Weekly e-pistle 02/05/2016

St.  Paul's       E-pistle  February 5, 2016 This Sunday, February 7    Transfiguration of Our Lord Last Sunday after Epiphany  Holy Communion - 10 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Witnesses to the glory of God in the face of Jesus will be unable to avoid reflecting that glory in the world. It was true for Moses. It was doubtless true for Peter, James, and John. We pray that it will be true of all of us who see the glory of the Lord in the word and in the supper and who are being "transformed into the same image" by the Spirit of God.   Sunday's Readings:   Exodus 34:29-35        Psalm 99        2Corinthians 3:12--4:2       Luke 9:28-36 [37-43a] Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God   Happening Around St. Paul's This Sunday, February 7th: "Fat Sunday" (Dimanche Gras? Shrove Sunday?) For centuries, people have prepared for Lent by using up fatty and sweet foods that were not to be eaten again until Easter. Since Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, the day before Lent is known as "Fat Tuesday" (Mardi Gras in French). It is also known as "Shrove Tuesday," because it has been traditional for the faithful to make individual confession in preparation for the season (after the partying was over, of course!), and thus to be shriven of their sins. Tuesday night is not an especially convenient time for a party, however. This year, we will celebrate Fat Sunday rather than Fat Tuesday, and we've invited the people of Holy Trinity to join us. Put on your beads, and come enjoy food, fellowship and festivities immediately after worship! Wednesday, February 10th:  Ash Wednesday Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity will host this year's Ash Wednesday observance. We'll celebrate a traditional Ash Wednesday eucharist to mark the beginning of Lent's  baptismal preparation for Easter. Each year, on Ash Wednesday, the people of God receive ashen crosses on their foreheads (a gesture rooted in baptism), hear the solemn proclamation to keep a fast in preparation for Easter's feast, and contemplate anew the ongoing meaning of baptismal initiation into Christ's death and resurrection. While marked with the ashes of human mortality, the church hears God's promise of forgiveness and tastes God's   compassion in the bread of life and the cup of salvation. From this solemn liturgy, the church begins its journey to the great baptismal feast of Easter. When:  Wednesday, February 10th - 7 p.m. Where: Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 201 Doyle Drive, Vallejo Sunday February 14th:  Souper Bowl Sunday   Sunday February 14th we will be collecting money for the newly re-opened Vallejo Christian Help Center.  The Vallejo Chriatian Help Center provides food and shelter to those in our community who are homeless and in need of care with compassion, dignity and respect.  A collection box will be in the back of the nave.  See Vicki Pyle for additional information. Baskets of Promise This Lent we're joining Lutheran World Relief's The Collection Schedule: February 14        Bars of Soap (4 or 5 oz., any brand, in original wrapping) February 21        Bath Towels (light-weight, maximum 52"X24", dark color) February 28        Toothbrushes (adult size, in original packaging) March 9              Combs March 13            Nail Clippers (metal, attached file optional) March 20            Palm Sunday - Bars of Soap Have you seen our web-site lately???      stpaulsvallejo.org If you haven't seen our web-site lately you should check it out!! We have a new volunteer webmaster and he's doing great things with the web-site.  There are new pictures, calendar of events, and links to things like the weekly e-pistle.   Brown Bag Meal Ministry Remember the hungry on street corners and elsewhere by having a Brown Bag Meal handy in your car to offer these folks.  The bags are available for pick-up at church, along with envelopes to donate the $4.00 it costs to fill a bag.  The donation, however, is optional.  Please record your name, the date, and number of bags you take.  Give generously and joyfully!  Serving God This Week: Presiding Minister The Reverend Pamela Griffith Pond Assisting Minister Bev Smith Crucifer/Acolyte  Teresa Arellano Lector Keith Domingo Ushers  Frank Gonsalves, Carmen Harnish and  John Patten Organist & Pianist Clyde Neisen Fellowship Hosts Angelica Shanley and Teresa Arellano Sacristans: Kathy Sutin, Anita Patten and  Jody Schumacher The Coming Week at St. Paul's: Sunday, February 7    Transfiguration of Our Lord    Last Sunday after Epiphany 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Choir Practice Eucharist Congregation Meeting and     Pancake & Sausage Brunch Monday, February 8 Counters: Don Johnson & Wayne Olson Tuesday, February 9 6:00 p.m. Worship Commission Meeting Wednesday, February 10     Ash Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. CODA Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes   Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity   201 Doyle Dr. Vallejo, CA Friday, February 12 Sunday, February 14   First Sunday in Lent 10:00 a.m. Eucharist Christ's Care List Healing of body, mind and spirit: Enrique Arellano Tom & Connie Bell Calie & Robert Bremer (Jessica Nelson's daughter and son in-law) Vera Bennett Sandra Burroughs (Don Johnson's sister) Cassie Bremer (Jessica Nelson's daughter) Cathleen Cardoza (Relative of Pr. Pamela) Kathy Campas-Sutin Juan Caudillo Marty Clark Clyde & Mary (friends of Angelia Siragusa) Margaret Cole Wayne (Vera Bennett's friend) Carleen Embree Debbie Foster (Don Johnson's sister) Dee Fix Harold Fix Helen Gainey (Vera Bennett's friend) Shirley Gonsalves Dorothy Griffith (Pr. Pamela's mother) Amy Hanus (friend of Karen Spears) Bessie Hawkins (Vera Bennett's friend) Sheldon Heitz Anna Hervey Donald Hervey Sam Hervey Phyllis Huseby (Jody Schumacher's aunt) Jan Jackson Gladys Jones (Kathy Campas-Sutin's Mother) Louisa Johnson Cassy Kapsalis (friend of Judy Faye) Caryl Kroan Rick Kroan Loree Lucas Carol Massie (friend of Valda Rose) Raul Matasol (friend of Pr. Pamela & Dave Pond) Pr. Larry Nelson (John Patten's friend) Luna Nightshade Nikkie (Vera Bennett's goddaughter) Pr. Jennifer Obermueller (Pr. Pamela's colleague) Jeanine Pai (Marian Smock's niece) Anita Patten Dean Pollock (Jody Schumacher's brother) Justin Pollock (Jody Schumacher's great nephew) Alissa Princewell Angelia Siragusa Gary Schumacher Angelika Shanley Angela Smith (Bev Smith's daughter) Pr. John Sumwalt (Pr. Pamela's colleague) Mike Tomlinson (Teresa Arellano's brother) Schiann Towle (Lisa & Dwayne Olson's daughter) Ben Tyler (Mike Tomlinson's husband) Bill & Betty Valentine (Vera Bennett's friends) Ian Wald (friend of Jody Schumacher) Steve Wald (friend of Jody Schumacher) Steve West (Don & Louisa Johnson's friend) Those who grieve: The friends and family of Mary Brown (friend and colleague of Joseph White) Our pastoral call process and each member of the call committee: Judy Faye, Chair Vicki Pyle, Secretary Frank Gonsalves Don Ockrassa Jessica Nelson We also pray for: Safety in our community - An end to racism and other injustice A just and lasting peace in the Holy Land Refugees Those serving in the armed forces St. Paul's Lutheran Church The Reverend Pamela Griffith Pond, Interim Pastor 415.847.8030 (cell) pastorpamela@live.com 1300 Tuolumne Street Vallejo, California 94590

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