THIS COMING WEEK

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 2, 2015

• SUNDAY'S APPOINTED MASS READINGS: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; John 6:24-35; Preaching: Fr. Griffith
• JAZZ@MASS this Sunday! 

SUMMERTIME OUTREACH

• FOOD DRIVE:  Throughout the summer months, bins to receive non-perishable food items are placed in the rear of the church.  Items collected will help restock the pantry shelves of First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn Heights. 

SUMMERTIME TEAM UPDATES

• TEAM KITCHEN:  Team Kitchen is closing in on the finish line!  Check out the restroom floor work and the progress being made in the kitchen!  Soon better things than soggy Vanilla Wafers and powdered iced tea and lemonade will be served!   
• TEAM EXTERIOR:  Exterior work on our fence and doors begins on August 8.  If you’d like to help, please contact Doug Munson through the parish office. 
• WHILE WORK IS IN PROGRESS the Hall and Church continue to be used daily for parish and community-service meetings.  The only thing “lagging behind” is donations!  Please encourage your family and friends to help this team meet its goal in order that St. Paul’s may better serve.
• CHOOSE A TEAM: GET INSPIRED.  Did you choose a team yet?  We are hoping everyone will participate in some way.  There are 4 Teams:  Basement, Kitchen, Rectory, and Exterior.  For more information about each team's project and the many ways you can help, check out www.gofundme.com/stpauls . 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Summertime activities – Mark your calendars: 

• JAZZ@MASS SUNDAYS are planned for August 2, and September 27.
• FERRAGOSTO ICE CREAM – In celebration of the Assumption of the BVM (August 15), special Italian ice-cream will be served after mass on August 16.
• EVENSONG of the BVM, followed by BBQ at Christ Church—All are invited to Christ Church at the corner of Clinton and Kane Streets, Sunday, August 16, at 4:00 p.m. Solemn Evensong of the Blessed Virgin Mary, followed by a BBQ in their garden.  If you would like to attend the BBQ, please RSVP at 718-624-0083,Suggested Donation:  Adults $10; Children $5.  Members of all area (Deanery) Episcopal Churches are invited.
• SUPER SUMMERTIME CHURCH SUPPERS  Mark your calendars now for two totally comforting Church Suppers to be prepared in Team Kitchen’s finished renovation!  Ken Schwartz will delight all pallets longing for that good ol’ church food on Friday nights, August 14, and September 25.  The cheep price will also delight, but the funds raised to help pay for the working kitchen will be eaten up fast!  Invite your friends to join you on these totally “out-of-the-box” wholesome hot nights in kool Brooklyn.
• FALL RUMMAGE SALE—September 12.