11/12/23 Online Announcements
8:45 am Bulletin Link
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:24a3b854-cbb6-41db-8da0-115195e9f57c
11 am Bulletin Link
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14352f9c-613b-4127-9877-5e3b7ffd4430
Readings for Pentecost 24
Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16
Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Upcoming
11/12 – Pentecost 24
+Communion Services @ 8:45 & 11 am
Coffee Hour after service
11/13-17
+Morning Prayer @ 9 am
11/14
Vestry Meeting @ 7 pm
11/15
+Eucharist @ 10 am
Bible Study @ 11 am
11/16
Coffee with the Rector at Benicia Coffee Roasting 7:30-8:30 am
+Choir Rehearsal @ 7 pm
Thanksgiving Interfaith Service with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Congregation B’nai Israel
Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 pm
This year’s service will be hosted here at St. Paul’s.
Common Ground Potluck at 6 pm Before Interfaith Service
Join us at 6 pm for a potluck feast with our friends at B’nai Israel and hear a presentation about their work with Common Ground, a local faith-based community organizing group. Bring a dish (homemade or store bought) and make some new friends before the Interfaith Service at 7:30 pm.
Turkeys and Pies Needed
The Community Meal is requesting turkeys and pies for the Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, Nov. 22. We are not going to receive any food from the food bank for this year’s meal and need your assistance. Frozen turkeys should be dropped off by Friday, Nov. 17 before 3 pm. Pies can be dropped off on Tuesday or Wednesday before 2 pm. If you have any questions, call or text Community Meal Coordinator Donna Marshall at (707) 319-5298. Thank you!
Christmas Choir Rehearsals on Thursdays
Church members who would like to sing in the choir at the Christmas Eve service can rehearse on Thursdays Nov. 16, 30, and Dec. 7, 14, and 21. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Markley at markleyoffice@gmail.com.
Advent Contemplative Prayer Services
Dates: December 8, 15, *, 29 Time: 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
For centuries, the church used Advent as a time of anticipation, time to reflect and ponder the coming of the Christ-child. Each Friday in December from 6:30 to 7:15 pm, Rev. Beth and Rev. Annie will offer a time to gather, breathe deeply, slow down, and consider the precious gift of the season.
*On Dec. 22 at 7 pm, there will be the Blue Christmas Service.
SSP Chili Dinner Fundraiser Dec. 1
Ho! Ho! Ho! The Benicia Holiday Open House on First Street is Friday, Dec. 1 and you know what that means? YES! It’s our annual Sierra Service Project Chili, Cornbread & Salad Dinner! There’s no better way to start your evening than by supporting our youth summer service trip! Tickets will be going on sale in the Parish Hall after services beginning Sunday, Nov. 12. Donations for adults/teens $20, 6-12 $15 and kids 5 and under, free! Questions? Contact Steve Rodekohr stevenet@pacbell.net or 707-580-8104.
Party of Parties Sign-ups
To sign up for any of the parties, contact the church office at (707) 745-0307 or admin@stpaulsbenicia.org. Note the November parties still have spaces available.
◻Breakfast at the Opera (1/27/24)
◻Domaine Carneros Champagne Tasting (1/13/24)
◻First Street Scavenger Hunt (9/7/24)
◻Family Game Night (1/20/24)
◻Hike & Bike (5/18/24)
◻How the Grinch Stole Christmas Party (11/26/23)
◻Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (3/9/24)
◻Native Garden Tour 1 & 2 (4/14/24)
◻At Your Convenience Scavenger Tour in Benicia and Vallejo (2/1/24)
