Weekly e-pistle 04/17/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          April 17, 2016 This Sunday, April 17th Fourth Sunday of Easter The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those "who have come out of the great ordeal" in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Acts 9:36-43         Psalm 23       Revelation 7:9-17        John 10:22-30 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God.  Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  A BIG Thank you to Steve Vad for painting our ALL ARE WELCOME sign!  It looks super! Installation of Reverend Dr. Dawn Roginski Sunday, May 22, at 3 pm.  We are expecting 100-plus guests for this day of celebration.  Pr. Carlton Monroe has been invited by Pr. Dawn to deliver the sermon at her installation. Friends of Pr. Dawn from the Vallejo Choral Society, where Pr. Dawn sings alto, and choir members and musicians from Holy Trinity will participate in special music on this festive day. The Dean of the Sierra Pacific Synod will preside at the service of installation and clergy from across the Synod will be there to celebrate with Pr. Dawn and wish her well.   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!  HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY VALLEJO CROP HUNGER WALK SATURDAY, APRIL 23 VISIT THEIR WEBSITE     WALK.  GIVE.  CHANGE THE WORLD.      CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by local congregations or groups to raise funds to end hunger at home and around the world.  We are looking for walkers and sponsors to join our team.  See Cynthia Bettini for more information and to sign-up. Serving God Sunday, April 17th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Don Ockrassa Crucifier/Acolyte Teresa Arellano Lector Matthew Hervey Ushers  Judy Faye & Corey Hervey Organist & Pianist Cesar Cancino Fellowship Hosts Kim Hervey & Vicki Pyle Sacristans Craig & Vicki Pyle The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, April 17th    Fourth Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Choir Practice Eucharist Monday, April 18th       Counters:  Don Johnson & Karen Spears Tuesday, April 19th    Olavus Petri, priest, died 1552;    Laurentius Petri, Bishop of Uppsala, died    1573; renewers of the church 6:30 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, April 20th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, April 21st    Anselm, Bishop of Canterbury, died 1109 12:00 p.m. Martha Circle Friday, April 22nd    Day of the Creation (Día de la Creación)    (LLC) Saturday, April 23rd    Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society,     died 1960 Sunday, April 24th   Fifth Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Choir Practice Eucharist Commemorations for the Week Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Olavus Petri, priest, died 1552; Laurentius Petri, Bishop of Uppsala, died 1573; renewers of the church These two brothers studied with Luther at the University of Wittenberg and then returned to their native Sweden to introduce the Lutheran reforms. Olavus published a catechism and hymnal; Laurentius was a professor who defended the office of bishop and later became one. Thursday, April 21, 2016 Anselm, Bishop of Canterbury, died 1109 This eleventh-century monk was one of the greatest theologians of the Middle Ages. He is remembered for emphasizing the maternal aspects of God, and for the theory that the Son of God became human in order to make the necessary payment for our sin. Friday, April 22, 2016 Day of the Creation (Día de la Creación) (LLC) This observance invites us to notice and give God thanks for the wonders of the created universe. As stewards of that creation, we are also challenged to be careful in our use of it. Saturday, April 23, 2016 Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, died 1960 Born in Kobe, Japan, Kagawa was orphaned as a young child. Later, when he became Christian, he was disowned by the rest of his family. Wishing to bring Christian principles into society, he worked among poor people, established schools and hospitals, and worked for peace. 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 Cassie Bremer (Jessica Nelson's daughter) 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 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 Caryl Kroan Rick Kroan Veronica Laird (friend of Keith & Sonya Domingo) Loree Lucas Carol Massie (friend of Valda Rose) Pr. Larry Nelson (John Patten's friend) Luna Nightshade Nikkie (Vera Bennett's goddaughter) 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) 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) The friends and family of Susan Wisner and Linda Frei (friends of Keith & Sonya Domingo) We also pray for: The communities of both St. Paul's and Holy Trinity as we transition to a two point parish. 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 Dr. Dawn Roginski 650.771.4241 (cell) pastordawn@stpaulsvallejo.org 707-643-5761 (Church) 1300 Tuolumne Street Vallejo, California 94590

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