Here are your weekly announcements for our upcoming Sunday service at St. Paul's. Please ensure you are familiar with St. Paul's stance on protocols related to Covid, available in the bulletin and our WEBSITE. Meet with us after the service in the Hall for fellowship and coffee!

As always, our Sunday service will be available online as a LIVE-STREAM and in-person. Our bulletin is attached to this email and can be found on our WEBSITE and EVENTS page. To find our YouTube Channel, CLICK THIS LINK.

Please read on for more announcements.

Sincerely,
Asher H.
Office Administrator
St. Paul's Anglican Church - Edmonton

Stony Plain Road has a wonderful array of local shops and restaurants. The Stony Plain Road Business Association is a great resource for finding what you need. They publish a quarterly newsletter called SPANN (Stony Plain Road and Area News Network) with great information – visit HERE to read the latest edition. 

If you or someone you know is facing challenges with mental health, housing or food security, or needs additional support, please talk to Michelle Schurek or a vestry member. We are here to encourage and help one another.

Most of us have heard that Edmonton is Festival City! Every month of the year there is more than one festival to enjoy. Looking for fun and engaging activities this month in Edmonton? For information on May’s Festivals, click HERE. Spring adventure awaits, close at hand!

We are excited to have Bishop Steve coming for a visit to the Parish of St. Paul on Sunday, May 29, 2022! This will also be a Service of Confirmation (which only the Bishop can do). Rev. Myron would love to hear from anyone who is interested in either (or both) Confirmation and Baptism! Please let the office know by Sunday, May 1, if you would like to be baptized or confirmed. If you have any questions about what is involved in Baptism and/or Confirmation, please get in touch with Rev. Myron and he would love to talk with you more about it.

The 2022 St Paul’s Parish Retreat is coming up May 13-15, and you’re invited! We are looking forward to being out at Camp Nakamun, a wonderful lakeside camp that offers great food, fun activities and a welcoming facility. Payments are now due and can be made by a number of options: (Be sure to indicate that it is for the Church Retreat)

- E-transfer to office@stpauls-anglican (be sure to write Church Retreat in the memo)
- Cheques can be mailed, delivered to the office, or placed in the offering basket (be sure to write Church Retreat in the memo)
- Cash can be provided to the office with your name and Church Retreat designation attached (do not place cash in the mail)

A lot is being planned for the Young Sojourners Youth Retreat at Sorrento Centre!
Read more information on the Youth Retreat at the Event Page.

This summer, Macreena S. is in her second year of the Leadership Training and Discipleship (LTD) program at Gull Lake Centre. It is a three-year, experiential learning program for High School students. Students are taught about leadership with emphases on personal development, social justice, evangelism, communication, and teamwork through experiences in spiritual formation, cabin leading, inner-city service, hiking, and more. Macreena is seeking financial support for this, with a goal of raising $1700 by the end of the summer. If you are interested in talking with her more about this, please email her at  EMAIL. For more information, visit https://gulllakecentre.ca/ltd.

Every 2nd Wednesday, beginning May 11th, we are starting a Bible Fellowship Group at St. Paul’s in the Basement. Please join at 7:00pm! If you have questions, contact Terry B., Pat Stretch, or the church office.

Heather M. has been a parishioner of St. Paul's, but recently passed. Her funeral is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday May 6th, at 2:00pm at St. Paul's. The service will also be livestreamed to our YouTube Page. You are invited to attend if you knew Heather and David. 

St. Paul's has now added online giving, and also has the same previous giving options. All information can be found on our Website under GIVING, or you can email the office for more information.