St. Paul's Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 – St. Paul’s Centennial Anniversary Celebration
9:30 a.m. Musical Prelude & Eucharist
Festive reception to follow. St. Mark’s is invited to celebrate with us.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 – St. Paul’s Annual Meeting
In the Parish Hall, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. church service
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper for St. Paul’s and St. Mark’s
6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Paul’s
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – Ash Wednesday Worship Service
12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – Ashes to Go
Provide ashes and a prayer card to passers-by at the location of your choice (Starbucks, Trader Joes, Dorothy Lane Market, etc.).
Let Rev. Jean know if you’re interested.
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS IN LENT - Morning Prayer: Offered through Facebook
SATURDAYS IN LENT - Stations of the Cross
9:30 a.m. starting Saturday, February 21 (Traditional and Contemporary reflections will be offered.)
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN LENT - Drive-Through Prayer
4-6:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, February 25
THURSDAY, APRIL 2 – Maundy Thursday Worship Service
7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 – Good Friday Worship Services
11:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross at St. Paul’s
12:00 p.m. Service at St. Paul’s - Bishop Kristin Uffelman White will preside at this service
7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 – Easter Sunday Worship Services
9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s
11:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s
9:30 a.m. Musical Prelude & Eucharist
Festive reception to follow. St. Mark’s is invited to celebrate with us.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 – St. Paul’s Annual Meeting
In the Parish Hall, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. church service
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper for St. Paul’s and St. Mark’s
6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Paul’s
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – Ash Wednesday Worship Service
12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – Ashes to Go
Provide ashes and a prayer card to passers-by at the location of your choice (Starbucks, Trader Joes, Dorothy Lane Market, etc.).
Let Rev. Jean know if you’re interested.
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS IN LENT - Morning Prayer: Offered through Facebook
SATURDAYS IN LENT - Stations of the Cross
9:30 a.m. starting Saturday, February 21 (Traditional and Contemporary reflections will be offered.)
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN LENT - Drive-Through Prayer
4-6:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, February 25
THURSDAY, APRIL 2 – Maundy Thursday Worship Service
7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 – Good Friday Worship Services
11:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross at St. Paul’s
12:00 p.m. Service at St. Paul’s - Bishop Kristin Uffelman White will preside at this service
7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 – Easter Sunday Worship Services
9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s
11:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s
St. Paul's Centennial Celebration
Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 8th for St. Paul's Centennial Celebration! This celebratory Eucharist service will include a special musical prelude that will consist of selections played by the handbell choir, a violin solo, a violin & cello duet, and choral music. Former parishioners, Mark and Betsey Hofeldt (pictured above), will be the instrumentalists on the cello & violin, and Cara Whitby's daughter, Lauren Geerlings (also pictured above), will also play the violin. The choir will be augmented by four additional singers that day, as well. Following the service, we’ll meet in the Parish Hall for fellowship and a festive reception.
A message from rev. jean vargo
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We are Strong in Faith. We are wrapped in love. But what does this mean for us personally? For us as a church and as a community? I happen to believe that God is at the center of who we are, God is the hub on which our lives are created, built upon and expressed. If God is our hub – our center of being, can we be the spokes that connect with God, and draw our balance from Him? And can we be the spokes that reach outward to be God’s hands and voice in the world? Think about how you will strengthen your connection with God. Is there a passion or a gift to share, or a way of building relationships and connection with others that gives added meaning to the gospel?
Epiphany is a time when God makes himself known to us, not only in the breaking of bread and the hearing of his Word but also in the eyes of others, in our interactions, in our prayers with and for others. In a few weeks we will begin Lent. This is an opportunity for each of us to discern what God wants us to do. It will be a time of connection, it will be a time to do something different or “crazy” as retired Bishop Michael Curry would say. Opportunities to pray about:
+On SHROVE TUESDAY, participate in evening prayer at 6:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s Chapel, then fill up on pancakes for a free will donation.
+Starting February 18, participate in MORNING PRAYER on Wednesdays via Facebook.
+ASHES TO GO – Get a friend and go to your favorite area of town and bless the passerby with ashes – I have the ashes and the prayer cards to give you. One team is going to Joe’s Pizza.
+DRIVE THRU PRAYER every Wednesday in Lent at St. Paul’s from 4-6:00 p.m. Tell your friends and/or come and pray with me.
+STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Connect with Jesus as he journeys to the cross, Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s, beginning on February 21.
+Rediscover Jesus BOOK STUDY at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at Epic Coffee shop; Zoom discussion at 6:00 p.m.
Question of the week: Where have you seen Jesus this week? I would be interested in hearing your answers.
Blessing and Peace be to you in these difficult times.
Rev. Jean Vargo
We are Strong in Faith. We are wrapped in love. But what does this mean for us personally? For us as a church and as a community? I happen to believe that God is at the center of who we are, God is the hub on which our lives are created, built upon and expressed. If God is our hub – our center of being, can we be the spokes that connect with God, and draw our balance from Him? And can we be the spokes that reach outward to be God’s hands and voice in the world? Think about how you will strengthen your connection with God. Is there a passion or a gift to share, or a way of building relationships and connection with others that gives added meaning to the gospel?
Epiphany is a time when God makes himself known to us, not only in the breaking of bread and the hearing of his Word but also in the eyes of others, in our interactions, in our prayers with and for others. In a few weeks we will begin Lent. This is an opportunity for each of us to discern what God wants us to do. It will be a time of connection, it will be a time to do something different or “crazy” as retired Bishop Michael Curry would say. Opportunities to pray about:
+On SHROVE TUESDAY, participate in evening prayer at 6:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s Chapel, then fill up on pancakes for a free will donation.
+Starting February 18, participate in MORNING PRAYER on Wednesdays via Facebook.
+ASHES TO GO – Get a friend and go to your favorite area of town and bless the passerby with ashes – I have the ashes and the prayer cards to give you. One team is going to Joe’s Pizza.
+DRIVE THRU PRAYER every Wednesday in Lent at St. Paul’s from 4-6:00 p.m. Tell your friends and/or come and pray with me.
+STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Connect with Jesus as he journeys to the cross, Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s, beginning on February 21.
+Rediscover Jesus BOOK STUDY at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at Epic Coffee shop; Zoom discussion at 6:00 p.m.
Question of the week: Where have you seen Jesus this week? I would be interested in hearing your answers.
Blessing and Peace be to you in these difficult times.
Rev. Jean Vargo
Austin Organ Restoration
To the people of St. Paul’s,
We all love our Sunday service and especially the music created by our magnificent Austin pipe organ! We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to hear our organ as often as we do. It is a gift when Cara, our music director, plays the organ’s keys. Think of all the moments throughout the years we have shared listening to this wonderful sound. We know the Lord is with us when we hear the organ being played with love, skill and joy.
Unfortunately, the organ is in need of repair. St. Paul’s Vestry approved these repairs, which will be completed prior to Holy Week. The cost for these repairs is more than $40,000 and will be taken from the Capital budget. It was not hard to say yes to this important ministry. Rest assured that we sought many opinions and determined this was the best and least expensive course of action.
Your Vestry has determined that this ministry is important and vital to St. Paul’s, and we are seeking donations beyond the Stewardship campaign to help to replenish the funds we are spending. Raising money is never easy but the organ is a different opportunity and we are asking for all of us to think about an additional offering to fix the organ, replenish the capital fund, and continue to support the music ministry of St. Paul’s.
In the spirit of giving and music,
Steve Ireland, Organ Restoration Chairman
We all love our Sunday service and especially the music created by our magnificent Austin pipe organ! We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to hear our organ as often as we do. It is a gift when Cara, our music director, plays the organ’s keys. Think of all the moments throughout the years we have shared listening to this wonderful sound. We know the Lord is with us when we hear the organ being played with love, skill and joy.
Unfortunately, the organ is in need of repair. St. Paul’s Vestry approved these repairs, which will be completed prior to Holy Week. The cost for these repairs is more than $40,000 and will be taken from the Capital budget. It was not hard to say yes to this important ministry. Rest assured that we sought many opinions and determined this was the best and least expensive course of action.
Your Vestry has determined that this ministry is important and vital to St. Paul’s, and we are seeking donations beyond the Stewardship campaign to help to replenish the funds we are spending. Raising money is never easy but the organ is a different opportunity and we are asking for all of us to think about an additional offering to fix the organ, replenish the capital fund, and continue to support the music ministry of St. Paul’s.
In the spirit of giving and music,
Steve Ireland, Organ Restoration Chairman
Annual Meeting Date Change
Due to the timing of the Centennial celebration, the date for the Annual Meeting has been changed to SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15. Following the 9:30 a.m. Eucharist service, please join us in the Parish Hall for the Annual Meeting. During the business portion of the meeting, we will celebrate the ministries of St. Paul’s, review our finances, and elect our Vestry members and delegates to convention.
Nominating Committee Report
The Nominating Committee has concluded their process. Thank you to everyone who contributed names and who has agreed to serve! The following slate of candidates will be voted upon at our Annual Meeting on February 15.
- Senior Warden (one year term): Chris Brandt
- Junior Warden (one year term): Joe Cairo
- Vestry Class of 2029: Diane Labrie, Steve Ireland and Cathy Fain
- Delegates to the 2026 DSO Convention: Kathleen Walters, Randy Young, Jeff Baldrige, and Teena Baldrige
- Alternate Delegates: Lauren Meador and Paul Sampson
Parish Life Events
Shrove Tuesday: Tuesday, February 17
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer, followed by Supper
Join us for pancakes, toppings, omelets, and sausage
Bring: family and friends
Cost: Free-will Donation
Place: St. Paul’s 33 W. Dixon Ave.
Who: St. Mark’s and St. Paul’s and friends
Parking: Street parking is available, or park in the Oakwood municipal lot between Park Ave. and Dixon Ave.
Pick up the Lenten devotion, Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly, at the supper. It is a wonderful way to deepen our connection with Jesus - and a great way to focus on our lord during Lent.
Join us for pancakes, toppings, omelets, and sausage
Bring: family and friends
Cost: Free-will Donation
Place: St. Paul’s 33 W. Dixon Ave.
Who: St. Mark’s and St. Paul’s and friends
Parking: Street parking is available, or park in the Oakwood municipal lot between Park Ave. and Dixon Ave.
Pick up the Lenten devotion, Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly, at the supper. It is a wonderful way to deepen our connection with Jesus - and a great way to focus on our lord during Lent.
Ash Wednesday and Ashes to Go
Ash Wednesday marks the official beginning of Lent, a 40-day liturgical season of prayer, fasting, and repentance leading up to Easter. Pray about what you will fast from and what you will feast on during this holy season, a season of connection with our Lord.
St. Paul’s will be offering two Worship Services on Ash Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. You are also invited to volunteer one hour of your time at the location of your choice (Starbucks, Trader Joes, Dorothy Lane Market, etc). Rev. Jean will provide ashes and a prayer card to hand out. Let Rev. Jean or Lois in the St. Paul’s office know if you’re interested in volunteering.
St. Paul’s will be offering two Worship Services on Ash Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. You are also invited to volunteer one hour of your time at the location of your choice (Starbucks, Trader Joes, Dorothy Lane Market, etc). Rev. Jean will provide ashes and a prayer card to hand out. Let Rev. Jean or Lois in the St. Paul’s office know if you’re interested in volunteering.
Engage with St. Paul's!
We truly appreciate those of you who read our e-newsletter. Please share the word by engaging with St. Paul’s on social media! Our Facebook and Instagram posts include additional information about events, thoughts from Rev. Jean, and videos of our services. Every follow, like and comment helps us engage with the greater Dayton community.
If you are on social media, PLEASE be sure to follow St. Paul's on Facebook (click on St Paul's Episcopal Church) and Instagram (click on Saint Paul's Episcopal Church) AND like or comment on our posts. This will help the algorithm boost our visibility on these platforms. Also, please ask your family and friends to do the same!
If you are on social media, PLEASE be sure to follow St. Paul's on Facebook (click on St Paul's Episcopal Church) and Instagram (click on Saint Paul's Episcopal Church) AND like or comment on our posts. This will help the algorithm boost our visibility on these platforms. Also, please ask your family and friends to do the same!
Upcoming Diocesan events
Winter Faith Formation Retreat at Procter Center, January 30-31, 2026
Vestry & Wardens Day at Christ Church in Glendale, February 7, 2026
In-person Safe Church Training at Proctor Center, February 19, 2026
“Good Inside” Lenten Book Study: Living Our Baptismal Vows at Home, Wednesday Evenings from February 24 - April 1 on Zoom
Registration for all events is available on the diocesan website, https://diosohio.org/news/
Vestry & Wardens Day at Christ Church in Glendale, February 7, 2026
In-person Safe Church Training at Proctor Center, February 19, 2026
“Good Inside” Lenten Book Study: Living Our Baptismal Vows at Home, Wednesday Evenings from February 24 - April 1 on Zoom
Registration for all events is available on the diocesan website, https://diosohio.org/news/
New Outreach Opportunities
Volunteers Needed at Canterbury Court
Canterbury Court is having a spa day on Wednesday, February 11 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. They are looking for volunteers to paint nails or give hand massages. This is a great way to brighten someone's day while giving you a good feeling from helping others.
Ongoing Outreach Opportunities
Socks for Tots
"THANK YOU so much for the huge number of sock donations. They will be appreciated by all. Continuing contributions of kids and adult socks would be wonderful. God Bless.”
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 is a Socks for Tots box in the Narthex. Thank you!
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 is a Socks for Tots box in the Narthex. Thank you!
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!
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.
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.
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 September 2025 from Finance Chair Randy Young is below.
Diocese of Southern Ohio eConnections Newsletter
Keep up with what is happening in the Diocese of Southern Ohio by subscribing to their eConnections Newsletter! It is published every other Tuesday and is filled with news, events, and opportunities around the Diocese and beyond.
February Birthdays
Happy Birthday to those born
in the month of February!
Margery (Marg) Anderson 02/09
Neil Ammer 02/10
Pamela (Pam) Carroll 02/10
Samantha Benedict 02/11
Charles (Chuck) Berry 02/12
Mary Ellen Foster 02/15
Don Prizler 02/17
Cheryl Strine 02/19
Nancy Diggs 02/22
Pam Browning 02/24
Michael Grear 02/25
in the month of February!
Margery (Marg) Anderson 02/09
Neil Ammer 02/10
Pamela (Pam) Carroll 02/10
Samantha Benedict 02/11
Charles (Chuck) Berry 02/12
Mary Ellen Foster 02/15
Don Prizler 02/17
Cheryl Strine 02/19
Nancy Diggs 02/22
Pam Browning 02/24
Michael Grear 02/25