Weekly e-pistle 06/05/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          June 2, 2016 This Sunday, June 5th 3rd Sunday after Pentecost The Time after Pentecost is a teaching time, a growing time, in the life of the church. Today's texts celebrate God's ability and intention to provide us with a new lease on life. To that end we gather today with the whole people of God to be instructed by the word and nourished in the blessed sacrament. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: 1 Kings 17:17-24        Psalm 30         Galatians 1:11-24       Luke 7:11-17 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Cynthia Bettini in Celebration of her Birthday on June 7th.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY CYNTHIA!! Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website    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   SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING - SUNDAY JUNE 19TH There will be a special congregation meeting following the worship service on Sunday June 19th.  This meeting is being held at the request of the Building Committee to share their findings and recommendations regarding the two annex buildings. Please plan to attend to hear the committees recommendations and be part of the decisions that move us forward. See the bulletin board in the fellowship hallway or a committee member if you'd like more information.   New Council Members The Church Council is happy to announce the addition of their two newest members Keith Domingo and Corie Hervey. Please take a moment to congratulate and thank Keith and Corie for volunteering their time and service to our council.  2016 ELCA Sierra Pacific Assembly This year the assembly will focus on the gift of being "Church Together."   Pr. Dawn and Sonya Domingo will attend the ELCA Sierra Pacific Synod meeting June 3-5, 2016, in Reno, NV as representatives from St. Paul's Lutheran Church. A short report of the business discussed with be given by the representative(s) on June 12th.   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 want more information. Summer Lunch Program Sadly, we have been notified by the Director of the Summer Lunch Program that St. Paul's Lutheran Church will not be a host site for lunch distribution this year.  Due to low participation it is not cost effective for the program to deliver to our site.  Thank you to all who have given your time and support to this program over the years. 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, June 5th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Kim Hervey Crucifier/Acolyte Teresa Arellano Lector Craig Pyle Ushers  Frank Gonsalves, Carmen Harnish & John Patten Organist & Pianist Cesar Cancino Fellowship Hosts Kathy Sutin & Vicki Pyle Sacristans Matthew Hervey & Corie Hervey  The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, June 5th    3rd  Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Monday, June 6th Counters:  Don Johnson & Jody Schumacher Tuesday, June 7th     Wednesday, June 8th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, June 9th   Friday, June 10th Saturday, June 11th Sunday, June 12th   3th Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week Boniface, Bishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, died 754 Sunday, June 05, 2016 Boniface was a native of England who became a Benedictine monk and was called to missionary work among the Vandal tribes of Germany. With fellow workers, he established churches and schools, and he also worked to reform the church. Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, died 1866 Tuesday, June 07, 2016 Noah Seattle led a coalition of tribes, and convinced them to live peacefully with encroaching white settlers. When he became a Roman Catholic, he held morning and evening prayer with his tribe. The city of Seattle is named for him. Columba, died 597; Aidan, died 651; Bede, died 735; renewers of the church. Thursday, June 09, 2016 These three monks from the British Isles helped keep the light of learning alive during the Middle Ages. Columba founded three monasteries off the coast of Scotland. Aidan was a pastor who led people to works of charity. The Venerable Bede was a Bible translator, historian, and hymnwriter. Barnabas, Apostle Saturday, June 11, 2016 Barnabas was not numbered among the twelve apostles, but the book of Acts gives him that title. After Paul was converted to Christianity, Barnabas welcomed him to Jerusalem, and later the two traveled together on missionary journeys. 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

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