Weekly e-pistle 08/14/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          August 11, 2016 This Sunday, August 14th 13th Sunday after Pentecost The word of God is a refining fire. Jesus is the great divide in human history. He invites our undivided attention and devotion. Today, in the assembly, we are surrounded by "so great a cloud of witnesses." In the word and in the holy communion we are invited yet again to look to Jesus, "the pioneer and perfecter of our faith." Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Jeremiah 23:23-29      Psalm 82      Hebrews 11:29--12:2      Luke 12:49-56 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Gary Schumacher in honor of Jody Schumacher's birthday. Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  CONGREGATION WORKSHOP This Saturday, August 13th from 9 - 11 a.m. will be the second workshop, to discuss how the proceeds from the sale of annex 2 should be used. This workshop will focus on prioritizing the list of ideas developed at the first workshop to present at the Congregation Meeting.  Lutheran World Relief - School Kits Imagine having to choose between a meal or purchasing a notebook. Project Promise School Kits are sent to places where even the few required school supplies may be more than a family can afford. Pencils and paper can help write a positive future.  We are collecting items for Lutheran World Relief School Kits.  The backpacks have been ordered and now we need to fill them. If you have any questions, talk to Anita Patten. Include the following in each school kit: Four 70 Sheet Notebooks of wide or college ruled paper, approximately           8" X 10"; no loose leaf. One  30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches           on the other. One  Pencil Sharpener One  Pair of blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades           work well) Five  Unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with rubber band One  Black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a           rubber band One  Box of 16 or 24 crayons   CONGREGATION MEETING The third Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, August 28th after worship.  The agenda of the meeting will include Budget review and using the list of prioritized items, a vote will be taken to decide how the proceeds received from the sale of Annex 2 will be used.    September 4th is our next FOOD BASKET SUNDAY BRING YOUR DONATION OF CANNED, BOTTLED OR BOXED FOOD The first Sunday of every month St. Paul's collects food for the hungry in our community.  Your donation of canned, bottled or boxed food is greatly appreciated! Upcoming collection dates: September 4th October 2nd November 6th December 4th   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 Join 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. 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, August 14th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Kim Hervey Crucifier/Acolyte Dean Ahlberg Lector Judy Faye Ushers  Craig & Vicki Pyle Organist & Pianist Clyde Niesen Fellowship Hosts Sonya Domingo & Karen Spears Sacristans Anita Patten & Kathy Sutin  The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, August 14th    13th  Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Monday, August 15th Counters:  Don Johnson &  Tuesday, August 16th     6:30 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, August 17th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, August 18th Friday, August 19th Saturday, August 20th Sunday, August 21st   14th Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week: Maximilian Kolbe, died 1941; Kaj Munk, died 1944; martyrs Sunday, August 14, 2016 Father Kolbe was a Franciscan priest arrested by the Nazis and confined in Auschwitz. Kolbe gave generously of his meager resources, and finally volunteered to be starved to death in place of another man. A Danish Lutheran pastor and playwright, Munk strongly denounced the Nazis who occupied Denmark in the Second World War. His sermons and articles helped to show the anti-Christian nature of the movement. Mary, Mother of Our Lord Monday, August 15, 2016 The church (including Martin Luther) honored Mary with the title theotokos, meaning "God-bearer," for her role in giving birth to the Son of God. Her song, the Magnificat, speaks eloquently of God's lifting the lowly and feeding the hungry. Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, died 1153 Saturday, August 20, 2016 Bernard, a Cistercian monk, was a man of great spirituality who wrote mystical works and criticized those whom he thought took an overly intellectual approach to the faith. He became an abbot, and wrote several hymns that are still beloved today. 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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