Weekly e-pistle 05/15/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          May 12, 2016 This Sunday, May 15th Day of Pentecost Pentecost is a day of promises fulfilled. The promised Spirit of God is poured out. The baptized have become "children of God" and "joint heirs with Christ." By the power of the Spirit we have seen the face of the Father in his only begotten Son and been saved by him. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Acts 2:1-21         Psalm 104:24-34, 35b         Romans 8:14-17         John 14:8-17 [25-27] Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Melinda Bach and John Patten in honor of Carmen Harnish, Loree Lucas and Anita Patten's Birthdays.   Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  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 15th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Dean Ahlberg Crucifier/Acolyte Teresa Arellano Lector Matthew Hervey Ushers  Judy Faye & Corie Hervey Organist & Pianist Cesar Cancino Fellowship Hosts Karen Spears & Sonya Domingo Sacristans Kim Hervey & Natalie Croinex The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, May 15th    Day of Pentecost 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Choir Practice Eucharist Monday, May 16th    Counters:  Don Johnson & Karen Spears Tuesday, May 17th     Wednesday, May 18th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, May 19th   6:30 p.m. Council Meeting Friday, May 20th Saturday, May 21st Sunday, May 22nd   The Holy Trinity   1st Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week Erik, King of Sweden, martyr, died 1160 Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Erik is considered the patron saint of Sweden. As king of that nation, he tried to bring peace in the region, and to spread Christianity in Scandinavia. He was also known for his attempts to make fair laws and to protect those who were poor or sick. Helena, mother of Constantine, died around 330 Saturday, May 21, 2016 Influenced by her son to become Christian, Helena (or Helen) lived an exemplary life of faith. She is also remembered for traveling through Palestine building churches on the sites she believed to be associated with Christ's life. 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 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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