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February 23, 2017
This Sunday, February 26 Transfiguration of Our Lord / Last Sunday after Epiphany Today's festival is a bridge between the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany cycle that comes to a close today and the Lent-Easter cycle that begins in several days. On the mount of transfiguration Jesus is revealed as God's beloved Son, echoing the words at his baptism. This vision of glory sustains us as Jesus faces his impending death in Jerusalem.
Holy Communion - 11 AM All are welcome to receive Communion!
Sunday's Readings: Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 2 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9
Sunday's chancel flowers: Are given to the Glory of God |
Happening Around St. Paul's
********************************************************************************************** Study Guide: Small congregations share strengths, struggles Many of our congregations are struggling with the same three interrelated difficulties: a smaller pool of members, a shrinking financial base, and fixed costs from an older building that may be too big for today's ministry yet requires expensive maintenance. How is your congregation doing?
Download a study guide for "Small congregations share strengths, struggles," which appeared in Living Lutheran's January 2017 print issue.
********************************************************************************************* CHOIR PRACTICE Sunday, February 26th at 10 a.m.
************************************************************************************ NEXT SUNDAY - Sunday, March 5th 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: April 2nd May 7th June 4th
************************************************************************************ Chancel Flowers - 2017
The new 2017 sign-up sheets to donate chancel flowers is on the bulletin board in the hallway leading to the fellowship hall. Your $30 donation pays for 2 vases of flowers that you can take home after worship or donate to one of our shut-ins.
********************************************************************************************** UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sunday February 26th, Joint Worship Service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Ash Wednesday, March 1st, Joint worship service at Holy Trinity 7 pm. Thursdays during Lent Soup suppers at St. Paul's begin at 6 pm, Lenten study beginning at 6:30 pm (during supper) ending with Holden Evening Prayer beginning at 7 pm. ************************************************************************************* 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!
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| Serving God Sunday, February 26th:
| Presiding Minister | Pastor Dr. Dawn Roginski | | Assisting Minister | Kim Hervey | | Crucifer / Acolyte | Don Ockrassa | | Lector | Judy Faye | | Ushers | Cindy Poehls & Joseph White | | Greeter |
| | Pianist/Organist | Clyde Niesen | | Flowers |
| | Fellowship Hosts | Teresa Arellano & Anita Patten | | Sacristans | Craig & Vicki Pyle |
Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar: CALENDAR
Sunday, February 26th
Transfiguration of Our Lord Last Sunday after Epiphany | 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
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Eucharist | | Monday, February 27th
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| Counters: Don Johnson & Anita Patten | | Tuesday, February 28th |
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| | Wednesday, March 1st | 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. | Ash Wednesday Service @ Holy Trinity C.O.D.A | | Thursday, March 2nd | 1:00 p.m. | Sewing | | Friday, March 3rd | 7:30 p.m. | Apostolic Meeting | | Saturday, March 4th |
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| | Sunday, March 5th First Sunday in Lent | 9:00-10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. | Apostolic Service Eucharist
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ASH WEDNESDAY READINGS:
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Psalm 51:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10 Matthew 6:1-6,16-21
Commemorations for the Week:
George Herbert, hymnwriter, died 1633
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
An excellent scholar, Herbert served briefly in the English parliament, then became a parish priest. He was known for devoted care of his parishioners, as well as for writing poetry and hymns, including "Come, my way, my truth, my life." He died at age 40.
John Wesley, died 1791; Charles Wesley, died 1788; renewers of the church
Thursday, March 02, 2017
These brothers led a revival originally intended to remain within the Church of England, one that involved frequent communion and advocacy for the poor. Except for a brief time in America, they worked in England. Charles was also a prolific hymn writer. After their deaths, their work led to the formation of the Methodist Church.
Serving God Next Sunday, March 5th:
| Presiding Minister
| Pastor Dr. Dawn Roginski | | Assisting Minister | Dean Ahlberg | | Crucifer / Acolyte | Kim Hervey | | Lector | Karen Spears | | Ushers | Joseph White & John Patten | | Greeter | Carmen Harnish | | Pianist/Organist | Cesar Cancino | | Flowers | Keith & Sonya Domingo | | Fellowship Hosts | Kim Hervey & Judy Faye | | Sacristans | Kim Hervey & Lisa Olson |
Readings Sunday March 5th:
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11
Coming Next Week at St. Paul's:
| Sunday, March 5th
First Sunday in Lent
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
| Apostolic Service
Eucharist | | Monday, March 6th |
| Counters:
Don Johnson & Wayne Olson | | Tuesday, March 7th | 6:30 p.m. | Worship Commission | | Wednesday, March 8th | 7:00 p.m. | CODA | Thursday, March 9th
| 6:00 p.m. | Lent Soup Supper and Service @ St. Paul's | | Friday, March 10th | 7:30 p.m. | Apostolic Meeting | | Saturday, March 11th |
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| Sunday, March 12th
Second Sunday in Lent | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
| Apostolic Service
Eucharist |
Commemorations for the Week: Perpetua and Felicity and companions, martyrs at Carthage, died 202
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
Vibia Perpetua was a noblewoman, and Felicity her slave, who were catechumens at Carthage, northern Africa. They, with four other catechumens, had defied the Roman emperor who had forbidden conversions to Christianity, and were put to death in the amphitheater.
Harriet Tubman, died 1913; Sojourner Truth, died 1883; renewers of society
Friday, March 10, 2017
Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, helped about 300 others to escape slavery until the institution was abolished. Sojourner Truth, whose birth name was Isabella, was freed after slavery was abolished, and discerned a call to be a preacher. Taking the name Sojourner Truth, she set out on an evangelistic journey, where people found her testimony to be deeply moving.
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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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