Weekly e-pistle 09/04/2016

St. Paul's               E-pistle         September 1, 2016 This Sunday, September 4th 16th Sunday after Pentecost Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship today, we might be helped by translating Paul's request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh my heart in Christ. Strengthened by the company and forgiveness of the Christ in the blessed sacrament and recalling God's grace in remembrance of baptism, we can be strengthened in this hour to "choose life"-to choose life in God as our own. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20      Psalm 1      Philemon 1-21      Luke 14:25-33 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Wayne & Lisa Olson in honor of their wedding anniversary.  Happy Anniversary Wayne & Lisa!! Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  THIS SUNDAY, September 4th is 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: October 2nd November 6th December 4th ********************************************************************************** Sunday, September 18 Combined worship service with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Church Picnic We will have a joint worship service on Sunday, September 18, 10:00am at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity.  There will be a church picnic following the worship service.  Please plan to attend and enjoy the fellowship.  Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity is located at 201 Doyle Drive, Vallejo 94591.  See a Council member if you have any questions. ********************************************************************************** THANK YOU to all who donated to the Lutheran World Relief Backpacks!!  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.  We gathered enough backpack kits to fill 40 backpacks.  Thank you also to Anita Patten for her time and effort to coordinate and oversee this very important outreach on behalf of our church. ********************************************************************************** KITCHEN TEA TOWELS - We need donations Our kitchen tea towels are disappearing.  We are asking for donations to replenish our supply.  The flour sack variety is best. Flour sack tea towels have excellent absorption and are super soft and lint-free. **************************************************************** CHOIR PRACTICE begins Sunday, October 2 at 10 a.m.  ALL are welcome! _______________________________________________________________ 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, September 4: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister  Kim Hervey Crucifier/Acolyte  Dean Ahlberg Lector  Craig Pyle Ushers   Craig & Vicki Pyle Organist & Pianist  Cesar Cancino Fellowship Hosts  Vicki Pyle & Kathy Sutin Sacristans  Craig & Vicki Pyle The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, September 4th    16th  Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Monday, September 5th Counters:  Don Johnson &  Tuesday, September 6th     6:30p.m. Worship Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 7th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, September 8th Friday, September 9th Saturday, September 10th Sunday, September 11th   17th Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week: Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, died 1654 Friday, September 09, 2016 Born into Spanish nobility, Claver became a Jesuit missionary, and served in present-day Colombia. His ministry was focused on the slaves that arrived there. He gave them food and medicine, learned their dialects, and taught them Christianity. 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 Robin Slusher 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: Friends and family of Venny Slusher (Robin Slusher's husband) 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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