CELEBRATE….
THE HOLY EUCHARIST WILL BE CELEBRATED EVERY SUNDAY AT both St. Paul’s and St. Mark’s. All parishioners are invited to attend whichever service fits their schedule best.
8:45 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship with Rev. Vargo at St. Paul’s
9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s, led by Rev. Vargo
10:30 a.m. Education and Fellowship at St. Mark’s
11:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. Mark’s, led by Rev. Vargo
The Feast of St. Francis
Last Sunday, October 5th, was the Feast of St Francis. We were blessed to have an assortment of pets join us for the service and receive a blessing from Rev. Jean! Rev. Jean shared that the Feast of St. Francis is one of her favorite Sundays, and her prayer is we can all follow the path of St. Francis as we care for each other, our pets, and creation.
Stewardship Sunday and Brunch - October 26th
After the 9:30 Eucharist, join us at a mini Ministry Mall in the Cloister to learn about activities at St. Paul’s and sign up for what interests you. Share ideas for projects you'd like to see return and enjoy accordion music from Charlie Campbell as you browse. Then head into the Parish Hall for a sumptuous brunch—please bring a salad, dessert, or sweet bread to go with breakfast casseroles. Watch a video of “Reflections on Our First Century” in honor of St. Paul’s 100th birthday. Pledge Packets will be distributed.
All Saints’ Sunday - November 2nd
All Saints’ Sunday, November 2 - If you have a loved one who died this past year and you’d like them remembered on All Saints’ Sunday, please email their name to Lois in the parish office at lois@stpauls-dayton.org, or call the office at 937-293-1154. Please have names submitted by Friday, October 24. Thank you!
Honoring and Remembering Our Veterans
On Sunday, November 9th we will celebrate our Veterans. If you are a veteran, please give your name and branch of service to Lois in our parish office by emailing her at lois@stpauls-dayton.org or by calling the church office at 937-293-1154. Please have all names in by Saturday, November 1st. We look forward to honoring you and your service to our Country. Thank you!
Look Back, Look Forward
Look Back, Look Forward event at St. Paul’s - following worship at 10:45am on November 9th. Join us in the Parish Hall for finger foods and discussion to look at a bigger and different picture, to think about what it means to be the church together and what it means to be stronger and better together.
Dismantling Racism Training - October 2025
Important Note - This October 2025 training is now full, but you can still follow the link below to join the waitlist. Thank you!
Join the Diocese of Southern Ohio in dismantling systems of oppression, telling the truth, and building capacity to be seekers of Beloved Community in our church and in the world.
This dismantling racism course is for all clergy and lay people who are required to complete anti-racism training. It's also for anyone who wishes to build relationships with people across the diocese and seeks to build the beloved community in this corner of God's creation.
We share stories, scripture, and the tenets of our faith. Join us. All sessions will take place on Zoom over six afternoons: October 14-16, 21-23 from 12-1pm. There is no cost and everyone is invited. There is no deadline to register, but space is limited and likely to fill early.
Questions about this event?
Contact Miriam McKenney, missioner for Beloved Community, at mmckenney@diosohio.org.
Join the Diocese of Southern Ohio in dismantling systems of oppression, telling the truth, and building capacity to be seekers of Beloved Community in our church and in the world.
This dismantling racism course is for all clergy and lay people who are required to complete anti-racism training. It's also for anyone who wishes to build relationships with people across the diocese and seeks to build the beloved community in this corner of God's creation.
We share stories, scripture, and the tenets of our faith. Join us. All sessions will take place on Zoom over six afternoons: October 14-16, 21-23 from 12-1pm. There is no cost and everyone is invited. There is no deadline to register, but space is limited and likely to fill early.
Questions about this event?
Contact Miriam McKenney, missioner for Beloved Community, at mmckenney@diosohio.org.
Parish Life Events
October Movie Night at St. Paul's
When Harry Met Sally (1989) starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Carrie Fisher has been described as a "Timeless Romance". Director Rob Reiner even cast his own mother to deliver the classic one-liner in Katz's Deli that is still being quoted today. If you don't know the famous line, come see the movie. Or simply come to refresh your memory. Join us for dinner at 6:00 PM, movie at 6:30 and popcorn throughout on Thursday, October 30th!
New Outreach Opportunity
Socks for Tots
Please consider donating Socks for Tots, homeless preschool children at St. Vincent de Paul’s homeless shelter. They are ages 2 - 6 years old. With the colder temperatures coming these socks will warm small feet. There will be a Socks for Tots box in the Narthex. Thank you!
Ongoing Outreach Opportunities
Food Bank Donations - Your Efforts Make a Difference!
Please continue to fill yellow donation bags with food (no glass jars please) and personal care items and bring them to church to be blessed and delivered to the Food Bank. If you'd like to see the difference being made (it is astounding!), please go to the Food Bank's website: thefoodbankdayton.org THANK YOU!
Request From the Procter Center
The Procter Center Farm is requesting donations of empty dozen-egg cartons to support their work. They can reuse your clean, old egg cartons for selling free range chicken eggs at markets. The farm is a production and educational, six-acre, diversified vegetable and livestock farm in central Ohio and is part of the ministry of the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
If you’d like to donate your clean dozen-egg cartons, please drop them on the table next to the library off the Parish Hall. Vestry member Chris Brandt will take them to the Procter Center and is available to answer any questions!
The Procter Center Farm is requesting donations of empty dozen-egg cartons to support their work. They can reuse your clean, old egg cartons for selling free range chicken eggs at markets. The farm is a production and educational, six-acre, diversified vegetable and livestock farm in central Ohio and is part of the ministry of the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
If you’d like to donate your clean dozen-egg cartons, please drop them on the table next to the library off the Parish Hall. Vestry member Chris Brandt will take them to the Procter Center and is available to answer any questions!
LIONS Recycle For Sight....and St. Paul's Helps!
Do you have old or extra eyeglasses you no longer use? Please bring them to St. Paul's and deposit them in the Lions Club box in the Narthex. This will be an ongoing opportunity to help others! Thank you!
Do you have old or extra eyeglasses you no longer use? Please bring them to St. Paul's and deposit them in the Lions Club box in the Narthex. This will be an ongoing opportunity to help others! Thank you!
vestry meeting Minutes
The Vestry is eager to establish better communication with the Parish, and will be making the minutes to Vestry meetings more accessible. Prior meeting minutes are posted on the St. Paul's website, click HERE to view. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Wardens and Vestry members with any questions.
Financial Report
The Financial Executive Summary for June 2025 from Finance Chair Randy Young:
Follow St. Paul’s on Social Media
Did you know you can follow St. Paul’s on social media? You can find videos from Rev. Jean, posts on upcoming events, and pictures from St. Paul’s all on Facebook. Click the button below to follow St. Paul’s today!
St. Paul’s Landscape Updates
You may notice some updates to St. Paul's landscape this fall as we move toward more sustainable plantings. We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped develop the new plan and who has worked so hard to maintain our gardens during recent seasons! If you have helped recently and your name isn't listed, please know that we do appreciate you and hope we can note your contributions in a future issue!
Margy Anderson
Sam Davis
Jean Ireland
Cathy & Donn Kremmel
Lauren Meador
Paul Sampson
Margy Anderson
Sam Davis
Jean Ireland
Cathy & Donn Kremmel
Lauren Meador
Paul Sampson
October Birthdays
Happy Birthday to those born in the month of October!
Cara Whitby 10/01
Paige Benedict 10/04
Eva Kelsey 10/11
Fredrick (Fred) Setzer Jr. 10/12
Lawrence Welsh 10/13
Joseph Cairo 10/14
David Schmutz 10/22
Donald (Don) Barrett 10/27
Mary Anna Conley 10/27
Nancy Downey 10/27
Susan (Sue) Falter 10/28
Bruce Benedict 10/30
Cara Whitby 10/01
Paige Benedict 10/04
Eva Kelsey 10/11
Fredrick (Fred) Setzer Jr. 10/12
Lawrence Welsh 10/13
Joseph Cairo 10/14
David Schmutz 10/22
Donald (Don) Barrett 10/27
Mary Anna Conley 10/27
Nancy Downey 10/27
Susan (Sue) Falter 10/28
Bruce Benedict 10/30