Eternal God, we give thanks for the gifts that you gave your servant James Weldon Johnson: a heart and voice to praise your Name in verse. As he gave us powerful words to glorify you, may we also speak with…
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, June 26, 2011, as St. Paul’s Parish has done for many years, we will host the brethren of Medina Lodge No. 58, Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, as they worship together with us at the 10 a.m.…
Continue ReadingWe received the following note yesterday morning from parishioner Nick Magee: “At 7:35 am, we welcomed Finn Griffiths Magee into the world. Born 7 lbs 12 oz, 20 3/4″ with red hair. Sian is doing wonderfully and William is extremely…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr Alban triumphed over suffering and was faithful even to death: Grant us, who now remember him in thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our witness to you in this world,…
Continue ReadingSt. Paul’s former intern, the Rev. Jennifer Leider and her husband Dr. Steve Leider, are the proud parents of Ian Sinclair Leider, born Saturday, June 18, 2011, at 9:35 a.m. Ian weighed in at 8 lbs 14 oz. Baby, Mom…
Continue ReadingAlmighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr Bernard Mizeki: Grant to us, your humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who rejoice in his triumph…
Continue ReadingHoly God, source of all wisdom: We give thanks for your servants George Berkeley and Joseph Butler, who by their life and work strengthened your Church and illumined your world. Help us, following their examples, to place our hearts and…
Continue ReadingGrant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and…
Continue ReadingPour out on us, O Lord, that same Spirit by which your deacon Ephrem rejoiced to proclaim in sacred song the mysteries of faith; and so gladden our hearts that we, like him, may be devoted to you alone; through…
Continue ReadingVacation Bible School will be “kicked off” on Pentecost Sunday with the parish’s traditional red balloon release, this year from our Holy Land Village on the eastern lawn, following the 10 a.m. service. The Rev. Canon Vincent Black, canon for…
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