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ST. PAUL'S Episcopal Church of Poplar Springs is a small wooden country church painted white with dark green shutters. The bell tower and stained-glass windows of the 1883 church make it a perfect picture for a Christmas card.The St. Paul's oak tree, planted in about 1750 in what probably was a rural tobacco field, has become a symbol of the 65-family congregation's efforts to raise money to build a addition to the church. "Rooted in the past, building for the future," the congregation says.

As reported Dec. 7, 1940, in The Evening Sun: Ellicott City's new $101,000 granite post office was dedicated today with ceremonies held on a platform erected on the steps of the structure on Main street. Present were Smith W. Purdum, second assistant Postmaster General, and other high post office officials from Washington. Judge William H. Forsythe Jr., of the Fifth Judicial Circuit presided, and Representative Lansdale G. Sasser spoke briefly. The invocation was delivered by the Rev. Carl Mumford, pastor of the First Lutheran Church at Ellicott City, and the Rev. Michael A. Ryan, pastor of St. Paul's Church, pronounced the benediction.

Bishop Louis Henry Ford, 81, founder of St. Paul's Church of God in Christ and head of the 8.5-million-member Church of God in Christ, died Friday in Chicago.

On December 24, 2006, MARIAN S. MARKEY, beloved wife of the late George W. Markey, Jr.M-BM- Loving mother of Dr. Paul Markey and his wife Mary Jane, Peter Markey and his wife Tina, Patrick Markey and his wife Mary Sue, Marianne M. DiGerolamo and her husband Dr. Albert and Gina Ruby and her husband Thomas.M-BM- Cherished grandmother of Brian, Paul, Stephen, Connor, Tanya, Tara, Catherine, David, Joan, John and Ann Marie and great-grandmother of William and Matthew. Friends may call at St. Paul's Church, 3755 St. Paul's Street, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, Saturday 10-11 A.M., with A Mass of Christian Burial following at 11 A.M.M-BM- Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

William N. Clements II, a businessman who was senior warden at Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church and president of the board of St. Paul's School, died Tuesday of cancer at his home in Woodbrook. He was 66.Mr. Clements was president and chief executive officer of Summers Fuel, Inc., which sells coal.He was a former president of the Maryland Coal Association, a former board member of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of the Coal Exporters Association of the United States.The Rev. William N. McKeachie, rector of Old St. Paul's Church, said Mr. Clements was not interested in self-aggrandizement but was a person "with no airs, pretensions or ambitions, who served out of loyalty, love of St. Paul's and total commitment."

St. Paul's church to mark 150 years with bell ringingSt. Paul's United Methodist Church of New Windsor has worship service at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday and Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. with classes for all ages. A nursery is provided for both services.Sunday is Youth Sunday and the day that St. Paul's pays tribute to the 150th anniversary of the church by ringing the bells during worship.The youth message will be "Youth Now and then" by Caron Barnes and Kenny Bowen. The United Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. James UMC.The UM Women will celebrate May Fellowship Day May 18 with a carry-in dinner at church.

POLICE LOG* Elkridge: 6700 block of Old Waterloo Road: A black BMW with Maryland tags 824ATF was stolen Friday night, police said.* Ellicott City: 3000 block of Chestnut Hills Drive: A purse was taken after someone entered a home through an unlocked sliding glass door late Monday or early Tuesday. Electronic items were stolen from vehicles parked in the driveway. Police said the residents, who were home at the time, reported hearing nothing.3700 block of St. Paul St.: A leaf blower was taken from St. Paul's Church on Sunday after someone entered a detached garage there, police said.

On November 20, 2005, MISS ADELE. Beloved daughter of the late Rosina T. and Harry E. Kemper. Memorial services will be held in Old St. Paul's Church, 233 N. Charles St. in January 2006. Inquiries may be directed to the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. 410-377-8300.

Today at 12:15 p.m., cellist Ethan Miller performs at Old St. Paul's Church, North Charles and Saratoga streets. Admis sion is free. Call 410-685-3504. FYI Susan Reimer is on vacation. Her column will return next week.

Helen P. Hance, who was active in volunteer and church work, died Sunday after a heart attack at her home in Prince Frederick. She was 94.Services for Mrs. Hance will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick.She had been a volunteer worker in the gift shop at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Altar Guild at St. Paul's Church.The former Helen Parran, a native of Lusby, was educated there before attending what is now Towson State University.

On June 30, 2006, MARTIN BRAUN JR.; beloved husband of Margery Braun (nee Carter); dear father of Martin Braun, III, John Charles Braun and Mary Beth O'Herron; loving grandfather of ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild; cherished brother of Ruth Woods. Family will receive friends on Friday July 7, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC, 1630 Edmondson Avenue, ( 1 mile W. of beltway exit 14). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 8 at 9 A.M. at St. Paul's Church, 3755 St. Paul Street, Ellicott City.

On March 23, 2006, GEORGE CHESTER O'CONNELL, SR.; beloved husband of Ethel Metz O'Connell; devoted father of George Chester O'Connell, Jr., Donald Douglas O'Connell, Susan Leighton O'Connell, Cathryn O'Connell Lowe, Martha Metz Stein and Anne O'Connell Knoch. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10 to 11 A.M. in the Undercroft of Old St. Paul's Church, Charles & Saratoga Streets. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday 11 A.M. in the main sanctuary of Old St. Paul's Church.

Today at 12:15 p.m., cellist Ethan Miller performs at Old St. Paul's Church, North Charles and Saratoga streets. Admis sion is free. Call 410-685-3504. FYI Susan Reimer is on vacation. Her column will return next week.

On November 20, 2005, MISS ADELE. Beloved daughter of the late Rosina T. and Harry E. Kemper. Memorial services will be held in Old St. Paul's Church, 233 N. Charles St. in January 2006. Inquiries may be directed to the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. 410-377-8300.

On April 3, 2005, LEE ANN QUINN, of Columbia. Beloved wife of Donald F. Quinn, of 61 years. Loving mother of Stephen Quinn and Katherine Perkins. Dear sister of Robert and Morton Bennett. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother of five. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Paul's Church, 3755 St. Paul Street, Ellicott City, on April 11 at 11 A.M. Arrangements by the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the church.

On February 18, 2005, WILLIAM ADNEE BASSETT, beloved husband of Susan Bassett (nee Spear); loving father of Graham and Julia Bassett; dear son of Harry Bassett and stepson of Betsy Bassett; dear brother of Henry Bassett, Debbie Rights, Wendy Staunton, Ann, John, Mark and Jim Scheflen, Rhonda Bellon and Lynn Swartley. Friends may call at St. Paul's School Chapel, Brooklandville, on Tuesday, from 4 to 5:30 and 7 to 8:30 P.M. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 2 P.M., at the Old St. Paul's Church, 233 N. Charles Street, Baltimore.

On April 3, 2005, LEE ANN QUINN, of Columbia. Beloved wife of Donald F. Quinn, of 61 years. Loving mother of Stephen Quinn and Katherine Perkins. Dear sister of Robert and Morton Bennett. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother of five. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Paul's Church, 3755 St. Paul Street, Ellicott City, on April 11 at 11 A.M. Arrangements by the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the church.

An overflow crowd of worshipers streamed into Old St. Paul's Church yesterday to rededicate its interior after a $500,000 restoration -- and reaffirm their commitment to preserve the Baltimore landmark.Construction workers stood next to longtime parishioners during a Thanksgiving service held to celebrate completion of the work -- most notably, restoration of the chancel's huge stained-glass East Window, which had begun to buckle."This morning we are giving thanks for all those who contributed their time and talents and deeds to the restoration of this beautiful church," said the Rev. R. Douglas Pitt, senior minister.

CONCORD, N.H. - Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire elected yesterday as their leader the first openly gay bishop anywhere in the worldwide Anglican Communion, a step likely to roil the church in America and England and deepen the disaffection of the more conservative Anglican churches in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The bishop-elect, the Rev. Canon V. Gene Robinson, who had developed a loyal following here for his work as assistant to the current bishop, was elected from among four candidates on the second round of balloting at St. Paul's Church.

This afternoon's service at Old St. Paul's Church in Baltimore will make history. For the first time since its founding 300 years ago, the congregation will have its own girls' choir performing at a Christmas Eve service. The voices of a 13-member choir from St. Paul's School for Girls in Brooklandville will resonate throughout the sanctuary during the service at 4 p.m., said organist and choirmaster Daniel J. Fortune. "We planned on starting a girls' choir for a while," Fortune said.