Weekly e-pistle 05/22/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          May 19, 2016 This Sunday, May 22nd Day of Pentecost "O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" Today we celebrate the name of God: holy blessed Trinity. There is no other day quite like this one in the church's year. There is no other god like ours. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!" Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31         Psalm 8         Romans 5:1-5         John 16:12-15 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Keith & Sonya Domingo in memory of Gordon Duquette and in honor of Nikolos Croinex's Birthdays.   Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  Looking Our Best In preparation of Pastor Dawn's installation two work days have been scheduled to clean up the church.  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. In addition, we have been notified by the Vallejo Fire Department that our church properties are in violation of a variety of city codes. Most immediately, the weeds between the two annex buildings must be cut down.  At Saturday's clean-up, we need weed wackers and your help to accomplish this. There will be additional work days scheduled soon to correct the other violations we have been notified of.  Any and all help is greatly appreciated.   We are in need of flowers.  We are looking for flowers to help beautify the reception following Pastor Dawn's Installation on Sunday.  If you have flowers to share, brought in vases from home, please email or call Karen Spears, 707-644-2985.  We will use them on the serving tables.  Thank you. 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. What Does the Future of the ELCA look like to you? The ELCA is in a process to discern its future. They are soliciting feedback from both rostered and lay leaders. I would encourage everyone to go to the link and give the ELCA your thoughts.     www.elca.org/future   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 or       Pr. Dawn if you have any questions or need more information. 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 Sunday, May 22nd: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Dean Ahlberg Crucifier/Acolyte Don Ockrassa Lector Don Ockrassa Ushers  Cindy Poehls, Joseph White & John Patten Organist & Pianist Clyde Niesen Fellowship Hosts No Coffee Hour Sacristans Kim Hervey & Natalie Croinex The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, May 22nd    The Holy Trinity   1st Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Choir Practice Eucharist Reverend Dr. Dawn Roginski Installation Monday, May 23rd    Counters:  Don Johnson & Anita Patten Tuesday, May 24th     Wednesday, May 25th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, May 26th   Friday, May 27th Saturday, May 28th Sunday, May 29th   2nd Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week Nicolaus Copernicus, died 1543; Leonhard Euler, died 1783; scientists Tuesday, May 24, 2016 These two men were both scientists who helped to explain the wonders of God's universe. Copernicus is best known for promoting the idea that the sun, not the earth, is at the center of our solar system. Euler was one of the founders of pure mathematics, and contributed to many other fields. John Calvin, renewer of the church, died 1564 Friday, May 27, 2016 Gifted both as a systematic theologian and as an interpreter of scriptures, Calvin embraced the Reformation, and as a preacher in Geneva, Switzerland, brought a theocratic government to it. He is regarded as the father of the Reformed churches. 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 The family and friends of Vivian M. Orzilli. (Mother of Vicki Orzilli Pyle) 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

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1300 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 SafeUnsubscribe™ webmasterstpaulselcavallejo.free@blogger.com Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by stpaulsvallejo@sbcglobal.net in collaboration with Try it free today