The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23
This Morning – This Week – Upcoming Events – Get Involved
WELCOME to St. Paul’s Within the Walls, the multi-cultural, multi-lingual Episcopal church in the heart of Rome. The main focus of our outreach ministry is the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC), offering services to refugees and asylum seekers.
Whether you are here for the first time, are returning visitors or regular members of the congregation, we invite you to participate as fully as possible in our worship and ministries. We would love the chance to talk to you, so please join us in the garden for coffee before and after the Eucharist this morning.
Please sign our digital Visitor’s Card and leave comments or questions, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you don’t miss out on what’s going on.
- Didn’t pick up a bulletin? Not to worry – you can view it online here!
- There is a Children’s Corner with toys and coloring sheets near the wooden pulpit for parents with younger children. Please feel free to make use of it!
After the Service
If you want to know more about our beautiful sanctuary, you can pick up a visitors’ guide at the entrance or check the website.
Looking for a place to eat lunch? Join us at the Hotel Quirinale (first course, water and coffee @ €15, full menu also available). Just make yourself known to today’s group leader at Coffee Hour after the service!
This Week
Sun 15
10.30 Sung Holy Eucharist (in English with Italian translations)
12:00 Santa Eucaristía (en español)
Mon 16
09.00 Oración de la Mañana en español (Facebook live)
20.30 The Four Seasons (Opera in Roma, 3515057608)
Tue 17
12.30 Holy Eucharist, Anglican Center (P.za del Collegio Romano 2)
20.30 La Traviata (Opera e Lirica, 3381218424)
Wed 18
The Annual Convention begins in Wiesbaden, Germany.
09.00 Preghiera della Mattina in italiano (Facebook live)
20.30 The Three Tenors (Opera e Lirica, 3381218424)
Thu 19
09.00 Estudio B
20.30 Opera Concerto (Musica&Musica 06 4826296)
Fri 20
20.30 La Traviata (Musica&Musica 06 4826296)
Sat 21
Annual Convention ends
09.00 Morning Prayer in English (Facebook live)
20.30 I Tre Tenori (Opera in Roma, 3515057608)
Anglican Vibe
Inspired by the 50th Anniversary of the John Moorman Library at the Anglican Center in Rome, GulVin presents Anglican Vibe – portraits of Anglican writers. Today is your last chance to see the exhibition!
Twelve Step Groups
English speaking AA and Al-Anon meet at various times during the week (Via Napoli entrance, the gate after the Office door). For more information please call Michael at +39 3332751669.
Upcoming Events: October
Wed 18-Sat 21
The Annual Convention of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe takes place in Wiesbaden, Germany. Fr. Austin and Maleah, Fr. Francisco and our delegates (Larry Litman and Shelley Ruelle) will be attending as well as Madeline as a Convention volunteer.
Wed 25
Wednesday Within the Walls returns at 7pm on the 2nd Floor of Via Napoli 58. All are invited to join us for prayers, reflections and a simple supper.
November
Sun 5: Luminaria: Concerts by Candlelight series begins. This season all concerts begin at 18.30 and are free, ( donations will be most gratefully received! The first concert will be an Organ recital by our Director of Music, M° Stefano Vasselli.
Prayers for Healing
Would you like to receive prayer for yourself or for others? On the first Sunday of each month, our prayer teams will be glad to pray with you. How does it work? – After the dismissal and during the Postlude, come forward to one of the teams standing in front of the altar. Begin by telling the team your name, and your prayer request. The team will lay hands on your shoulder and then proceed to pray (if you’d prefer not to have the team lay hands on you please let them know). If there are many people requesting prayer, please take a seat in the front pews until the team is finished praying with others.
Praying for and with one another is at the heart of what we do as a church. We look forward to praying with you!
Get Involved
There are many opportunities for getting more fully involved in the life, worship and outreach of St. Paul’s.
On Sundays
If you would like to help out preparing the Altar, acting as Greeter or Acolyte, reading the lessons and prayers, singing in the Choir (September to June), please speak to Andrea or call the Parish Office. The schedule is organized week by week via WhatsApp on the basis of availability.
Prayer Group and Daughters of the King
We are hoping to revive the Prayer Group of St. Paul’s, and ask members to assist with prayers for healing on the first Sunday of each month. For information on the Prayer Group please speak to Ben Oduwole; if you would like to know more about the Daughters of the King, please speak to Yvette Manigold or Maleah Rios; or call the Parish Office.
Joel Nafuma Refugee Center
If you are interested in volunteering your time teaching on a regular basis, helping with the distribution of clothing and toiletries, or if you have professional skills you would like to offer, please speak to Mansur Nadri or send an email to admin@jnrc.it. The JNRC accepts donations of second-hand clothing and shoes (clean and in good condition, please), and underwear or socks only if new. We can also take some children’s clothing and toys.
And Finally…
If you have enjoyed your visit to St. Paul’s, please consider making a financial contribution, great or small. Donations can be made through our Tithe.ly app, by Paypal, bank transfer or cash in the offering plate (envelopes are available if necessary). More information and links can be found here .