to include corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, US postal workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, educators, clergy and veterinarians.  

For those of you keeping track, that is 1a, 1b and the over 65 part of 1c in the Alabama COVID 19 Vaccination Allocation Plan which can be found online here:  https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19vaccine/assets/adph-covid19-vaccination-allocation-plan.pdf

Baldwin County Public Health announced today that the Robertsdale Walmart will be giving vaccines starting on Thursday, Feb. 25^th while supplies last. Insurance is not required and the vaccine is at no cost. Second doses will be scheduled at the time of the first dose (which is great). It will be a drive through process. You will need to schedule online.

The website to schedule is https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302

Stay safe and stay well, St. Paul’s.  

Donna Nolte

Parish Nurse

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Great Wednesday @ 6:00

Dear Friends,

I'm pleased to announce the resumption of Great Wednesdays @6:00 beginning on Wednesday, March 3. We will open with a Lenten study on the Gospel of Mark using The Most Rev. and Right Honourable Rowan William's new commentary, Meeting God in Mark: Reflections for the Season of Lent. Meeting God in Mark explores the essential meaning and purpose of Mark's Gospel for beginners who may be curious about the Gospels and want to learn more, as well as for those who've read the Gospel many times before and want to see it in a fresh light. 

 

This beautifully written book by Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, is packed with illuminating spiritual insights, and the focus on the Passion narrative makes this ideal as a Lenten devotional or study resource. Each of the three chapters includes questions for reflection. The end of the book includes a reading guide, reflection, and prayer for each of the seven weeks of Lent.

Please call the parish office before this Friday at 11:30 a.m. if you wish to purchase a copy of the book. The cost is $8.00 per copy. Also RSVP for Great Wednesday so we can plan for the food. As always, supper will be served and child care will be provided. We will socially distance in Malone Hall and wear masks when not eating supper. I look forward to seeing you there!

Peace,

Thack

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February 17, 2021 Tentmaker

To download the February 17th Tentmaker and March Servers schedule, please click on the links below:

Tentmaker, February 17, 2021

March 2021 Servers Schedule

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Church Directory

Our Church Directory is online with Instant Church Directory. We have had it for over 5 years now and need updates on all of our parishioners. Please email me individual pictures (selfies are fine) along with your name, address, email address and telephone numbers and birth date. We would appreciate individual photos of your children too with the same information.

Please contact the office if you would like more information regarding the services or church directory.

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Weekly Service Schedule:  

Morning Prayer – Monday-Saturday at 8:05 a.m.  

Live Streamed Only on St. Paul's Facebook Page - St. Paul's Eastern Shore

 

Compline – Sunday-Thursday at 8:00 p.m. 

Live Streamed on Judith Comer's Facebook Page

 

Healing Service with the Holy Eucharist– Wednesdays at Noon.  

Live in the church and Live Streamed on St. Paul's Facebook Page

 

Rite 1  Holy Eucharist – Sunday at 8:00 a.m. 

Live in the Church and Live Streamed on St. Paul's Facebook Page.

 

Rite 2 Holy Eucharist – Sunday at 10:30 a.m. 

Live in the church and Live Streamed on St. Paul's Facebook Page

      

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To view the church calendar click on the blue link below:

St. Paul's Church Calendar

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To download the Ministry Sign Up form, and the 2021 Pledge card click on the links below:

Ministry Sign Up Form

2021 Pledge Card

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Church Contributions

Thank you to everyone taking advantage of the new on-line and texting methods of making donations to the church. It seems to be working very well. If you are unfamiliar with how to use the Text or online methods here are some instructions:

1. Simply TEXT the word GIVE to 844-973-2352. They will respond to your text with a link. Click on the link and they will walk you through how to make your donation.

2.There is a DONATE button on the church website and on our new phone app. Click on it and it will walk you through how to make your donations.

3. We have a secure white metal drop-off box right outside the office door. You can drop your offering off anytime.

4. You can mail it to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 28788 North Main Street, Daphne, Alabama 36526.

5. You can use Bill Pay through your bank. You can do this through your bank's website or by calling them. They will mail a check directly from the bank to the church. You will have to give them the church's address, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 28788 North Main Street, Daphne, Alabama 36526.

Please call or email me if you have any questions. Terri McMillan