Announcements for Sunday, February 11, 2024

8:45 AM BULLETIN
Traditional music

11:00 AM BULLETIN
Contemporary music

 
READINGS FOR THIS WEEK

 
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 2/13

5:30-7:30pm, Parish Hall

Celebrate an old tradition with us – pancakes on shrove Tuesday! The event is free, but donations benefiting the Sierra Service Project youth mission trip are gratefully accepted.

 
 
 

Save the Date!Ash Wednesday is 2/14

  • 8am – 8:30am Ashes to Go in St. Paul’s Park
  • 7pm Ash Wednesday Communion Service

On Ash Wednesday, we begin our Lenten observance with a quiet liturgy at 7pm. Ashes made from the celebratory palms of last year’s holy week are imposed on our foreheads, symbolizing our mortality and our penitence. If you’re in a rush, stop by “Ashes to go” for a moment of fellowship and remembrance.

 

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.

 

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 or admin@stpaulsbenicia.org.

 

New E-mail 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

Join Zoom meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09

Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237

Passcode: 355908

One tap mobile +16699009128,,89062643237#,,,,*355908# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237

Passcode: 355908

 

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

 

 

 



Announcements for Sunday, February 4, 2024

10:00 AM BULLETIN

READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:

 

 

 

Annual Meeting 2/4
One Service Only at 10 am

There will be one service only on February 4. The annual meeting will be held in the church right after the service for the purpose of election of members to Vestry and Diocesan Convention, for the reception of reports, and for the transaction of any other business which may legally and canonically come before the meeting. 

 
 
 
 
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2/13 5:30-7:30pm, Parish Hall

Celebrate an old tradition with us – pancakes on shrove Tuesday! The event is free, but donations benefiting the Sierra Service Project youth mission trip are gratefully accepted.

 
 
 
 
 

Save the Date! Ash Wednesday is 2/14

  • 8am – 8:30am Ashes to Go in St. Paul’s Park
  • 7pm Ash Wednesday Communion Service

 

On Ash Wednesday, we begin our Lenten observance with a quiet liturgy at 7pm. Ashes made from the celebratory palms of last year’s holy week are imposed on our foreheads, symbolizing our mortality and our penitence. If you’re in a rush, stop by “Ashes to go” for a moment of fellowship and remembrance.
 
 
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 or admin@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


Join Zoom meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09

Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908
One tap mobile +16699009128,,89062643237#,,,,*355908# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908

 
 
 
 

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



Announcements for Sunday, January 28, 2024

8:45 AM BULLETIN
Holy Eucharist with traditional music

11 AM BULLETIN
Holy Eucharist with contemporary music

 
READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:
 
 
 
Annual Meeting 2/4
One Service Only at 10 am
There will be one service only on February 4. The annual meeting will be held in the church right after the service for the purpose of election of members to Vestry and Diocesan Convention, for the reception of reports, and for the transaction of any other business which may legally and canonically come before the meeting.
 
 
 

Save the Date! Ash Wednesday is 2/14

  • 8am – 8:30am Ashes to Go in St. Paul’s Park
  • 7pm Ash Wednesday Communion Service
On Ash Wednesday, we begin our Lenten observance with a quiet liturgy at 7pm. Ashes made from the celebratory palms of last year’s holy week are imposed on our foreheads, symbolizing our mortality and our penitence. If you’re in a rush, stop by “Ashes to go” for a moment of fellowship and remembrance.
 
 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 2/13

5:30-7:30pm, Parish Hall

Celebrate an old tradition with us – pancakes on shrove Tuesday! The event is free, but donations benefiting the Sierra Service Project youth mission trip are gratefully accepted.

 
 
 

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:
At Your Convenience Scavenger Tour in Benicia and Vallejo (2/1/24); $10/team

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.
 
 

A yellow envelope with a hammer and a red circle with black text Description automatically generatedNew 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
Join Zoom meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09

Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908

One tap mobile +16699009128,,89062643237#,,,,*355908# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908



Announcements for Sunday, January 21, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JANUARY 21, 2023

8:45 AM BULLETIN-
Holy Eucharist with Traditional Music
Note: Due to a schedule mix-up, our new traditional music director will join us on 1/28. This week, please welcome substitute organist Justin Schrum!
 

11:00 AM BULLETIN-
Holy Eucharist with Contemporary Music

WEEKLY READINGS:

 

Annual Meeting 2/4 One Service Only at 10 am
There will be one service only on February 4. The annual meeting will be held in the church right after the service for the purpose of election of members to Vestry and Diocesan Convention, for the reception of reports, and for the transaction of any other business which may legally and canonically come before the meeting. 
 
 
 
 
 
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    

 

 
 
Let’s Get Social! Friday, January 26 @ 5:30pm

Join us Friday, Jan. 26 for our monthly TGIFF (thank goodness it’s 4th Friday) monthly social gathering from 5:30-7 pm in the undercroft. Please

bring an appetizer and beverage (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) to share.

 

Community Meal Sign-Up:
Join hands and hearts in the spirit of giving! We invite you to make a difference in the community by volunteering for our upcoming community meals. Let’s share warmth, nourishment and fellowship, as we help those in need. Please e-mail admin@stpaulsbenicia.org for additional details.

 

 

 

 

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

-Breakfast at the Opera (1/27/24); $35/per person
-At Your Convenience Scavenger Tour in Benicia and Vallejo (2/1/24); $10/team
-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

 
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
Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09
 
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908
One tap mobile +16699009128,,89062643237#,,,,*355908# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908

 

FACILITY USE CALENDAR:

+ = Church
PH = Parish Hall
UC = Undercroft

 

SUN, 1/21
8:45 am Communion Service +
11:00 am Communion Service +
8 pm – 9pm AA Meeting PH

MON, 1/22
9 am Morning Prayer +
4:30pm Community Meal PH
7 pm – 9pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +
8 pm – 9pm AA Meeting PH
 

TUE, 1/23
7am AA Meeting PH
9 am Morning Prayer +
5:30pm – 7:30pm Kiwanis Meeting PH

WED, 1/24
7am  AA Meeting PH
9 am Morning Prayer +
10 am Eucharist +
11am Bible Study
4:30pm Community Meal PH
7– 9pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +

THUR, 1/25
7am  AA Meeting PH
7:30am Coffee with the Rector
(Drift Coffee)
9 am Morning Prayer +

FRI, 1/26
7am  AA Meeting PH
9 am Morning Prayer
+5:30 pm TGIFF UC
7 pm – 8:30pm NA Meeting PH
 
SAT, 1/27
7am AA Meeting PH
8:30am – 11:00 Sierra Service Project Meeting PH
8:30am-1:30pm Breakfast at the opera Party (Off campus)

 

SUN, 1/28
8:45 am Traditional Music Service+
11am Contemporary Music Service +

4pm Benicia Sangha UC
8 pm – 9pm AA Meeting PH

MON, 1/29
9 am Morning Prayer +
4:30pm Community Meal PH
7 pm – 9pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +
8 pm – 9pm AA Meeting PH
 


Announcements for Sunday, January 14, 2024

8:45 AM Bulletin
Holy Eucharist with Traditional Music

11:00 AM Bulletin
Holy Eucharist with Contemporary Music

 

This Week’s Readings:

 
Facility Use Calendar:
 

SUN, 1/14
8:45 am Communion Service +
11:00 am Communion Service +
8 pm AA Meeting PH

MON, 1/15
9 am Morning Prayer +

4:30pm Community Meal PH
7 pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +CANCELLED
8 pm AA Meeting PH

TUE, 1/16
7am  AA Meeting PH

9 am Morning Prayer +
7 pm Vestry U

WED, 1/17
7am  AA Meeting PH

9 am Morning Prayer +
10 am Eucharist +
11am Bible Study
4:30pm Community Meal PH
7 pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +

THUR, 1/18
7am  AA Meeting PH

7:30am Coffee with the RectorDrift Coffee
9 am Morning Prayer +

FRI, 1/19
7am AA Meeting PH

9 am Morning Prayer +
7 pm NA Meeting PH

SAT, 1/20
7am AA Meeting PH

7 am  Men’s Meeting

SUN, 1/21
8:45 am Traditional Music Service+

11am Contemporary Music Service +
8 pm AA Meeting PH
 
 

Presiding at Sunday Services this week

The Very Rev. Perry Polk, Dean of Wingfield Deanery will be our celebrant and preacher at both services on Sunday. Click here to read a short Bio!

 

 

 

 
 

Community Meal Sign-Up:

Join hands and hearts in the spirit of giving! We invite you to make a difference in the community by volunteering for our upcoming community meals. Let’s share warmth, nourishment and fellowship, as we help those in need.
Sign up to volunteer on our google doc:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yuhHn1G4Ups5cmzPTap1zY8VPhd3ska3BQh7ba1T0_A/edit?usp=drive_link

 

Volunteer opportunity: Coffee Hour Coordinator (starting 2024)

The open position is to encourage volunteers to sign up to host coffee hours as well as stock coffee hour supplies. Interested? E-mail: admin@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!

 
 
 

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

-Family Game Night (1/20/24); $20/family; $10/adults
-Breakfast at the Opera (1/27/24); $35/per person
-At Your Convenience Scavenger Tour in Benicia and Vallejo (2/1/24); $10/team
-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

 

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

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09

Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908One tap mobile
+16699009128,,89062643237#,,,,*355908# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908

 

 

 



Announcements for Sunday, January 7, 2024

SERVICE BULLETINS:
 
 

THIS WEEK’S READINGS:

 
CALENDAR:
 

SUN, 1/7
8:45 am Communion Service +

11:00 am Communion Service +
8 pm AA Meeting PH

MON, 1/8
9 am Morning Prayer +

4:30pm Community Meal PH
7 pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +
8 pm AA Meeting PH

TUE, 1/9
7am  AA Meeting PH

9 am Morning Prayer +

WED, 1/10
7am  AA Meeting PH

9 am Morning Prayer +
10 am Eucharist +
11am Bible Study
4:30pm Community Meal PH
7 pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +

THUR, 1/11
7am  AA Meeting PH

7:30am Coffee with the Rector
9 am Morning Prayer +

FRI, 1/12
7am  AA Meeting PH

9 am Morning Prayer +
7 pm  NA Meeting PH

SAT, 1/13
7am  AA Meeting PH

7 am  Men’s Meeting

SUN, 1/14
8:45 am Traditional Music Service+
11am Contemporary Music Service +
8 pm AA Meeting PH
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A Note from the Rector: Under the Weather

Hello everyone! I am back from vacation (it was lovely!) but unfortunately, I’ve tested positive for COVID, so I’m isolating at home. Rev. Mary has graciously agreed to lead worship this week. Worship is the heartbeat of our community and we are SO blessed to have an amazing cast of clergy and lay leaders to make it happen (that’s all of YOU)!

So far, no one else in my family has tested positive, and my symptoms are mild. I’ll be working from home Mon-Thurs and available by phone or Email.

Blessings on all of you!

Rev. Annie+

Volunteer opportunity: Coffee Hour Coordinator (starting 2024)
The open position is to encourage volunteers to sign up to host coffee hours as well as stock coffee hour supplies. Interested? E-mail: admin@stpaulsbenicia.org    

 

 

 

Community Meal Sign-Up:
Join hands and hearts in the spirit of giving! We invite you to make a difference in the community by volunteering for our upcoming community meals. Let’s share warmth, nourishment and fellowship, as we help those in need. Please e-mail admin@stpaulsbenicia.org for additional details.

 
 
To sign up for a party, contact the church office at (707) 745-0307 or admin@stpaulsbenicia.org.
-Domaine Carneros Champagne Tasting (1/13/24); $40/pp
-Family Game Night (1/20/24); $20/family; $10/adults

Breakfast at the Opera (1/27/24); $35/per person
-At Your Convenience Scavenger Tour in Benicia and Vallejo (2/1/24); $10/team
-Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (3/9/24); $20/ family & $10/adults

-Native Garden Tour 1 & 2 (4/14/24); $20/p.p.-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

 

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

Join Zoom Meeting- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908
One tap mobile +16699009128,,89062643237#,,,,*355908# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908

 


Announcements for Sunday, December 31, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 31

10 AM BULLETIN

UPCOMING:

31 Dec, Sun
10 am  Communion Service +
8 pm  AA Meeting PH
 
1 Jan, Mon
9 am  Morning Prayer + 
4:30pm  Community Meal PH
7 pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +
8 pm  AA Meeting PH
 
2 Jan, Tue
7am  AA Meeting PH
9 am  Morning Prayer +
 
3 Jan, Wed
7am  AA Meeting PH
9 am  Morning Prayer +
10 am Eucharist + 11am 
Bible Study 4:30pm 
Community Meal PH
7 pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +
 
4 Jan, Thu
7am  AA Meeting PH
7:30am Coffee with the Rector 9 am 
Morning Prayer +
 
5 Jan, Fri
7am  AA Meeting PH
9 am  Morning Prayer +
7 pm NA Meeting PH 
 
6 Jan, Sat 
7am  AA Meeting PH
7 am   Men’s Meeting
 
7 Jan, Sun
8:45 am Traditional Music Service +
11am  Contemporary Music Service +
8 pm  AA Meeting PH
 
8 Jan, Mon
9 am  Morning Prayer +
4:30pm  Community Meal PH
7 pm GVRD Band Rehearsal +
8 pm  AA Meeting PH
 
 
 
 
Volunteer opportunity:
Coffee Hour Coordinator (starting 2024)  The open position is to encourage volunteers to sign up to host coffee hours as well as stock coffee hour supplies.
Interested? E-mail: admin@stpaulsbenicia.org        

 

 

 
 
 
Community Meal Sign-Up:
Join hands and hearts in the spirit of giving! We invite you to make a difference in the community by volunteering for our upcoming community meals. Let’s share warmth, nourishment and fellowship, as we help those in need.  Sign up to volunteer on our google doc:

 

 

Christmas Exhibit On Display
Just in time for the Christmas season is an exhibit featuring various pictures of past Christmas time activities at St. Paul’s as well as a winter holiday Lego diorama arranged and put together by the church archivist. Come by the south transept to see this festive display. Merry Christmas to all!   -Tim Markley, St. Paul’s Archivist
 
 
 
 
 
To sign up for a party, 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
-Sip and Paint (6/8/24); $50/pp

 

Morning Prayer Weekdays at 9 a.m. in Church and on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxU T09 
 
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237 
Passcode: 355908  One tap mobile +16699009128,,89062643237#,,,,*355908# US (San Jose)  Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) 
Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237 
Passcode: 355908 


Announcements for Sunday, December 24, 2023

 

UPCOMING:

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24:                                               
10 – 11am: Communion Service (Spoken) Church      
5 – 6pm: Holy Eucharist & Pageant Church 
8 – 9pm: AA Meeting – Parish Hall 
10pm – 12am: Christmas Eve Festal Eucharist Church

                                                                                               

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25:                                                          
9 – 10am Morning Prayer, Side Chapel/Zoom 
10 – 11am Christmas Day Eucharist 
4:30 – 6pm CANCELLED Community Meal – Parish Hall 
8 – 9pm AA Meeting – Parish Hall 

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26: 
7 – 8am AA Meeting – Parish Hall 
9 – 10am Morning Prayer – Side Chapel/Zoom 
5:30 – 7:30pm Kiwanis Meeting – Parish Hall 

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27: 
7 – 8am AA Meeting – Parish Hall 
9 – 10am Morning Prayer – Side Chapel/Zoom 
4:30 – 6pm – Community Meal To Go Only – Parish Hall 
7 – 9pm GVRD Band Rehearsal Church 

 
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28: 
7 – 8am AA Meeting – Parish Hall 
9 – 10am Morning Prayer – Side Chapel/Zoom 

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29: 
7 – 8am AA Meeting – Parish Hall 
9 – 10am Morning Prayer – Side Chapel/Zoom 
6:30 – 7:15pm Advent Contemplative Prayer 
7 – 8:30pm NA Meeting – Parish Hall 

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30: 
7am AA Meeting – Parish Hall 

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31: 
10 – 11am: Communion Service
8 – 9pm: AA Meeting – Parish Hall

 
 
 
 

Volunteer opportunity: Coffee Hour Coordinator (starting 2024)  
The open position is to encourage volunteers to sign up to host coffee hours as well as stock coffee hour supplies. Interested? E-mail: admin@stpaulsbenicia.org      

 

Community Meal Sign-Up: 
Join hands and hearts in the spirit of giving! We invite you to make a difference in the community by volunteering for our upcoming community meals. Let’s share warmth, nourishment and fellowship, as we help those in need. Please e-mail admin@stpaulsbenicia.org for additional details. 

 
 

Post-Christmas Schedule Changes, Closures and Cancellations 

Church Office: Closed Dec. 25 – Jan. 5 

Worship: Single 10am Service on 12/31. 2 services resume 1/7 

Wed. Eucharist & Bible Study: Canceled 12/21, 12/27, and 1/3. Resumes 1/10. 

Community Meal: Canceled Mon. 12/25 and 1/1. Wednesday meals on 12/27 and 1/3 will be served. 
Contact group or ministry leaders regarding any other cancellations

 

Christmas Exhibit On Display. 
Just in time for the Christmas season is an exhibit featuring various pictures of past Christmas time activities at St. Paul’s as well as a winter holiday Lego diorama arranged and put together by the church archivist. Come by the south transept to see this festive display. Merry Christmas to all!   -Tim Markley, St. Paul’s Archivist 

 
 

To sign up for a party, contact the church office at (707) 745-0307 oradmin@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)
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas Party (11/26/23); $15/pp
  • 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
  • Sip and Paint (6/8/24); $50/pp

 

 

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

Join Zoom Meeting- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09  

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Announcements for Sunday, December 17, 2023

 
 
17 Dec, Sun
8:45 am     +Communion Service
10 am         JoAnn Coffee Hour (PH)
11am         +Communion Service
4pm          Benicia Sangha Meeting (U)
8 pm           AA Meeting (PH)
 
18 Dec, Mon
9 am          +Morning Prayer
4:30 pm     Community Meal To Go (PH)
7 pm          +GVRD Band Rehearsal
8 pm           AA Meeting(PH)
 
19 Dec, Tue
7am           AA Meeting (PH)
9 am          +Morning Prayer
7pm            Vestry Meeting (U) 
 
20 Dec, Wed
7 am           AA Meeting (PH)
9 am          +Morning Prayer
10 am        +Wednesday Eucharist
11am         Bible Study (PH)

4:30            Community Meal To Go (PH)
7 pm           +GVRD Band Rehearsal
 
21 Dec, Thu
7am           AA Meeting (PH)
9 am          +Morning Prayer
7pm           +Traditional Choir Practice
 
22 Dec, Fri
7am           AA Meeting (PH)
9 am          +Morning Prayer
12:15pm Family Pageant Prep (U)
7 pm          NA Meeting(PH)
7pm          +Blue Christmas Service
 
23 Dec, Sat
7 am          AA Meeting (U)
 
24 Dec, Sun
10 am         +Communion Service
5 pm           +Holy Eucharist & Pageant
8 pm           AA Meeting (PH)
9:30 pm     +Christmas Concert
10 pm        +Christmas Eve Festal Eucharist
 
25 Dec, Mon
9 am          +Morning Prayer
10 am         +Christmas Day Eucharist

4:30 pm     Community Meal To Go (PH)
8 pm           AA Meeting(PH)

 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Let’s Celebrate JoAnn! 12/17 @ 10 AM

Join us for a very special potluck brunch to thank and celebrate JoAnn for 20 amazing years with us at St. Paul’s. We’ll present her with a few gifts and share stories!
Please bring a store-bought or homemade brunch dish to the kitchen to share. 

 
Community Meal Sign-Up:

Join hands and hearts in the spirit of giving! We invite you to make a difference in the community by volunteering for our upcoming community meals. Let’s share warmth, nourishment and fellowship, as we help those in need.
Sign up to volunteer on our google doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yuhHn1G4Ups5cmzPTap1zY8VPhd3ska3BQh7ba1T0_A/edit?usp=drive_link
 
Volunteer opportunity: Coffee Hour Coordinator (starting 2024)
The open position is to encourage volunteers to sign up to host coffee hours as well as stock coffee hour supplies. Interested? E-mail: 
 
 
Post-Christmas Schedule Changes, Closures and Cancellations

Church Office: Closed Dec. 25 – Jan. 5

Worship: Single 10am Service on 12/31. 2 services resume 1/7

Wed. Eucharist & Bible Study: Canceled 12/21, 12/27, and 1/3. Resumes 1/10.

Community Meal: Canceled Mon. 12/25 and 1/1. Wednesday meals on 12/27 and 1/3 will be served.
Contact group or ministry leaders regarding any other cancellations
 
 

Christmas Exhibit On Display

Just in time for the Christmas season is an exhibit featuring various pictures of past Christmas time activities at St. Paul’s as well as a winter holiday Lego diorama arranged and put together by the church archivist. Come by the south transept to see this festive display. Merry Christmas to all!  -Tim Markley, St. Paul’s Archivist
 
   

Christmas Choir Rehearsals on Thursdays

Church members who would like to sing in the choir at the Christmas Eve service can rehearse on Thursdays at 7pm Dec. 7, 14, and 21. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Markley at markleyoffice@gmail.com.

 
 
   
To sign up for a party, 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)

◻How the Grinch Stole Christmas Party (11/26/23); $15/pp 

◻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

◻Sip and Paint (6/8/24); $50/pp
 
 

Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Sing It Yourself Messiah!

Get Ready to Sing! Maestro Urs Leonhardt Steiner and the Golden Gate Symphony present our annual holiday bash – the Sing it Yourself Messiah! A San Francisco tradition for more than 20 years, come enjoy Handel’s most-loved work with full orchestra, chorus and soloists — AND YOU, the audience.

Sunday, December 17, 2023 3:00 PM
Benicia Clock Tower
 

Monday, December 18, 2023 7:30 PM
Herbst Theatre San Francisco

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

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09

Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237

Passcode: 355908

One tap mobile

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Announcements for Sunday, December 10, 2023

Online Announcements for December 10, 2023

 

 
 

UPCOMING 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH 

8:45am – 9:45am Communion Service
11am – 12pm Communion Service
1:30pm – AAUW Reception (P)
8pm – AA (P)

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th

9am – 10am + Morning Prayer
4:30pm – 6pm Community Meal (P)
7pm – 9pm + GVRD Band Rehearsal 
8pm – 9pm AA Meeting (P)

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th                           

7am – 8am AA Meeting (P)
9am – 10am + Morning Prayer
7pm – + GGSOC

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13th

7am – 8am AA Meeting (P)
9am – 10am + Morning Prayer
10am – 11am + Wednesday Eucharist
11am – 12pm Bible Study (P)
4:30pm – 6pm Community Meal (P)
7pm – 9pm + GVRD Band Rehearsal

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th                       

7am – 8am AA Meeting (P)
9am – 10am + Morning Prayer
7pm – 8:30 + Traditional Choir Practice

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th

7am – 8am AA Meeting (P)
9am – 10am + Morning Prayer
6:30pm – 7:15pm + Advent Contemplative Prayer
7pm – 8:30pm NA Meeting (P)

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th

7am – 8am AA Meeting
7am – 8am Men’s Meeting
9am – 12pm Tuba Christmas Party (PH)

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 

8:45am – 9:45am Communion Service
10am – 11am JoAnn Celebration Coffee Hour
11am – 12pm Communion Service
4pm – 6pm Benicia Sangha Meeting
8pm – 9pm AA Meeting

 

 

Let’s Celebrate JoAnn! 12/17 @ 10 AM  

Join us for a very special potluck brunch to thank and celebrate JoAnn for 20 amazing years with us at St. Paul’s. We’ll present her with a few gifts and share stories!

Please bring a store-bought or homemade brunch dish to the kitchen to share. 

Cards & Retirement Gift for JoAnn
Please stop in the Parish Hall following each service to make a card for our parish administrator. Cards, pens and stickers provided! 

If you’d like to contribute to JoAnn’s retirement gift from the congregation, you can donate online (select “JoAnn Retirement Gift” on the drop down menu). Checks should be made out to St. Paul’s Church with “JoAnn” in the memo. Cash can be added to collection plates in the envelopes marked “J” in the pews.

 

Tuba Christmas – 12/16 @ Noon in front of St. Paul’s

Enjoy Christmas music with a performance by tuba, sousaphone, baritone, and euphonium players!

In case of rain, performance in the parish hall.
 
Christmas Choir Rehearsals on Thursdays

Church members who would like to sing in the choir at the Christmas Eve service can rehearse on Thursdays at 7pm Dec. 7, 14, and 21. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Markley at markleyoffice@gmail.com.

 
To sign up for a party, 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)

◻How the Grinch Stole Christmas Party (11/26/23); $15/pp 

◻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

◻Sip and Paint (6/8/24); $50/pp
 
 
Volunteer Opportunity: Coffee Hour Coordinator (starting 2024)
The open position is to encourage volunteers to sign up to host coffee hours as well as stock coffee hour supplies. Interested? E-mail: admin@stpaulsbenicia.org
 

 

Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Sing It Yourself Messiah!
Get Ready to Sing! Maestro Urs Leonhardt Steiner and the Golden Gate Symphony present our annual holiday bash – the Sing it Yourself Messiah! A San Francisco tradition for more than 20 years, come enjoy Handel’s most-loved work with full orchestra, chorus and soloists — AND YOU, the audience.
 
Sunday, December 17, 2023 3:00 PM 

-Benicia Clock Tower 

Monday, December 18, 2023 7:30 PM 

-Herbst Theatre San Francisco

 
 

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

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062643237?pwd=YzFxOU43dDJ0TThnM0VCZkY0REMxUT09

Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908

One tap mobile
+16699009128,,89062643237#,,,,*355908# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location
• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
Passcode: 355908