Announcements for Sunday, February 16, 2024

8:45 am Bulletin
(Traditional music)

11:00 am Bulletin
(Contemporary music)

 

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:

 
 

A Note from the Rector: Out of Town 2/16-2/25

I’ll be taking a family vacation that week, and Feb. 23-25, I’ll be leading the women’s retreat for St. John’s Roseville at Mercy Center in Auburn. Keep your eyes peeled for news of a St. Paul’s women’s retreat in the coming months! If you’re interested in joining the planning team, email me at rector@stpaulsbenicia.org.

 

Lenten Season Contemplative Prayer

Please join Deacon Beth for a time of quiet and reflection followed by Compline on Fridays during Lent.
February 16th through March 23rd from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm in the church.

 
 
 
 
2024 Online Lent Study: Ways to Pray

Book: Strength for the Journey: A Guide to Spiritual Practice, by Renée Miller (Morehouse Publishing, New York) Available in paperback (new and used from $1.99 online) and Kindle
You may want to keep a journal. Other resources will be shared during the class.

Class leaders: The Rev. Mack Olson, The Rev. Carol Luther, The Rev. Cn. Julie Wakelee, The Rev. Beth Gaines

Dates: 5 Thursday evenings: February 22, February 29, March 7, March 14, March 21
Time: 7-8 pm
On Zoom
Please register for this free course herehttps://form.jotform.com/240366571427155

Meetings will include a mix of conversation and application (aka different prayer modes).
Please email Deacon Beth if you have any questions. 

 

TGIFF (Thank Goodness it’s Fourth Friday)

Is on Friday the 23rd, from
5:30-7:30 in the undercroft. Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Jeanne and Mark Brown are hosting this month.

 
 
Lenten/Easter Series – Episcopal Evangelism 101

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

I will. . . but how? With God’s help. And with some practical guidance.

Join Rev. Annie in this 6 week course that will equip you to share the good news authentically, naturally, and without the “join or burn” rhetoric that many of us think of. We’ll gather for soup, bread, salad, and conversation, then transition into the material that incudes short video clips, large and small group discussions, and activities. Gatherings begin at 5:30pm.

Thursday, Feb. 29 – Session 1: Introduction to Embracing Evangelism

Thursday, Mar. 7 – Session 2: Seek, Name, Celebrate

Thursday, Mar. 14 – Session 3: The Great Story and Your Story

Thursday, Mar. 14 – Session 4: The Stories of Others

Thursday, Mar. 21 – Session 5: Invite Everyone to More

Thursday, Mar. 28 – No Class – Holy Week

Thursday, Apr. 4 – Session 6: Go! Discernment and What’s Next

Folks who complete all 6 sessions will receive St. Paul’s swag with our NEW logo, coming soon!

 
 
Volunteer opportunity: Coffee Hour Committee

 Join the crew that coordinates hospitality, feeds, and caffeinates our congregation after worship! Coordinators assist in set-up, clean-up, and showing the ropes to folks who sign up. With enough volunteers, this can be a 1x/month ministry right before or after the service you attend. Interested? E-mail: admin@stpaulsbenicia.org    

 

 
 
 
Party of Parties

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (3/9/24); $20/ family & $10/adults

Native Garden Tour 1 & 2 (4/14/24); $20/pp

Hike & Bike (5/18/24); $10/pp (free for under age 18)

Sip and Paint (6/8/24); $50/pp

First Street Scavenger Hunt (9/7/24); $25/team

To sign up for a party, contact the church office at (707) 745-0307 oradmin@stpaulsbenicia.org.

 

St. Paul’s Sierra Service Project: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Hello Good People of St. Paul’s!

As just about everybody knows, the Sierra Service Project campers, parents and counselors will once again present our world famous St. Patrick’s Day corned beef dinner again this year on Saturday evening, March 16th.  

Besides enjoying the best St. Patrick’s dinner in town and fellowship with the best people in town, we’ll once again have a number of great prizes for our opportunity drawing!

So set aside the date, Saturday, March 16th!  SSP campers will be selling tickets after each service beginning this Sunday. $40 for adults, $20 for kids 5-15 years and kids under 5 are free!  We also have take-out again this year! (Cash, check and credit cards online accepted!)
Thank you as always for your support!

St. Paul’s SSP Volunteers

 

New Email Address for Repairs

See something broken or in need of repair around St. Paul’s? Snap a picture of it, add a brief description and Email it to fixit@stpaulsbenicia.org. This will go to the Rector and Wardens; we’ll be right on it!

  

 

 

 

 

Dignity Day: April 13, 2024
SAVE the date! Dignity Day is coming up in April.  If anyone is interested in participating as a volunteer Ambassador at the event, please let me know via email at deacon@stpaulsbenicia.org

 

Morning Prayer Weekdays at 9 a.m. in Church and on Zoom

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The deadline for submitting announcements is Wednesday at noon. 
Please e-mail information to: admin@stpaulsbenicia.org  
Office phone: (707) 745-0307