Weekly e-pistle 09/18/2016

St. Paul's               E-pistle         September 15, 2016 This Sunday, September 18th 18th Sunday after Pentecost As we are invited today to consider what it means to be managers (rather than owners) of all that we have, it is crucial to recall that we are bought with a price. "Christ Jesus, himself human, . . . gave himself a ransom for all." Apart from the generosity of God we have nothing-we are nothing. By God's gracious favor we have everything we need. Holy Communion - 10 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Amos 8:4-7      Psalm 113      1 Timothy 2:1-7      Luke 16:1-13 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by The Domingo family in memory of Don & Rose Domingo and Veronica Duquette. Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, September 18 Combined worship service with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Church Picnic This Sunday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. will be our joint worship service at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity.  Following worship there will be a church picnic.  Please plan to attend and enjoy the fellowship.   Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity is located at 201 Doyle Drive, Vallejo 94591.   Driving directions: From San Francisco (Hwy 80 East) From Interstate 80 take the Georgia Street exit and turn right at the stop sign  At the 1st stop light turn Left onto Georgia Street Turn Right onto Fernwood St. Take the 2nd left onto Haggerty St. Take the 1st right onto Doyle Dr. 201 DOYLE DR is on the right. From Fairfield (Hwy 80 West) From Interstate 80 take the Georgia Street exit and turn right as you come off  the exit and continue over the freeway Turn Right onto Fernwood St. Take the 2nd left onto Haggerty St. Take the 1st right onto Doyle Dr. 201 DOYLE DR is on the right. From Benicia (Hwy 780) From Hwy 80 take the Glen Cove exit and turn right at the light onto Glen Cove Rd which becomes Rollingwood Ave. when you cross Benicia Rd. From Rollingwood Ave.turn left onto Doyle Dr. 201 DOYLE DR is on the left. Sunday, September 25 Blessing the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Quilts and Kits During the worship service on Sunday, September 25th we will take time to bless the LWR quilts and kits.  The donation of time and materials generated 17 quilts / fleece blankets, 48 school kits, 20 personal kits, and 2 fabric kits.   We will also be collecting donations to help LWR with the cost of mailing the quilts and kits. The price LWR pays for mailing is $2.25 per quilt/blanket, $1.40 per school kit, $2.65 per personal kit and $1.00 per fabric kit.  Any donation is helpful.  Thank you to all who donated and 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 16th at 10 a.m.  ALL are welcome! ********************************************************************************** SUNDAY, October 2nd 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: October 2nd November 6th December 4th _______________________________________________________________ Long time St. Paul's member Terry Hawkyard passed away on September 9th after a long illness.  Read more here:  Obituary A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church 1092 Alberta Way Concord, CA Our thoughts and prayers go out to her sons Eddy and David and their families. _______________________________________________________________ HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY Common Ground: Throughout the months of August and September, Common Ground in Vallejo is conducting a survey to learn more about our community's specific concerns related to neighborhood and school safety. We are particularly asking adults responsible for school-aged children, as well as older students, to weigh in on their experience of safety in Vallejo. Most importantly, we will be organizing toward a community meeting on September 27th to begin discussing how to work together toward productive and practical solutions. The survey is available online here:  SURVEY or print the survey here:  Printable Survey For additional information or questions about Common Ground or the survey use this link: Common Ground and Survey Information 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 18: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister   Crucifier/Acolyte Lector   Ushers  Organist & Pianist Fellowship Hosts Sacristans The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:  CALENDAR Sunday, September 18th    18th  Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m Eucharist at Lutherna Church of the Holy Trinity Church Picnic Monday, September 19th Counters:  Don Johnson &  Tuesday, September 20th     6:30 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, September 21st 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, September 22nd Friday, September 23rd 7:30 p.m. Apostolic Meeting Saturday, September 24th Sunday, September 25th   19th Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist  Commemorations for the Week: Dag Hammarskjöld, renewer of society, died 1961 Sunday, September 18, 2016 A Swedish diplomat, Hammarskjöld served as the second Secretary General of the United Nations until his death in a plane crash while trying to negotiate peace in present-day Zambia. His journal, published as Markings, revealed the depth of his Christian faith. Nelson Wesley Trout, bishop, died 1996 (TFF) Tuesday, September 20, 2016 A native of Ohio, Trout served parishes in several parts of the United States before being elected bishop of the South Pacific District of the American Lutheran Church, the first African American Lutheran to serve in such a capacity. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Matthew (or Levi) was a tax collector in Capernaum for the Roman government. Tax collectors were frequently despised for dishonesty and for assisting the occupiers. Jesus nevertheless showed love for them, and chose Matthew to be a disciple. 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) Eddy and David Hawkyard and families 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 Benny Slusher (Robin Slusher's husband) Family and friends of Terry Hawkyard.  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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