ST PAUL’S CHURCH IN ENGLEWOOD SUNDAY MESSENGER

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD 2020 Felicem Diem Nativitatis WELCOME TO ST PAUL’S CHURCH ¡! 즐거운 크리스마스 되세요 We are glad you have connected with us. Καλά Χριστούγεννα Mele Kalikimaka Don’t be afraid to tell us more about Joyeux Noël Jabbama be salla Kirismati yourself by filling out an e-Welcome Card Maligayang at: http://bit.ly/spcewelcome. Learn how you can participate in our Frohe WeihnachtenHappy !Heri ya Krismasi efforts to make northeast Bergen County a place where God’s grace is freely known عيد ميلد مجيد Ni ti Burunya Chou Շնորհավոր Ամանոր և Սուրբ Ծնունդ Iselogbe and shared by all, particularly during this 圣诞快乐 Vrolijk Kerstfeest season of .

About the Liturgy & Scripture of the Day Christians throughout the world In celebrating Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Savior. open our hearts and lives to We welcome people of every God’s light to all nations in race and tongue and faith to this Christ. The presence of celebration. We invite you to Christ demonstrates God’s participate fully and to join us unrelenting efforts to reunite in rejoicing at the birth of him us to God and each other. who is the fulfillment of the God’s arrival in Jesus brings deepest and best hopes of all the overwhelming knowledge people and all faiths. that God will take on all In the birth of Christ we which accompanies our celebrate more than an idea, humanity—God takes on flesh more than a philosophical truth. and becomes incarnate. We celebrate that, at a specific Christ’s presence among us time and place, he through whom all was created guides our faith-filled came to be part of his own creation and began his celebration and gathering for Christmas to remind life among us as one of us. “In the days of Caesar us of what is happening within us: by virtue of our Augustus. . .when Quirinius was governor of baptism, we are enfolded into the miracle that the Syria. . .in the city of David, which is called creator of all will take on full humanity (the .” mingling of joy and pain) to produce a new life of possibility. What Isaiah had hoped for in the seventh century b.c. came, bringing light to the nations. “For unto In story, song, Word, and Sacrament, we celebrate us a child is born. . .his name will be called this coming and answer to God’s call to be his Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting people—to return to him who is the source of our Father, Prince of Peace.” life and salvation. Friday, December 25 Year-end giving Christmas Day As the end of the year 10:30am Lessons & Carols approaches, please note that Sunday, December 27 contributions will be included First Sunday of Christmas on your annual receipt from 10:30am Morning Prayer the church if they are Friday, January 1 postmarked or received by the Feast of the Holy Name church office no later than 10:30am Contemplative Eucharist December 31. Checks dated in Holiday Worship Schedule Sunday, January 3 December but hand-delivered to the office after December Thursday, December 24 Second Sunday of Christmas 31 or postmarked in January 10:30am Contemplative Eucharist will be receipted in the new 5:00pm Jazz & Nativity Wednesday, January 6 calendar year. Storytelling Feast of the 10:30pm Candlelight Eucharist

EGIVING AT ST PAUL’S Please feel free to make a gift and offering in thanksgiving to God. To take advantage of our electronic giving options, please visit online through your electronic device: stpaulsenglewood.org/egiving.html or follow the qr code to the left with your capable Scan here Join us for worship on Sundays and Weekdays: With the rise in COVID-19 infections in Bergen County, and following the instruction of our Bishop, the decision was made to pause in-person worship until safer conditions. Please take advantage of our various ways to access Sunday and weekday worship remotely. We will continue with the full complement of access for remote worship for weekday prayers (at 8 am and 8 pm) and Sundays (10:30 am).of worship. How to Access Remotely: Option 1: Access a full video and audio via the internet on your tablet or computer through the St. Paul’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsenglewood. This will allow you to access a livestream of worship service. Option 2: You can download the free ZOOM.US app for your smart phone, tablet, or computer, accessing full video or just audio. After downloading and accessing the app, when prompted enter the Meeting ID: 744.362.3855; Password: 1865. Option 3: Access the audio through any telephone (some charges may apply according to your service provider): Dial +1.929.436.2866. When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 744.362.3855; Password: 1865 Option 4: Access a live stream on YouTube: http://bit.ly/stpaulsenglewood_yt_live Option 5: Access a live stream on smartphone via Instagram app (@stpaulsenglewood) https:// instagram.com/stpaulsenglewood?igshid=yb0b0wxo8bo : If you don’t have the Book of Common Prayer at home, you can access it online at bcponline.org or episcopalchurch.org/files/book_of_common_prayer.pdf. Life at St. Paul’s STEWARDSHIP: Our Parish depends on your financial and practical AMAZON SMILE ANNOUNCEMENT: Please support St. Paul’s when stewardship. While many gatherings may be postponed, or you shop on Amazon. Through the Amazon Smile program, our participation reduced by our choice of a common fast in this church will receive 0.5% of each qualifying purchase. Use the grace of space, the financial obligations of the Parish increase for following link for all your Amazon purchases: https:// intensive cleaning and providing additional access. Please give smile.amazon.com/ch/22-1487326. Contact Kaileen Alston. from the abundance God has already provided for you. You can CELEBRATION SUNDAYS: For 2021, in lieu of Flowers, we always donate online 24/7 at: stpaulsenglewood.org/ will have Celebration Sundays for those who wish to honor loved egiving.html, or mail a check, or drop your offering in the silver ones; have special announcements; or special occasions. Please drop-box outside the Parish Administrator’s office. notify the Parish Office if you are interested in signing up for a OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP: Opportunities Celebration Sunday. The first 3 weeks of January are already for Study and Fellowship: There are many ways to connect via committed! Contributions of $50 are always welcome toward the ZOOM.US or landline, +1 929 436 2866 (when prompted Celebration Sunday offerings. enter the corresponding Meeting ID and Password). You can THANK YOU ANGEL TREE DONORS: Many thanks to everyone

reach out to the staff at any time as well: who donated Christmas gifts for children whose families are in

Father Bill Allport, Rector, [email protected] need. Your generosity will make the holiday more joyful for 27 Mark Trautman, Director of Music, children. This year’s angels are: Dawn Baxter-Woodhouse and the

[email protected] ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., John Bucco, Soribel Kai Alston, Director of Christian Formation, Holguin, Joy Iwuagwu, Robin Jackson, Gary Mason, Nicole &

[email protected] Jacob McAllister, Christine McDonald, Cynthia McDonald, Farida Diana Rodriguez, Parish Administrator, McDonald & Olivia Cunjie, Mary & Kasey Robinson, Diana

[email protected] Rodriguez, and Shiroon Swamy. Gary Mason, Sunday Sexton and Verger, [email protected] LAMP BLANKETS NEEDED: Many senior citizens who are served by YEAR END GIVING: Please note that contributions will be included Bergen Family Center need lap blankets during these cold on your annual receipt from the church if they are postmarked months. If you can knit, crochet, or would like to donate a or received by the church office no later than December 31. store-bought blanket, you can help as part of our Year of Checks dated in December but hand-delivered to the office after Engagement with Englewood! To provide optimal warmth, the December 31 or postmarked in January will be recorded in the blankets should be at least 50” x 60”. If necessary, St. Paul’s can new calendar year. buy or reimburse you for the yarn. Contact Melissa Kelley at GIVING ENVELOPES FOR 2020: If you would like to receive giving [email protected] or 201.421.6704, the coordinator for envelopes for the coming year, please contact the Parish Office if this ministry, for more information. you would like to receive pledge envelopes for 2021. Envelopes PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The Parish Office will close can be picked up or sent out via mail. for the Christmastide (December 24-December 28), New Year’s PLEDGES FOR STEWARDSHIP IN 2021: Thank you to all who have (December 31-January 3) and Feast of the Epiphany (January 6) submitted a pledge of stewardship to join God’s call to Mission holidays. for St. Paul’s in 2021. If you would like to make a commitment KIDS OF THE KINGDOM VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:30am: and make a pledge of your time, talent and resources, there is ZOOM.US Meeting ID: 968 1566 6366, Password: 248303. A still time. Please contact the Stewardship Committee Co-Chairs: time of Christian formation for our children; contact Kai Alston. Coralius Noble at: [email protected] or Robin Jackson at: [email protected]. AWAKE MY SOUL(Kids’ Worship) Wednesdays at 3:30pm: ZOOM.US Meeting ID: 631 967 407, Password: 129466. A THANKS TO OUR CHOIRS: Thank you to our Parish Choir and brief service of worship for our children and families; contact our Chorister program for singing and playing for so many Kai Alston. recordings for our Christmas services. Our choirs will take a break until after the feast of the Epiphany on January 6. For WEDNESDAY NIGHT VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY will take a recess more information, contact Mark Trautman. starting next week and will resume on January 13. FOOD SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated for WEEKLY STORY TIME will take a break on December 24 and 31 the collection of food and supplies for the Center for Food and resume on January 7. Contact Kai Alston. Action and other area agencies in need. In January, we are Would you like the latest news and updates? Be sure to register for collecting canned fish or chicken. All donations will be delivered the Parish electronic news and updates by following the link at to the agency in most need. the bottom of the Parish website or fill out one of the contact FEEDING SUNDAY: St Paul’s has been volunteering for more than forms available on the information tables. 30 years with the help of cooks and drivers to take and serve warm meals to the homeless in Hoboken. We are always looking STEWARDSHIP IS for volunteers to help drive and serve the dinners on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Speak with Gary Mason with your COMMITTING OURSELVES AND OUR interest or questions. RESOURCES TO JOIN GOD’S Our Christmas Offerings 2021 Pledge Campaign Thank you to all that made special gifts for the Christmastide Kai Alson Sandra St. Louis in memory of James Peter in thanksgiving McDougal & Nancy Rodgers Ronald Stackhouse Meg Campoli in memory of Barbara in thanksgiving Stackhouse Thank you to our 2021 Pledge Campaign Stewards Beverley Lannaman Mark Trautman Pam Abner Mary Johnston in memory of Nickelous in memory of John Bullough William Aiken & Karen Margaret King Hodges & Gerald Weale Pestaina Melissa Kelly & Scott Banford Karlan & Joe Charlotte Wheeler Kai Alston James & Betty McLoone in memory of Pierce Wheeler McCarthy Elizabeth Basile in memory of Carl & Ana von William Merritt Annie Bigliani Lengerke, Dorothy & Jack Dolores Murray Gerald Escala Sloan, Eve & John McCarthy Coralius Noble Carmen Frederick Coralius Noble Victor Osunfisan in memory of Cecil Alston & Karalenne Gayle William Payne Ruth Owens Hugh & Daphne Hall Robert & Edith Sims Dawn Peretz Earl Hester in thanksgiving Michele Simon George R. Hill Earl & Robin Taylor Diana Rodriguez Beverley Lannaman in memory of Enso A. Mark A. Trautman Yvonne Inniss Rodriguez & Marjorie Theo Williams Robin & Rodney Jackson Duvalsaint and in Dawn & Derrin Woodhouse thanksgiving for God’s grace, Felton & Susa Johnson mercy. Helen Yeisley

Additional gifts will be noted in next week’s Messenger and in the January Newsletter Additional Stewards will be recognized in the January Newsletter

ST. PAUL’S STAFF HEAD OF THE CHURCH The Rev. Dr. William H. Allport II, Rector Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Mark A. Trautman, Director of Music Kai Alston, Director of Christian Formation BISHOP OF THE CHURCH Diana Rodriguez, Parish Administrator The Rt. Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, XI Bishop of Newark Lisa Keenan, Financial Accountant Gary Mason and George Gill, Sunday Sextons THE MINISTERS OF THE CHURCH Trevor Clarke, Sexton All the People Cintia Ruiz, Housekeeper 2020 VESTRY The Rev. Dr. William H. Allport, II, Presider GET THE LATEST NEWS Robin Jackson & Victor Osunfisian, Wardens Join the electronic communications of the Parish by Bruce Nelson, Treasurer following us on Facebook or signing up for daily messages Bruce Brown, Soribel Holguin, (Registration is always available at the bottom of the website) Melissa Kelley,Margaret King, CONTACT INFORMATION Coralius Noble, Robin Taylor 201.568.3276 | [email protected] 113 Engle Street | Englewood, NJ 07631 www.stpaulsenglewood.org