Announcements for Sunday, March 3, 2024

8:45 AM BULLETIN
(Traditional music)

11:00 AM BULLETIN
(Contemporary music)

 

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:

 

 

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 21Time: 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. 

 

Lenten/Easter Series – Episcopal Evangelism 101

**TIME CHANGE: 6 pm in the Parish Hall**

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 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

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 Tea Party Postponed

The Mad Hatter Tea Party originally scheduled for Saturday, March 9th has been postponed.  The new date is yet to be determined.  Watch the announcements for updates. Questions can be directed to Cathy Cellini or Betsy Zampa.

 

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 or admin@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, between 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

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
 
 

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

 

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!

 

 

 

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