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March 9, 2017
This Sunday, March 12 During Lent we journey with all those around the world who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. In today's gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and Spirit. At the font we are given a new birth as daughters and sons of God. As God made a covenant with Abraham, in baptism God promises to raise us up with Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God's love for all the world.
All are welcome to receive Communion!
Sunday's Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17
Sunday's chancel flowers: Are given to the Glory of God |
Happening Around St. Paul's
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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, March 12th and March 19th at 10 a.m.
************************************************************************************ SUNDAY, April 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: 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:
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.
Sunday, March 26th will be a 10 a.m. joint worship service at Holy Trinity. ************************************************************************************* 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, March 12th:
| Presiding Minister | Pastor Dr. Dawn Roginski | | Assisting Minister | Teresa Arellano | | Crucifer / Acolyte | Dean Ahlberg | | Lector | Don Johnson | | Ushers | Craig & Vicki Pyle | | Greeter |
| | Pianist/Organist | Clyde Niesen | | Flowers |
| | Fellowship Hosts | Karen Spears & Angelika Shanley | | Sacristans | Kim Hervey & Lisa Olson |
Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar: CALENDAR
| | 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. | Apostolic Service Eucharist | | Monday, March 13th
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| Counters: Don Johnson & | | Tuesday, March 14th |
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| | Wednesday, March 15th | 7:00 p.m. | C.O.D.A | | Thursday, March 16th | 12:00 p.m. | Martha Circle | | Friday, March 17th | 7:30 p.m. | Apostolic Meeting | | Saturday, March 18th |
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| | Sunday, March 19th Third Sunday in Lent | 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. | Apostolic Service Eucharist
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Commemorations for the Week:
Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, died 604
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Born into wealth and power, Gregory was for a time the chief administrator of the city of Rome. Giving this up for a life in the church, he was elected pope in 590. He influenced public worship through the establishment of a lectionary and prayers to correlate with the readings. Gregorian chant is named in his honor.
Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, died 461
Friday, March 17, 2017
A native of Britain, Patrick was kidnapped by pirates at age sixteen and sold into slavery in Ireland. After a few years, he escaped, returned home, and entered the ministry. Returning to Ireland, he successfully served as a bishop and missionary there.
Serving God Next Sunday, March 19th:
| Presiding Minister
| Pastor Dr. Dawn Roginski | | Assisting Minister | Don Ockrassa | | Crucifer / Acolyte | Teresa Arellano | | Lector | Craig Pyle | | Ushers | Judy Faye & Corie Hervey | | Greeter | | | Pianist/Organist | Cesar Cancino | | Flowers | Kim Hervey | | Fellowship Hosts | Kathy Sutin & Jody Schumacher | | Sacristans | Kim Hervey & Lisa Olson |
Readings Sunday March 19th:
Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42
Coming Next Week at St. Paul's:
| Sunday, March 19th
Third Sunday in Lent
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11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. | Apostolic Service
Eucharist Council meeting | | Monday, March 20th |
| Counters:
Don Johnson & Wayne Olson | | Tuesday, March 21st | 6:30 p.m. | Worship Commission | | Wednesday, March 22nd | 7:00 p.m. | CODA | Thursday, March 23rd
| 6:00 p.m. | Lent Soup Supper and Service @ St. Paul's | | Friday, March 24th | 7:30 p.m. | Apostolic Meeting | | Saturday, March 25th |
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| Sunday, March 26th
Fourth Sunday in Lent | 8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
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Eucharist @ Holy Trinity |
Commemorations for the Week: Joseph, Guardian of Jesus
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Though the Bible tells us little about the husband of Jesus' mother Mary, we know that he was a carpenter or builder by trade. He is also shown as being devoted both to God and to Mary and Jesus. It is assumed that he died before Jesus became an adult.
Thomas Cranmer, Bishop of Canterbury, martyr, died 1556
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Cranmer's lasting achievement is contributing to and overseeing the creation of the Book of Common Prayer, which remains (in revised form) the worship book of the Anglican Communion. He was burned at the stake under Queen Mary for his support of the Protestant Reformation.
Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to American Indians, died 1758
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
A Puritan minister in Connecticut, Edwards is remembered as being a great preacher. Though his most famous sermon talks at length about hell, he was more concerned with God's love. He served both as missionary to the Housatonic people in Massachusetts, and as president of the future Princeton University.
Oscar Arnulfo Romero, Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, died 1980
Friday, March 24, 2017
Romero was deeply concerned with injustices evident toward the poor and powerless in El Salvador, and worked forthrightly against political repression. He was assassinated while presiding at the eucharist in a chapel near the cathedral in San Salvador.
Annunciation of Our Lord
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Nine months before Christmas we celebrate the annunciation, in which the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God. The ancient church believed that this was also the date of the world's creation and of Jesus' death on the cross.
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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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