upcoming events
24/7 Food Pantry: A Call for Help!
We need your help! The food inventory for our 24/7 food pantry is running low. Please consider contributing some food items so we can continue to support this important ministry. You can find a list of nonperishable donation items by clicking here. Items can be dropped off in the parish hall on Sundays or left in the office. If you're interested in being a regular partner in keeping this pantry stocked, contact Ken Olson (kenosat@aol.com) to be added to the list of St. Paul’s families that fully stock the pantry on rotating Sundays.
Our Lord’s Table Food Ministry
Help us feed our community through Our Lord's Table food pantry! Volunteers meet at the warehouse at the back of the parking lot twice a month (on the 1st and 3rd Saturday) at 8:45am to assist with distribution, and the team is usually finished by 9:30am. We also do a monthly food collection at church on the 1st Sunday of the month to help keep our 24/7 food pantry box on Grayson Street stocked. The next service opportunity are Saturday, 7/18 & Saturday, 8/1 to volunteer at the food pantry, and Sunday 8/2 to bring food donations to the church.
Summer Christian Formation Classes
Adult Formation will continue this summer at 9:05am on Sundays in the Library. We have a rotating group of guest leaders to facilitate conversations about scripture, theology, church history, liturgy, pilgrimage, AI, literature, and more! Come and see.
July 19 and 26 — Ben and Kelly Carlisle lead a class on Pilgrimage. In this class, we’ll talk about both the historical and contemporary importance of pilgrimage in the Church, and maybe even little ways we can experience pilgrimage right here in San Antonio.
Parish Work Day
Come get your hands dirty as the parish community gets several projects done around the church property. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited. This will be a great opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and practice the virtue of charity. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Click here to register.
LGBTQ+ Bereavement Support Group
St. Paul’s hosts an LGBTQ+ Bereavement Support Group on Tuesdays at 6pm through July 28th.
Wednesday Bible Study
Join a group of faithful learners as we read the Book of Acts! The group meets together for round table conversation, with room for everyone to participate as much (or as little) as they like — but everyone walks away having learned something new.
San Antonio Pride Parade
The Church of Reconciliation in partnership with St. Paul's, St. George, St. Thomas, Holy Spirit, St. Andrew's, St. Matthew's, and Lighthouse Faith invite you to take part in The San Antonio Pride Parade. The parade is June 27th at 9pm. Scan the QR Code for more information.
St. Paul's Sketch Group
Please join us for a peaceful hour of sketching outdoors in the fresh air! Bring a pad or sketchbook, a pencil (or whatever you like to use) and join us in the Columbarium Garden (by the walkway to the doors on Grayson St. All are welcome. We’ll head to The Ridge On The Hill after our session (about 11 AM) for lunch together.
How To: Holy Eucharist
For Eastertide, Fr. Brian will lead our class as we walk through the movements of the Holy Eucharist. Where do our prayers come from? Why do we do what we do? Step-by-step, we'll explore the logic of the liturgy and dive into the details. You'll get to practice what we learn in class in worship, with a richer appreciation for the traditions and theology behind the central act of our community!
Military Matters: Prayers at the Peace Shrine
We'll have a very brief prayer service after the 10:30am Mass at the Peace Shrine at the back of the church, as we pray for our military prayer list, our leaders, and all those impacted by war and recent military actions.
“A Natural History of the Dragon”: A Multi-Sensory Reading
Our very own Kelly Grey Carlisle, author and associate professor of English at Trinity, will join us for a reading of her essay about Durham Cathedral, climate change, the Venerable Bede, and the ends of worlds. This special Earth Day event includes incense, images, and live music from the choir.
Holy Eucharist for the Feast of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
Let us keep the Fiesta! Holy Eucharist: the Feast of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz on Saturday, April 18th at 5 PM. Join us afterward for a light reception in the Parish Hall
Easter Egg Hunt
We will host our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday in the courtyard after the 10:30 AM Mass. Bring a bucket or basket for your child!
Help us stuff eggs on Palm Sunday, 3/29 in the parish hall after the 10:30am mass. You can also help by bringing donations of candy or non-candy toys for toddlers.
Consider the Birds
Join the Rev. Brian Fox and Professor Mark Menjivar, our Artist in Residence this Lent, at 9 AM sharp for a bird-watching tour where we’ll reflect on grace, migration & attention. Meet at the Blue Star near the Contemporary. We’ll walk along the Riverwalk. Wear Comfortable shoes!
St. Paul’s Mini Golf Night
Join us for St. Paul’s Mini Golf Night at Cool Crest Miniature Golf! Food truck and bar will be open. Special St. Paul’s Pricing: $12/adult, $10/child. Invite friends and neighbors!
Lenten Dinner at the Church of the Resurrection, Episcopal
This year we continue our partnership with other local Episcopal churches for our Lenten programming. Each Wednesday, starting at 5:30 pm, we will travel to a different church, eat dinner together, hear a presentation from clergy and parishioners exploring the unique liturgies that make up Holy Week, and pray Compline together.
Lenten Dinner at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
This year we continue our partnership with other local Episcopal churches for our Lenten programming. Each Wednesday, starting at 5:30 pm, we will travel to a different church, eat dinner together, hear a presentation from clergy and parishioners exploring the unique liturgies that make up Holy Week, and pray Compline together.
Adult Formation: Sin, Suffering & Salvation
Every Sunday we pray, “Merciful Father, in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone.” What is (y)our default understanding of “sin”? How is sin linked to “suffering,” ours and Jesus’? How does “Jesus save us from sin”? In other words, what is “salvation” in relation to sin? Join fellow parishioner, Greg Zuschlag (professor of theology), over the course of five Sundays exploring these vital theological questions during this penitential season of Lent.
Lenten Dinner at St. George’s Episcopal Church
This year we continue our partnership with other local Episcopal churches for our Lenten programming. Each Wednesday, starting at 5:30 pm, we will travel to a different church, eat dinner together, hear a presentation from clergy and parishioners exploring the unique liturgies that make up Holy Week, and pray Compline together.
Adult Formation: Sin, Suffering & Salvation
Every Sunday we pray, “Merciful Father, in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone.” What is (y)our default understanding of “sin”? How is sin linked to “suffering,” ours and Jesus’? How does “Jesus save us from sin”? In other words, what is “salvation” in relation to sin? Join fellow parishioner, Greg Zuschlag (professor of theology), over the course of five Sundays exploring these vital theological questions during this penitential season of Lent.
Lenten Dinner at the Episcopal Church of Reconciliation
This year we continue our partnership with other local Episcopal churches for our Lenten programming. Each Wednesday, starting at 5:30 pm, we will travel to a different church, eat dinner together, hear a presentation from clergy and parishioners exploring the unique liturgies that make up Holy Week, and pray Compline together.
Adult Formation: Sin, Suffering & Salvation
Every Sunday we pray, “Merciful Father, in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone.” What is (y)our default understanding of “sin”? How is sin linked to “suffering,” ours and Jesus’? How does “Jesus save us from sin”? In other words, what is “salvation” in relation to sin? Join fellow parishioner, Greg Zuschlag (professor of theology), over the course of five Sundays exploring these vital theological questions during this penitential season of Lent.
Diocesan Council Happening Now!
Pray for your St. Paul's delegation at the annual council of the Diocese of West Texas, which is meeting in Corpus Christi from February 26th - 28th. You can follow along with the business of the Church online at dwtx.org/council.
Lenten Dinner at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
This year we continue our partnership with other local Episcopal churches for our Lenten programming. Each Wednesday, starting at 5:30 pm, we will travel to a different church, eat dinner together, hear a presentation from clergy and parishioners exploring the unique liturgies that make up Holy Week, and pray Compline together.
Newcomer’s Cafe
Our Welcome Team invites those of you who are new (or newish!), or just curious about St. Paul’s to the Newcomer Cafe in the Parish Library on Sunday after the 10:30 AM Mass. Join us for snacks and coffee and a chance to get to know each other better. If you want to become more involved, or formalize your membership, or just learn more about the parish, come and connect!
Adult Formation: Sin, Suffering & Salvation
Every Sunday we pray, “Merciful Father, in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone.” What is (y)our default understanding of “sin”? How is sin linked to “suffering,” ours and Jesus’? How does “Jesus save us from sin”? In other words, what is “salvation” in relation to sin? Join fellow parishioner, Greg Zuschlag (professor of theology), over the course of five Sundays exploring these vital theological questions during this penitential season of Lent.
Shrovetide Pancake Feast
Please join us in the Parish Hall after the 10:30 Mass for a festive pancake brunch as we draw near the fasting season of Lent.
Immigration Ministry Training (2/12)
We're joining a pilot program through the Diocese of West Texas for immigrant accompaniment, where volunteers will attend court cases to support migrants and report on proceedings. There will be two in-person training opportunities if you want to join this initiative to love our neighbors. You must register ahead of time — please contact Sarah Thayer (thayerita@gmail.com) for more information.
Patronal Feast & Fiesta!
We'll gather our whole church family together after the 10:30 AM Mass to celebrate our patronal feast: the Conversion of St. Paul. We'll have a party in the parish hall with a catered meal! Fr. Brian will give a brief "state of the union" address for the new year, and we'll celebrate a change in leadership by thanking the outgoing vestry members and electing a new vestry class.
Please join us!
Summer Camp Registration Is Open
As a church of the Diocese of West Texas, we share three amazing camps that offer programs this summer. These Episcopal summer camps offer enjoyable, significant, secure, and genuine programs for you. Registration is now open, and scholarships are available. Learn more at dwtx.org/events, or click here for the summer camp flyer.
