Announcements
Secretary office hours–Sundays from 9am-1pm and Mondays & Fridays from 9:30am-1:30pm.
Pastor Paul is available by phone 9AM to 8PM Tuesday through Sunday. Monday is his day off, but otherwise, feel free to give a call or send a text! If he does not pick up right away, leave a message and Pastor will try to get back to you ASAP. His local phone number is 814-325-7571. He is always available 24/7 for emergencies.
We are looking for Greeters, Readers and Intercessors for the month of March. No experience needed! Greeters just say hi to the people who show up on your screen. Readers and intercessors are sent their materials by Saturday to read over, and then can read from the screen or from your paper on Sunday morning. Contact Linda Rosensteel at lindarosensteel@comcast.net or Sally Kolesar at kolesarsally@comcast.net to volunteer!
Grocery Shopping Help – Stacy Pribulka has been kind enough to offer help to any church member in need of grocery shopping help. Deliveries can be made directly to members’ homes and payment for groceries can be made after given the receipt. All that Stacy asks for is at least a days notice. For those who are interested, please contact Stacy at
(814) 548-6585 or pribulkas@gmail.com.
Despite the fact that we cannot pick up your Food Bank items at the church, they are still collecting items on Mondays (9-4:30) and Wednesdays and Fridays (9-3:30).
Besides the items listed below, they take garden items. Pickup is contactless, using a bin. If you would like to take a little drive, here is an opportunity to do a good deed. To view their currently needed items, please go to https://scfoodbank.org/donate/current-needs-list
Food Items Needed:
- Canned Fruit (peaches, pears, pineapple)
- Applesauce
- Pancake/Baking Mix
- Tomato Product (diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, etc.)
- Jelly (grape or strawberry)
- Canned Tuna & Canned Chicken
- Canned Pasta (Chef Boyardee, Spaghettios, etc.)
Non-Food Items:
- Laundry Detergent
- Liquid Dish Soap
- Liquid Hand Soap
Outreach Opportunity: One of our first goals in establishing Gloria de Dios is to get the written Word of God into the hands of both the children and the adults. To do this we purchased 27 bibles (this includes bilingual story bibles for the kids). Each bible cost $10, so if we can get $270 that would cover the cost of the bibles!
We are also trying to help assist the folks who are members of the Latino community because, as you can imagine, they are facing tough economic times presently. As we enter winter folks will need winter clothes, groceries, gas, and various other things. The idea that our leadership team came up with was to collect gift cards to help in this season.
We are looking for gift cards to Giant, Weis, Wal-Mart, Sheetz, Kohl’s, and the like. (Also, a note: any donations initially for the bibles after we reach $270 will be used to purchase more gift cards.)
February & March Readings:
| Date | First Reading | Psalm | Second Reading | Gospel |
| 2/28 | Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 | Psalm 4:13-25 | Romans 4:13-25 | Mark 8:31-38 |
| 3/7 | Exodus 20:1-17 | Psalm 19 | 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 | John 2:13-22 |
| 3/14 | Numbers 21:4-9 | Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 | Ephesians 2:1-10 | John 3:14-21 |
| 3/21 | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Psalm 51:1-12 | Hebrews 5:5-10 | John 12:20-33 |
Upcoming Commemorations:
George Herbert, hymnwriter, died 1633; Monday, March 1, 2021
An excellent scholar, Herbert served briefly in the English parliament, then became a parish priest. He was known for devoted care of his parishioners, as well as for writing poetry and hymns, including “Come, my way, my truth, my life.” He died at age 40.
John Wesley, died 1791; Charles Wesley, died 1788; renewers of the church; Tuesday, March 2, 2021
These brothers led a revival originally intended to remain within the Church of England, one that involved frequent communion and advocacy for the poor. Except for a brief time in America, they worked in England. Charles was also a prolific hymn writer. After their deaths, their work led to the formation of the Methodist Church.
Stewardship Snippets:
“For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.” – Mark 8:35
Jesus is pretty clear that we are not to spend our time on earth amassing stuff and seeking to extend our lives and capital but rather to give ourselves away in grateful response to the gospel. Saving one’s life is about loving and giving instead of fortifying one’s own status and economic condition.
February Birthdays:
Feb. 1st: Linda Muthler
Feb. 9th: David Kolesar & Llyod Niemann
Feb. 14th: Jennie Norberg & William Stout
Feb. 15th: Todd Wheeler
Feb. 21st: Max Barnes
March Birthdays:
Mar. 3rd: Adam Hartswick & Tracy Mehalick
Mar. 4th: Barbie Weber
Mar. 6th: Teresa Nordberg
Mar. 10th: Cora Nordberg
Mar. 17th: Sally Kolesar
Mar. 28th: Ray Holsing
Prayers
Please keep the following people in your prayers. Inform the church office (237-2081) to add or remove a name from the list.
St. Paul Members:
Sally Kolesar; Liz Perez; Diane Kemmerer; Pastor Paul; Todd Wheeler; Marilyn Niemann; Eileen Butchkoski; Cindy Tier; Liz Perez; Lois Corl; Sandee Hemman; Helen Magnuson; Sheldon Corl; Lois Folmar; Nelson Wheeler; Janice Olsen; Rich Olsen; Martha Hummel; Michelle McMullen
Friends of St. Paul:
Rick Snare — Jim Rearick’s son-in-law
Pastor Kelly — our former pastor
Vanessa Holden — friend of Diane Kemmerer
Doug Demark — friend of Nelson Wheeler
Barb Gibson — friend of Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson
Mary Ann Pollack — Chris Pollack’s mother
Lori and Joe — friends of Michelle McMullen
Leroy Dreibelbis — friend of Ron Strouse
Ralph Farber — Stacy Pribulka’s father
Lee Bassett, Jr. — friend of Michelle McMullen
Shayla Keith — granddaughter of Carl and Cindy Tier
Chip Rhoades — father of Heidi Lauckhardt-Rhoades
Joseph Tomkiel — Pastor Paul’s father
Ramona Book — wife of Pastor Brent Book
Dave Howell — friend of Lloyd and Marilyn Niemann
Carol Holmes — niece of Diane Kemmerer
Jan Van Horne — friend of Rich and Janice Olsen
Vivian McClellan — mother of Franie Pollack
Maren Alexis Tomkiel — Pastor Paul’s stepmother
Adam Sheerer — cousin of Karen Magnuson
Adam Shapelow — Carl and Cindy Tier’s nephew
Nathan Williams — son of Roger Williams
Pattie – friend of Janny Olsen
Linda Ackley – friend of Janny Olsen
Rick Ellenberger – friend of Nelson Wheeler
Fred Muthler – father of Jeff Muthler
Beverly Cwynar – mother of Judy Wills
Rusty and Monica Hambright – cousin and wife of Linda Rosensteel
For Our Neighbors:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County
All responders and volunteers — aiding those affected in the Coronavirus crisis
For our nation to have peace
For those who are not yet members at St. Paul
