11/26/23 Online Announcements
8:45 am Bulletin Link
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11 am Bulletin Link
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Readings for the Last Sunday after Pentecost
Upcoming
11/26 – Last Sunday After Pentecost
+Communion Services @ 8:45 & 11 am
Coffee Hour after service
11/27-12/1
+Morning Prayer @ 9 am
11/28
Vestry Meeting @ 7 pm
11/29
+Eucharist @ 10 am
Bible Study @ 11 am
11/30
Coffee with the Rector @ 7:30 am
Christmas Choir Rehearsal @ 7 pm
12/1
SSP Chili Dinner Fundraiser @ 5:30 pm
12/3 – First Sunday of Advent
+Communion Services @ 8:45 & 11 am
Coffee Hour after 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! Join us between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale in the Parish Hall after services. 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.
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.
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. 30, Dec. 7, 14, and 21. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Markley at markleyoffice@gmail.com.
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.
◻Breakfast at the Opera (1/27/24); $35/per person
◻Domaine Carneros Champagne Tasting (1/13/24); $40/pp
◻First Street Scavenger Hunt (9/7/24); $25/team
◻Family Game Night (1/20/24); $20/family; $10/adults
◻Hike & Bike (5/18/24); $10/pp (free for under age 18)
◻Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (3/9/24); $20/ family & $10/adults
◻Native Garden Tour 1 & 2 (4/14/24); $20/pp
◻At Your Convenience Scavenger Tour in Benicia and Vallejo (2/1/24); $10/team
New Japanese Maple tree planted Nov. 17 to replace the oak tree that was removed next to the rectory. Thank you to Gene Ekenstam, Richard Padfield, and Charlie Kilbourne for planting the tree.