St. Paul's Episcopal Church11100 32 Mile Road
Mail: P.O. Box 148
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Phone (586)752-3212
Upcoming services
May 3rd we will celebrate Holy Communion, Rite Two, at 9:30 am with Rev. Sharon Voelker officiating.
May 10th we will celebrate Morning Prayer, Rite Two, at 9:30 am with Richard Hutchinson officiating.
May 17th we will celebrate Holy Communion, Rite Two, at 9:30 am with Rev. Sharon Voelker officiating.
Search Committee Update
The application deadline for priests was Easter Sunday, and we have candidates who have expressed an interest in our part-time position at St. Paul’s. Over the next several weeks, the search committee will be reviewing applicants’ resumes, formulating interview questions, conducting Zoom and in-person interviews, and discerning whether any of the candidates are a good match for our pastoral needs. There are multiple steps in the discernment process, so please be patient. We cannot divulge any information about the candidates, but we will keep you updated on where we are in the process. As we go forward, please continue to pray for the committee and the search process.
Goats are coming to St. Paul's!
Exciting things are happening at St. Paul's! The first weekend in May, an innovative and eco-friendly land restoration effort is coming to life on our church property. We are collaborating with Green Space Romeo and Michigoat to bring in a herd of hardworking goats to tackle invasive plant species. For three days, 30 goats will call the Meditation Garden home, grazing on invasive vegetation that threatens the health of the local ecosystem. This targeted grazing will help restore balance to the land in a sustainable, low-impact way. It will also be a major step towards restoring the Meditation Garden to a place where our community can spend time communicating with God and nature. To become involved as a sponsor for as little as $20, please visit this page. All donors will be invited to a meet and greet with the goats as they work on Saturday, May 2!
Outdoor work days
The next scheduled Meditation Trail workday is Saturday, May 16 from 10-12. Please join us as we continue to partner with Green Space Romeo and the Lake St. Clair CISMA to care for our woodlands. This will also be a day where people can choose to work on cleaning up the Memorial Garden now that Spring is springing. Many hands make light work!
His Table
Our first HIS Table meal of the year is fast approaching on May 5th. We will be having a Cinco de Mayo themed meal. Look for menu details in next week’s SPEC. As usual, I am asking members of the congregation to provide the desserts. If you would like to continue with the Mexican theme with your desserts (not necessary, but nice), there are many wonderful and easy options on line. I’ve also printed out a few recipes and put them in the coffee area. Please feel free to take some.
Other HIS Table dates for St. Paul's are August 4 and November 10.
Samaritan House News
Samaritan House is planning their 28th annual Golf Outing, to be held on July 24 at Greystone Golf Club. To find out more or purchase tickets, please visit the Samaritan House website
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, May 21st, at noon at Cathy Clinton’s house. Please let Cathy know if you plan to attend. Our May book selection is A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, a 1989 novel about faith, destiny, and friendship, following narrator John Wheelwright and his exceptionally small, prophetic best friend, Owen Meany, in 1950s/60s New Hampshire. After a tragic accident involving a foul baseball, Owen believes he is GOD'S INSTRUMENT!! destined for a HEROIC DEATH!! It's a long read, but I think you will enjoy it and the MANY EPISCOPALIAN REFERENCES!
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
