St. Paul's Episcopal Church11100 32 Mile Road
Mail: P.O. Box 148
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Phone (586)752-3212
Upcoming services
During the Lenten Season, the altar vestments changed from Green (the color of living things and symbolizing God’s creation) to Violet (symbolic of penitence and expectation). However, during Holy Week we changed the liturgical vestments to Red, the color of fire and blood. Beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing until Pentecost the altar is vested in white, which symbolizes joy, purity, and truth.
April 3rd is Good Friday. We will observe the solemn service at 12 noon with Richard Hutchinson officiating.
April 5th is Easter Sunday. We will celebrate Holy Communion, Rite Two at 9:30 am with Rev. Sharon Voelker officiating.
April 12 we will celebrate Morning Prayer, Rite Two, at 9:30 am with Ellie Stryker officiating
April 19th we will celebrate Holy Communion, Rite Two, at 9:30 am with Rev. Sharon Voelker officiating. Vestry will meet following the service.
Lenten Programs
We had excellent discussions during our Lenten suppers. Several participants expressed the desire to continue with some sort of Bible/ theology study. We would meet for a simple supper, rotating the hosting among the participants, and then spend time in discussion of the chosen topic. If you would be interested in attending something like this once or twice a month, please let Ellie or Richard know.
Easter Memorial Flowers
If you would like memorial flowers on the altar for Easter, put your donation along with the “In memory of ” names in the envelopes in the foyer and put the envelope in the offering plate.
New Facebook Page
St. Paul’s has a new Facebook page. Be sure to check it out and like the page — St. Paul’s Episcopal, Romeo. We will also soon be on Instagram. Thanks Kristin Brewer for keeping us up-to-date.
Creation Care Update
St. Paul’s, Green Space Romeo, and Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) will be cooperating together over the next several months to restore and protect St. Paul’s 10-plus acre property as a thriving natural ecosystem. Over the years our wooded acres have experienced increasing pressure from invasive species that are threatening tree health and wildlife diversity. We had a successful work day on March 21, with around 15 volunteers from both the church and the community! Our next scheduled work day is Saturday, April 18 from 10-12. Please join us!
Updated Phone Tree
We have updated the phone tree and copies are available on the table in the church foyer.. The phone tree is used to contact congregants in the case of emergencies or to quickly disseminate important information. If you have any questions, please see a Vestry member
Annual Audit
Richard Hutchinson is gathering all the information required for our annual audit. If you are interested in helping, please let Richard know.
Samaritan House News
This Easter season, Samaritan House anticipates distributing 240 gift boxes to area families in need. Easy box contains a $25 gift card so the family can purchase their protein of choice along with all the food items needed to complete an Easter dinner. Please contact Samaritan House if you would like to donate a gift card or food. Also, please check the bulletin board in the church foyer for a list of needed food items or to find out more about how you can help.
His Table
2026 His Table Dates. Again next year we will be providing meals three times. Our dates are May 5; August 4; and November 10. Please mark your calendars. We are also looking for volunteers to help deliver the shut in meals. All deliveries are in the immediate Romeo area and take less than an hour to complete. If you can help, please let Ellie know. Thank you.
Vestry News
Our two new Vestry members are Gladys Aviles and Kristin Brewer. Thank you to both of them for agreeing to serve. At the Vestry meeting following our Annual Meeting, the Vestry appointed the following church officers: Senior Warden Ellie Stryker; Junior Warden Renay Siebenschuh; Secretary Kristin Brewer; Treasurer Richard Hutchinson.
Men's Group
The Men's Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at Thee Office Pub & Cookery in downtown Romeo. All men are welcome.
Sisters Book Club
Sister's Bookclub will meet Thursday, April 16th, at noon at Renay Siebenschuh’s house. Our April book selection is Shadow Song by Terry Kay. Please let Renay if you can make it!
Spiritual Formation Resources
The following websites can provide spiritual formation/prayer resources: Hallow App - free trial, then yearly charge, numerous choices; Lectio 365 App - free Ascension App - free trial, then yearly charge; Bible in a Year Day by Day App - free ; Examen App - free; Centering Prayer App - free Audible App - yearly cost ; Israel Bible Institute Podcast - yearly cost ; 50 Day Bible Challenge - Forward Movement, cost for Gospel series ; Washington National Cathedral Podcast and Website - Morning Prayer/all services
Mail to church
Just a reminder. The Post Office will no longer deliver church mail if sent to the 11100 32 Mile Road address. The address MUST be to our PO Box number: PO Box 148, Romeo, MI 48065
