The Sixth Sunday of Easter
This Morning – This Week – Upcoming Events – Commit – 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.
This morning we give thanks for the Baptism of Melody Chimamanda Nwokeaka and ask your prayers for her and her family on this special day.
Following the Eucharist this morning, during the Postlude, our clergy and prayer teams will be offering prayers for healing in front of the Altar steps. If you would like prayers for yourself or someone else, please go and talk to one of the teams.
We would love the chance to talk to each one of you, so please join us in the garden for coffee before and after the Eucharist this morning.
For our younger members and visitors, there is a Children’s Corner with toys, books and coloring sheets near the wooden pulpit. Feel free to make use of it!
And if you are looking for somewhere to have lunch, why not join us at the Quirinale Hotel? (€15 for a first course, water and coffee, full menu also available).
Didn’t pick up a bulletin? Not to worry – you can view it online here!
This Week
Sun 05
10.30 Sung Holy Eucharist Rite II
12.00 Holy Eucharist in Spanish
Mon 06
09.00 Morning Prayer in Spanish
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20.30 The Four Seasons (Opera in Roma, 3515057608)
Tue 07 St. Paul’s Board meets in New York
12.30 Holy Eucharist, Anglican Center
P.za del Collegio Romano 2
20.30 La Traviata (Opera e Lirica, 3381218424)
Wed 08
09.00 Morning Prayer in Italian
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20.30 The Three Tenors (Opera e Lirica, 3381218424)
Thu 09
09.00 Bible Study in Spanish
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20.30 Opera Concerto (Musica&Musica 06 4826296)
Fri 10
20.30 La Traviata (Musica&Musica 06 4826296)
Sat 11
09.00 Morning Prayer in English
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20.30 I Tre Tenori (Opera in Roma, 3515057608)
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
St. Paul’s Book Club
Feel free to join this lively international group online on Thursday 16th May at 7pm. This month we are reading The Great Divide by Cristina Henrìquez. All are welcome! Please speak to Larry Litman for more information.
JNRC Fundraising Dinner
On May 24th, 7.30 pm. Join us at St. Paul’s for a lively Fundraising Dinner featuring Palestinian and Syrian cuisine in support of the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC)! Food by HummusTown. Enjoy a delicious meal, wine, and entertainment.
Tickets are €30 for general admission and €20 for children and students. Payments may be made to St. Paul’s American Protestant Episcopal Church on PayPal. Send your payment labelled “May 24th Fundraising Dinner” and your surname.
The Power of Commitment
Things you probably knew:
- Saint Paul’s Within the Walls has been present in Rome for over 150 years, and was the first non-Roman Catholic church ever built within the ancient walls of the city.
- Every year the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center, a ministry of Saint Paul’s, helps more than 20,000 refugees with nutrition assistance, clothing, language acquisition, job skills training, all in ways that affirm the basic dignity of every person we serve.
- Saint Paul’s is the center of ecumenical conversations between the Episcopal Church and the other major Christian communions and confessions in the world.
Things you probably didn’t know:
- Saint Paul’s receives no support from the Episcopal Church in the United States or from the American government.
- Saint Paul’s receives no support from the government of Italy.
- Everything we do here to witness to the reconciling love of Christ depends on you and the people sitting around you this morning.
Every day, sustaining the ministry of this church costs €2,170.
It doesn’t matter if the city of Rome is your home, if it is a place you call home for a few months a year, or today is the only day you will ever join us here—you can be part of the remarkable ministry of this place by committing today to support Saint Paul’s this year.
We invite you today to join us in making a commitment to support the life and work of this remarkable place.
God is calling us to transform by love world torn apart by hatred and broken by war. Together, we can. Click here to make your commitment!
Get Involved:
On Sundays
Even if you’re only here for a short time, we want your help! If you can help us out in preparing the Altar, acting as Greeter or Acolyte, or reading the lessons and prayers, please speak to Andrea or call the Parish Office. The schedule is organized week by week via WhatsApp on the basis of availability. Training is given! Greatest current need: Greeters and Acolytes.
Prayer Group and Daughters of the King
The Prayer Group of St. Paul’s and Daughters of the King 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 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.
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 .