Life at St. Paul’s

Greening of the Church December 8   Please join us after the service on December 8 as we decorate the sanctuary for Christmas.

Advent Study Continues

What:             We will read "Prepare the Way For The Lord." By Adam Hamilton

You can order the book at https://www.amazon.com/Prepare-Way-Lord-Message-Baptist/dp/1791023487).  Please let Mary know if you would like the book ordered for you.

When:             On Wednesday Dec. 11, and Dec. 18.

                       6:00- Evening Prayer 

                       6:30-7:00 Simple Soup Dinner

                       7:00-8:00- Book Study

Where:           We will alternate back and forth between St. Stephen's and St. Paul's starting at St. Stephen's 

                       Dec. 11- St. Stephen's 

                       Dec. 18- St. Paul's 

Volunteers are needed to provide soup and bread on December 18.  Please contact Meta at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested.

Christmas Caroling  Parishioners of St. Paul’s and St. Stephen’s are welcome to join in some Christmas caroling at the Highlands assisted living facility in Westborough on Monday, December 16th at 2:00 pm.   Mary Rosendale will be arranging carpooling for those interested. 

2024 Memorial Altar Flowers for Christmas Eve If you would like to purchase a Poinsettia for the Christmas Eve altar, please fill out the form provided at church, or contact Gretchen Carr at (508) 380-5409, or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Poinsettia will be purchased at Market Basket during the week of December 15 th. The cost for the poinsettias is estimated to be $20.00. If it is less, I will refund you the amount owed. If you are unable to fill out the order form, please contact Gretchen Carr as soon as possible. The deadline for orders will be 12/14. You may pay in cash or make a check out to St. Paul’s Church. You can pay for the plant after the service. If you are not able to attend the service and still would like to order a plant, your plant can be held for you. A memorial page will be put into the Christmas Eve bulletin. Please indicate what you would like written on the memorial page (i.e. “in memory of,” “in thanksgiving for,” or “in prayer for”).

Message from St. Stephen’s re:  Living Nativity
The Living Nativity will take place on Saturday December 21st at 6:00 pm at St. Stephen's. We invite the members of St. Paul's to be a part of this annual gift for the community. If you would like more information on how to help bring the story to life, please send an email to Yvette of St. Stephen's at, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We hope you join us in making this a meaningful experience for each other and our community!

Advent/Christmas Services  All are welcome to the following services this Advent/Christmas:

Living Nativity Saturday, December 21 at 6:00 PM at St. Stephen’s 

Blue Christmas 6:00 PM December 22 at St. Stephen’s

Christmas Eve Services  5:00 PM at St. Paul’s; 10 PM at St. Stephen’s

December 29 Lessons and Carols at 9:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s (No service at St. Paul’s.)

St. Paul's Cycle of Prayer This week we ask prayers for:

• Marsha
• Louis
• Prema

Save the Dates (All events are at St. Paul’s unless otherwise noted):

December 8            11:00 AM                     Holy Eucharist

                                                                     Potluck Brunch

                                                                     Greening of the Church

                               12:30 PM                      Vestry Meeting

December 11           6:00 PM                       Advent Study (St. Stephen’s)

December 15         11:00 AM                      Morning Prayer

December 16             2:00 PM                     Christmas Caroling (Highlands in Westboro)

December 18             6:00 PM                     Advent Study (St. Paul’s)

December 21             6:00 PM                     Living Nativity (St. Stephen’s)

December 22          11:00 AM                     Holy Eucharist

December 22             6:00 PM                     Blue Christmas (St. Stephen’s)

December 24             5:00 PM                     Christmas Eve Service

                                10:00 PM                     Christmas Eve Service (St. Stephen’s)

December 29            9:00 AM                    Lessons and Carols (St. Stephen’s)