Weekly e-pistle 05/08/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          May 7, 2016 This Sunday, May 8th Seventh Sunday of Easter It is possible to hear in Jesus' high priestly prayer, a prayer he offered shortly before his death, the petitions of the ascended Lord for his own throughout history-to our day-and beyond. Jesus prays for us. In holy baptism we become believers in God, have our robes washed in the flood of Christ's forgiveness, and receive the gift of life forever with all the saints. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Acts 16:16-34         Psalm 97       Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21      John 17:20-26 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God  Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  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. Looking Our Best Two Work Days are scheduled in preparation for Pastor Dawn's Installation. Friday, May 20th, 9:00 a.m.  We will concentrate on cleaning and setting up Fellowship Hall for the reception. Also generally clean and ready the rest of the downstairs area. Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 a.m. We will concentrate on the Sanctuary and the grounds.  Please join us in looking our best. 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 Farmers Market Beginning Saturday, May 28th we will be joining in fellowship with the volunteers from Holy Trinity to staff a booth at the Vallejo Farmers Market.  We are looking for volunteers from St. Paul's to help.  Please  sign up for a 2 hour time block to help in the booth and spread the word.  See Kathy Sutin if you have any questions or need more information . Serving God Sunday, May 8th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Teresa Arellano Crucifier/Acolyte Kim Hervey Lector Judith Fay Ushers  Craig & Vicki Pyle Organist & Pianist Clyde Niesen Fellowship Hosts Jody Schumacher & Matthew Hervey 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 8th    Seventh Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Choir Practice Eucharist Monday, May 9th    Counters:  Don Johnson & Jody Schumacher Tuesday, May 10th     6:30 p.m. Worship Commission Wednesday, May 11th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, May 12th   Friday, May 13th Saturday, May 14th Sunday, May 15th   Day of Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week Julian of Norwich, renewer of the church, died around 1416 Sunday, May 08, 2016 When she was about thirty years old, Julian (or Juliana) reported visions that she later compiled into a book, Sixteen Revelations of Divine Love, now a classic of medieval mysticism. The visions declared that love was the meaning of religious experience, provided by Christ who is love, for the purpose of love. Victor the Moor, martyr, died 303 (TFF) Sunday, May 08, 2016 Also known as Victor Maurus, this native of the northwest African nation of Mauritania was a soldier in the Roman Praetorian Guard. Under the persecution of Maximian, Victor died for his faith at Milan. Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, renewer of the church, hymnwriter, died 1760 Monday, May 09, 2016 When he was 22, a group of Moravians asked permission to live on Zinzendorf's land. He agreed, and eventually worldwide Moravian missions emanated from this community. Zinzendorf participated in these missions, and is also remembered for writing hymns characteristic of his Pietistic faith. Matthias, Apostle Saturday, May 14, 2016 Matthias was the apostle added to the Twelve after Jesus' resurrection, as a replacement for the dead Judas Iscariot. He had traveled among the followers of Jesus throughout the Lord's ministry. Formerly commemorated on February 24, Matthias's celebration is moved to May 14 in agreement with most Western calendars. 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) 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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