The Third Sunday of Advent

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 17     
10.30       Sung Holy Eucharist (in English with Italian translations)
12.00       Santa Eucaristía (en español)
18.30 Luminaria: : Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio
John Cabot Chamber Orchestra

Mon 18   
09.00       Oración de la Mañana en español (Facebook live)
20.30       The Four Seasons (Opera in Roma, 3515057608)

Tue 19      
12.30       Holy Eucharist, Anglican Center (P.za del Collegio Romano 2)
20.30       La Traviata (Opera e Lirica, 3381218424)

Wed 20 
09.00       Preghiera della Mattina in italiano (Facebook live)
19.00 Wednesday Within the Walls (2nd floor, via Napoli 58)
Simple supper and reflections
20.30       The Three Tenors (Opera e Lirica, 3381218424)

Thu 21   
09.00       Estudio Bíblico in Spanish (Facebook live)
19.00 St. Paul’s Book Club Online

Fri 22    
20.30      

Sat 23 
09.00       Morning Prayer in English (Facebook live)
20.30       Christmas Concert (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: December

St. Paul’s Book Club
Feel free to join this lively international group online on Thursday 21st December at 7pm. This month we are reading Tremor by Teju Cole. All are welcome!

Here for the Real
This year, we are calling on all St. Paul’s members to make intentional efforts to be real with one another. Being real with one another involves learning more about one another: from names to country of origin, to hopes and dreams, concerns, and challenges. Being real leads to improved relationships and a renewed ability to work and serve together. Being real also means being honest about how challenging it is to fund ministry without a greater base of congregational giving. Help us achieve our giving goal of €62,500 by contributing to our campaign today! We hope that everyone who participated last year will renew their commitment, and that there can be at least 16 new households willing to be HERE FOR THE REAL and make a giving estimate for 2024.

Christmas Flowers
If you would like to offer flowers for Christmas in memory of loved ones, please send an email to the Parish Office. Money can be givine to a member of Staff on Sunday. The names will be read in in the prayers during the Christmas season.

CHRISTMAS AT ST. PAUL’S

Sunday 24th December
CHRISTMAS EVE
10:30 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent (English-Italiano)

22:00 – Musical Prelude
22:30 – The First Eucharist of Christmas
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Monday 25th December
CHRISTMAS DAY
10:30 – The Second Eucharist of Christmas

Get Involved:

There are many opportunities for getting more fully involved in the life, worship and outreach of St. Paul’s.

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 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 .