Weekly e-pistle 05/01/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          April 28, 2016 This Sunday, May 1st Sixth Sunday of Easter Visions abound in the readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter. Paul has a vision about what to do. John has a vision of what will be. The risen Lord Jesus provides visions of peace that passes human understanding and power beyond human imagination. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Acts 16:9-15         Psalm 67       Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5        John 14:23-29 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Judy Faye & Dean Ahlberg in honor of Dean's 60th Birthday on May 2nd.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN!! Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  This Sunday is FOOD BASKET SUNDAY Don't forget your canned goods and non-perishables. Congregation Meeting, Sunday May 8th Join the us for a congregation meeting, Sunday May 8th after worship. We will be voting to fill the 2 open seats on the council. 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 Serving God Sunday, April 17th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Kim Hervey Crucifier/Acolyte Teresa Arellano Lector Kim Hervey Ushers  Frank Gonsalves, Carmen Harnish, John Patten Organist & Pianist Cesar Cancino Fellowship Hosts Anita Patten and Lisa Olson Sacristans Kim Hervey and Natalie Croinex The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, May 1st    Sixth Sunday of Easter    Philip and James, Apostles 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Choir Practice Eucharist Monday, May 2nd      Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria,      died 373 Counters:  Don Johnson  Tuesday, May 3rd     Wednesday, May 4th    Monica, mother of Augustine, died 387 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, May 5th   Friday, May 6th Saturday, May 7th Sunday, May 8th   Seventh Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Choir Practice Eucharist Commemorations for the Week Philip and James, Apostles Sunday, May 01, 2016 Philip was one of the first disciples of Jesus, and called Nathanael to "come and see." He later responded to an Ethiopian official's request for teaching and baptism. Little is known of James, the son of Alphaeus, called "the Less" to distinguish him from another apostle named James. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, died 373 Monday, May 02, 2016 Best remembered for defending the teaching that Christ was fully God against those who taught otherwise, Athanasius was an influential church leader around the time of the Council of Nicea. He was banished from Alexandria five times for his forthright views. Monica, mother of Augustine, died 387 Wednesday, May 04, 2016 Monica was married to a pagan husband who was ill-tempered and unfaithful, but whom she helped bring into the Christian faith. She repeated the influence on her son Augustine, who went on to become one of the greatest church teachers. 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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