Weekly e-pistle 06/12/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          June 9, 2016 This Sunday, June 12th 4th Sunday after Pentecost The enormity of our sin is surpassed only by the mercy of God. We come, repentant, to the table of the Lord. In the body and blood of Jesus, in the announcement of our absolution, all our sins are forgiven. "Happy are they . . . whose sin is put away." Happy are we. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: 2 Samuel 11:26--12:10, 13-15        Psalm 32        Galatians 2:15-21      Luke 7:36--8:3 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Kathy Sutin in Celebration of her Birthday on June 11th.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY!! 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.  29th Annual Synod Assembly - June 3 - 5, 2016 -  Reno "We Are Church Together" Bishop Mark Holmerud led the Assembly and ELCA Presiding Bishop, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton attended as the ELCA Churchwide Representative and keynote speaker.  547 individuals attended the Assembly, 432 were voting members. Of the voting members, 272 or 63% were lay and 160 or 37% were clergy.     Business of the Assembly included Elections for Synod Council Positions and Synod Secretary. The Assembly voted on Resolutions and adapted a 2016-17 budget.  The Assembly also approved changes to the Synod Constitution S9.04.  You can read the complete report on the Sierra Pacific Synod website at:  At the synod assembly the Bishop asked several clergy and their representative members to come up front. Pr. Dawn and the representative member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity were invited to come up.    Pr. Stephen Carlson of the Valley Mission Coalition presented 9 churches with a $5000 ministry grant for outreach and engagement in their communities. The congregations are: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alameda St Paul Lutheran Family, Carson City Hope Lutheran Church, El Sobrante Advent Lutheran Church, Morgan Hill Trinity Lutheran Church, Porterville Lutheran Church of Our Savior, San Francisco Pella Lutheran Church, Selma St Paul's Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran Churches, Vallejo Community Lutheran Church, Watsonville This is exciting news for us and we need to get our two congregations together soon to decide what to do this money in our community! Recipients of the grants will tell their stories of how the money was put to use at the 2017 Synod Assembly. 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. San Francisco LGBT Freedom Day Parade and Celebration Calling all LGBT Lutherans and friends from the Sierra Pacific Synod! Join ReconcilingWorks as we share God's inclusive love by walking in the San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2016.  Sign-up at      http://bit.ly/rwsppridemarch  or email Cora at rosecora@gmail.com Feel free to contact me with questions and to direct inquiries my way. Kind regards, Cora Rose Sierra Pacific Chapter ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation 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 12th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Teresa Arellano Crucifier/Acolyte Kim Hervey Lector Don Johnson Ushers  Craig & Vicki Pyle Organist & Pianist Clyde Niesen Fellowship Hosts Jody Schumacher & Angelika Shanely Sacristans Matthew Hervey & Corie Hervey  The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, June 12th    4th  Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Monday, June 13th Counters:  Don Johnson & Karen Spears Tuesday, June 14th     6:30 p.m. Worship Commission Wednesday, June 15th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, June 16th   Friday, June 17th Saturday, June 18th Sunday, June 19th   5th Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, died 379; Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, died around 385; Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, died around 389; Macrina, theologian, died around 379 Tuesday, June 14, 2016 The Cappadocian fathers, as the three men in this group are known, explored the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Basil's monastic rule forms the basis for Eastern monastic life. Gregory of Nazianzus defended orthodox Christianity in Constantinople. Gregory of Nyssa, Basil's younger brother, wrote on the spiritual life. Macrina, older sister of Basil and Gregory of Nyssa, was the leader of a community dedicated to asceticism, meditation, and prayer. 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) Leah Wells 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