| December 2, 2016
This Sunday, December 4th At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we turn toward the light of Christ's coming. For Christians he is the root of Jesse, the righteous judge who welcomes all, especially the poor and meek of the earth. We wait with hope for that day when the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and there will be no more hurt or destruction. From the Lord's table we are sent in the spirit of John the Baptist to proclaim that in Christ the kingdom of God has come near.
Holy Communion - 11 AM All are welcome to receive Communion!
Sunday's Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7,18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12
Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God. |
Happening Around St. Paul's
********************************************************************************** CHOIR PRACTICE Sunday, December 4th at 10 a.m. ALL are welcome!
********************************************************************************** SUNDAY, December 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!
******************************************************************************************************* Sunday, December 18th, Join us after service to decorate the Christmas Tree. This is a fun event for the whole family. Light lunch will be provided. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
********************************************************************************** ATTENTION all Committee Chairpersons: It is time to update your list of service volunteers. The new calendar year begins November 27th. Please provide your updated volunteer lists as soon as possible. Please send your list to the Church Office stpaulsvallejo@sbcglobal.net and a copy to Sonya k-s-domingo@sbcglobal.net. THANK YOU!! *********************************************************************************** DATES TO REMEMBER: Saturday, December 24th Christmas Eve Service will be a combined congregation 7 PM worship service at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. Sunday, December 25th Christmas Day Service will be a combined congregation 10 AM worship service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Sunday, January 1st Food Basket Sunday - Bring your donation of canned, bottled or boxed food. _______________________________________________________________
HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
TODAY - Saturday, December 3, 9 am - 3 pm GLOBAL HOLIDAY FAIRE The 19th annual Global Holiday Faire features jewelry, gifts, art, ornaments, crafts,gift baskets,baked goods and more, All proceed go to benefit non-profit organizations. The global Holiday Faire is at First Christian Church in Vallejo (Indiana & Colusa Sts. (1 block north of Tennessee St.) Learn more at GLOBAL HOLIDAY FAIRE
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!
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| Serving God Sunday, December 4th:
| Presiding Minister | Pastor Dr. Dawn Roginski | | Assisting Minister | Dean Ahlberg | | Crucifer / Acolyte | Teresa Arellano | | Lector | Matthew Hervey | | Ushers | Joseph White, Carmen Harnish & John Patten | | Pianist/Organist | Cesar Cancino | | Flowers |
| | Fellowship Hosts | Karen Spears & Kim Hervey | | Sacristans | Kathy Sutin, Bev Smith & Jody Schumacher |
Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar: CALENDAR
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11:00 a.m. | Apostolic Service
Eucharist | | Monday, December 5th
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| | | Tuesday, December 6th | 6:30 p.m. | Worship Commission Meeting | | Wednesday, December 7th | 7:00 p.m. | C.O.D.A | | Thursday, December 8th | 1:00 p.m. | Sewing | | Friday, December 9th | 7:30 p.m. | Apostolic Meeting | | Saturday, December 10th |
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| | Sunday, December 11th 3rd Sunday of Advent | 9:00-10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. | Apostolic Service Eucharist
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Commemorations for the Week:
John of Damascus, theologian and hymnwriter, died around 749
Sunday, December 04, 2016
A monk in an abbey near Jerusalem, John wrote many hymns as well as theological works. One of his works, The Fount of Wisdom, remained influential for centuries.
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, died around 342
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Little is known about Nicholas, except that he was a bishop in present-day Turkey. According to legend, he was famous for his giving to the poor, and so has become a symbol of anonymous gift-giving.
Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, died 397
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
While a governor of northern Italy, Ambrose was elected bishop of Milan on the same day he was baptized. He was a famous preacher, a writer of hymns we still sing today, and helped lead St. Augustine to faith.
Serving God Next Sunday, December 11th:
| Presiding Minister
| Pastor Dr. Dawn Roginski | | Assisting Minister | Don Ockrassa | | Crucifer / Acolyte | Dean Ahlberg | | Lector | Don Ockrassa | | Ushers | Craig & Vicki Pyle | | Pianist/Organist | Clyde Niesen | | Flowers | Cynthia Bettini | | Fellowship Hosts | Angelika Shanley & Jody Schumacher | | Sacristans | Kathy Sutin, Bev Smith & Jody Schumacher |
Readings Sunday December 11th: Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11
Coming Next Week at St. Paul's:
Sunday, December 11th
3rd Sunday of Advent | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
| Apostolic Service
Eucharist | | Monday, December 12th |
| Counters:
Don Johnson | | Tuesday, December 13th |
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| | Wednesday, December 14th | 7:00 p.m. | CODA | Thursday, December 15th
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| | Friday, December 16th | 7:30 p.m. | Apostolic Meeting | | Saturday, December 17th |
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| Sunday, December 18th
4th Sunday of Advent | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. | Apostolic Service
Eucharist
Lunch & Christmas Tree Decorating |
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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
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