THIS WEEK’S READINGS:

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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.

–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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 31

10 AM BULLETIN

UPCOMING:

Volunteer opportunity:

Community Meal Sign-Up:

Christmas Exhibit On Display

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

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 or admin@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  

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

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. 

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

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.

Christmas Exhibit On Display

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.

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.

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

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UPCOMING 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH 

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11^th

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12^th                           

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13^th

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 14^th                       

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15^th

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16^th

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 

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.

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

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.

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

-Benicia Clock Tower 

-Herbst Theatre San Francisco

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

Join Zoom Meeting
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Readings for the Last Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 64:1-9

1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18

12/3 – First Sunday of Advent

8:45 – 9:45am Communion Service

11am – 12pm Communion Service

4 – 6pm Benicia Sangha Meeting (PH)

8 – 9pm AA Meeting (PH)

4 Dec, Mon

9 – 10am Morning Prayer

4:30 – 6pm Community Meal To Go Only (PH)

7 – 9pm GVRD Band Rehearsal

5 Dec, Mon

7 – 8am AA Meeting (PH)

9 – 10am Morning Prayer

6 Dec, Wed

7 – 8am AA Meeting (PH)

9 – 10am Morning Prayer

10 – 11am Wednesday Eucharist

11am – 12pm Bible Study (PH)

4:30 – 6pm Community Meal To Go Only (PH)

7 – 9pm GVRD Band Rehearsal

7 Dec, Thu

7 – 8am AA Meeting (PH)

9 – 10am Morning Prayer

7 – 8:30pm Traditional Choir Practice

8 Dec, Fri

7 – 8am AA Meeting (PH)

9 – 10am Morning Prayer

6:30 – 7:15pm Advent Contemplative Prayer

7 – 8:30pm NA Meeting (PH)

9 Dec, Sat

7 – 8am AA Meeting

10 Dec, Sun

8:45 – 9:45am Communion Service

11am – 12pm Communion Service

4 – 6pm Benicia Sangha Meeting (PH)

8 – 9pm AA Meeting (PH)

Cards & Retirement Gift for JoAnn

Please stop in the Parish Hall following each service to make a card for our parish administrator, JoAnn Souza, as we prepare to celebrate her retirement. Cards, pens and stickers provided! 

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

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

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Passcode: 355908

11/26/23 Online Announcements

8:45 am Bulletin Link

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:c94fae2e-2e4d-4148-8f63-8eaa09654871

11 am Bulletin Link

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:dc165dc4-00ff-462f-a218-8e5574e16014

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.

11/19/23 Online Announcements

8:45 am Bulletin Link

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:74c6c89a-db69-4465-84cd-e4d4265c9f7a

11 am Bulletin Link

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:3f10191c-88ff-48dd-a790-7b85fda01737

Readings for Pentecost 25

Zephaniah 1:7,12-18
Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30

Upcoming

11/19 – Pentecost 25

+Communion Services @ 8:45 & 11 am

Coffee Hour after service

11/20-24

+Morning Prayer @ 9 am

11/22

+Eucharist @ 10 am–cancelled

Bible Study @ 11 am–cancelled

11/23

Coffee with the Rector at Benicia Coffee Roasting–cancelled

+Choir Rehearsal–cancelled

Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving

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 and will also be available to view online at https://www.facebook.com/events/877919450202377/

Common Ground Potluck at 6 pm Before Interfaith Service Nov. 21                                  Join us at 6 pm for a potluck feast with our friends at Congregation 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.

Pies Needed for Community Meal  

The Community Meal is requesting 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. Thanks to those who donated turkeys. 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. 30, 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.

◻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

New Exhibit on Display in Church

On exhibition now in display case in the south transept are various documents and pictures about a German memorial ceremony called the Volkstrauertag. What is the Volkstrauertag and what is St. Paul’s connection to it? Come by the exhibit to find out about this unique bit of history. Special thanks to Rev. Mary Goshert and parishioner Bill Markley for donating the items that made this exhibit possible!

—Tim Markley, Archivist

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.

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)

10 am Bulletin Link

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:520b4b96-70a0-46a3-8081-93499690e669

Readings for All Saints’ Day

Revelation 7:9-17

Psalm 34:1-10, 22

1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

Upcoming

11/5 – All Saints’ Day–One Service Only

+Communion Service @ 10 am

11/6-10

11/7

11/8

+Eucharist @ 10 am

11/9

11/10

Church Office closed in observance of Veterans’ Day

One Service Only Sunday, Nov. 5 at 10 am

In-gathering of 2024 pledge cards

Celebratory coffee hour

Farewell service to rectory oak tree at 2 pm

We’ll meet in the Rectory driveway to prayerfully bid farewell to the large oak. 

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. More details to come.

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.

Sierra Service Project Sign-ups

Attention, St. Paul’s Family!  If you have a youth interested in attending our Sierra Service Project summer service trip in 2024, please let me know by Friday, Nov. 10. Youth are eligible from the year they leave 8th grade through 12th grade.  For more information, see the SSP website sierraserviceproject.org or contact me by email.  Thank you!  

–Tom Sauter – SSP Coordinator  sauter@tcbbuilders.com 415-420-3821

SSP Chili Dinner Fundraiser Dec. 2

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)

◻Sip and Paint (6/8/24)