Holy Eucharist
(w/ traditional music)
11:00 AM BULLETIN
Holy Eucharist
(w/ contemporary music)
Sat. May 11: Radical Rest for Busy Moms Featuring Sound Healing by BrandiBette Smead
Rest as a spiritual practice is more than a nap. It is a radical statement of resistance against grind culture, capitalism, and white supremacy. Drawing on the work of theologians Walter Bruggemann and Tricia Hersey (a.k.a. “The Nap Bishop”), we will gather in the middle of a busy and stressful season to rest and daydream in community.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: St. Paul’s Parish Hall
Limited to 20 participants. Bring a yoga mat, blankets, pillows, and wear comfortable clothing.
May 15: Wednesday Eucharist and Bible Study Cancelled 5/15
Your clergy will be participating in our Diocesan Clergy Conference
Concert: Vallejo Choral Society presents, ‘In Aeternum’ 
Saturday, May 18th at 7 PM
(St. Paul’s Episcopal Church)
Or
Sunday, May 19th at 3 PM
(Springbrook Masonic Temple – Vallejo)
Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door.
(Students free!)
Sun. May 19 – Feast of Pentecost and Rector’s Sabbatical Forum
10 AM, Undercroft
Dress in red for a festive celebration of the Holy Spirit’s arrival! Then head down to the undercroft for a Q & A with Rev. Annie to discuss her upcoming sabbatical.
Hosted by: Solano Pride Center
Addressing Religious Trauma: Wed 5/15 at 7pm
Colin Amato is a licensed marriage & family therapist who specializes in addressing religious trauma. He has guided countless clients who have experienced religious traumas associated to the coming out process, or other feelings of judgment and exclusion. The many symptoms of religious trauma may surprise you!
When: Bi-weekly hybrid sessions from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sundays
May 5, May 19, June 2, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18 and Sept. 8; final, in-person only session, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. This Circle will be co-facilitated by the Rev. Katherine Frederick, curate at Grace Church, and Karen Nolan from Epiphany; questions may be directed to them at kcruthirds@gmail.com or karen.s.nolan@gmail.com.
The circle is limited to 20 participants. Register here: https://forms.gle/MPpbbGqT2c8tfNw29
Party of Parties proceeds benefit all the programs at St. Paul’s as well as providing lots of fun and fellowship. Please join us!
- 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
The Flower Guild Needs Your Help!
Volunteers would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Carol Smiglewski at 707-631-2447 or molliesmoke2000@yahoo.com if you are interested in arranging flowers 1 time each month.
Thank you!
Coffee Hour Committee Needs Hosts
Calling all coffee drinkers! The Coffee Hour Committee is in search of hosts. Enjoy your hot coffee with 2 packets of kindness and a splash of fellowship!
Interested? Sign-up sheets & host instructions can be found in the Parish Hall
Peddlers Fair Office Help Needed.
Can you spend a couple of morning hours per week helping out at the Peddlers Fair Office? Our office hours are currently Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to Noon. If you can fit one or both days into your schedule, we would really appreciate your assistance. Talk to Gerri McGregor or Jim Brown at church, call us at (707)745-8680, or email us info@beniciapeddlersfair.org
A friendly reminder to please mark your calendars- St. Paul’s will revise our Sunday service schedule as we approach Summer. We will transition to a single 10 am service between June 2nd & September 29th.
We hope to see you there, either in-person or streaming live!
Our theme this year is Wondrous Waters. Camp will run from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Part of what makes our VBS so special is that it’s an inter-generational experience! We’re always looking for adult volunteers to teach a craft, lead a game, whip up a snack, or play some music.
Email familyministries@stpaulsbenicia.org if you have questions or would like to volunteer.
All check requests must be submitted to Lisa Lannoy, the Parish Administrator. She will log them, along with mailed invoices, and then place them in the appropriate mailbox for check writing. Please feel free to contact Lisa admin@stpaulsbenicia.org or Donna Patey (donnapatey@stpaulsbenica.org) if you have any questions or concerns. Thank You!
Brand New Exhibit On Display
On exhibit now in the display case in the south transept is a new exhibit on Reverend Charles Davis. Come on by to learn a little bit about one of St. Paul’s longest serving rectors and one of the original founders of the Peddlers’ Fair.
Morning Prayer Weekdays at 9 a.m. in Church and on Zoom
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