<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[St. Paul's of Hector]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Paul's of Hector]]></description><link>https://www.stpaulshector.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:44:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stpaulshector.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Caring and Sharing Hands: Stitching Hope for Our Community and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every stitch made by Caring and Sharing Hands carries more than just thread and fabric - it carries hope, comfort, and a message of kindness.]]></description><link>https://www.stpaulshector.com/post/caring-and-sharing-hands-stitching-hope-for-our-community-and-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d00773f7044e6cf7abb42b</guid><category><![CDATA[Ministry Programs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47921a_5a52a0b7ba344ab7975c185cae32fa67~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Louise Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blessing Box: How a Local Food Shelf is Making a Difference in Our Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hunger affects many families in Hector, especially those who face barriers to accessing food regularly. 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