With Bulletin For January 16 Service

Dear St. Paul’s Church Family,   I hope this email finds you well and that you are experiencing the peace of Christ in the midst of the storminess out there this weekend. The sun is finally back out on The Gray Lady, and tomorrow’s weather looks much more promising for our church going. During this Epiphany season, we explore and celebrate the countless ways that the glory of God is revealed in and through Jesus Christ.      Tomorrow’s Gospel is John 2:1-11, the wondrous scene of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding at Cana, when Jesus turned water into wine. To me, the wine here symbolizes the joy that God desires for us. Christ reveals that God cares not only for our spiritual and physical wellbeing, but also for our emotional wellbeing. And of course they are all three interconnected.

Please join us Monday at 6:00 pm for Nantucket Interfaith Council’s broadcast, and plan on participating in next Sunday’s Parish Annual Meeting. See you at church! Blessings  Max St. Paul’s Church in Nantucket ANNUAL MEETING WARRANT January 23, 2022 In accordance with the provisions of Article V, Section 2 of the by-laws of the Parish of St. Paul’s Church in Nantucket, notice is hereby given of the Annual Meeting of the Parish to be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022, beginning immediately after the conclusion of the 9:30 a.m. service, in the church building located at 16 Fair Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts, and accessed via Zoom.The business to be transacted at such meeting will include the receipt of reports of the Wardens, Treasurer and committee chairs; the election of two Wardens, a Treasurer, a Clerk, four members of the Vestry (for the class of 2025), one member of the Vestry to fill an unexpired term in the class of 2020)and two Delegates and an alternate to the Diocesan Convention; and such other business as may come before the meeting.The Nominating Committee appointed by the Vestry of St. Paul’s Church in Nantucket submits the following candidates for election by the Parish at its Annual Meeting on January 23, 2022: Officers–current for 1-year term Nominee Warden –Bob Felch Bob Felch Warden –Libby Tracey Libby Tracey Treasurer –Martin McKerrow Martin McKerrow Clerk –Peter Greenhalgh Peter Greenhalgh Vestry–current for 3-year term Nominee Class of 2022 Class of 2025 Kirk Baker (partial term) Kirk Baker Beverly Hall Dorothy Baker Sandy Keys Andrew Cromartie Phil Smith Betsy Wright Class of 2023 Peter Barnes Robert Inglis Jan Jacobi Jay Riggs Class of 2024 Susan Coffin Lucy Leske Yvette St. Jean Patsy Wright Representatives to Diocesan Convention–1-Year Term Current 1.Libby Tracey 2.Kirk Baker Alternate to Convention Bob Felch Any member of the Parish may offer additional nominations for any of such positions.Any baptized person of the age of sixteen years or more, who acknowledges the authority of by-laws of the Parish, by declaring his or her intention to support the Parish by regular attendance at public worship and by identifiable financial aid, shall be considered a member of the Parish, entitled to vote in its affairs. Peter Greenhalgh, Clerk

A Summary of Vestry Actions taken at the December 16, 2021, Meeting:   TREASURER’S REPORT                                                                                       The 2022 Budget is fairly conservative and purposely more detailed than in prior years. The Vestry is aware that capital expenditures, not included in the Budget, will be occurring in 2022. “The budget raises a number of issues,” because fundraising in times of Covid makes it very hard to plan and budget” noted treasurer Martin McKerrow. Campus needs are still ongoing; one area of the rectory roof is in need of repair and the church roof also has some needed repairs to be addressed.   STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                        St Paul’s has received 132 pledges to date; 75 were increases, 45 unchanged, and 12 reduced. We’ve also received 23 new pledges, which is very positive. Last year at this time we had 100 pledges, so this year we are ahead of last year.   CAMPUS COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                      The Parish house stairs and side wall repairs were completed. There is a question as to what lies under the plywood in the Parish House basement which will be looked into since there is still a smell there. All work has been completed on the Jelleme cottage except for two storm doors. A comprehensive assessment of the rectory was done and there is a budget set for that work; the church roof - including copper and gutters - needs work; the lift needs to be reassessed. It was also noted we should have better lighting for our parking lot; it is quite dark at night. The archiving of 70 boxes of old notes and paperwork has either been completed and saved, or ready to be shredded.           COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                            Work is continuing on the winter issue of Tidings, and it will be sent out in mid-January in advance of the Annual Meeting.      MISSION COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                Sixteen bags have recently been delivered to the Food Pantry, but there are many unmet needs there including more food, drivers and volunteers. Sixty meals are being distributed for the Wednesday St. Paul’s Suppers meal program, however, we also need drivers to help distribute. Laundry Love and Fairwinds gift cards have been sent. The school snacks were delivered early in the month. The prayer shawl ministry has been refreshed and island stitching groups are busy knitting them. NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                     The committee met and following the by-laws, a slate was chosen. Three Vestry positions need to be filled. The slate will be posted for two weeks on the church doors prior to the Annual Meeting, which will be Jan. 23. All officers serve one-year terms, and all have agreed to stay on.   RECTOR’S REPORT                                                                                             Father Max was sent a proposal by Jay Craven regarding the use of our church kitchen on weekdays for 40 students he has coming in late January, staying through April. The Rector has the discretion to decide on what and how the Church campus is used, so after a lengthy discussion no vote was needed. Father Max suggested the Vestry discuss the possibility of a Summer Fair during the January Vestry meeting.   WARDENS’ REPORT                                                                                                  We are expecting the first report on the church’s bell tower and restoration of the Narthex at the end of January, which should also include the costs. Very little of the ongoing issues have to do with the leaking situation. Submitted by Peter Greenhalgh. Parish Clerk

Dear Fellow Parishioners, Thank you to all 150+ parishioners who have so far pledged for 2022. We have received a record $435,000 in pledges for our annual stewardship campaign, with its theme of “Love, Serve, Thrive.” That is up 22% from 2021 and is 92% of our goal of $475,000 from 200 parishioners.  Our campaign continues; we need your pledge if you have not yet pledged—and it is easy to pledge. Click here on Donate Now to make a contribution online securely. You can also download a pledge card and brochure from the Donate Now page. Mail the pledge card into the church office or, if you are at a Sunday service on the island, drop the card into the collection plate. Please contact the church office if you have any questions about our 2022 campaign or about volunteer opportunities at St. Paul’s.  Thank you again. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Peter and Patsy

The information to access our daily broadcast offerings is as follows:   Sunday Holy Eucharist at 9:30am in person via Facebook Live at St Paul's Church in Nantucket - Episcopal or via Zoom at click here and then click on Join a Meeting and use the ID code and then the Passcode when prompted with the meeting ID # 983 0366 8882 Passcode: 373740 to phone in 1-301-715-8592 code: 98303668882#   Thursday morning Bible study 11:30-12:30 via Facebook Live or Zoom (with the meeting ID # 957 8383 4554 and Passcode 206515).   Joe Hammer’s Music Monday; Prayers from the Attic & Compline on Wednesdays with Olly & me for Sweet Hour of Prayer via Facebook Live or Zoom (with the meeting ID: 977 4392 2196 and Passcode 834439); all at 8:30pm on Facebook Live. All of our Facebook offerings: are taped for later viewing and also available on St. Paul's- Nantucket - YouTube

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St. Paul’s Church in Nantucket (Episcopal) January 16,2022 Second Sunday after Epiphany Holy Eucharist                               Prelude  Voluntary V                                                 Attributed to George Friedrich Handel (1685-1759); doubtful authenticity Please continue to wear your mask when singing. Hymn 135                   Songs of thankfulness and praise                                 Salzburg Opening Acclamation Collect for Purity Collect of the Day The Lessons   A Reading from Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 A Reading from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 A Reading from the Gospel according to John.                         (John 2:1-11)    Sermon                                                         The Rev. Max Wolf Music Meditation       Deck Thyself, My Soul, With Gladness                             Vocalist                                 George Friedrich Handel (1685-1759); arr. St. James Music Press editors Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, leave the gloomy haunts of sadness; come into the daylight's splendour, there with joy thy praises render unto him whose grace unbounded hath this wondrous banquet founded: high o'er all the heavens he reigneth, yet to dwell with thee he deigneth.  Sun, who all my life dost brighten, light, who dost my soul enlighten, joy, the sweetest heart e'er knoweth, fount, whence all my being floweth, at thy feet I cry, my Maker, let me be a fit partaker of this blessed food from heaven, for our good, thy glory, given. Prayers of the People Form VI (BCP 392)   Concluding Collect The Peace The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Announcements At the Offertory Pastorale                                                 Charles Wesley (1757-1834) Doxology                                                                                                            Old 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.   The Holy Communion The Breaking of the Bread                                               At the Communion                    The Call                                                     Vocalist                                 Words: George Herbert (1593-1633); Music: The Call, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: such a way as gives us breath; such a truth as ends all strife; such a life as killeth death.  Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: such a light as shows a feast; such a feast as mends in length; such a strength as makes his guest.  Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: such a joy as none can move; such a love as none can part; such a heart as joys in love. Postcommunion Prayer (BCP 365)   Epiphany Blessing   Please continue to wear your mask when singing   Hymn 7                      Christ, whose glory fills the skies                             Ratisbon Dismissal   Voluntary              Variations on Funkeln, funkeln, kleiner Stern                                                                 (Twinkle, twinkle, little star)                                                                 J.C.F. Bach (1732-1795)                          Upcoming Events   Jan. 17  6:00pm  Broadcasted MLK Jr. Service on Chanel 18 and Facebook Jan. 23  10:30am Annual Meeting immediately following the 9:30am service     Verger                                           Curtis Barnes Readers                                        Bill Jamieson, Karen MacNab Ushers                                          Martin McKerrow, Yvette St. Jean  Altar Guild                                    Olly Wolf, John Howish, Christine Borneman  Vocalist                                         Ian Robertson Live-Stream Technician             Andrew Cromartie Ministers of the Parish               All Members of St. Paul’s Church

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