Weekly e-pistle 06/19/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          June 16, 2016 This Sunday, June 19th 5th Sunday after Pentecost This Sunday's texts paint startling pictures of the horrific-the demonic-nature of sin. The church's repeated celebration of the holy communion counters that tragic reality in a continued showing forth of the death of Jesus "until he comes." It is a dramatic declaration of "how much God has done for you." Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Isaiah 65:1-9         Psalm 22:19-28         Galatians 3:23-29       Luke 8:26-39 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by John & Anita Patten in Celebration of their 51st Wedding Anniversary.   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY John & Anita!! Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  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.       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 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 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 19th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Don Ockrassa Crucifier/Acolyte Teresa Arellano Lector Jody Schumacher Ushers  Judy Faye & Corey Hervey Organist & Pianist Cesar Cancino Fellowship Hosts Kim Hervey & Lisa Olson Sacristans Matthew Hervey & Corie Hervey  The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, June 19th    5th  Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Eucharist Special Congregation Meeting Monday, June 20th Counters:  Don Johnson & Anita Patten Tuesday, June 21th     6:30 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, June 22nd 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, June 23rd  Friday, June 24th Saturday, June 25th Sunday, June 26th   5th Sunday after Pentecost    Pride Sunday 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week Onesimos Nesib, translator, evangelist, died 1931 Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Onesimos was born in Ethiopia. Captured and taken as a slave to Eritrea, he was there freed by Swedish missionaries. He translated the Bible into his native Oromo and returned to preach there. John the Baptist Friday, June 24, 2016 John said, "[Jesus] must increase, but I must decrease." And so his birth is celebrated half a year before Jesus', just as the daylight in the northern hemisphere begins to wane. Jesus honored John as being the greatest prophet. Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530 Saturday, June 25, 2016 On this day in 1530 the German and Latin editions of the Augsburg Confession were presented to the Emperor Charles of the Holy Roman Empire. The Augsburg Confession was written by Philipp Melanchthon and endorsed by Martin Luther, and consists of a brief summary of points in which the reformers saw their teaching as either agreeing with or differing from that of the Roman Catholic Church of the time. Philipp Melanchthon, renewer of the church, died 1560 Saturday, June 25, 2016 Though he died on April 19, Philipp Melanchthon is commemorated today because of his connection with the Augsburg Confession. Colleague and co-reformer with Martin Luther, Melanchthon was a brilliant scholar, known as "the teacher of Germany." 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 Amanda Hanifan (daughter of Jody & Gary Schumacher) 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

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