8:45 am bulletin link:

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:3a63f924-1532-4115-aee2-8f0f4860f84a

11 am bulletin link:

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:3fb81f63-ddd9-4d4a-8a03-8f9613bfe615

UPCOMING

10/8 – Pentecost 19

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am

Blessing of the Animals @ 11 am service

Coffee Hours after services

10/9-13

+Morning Prayer @ 9 am

10/11

+Eucharist @ 10 am

Bible Study @ 11 am

10/12

Coffee with the Rector at Benicia Coffee Roasting 7:30-8:30 am

10/15 – Pentecost 20

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am

+Communion Service @ @ 11 am service

Coffee Hours after services

Readings for Pentecost 19

Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-14
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46

Stewardship Forum

October 22, between services in the Undercroft

As we enter stewardship season, come learn about the projects we’re hoping to do in 2024! Rev. Annie will present last year’s pledging patterns and next year’s big ideas. We hope you’ll join and share your thoughts.

Getting Ready for Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos 

Day of the Dead is a time to remember those who went before us, whose acts have made our lives better.  Who do you want to remember?

Here’s a quote from Tyler Johnson:  “For all death’s power, the things that always mattered most are the things it cannot take away.” That’s what those who celebrate Dia de los Muertos have always known.  In remembrance of those things that matter, we will be installing an Ofrenda outside later this month. 

On Oct. 27 we will enjoy a potluck and decorate sugar skulls in the parish hall starting at 6 pm.  Our inside Ofrendas will be installed for visiting on Oct. 28, and our Dia de los Muertos Sunday will be on Oct. 29.  We hope you will join in the festivities.   If you would like to help decorate, call Barbara Jewell (510) 368-5072.

Share Your Celebration With a Flower Dedication

There are lots of Sundays open for the remainder of the year to make a flower dedication in memory or celebration of a person or occasion. Your donation of $60 helps support the Flower Guild, which depends on your generosity to provide the beautiful flower arrangements on Sundays.

You can sign up using the link below or by contacting the church office at (707) 745-0307 or admin@stpaulsbenicia.org.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QSNCxH7kZBNC1OVStas7woN2N8yRmAwjLGTiYLFwUaQ/

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

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10/1/23 Online Announcements

8:45 am bulletin link:

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11 am bulletin link: 

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:bebde667-4209-4198-b4a3-c23eaa4cd6af

UPCOMING

10/1 – Pentecost 18 

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am

Coffee Hour after service

+Communion Service @ 11 am

Coffee Hour after service

10/2-6

+Morning Prayer @ 9 am

10/4

+Eucharist @ 10 am

Bible Study @ 11 am

10/5

Coffee with the Rector at Benicia Coffee Roasting 7:30-8:30 am

10/7

Harvest Festival 5-8 pm

10/8

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am

Blessing of the Animals @ 11 am service

Coffee Hours after services

Readings for Pentecost 18

Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32
Psalm 25:1-8
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32

Share Your Celebration With a Flower Dedication

There are lots of Sundays open for the remainder of the year to make a flower dedication in memory or celebration of a person or occasion. Your donation of $60 helps support the Flower Guild, which depends on your generosity to provide the beautiful flower arrangements on Sundays.

You can sign up using the link below or by contacting the church office at (707) 745-0307 or admin@stpaulsbenicia.org.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QSNCxH7kZBNC1OVStas7woN2N8yRmAwjLGTiYLFwUaQ/

edit?usp=sharing

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

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Get Ready for Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos 

Save October 27^th for sugar skull painting and a potluck. This celebration is a time for remembering and celebrating those who went before us. 

Who do you remember?   How have they inspired you? Plan to share stories about them with your family and church community as we celebrate this wonderful holiday. Stay tuned for details.

Tickets Still Available for Harvest Festival Oct. 7

You can purchase tickets after services during coffee hours this Sunday.  The cost is $25 per person (youth 15 and under are free).

Click here to buy your tickets ($25/each, kids under 15 free): https://stpaulschurchbenicia.breezechms.com/form/f95dc9

We are also looking for folks interested in hosting a fundraiser party to benefit St. Paul’s! Jambalaya night? Super Bowl Party? Paint n’ sip? Poker night? It’s all good! Parties can be scheduled anytime from October 2023 – October 2024.

Click here to host a fundraising party: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kB330aS1uHUOgT6bqRB4OGDBS-bSP_yNnZsQDggbC_0/edit

8:45 am bulletin link:

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 11 am bulletin link:

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a66c949c-6d35-4f67-9e2a-a8cdd24d77d1

 UPCOMING

9/24 – Pentecost 17 

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am

Coffee Hour after service

+Communion Service @ 11 am

Coffee Hour after service

9/25

Church Office Closed

9/25-29

+Morning Prayer @ 9 am

9/27

+Eucharist @ 10 am

Bible Study @ 11 am

10/1 – Pentecost 18 

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am

Coffee Hour after service

+Communion Service @ 11 am

Coffee Hour after service

10/7

Harvest Festival 5-8 pm

10/8

Blessing of the Animals @ 11 am service

Readings for Pentecost 17

Jonah 3:10-4:11
Psalm 145:1-8
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16

Statements Mailed to Pledgers

Interim statements for pledgers only were mailed this week.   If there is an error on your statement, please contact Robin Silver by email (rsilverca@comcast.net) or by text (707-328-8246).  Providing the date of the problem and check number are helpful.  Any needed adjustment of your pledge amount is also possible (hopefully an increase after winning the lottery).

—Robin Silver, Pledge Clerk

Share Your Celebration With a Flower Dedication

There are lots of Sundays open for the remainder of the year to make a flower dedication in memory or celebration of a person or occasion. Your donation of $50 (or more) helps support the Flower Guild, which depends on your generosity to provide the beautiful flower arrangements on Sundays.

You can sign up using the link below or by contacting the church office at (707) 745-0307 or admin@stpaulsbenicia.org.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QSNCxH7kZBNC1OVStas7woN2N8yRmAwjLGTiYLFwUaQ/

edit?usp=sharing

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

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You can purchase tickets after services during coffee hours Sept. 24 and Oct 1.  The cost is $25 per person (youth 15 and under are free).

Click here to buy your tickets ($25/each, kids under 15 free): https://stpaulschurchbenicia.breezechms.com/form/f95dc9

We are also looking for folks interested in hosting a fundraiser party to benefit St. Paul’s! Jambalaya night? Super Bowl Party? Paint n’ sip? Poker night? It’s all good! Parties can be scheduled anytime from October 2023 – October 2024.

Click here to host a fundraising party: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kB330aS1uHUOgT6bqRB4OGDBS-bSP_yNnZsQDggbC_0/edit

9/17/23 Online Announcements

8:45 am bulletin link

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UPCOMING

9/17 – Pentecost 16  

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am

Coffee Hour after service

+Communion Service @ 11 am

Coffee Hour after service

9/18

Church Office Closed

9/18–22

+Morning Prayer @ 9 am

9/20

+Eucharist @ 10 am

Bible Study @ 11 am

9/22

TGIFF @ 5:30 pm

9/24 – Pentecost 17 

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am

Coffee Hour after service

+Communion Service @ 11 am

Coffee Hour after service

Readings for Pentecost 16

Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103:1-13
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35

TGIFF Friday, September 22

Join us Friday, Sept. 22 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.  This month’s host is Judith Judson-Baker.

Share Your Celebration With a Flower Dedication

There are lots of Sundays open for the remainder of the year to make a flower dedication in memory or celebration of a person or occasion. Your donation of $50 (or more) helps support the Flower Guild, which depends on your generosity to provide the beautiful flower arrangements on Sundays.

You can sign up using the link below or by contacting the church office at (707) 745-0307 or admin@stpaulsbenicia.org.

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

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Thank You for the Plastic Grocery Bags for the Community Meal

Once again, the recent request for plastic grocery bags was fulfilled and there are enough for the next few months.  We’ll let you know when more are needed. Thank you for your contributions.

We are also looking for folks interested in hosting a fundraiser party to benefit St. Paul’s! Jambalaya night? Super Bowl Party? Paint n’ sip? Poker night? It’s all good! Parties can be scheduled anytime from October 2023 – October 2024.

8:45 AM Bulletin Link  

UPCOMING   

9/10 – Pentecost 15 (Regular service times resume) 

+Communion Service @ 8:45 am 

Coffee Hour after service 

+Communion Service @ 11 am 

9/11  

Commemoration Service @ 8:46 am  

9/12-15 

9/13 

+Eucharist @ 10 am 

Readings for Pentecost 15 

Ezekiel 33:7-11 

Psalm 119:33-40 

Romans 13:8-14 

Share Your Celebration With a Flower Dedication 

There are lots of Sundays open for the remainder of the year to make a flower dedication in memory  or celebration of a person or occasion. Your donation of $50 (or more) helps support the Flower  Guild, which depends on your generosity to provide the beautiful flower arrangements on Sundays.  

You can sign up using the link below or by contacting the church office at (707) 745-0307 or ad min@stpaulsbenicia.org. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QSNCxH7kZBNC1OVStas7woN2N8yRmAwjLGTiYLFwUaQ/ edit?usp=sharing 

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

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Plastic Grocery Bags Needed for the Community Meal 

It’s time to replenish the supply of plastic grocery bags used for the to-go meals on Mondays and  Wednesdays. Bring them to church on Sundays or drop them off on the bench near the parish hall  during the week.

8/20/23 Online Announcements  

Bulletin link  

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:352b0e91-7f61-40f8-8d86-35e6e70939e5

UPCOMING

8/20 – Pentecost 12

+Communion Service & Holy Baptism @ 10 am

8/21

Church Office Closed

8/21-25

+Morning Prayer @ 9 am in person and on Zoom

8/23

+Eucharist @ 10 am

Bible Study @ 11 am

8/25

TGIFF @ 5:30 pm

8/27– Pentecost 13

+Communion Service @ 10 am

 Coffee Hour after service

Readings for Pentecost 12

Isaiah 56:1,6-8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15:21-28

Highlights from Our Summer Vacation Bible School Program

VBS 1.mp4

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wQwP7_vVkHkrxjIf9v3Bqa_21DJbjTOF/view

Regular Church Service Times Resume on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 8:45 and 11 am

Bake Sale Sunday, August 20, 2023

Donations gratefully accepted!

Where:  St. Paul’s Parish Hall

When:  After the 10 am Service

Hosted by:  Deacon’s Helpers & Children’s Ministries

To support: Ready Meals for our unhoused neighbors to out at Dignity Day on September 9.

Ready Meals consist of nonperishable food items that can be carried for a few days without the need for cooking, heating, or refrigeration. Our goal is to provide the most nutritious options available and a few first aid items.

St. Paul’s members will have these meal packets available at Dignity Day on September 9 in Vallejo for any unhoused guests who would like to take a meal to-go.

Share Your Celebration With a Flower Dedication

There are lots of Sundays open for the remainder of the year to make a flower dedication in memory or celebration of a person or occasion. Your donation of $60 helps support the Flower Guild, which depends on your generosity to provide the beautiful flower arrangements on Sundays. Link to 2023 Flower Dedication form:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QSNCxH7kZBNC1OVStas7woN2N8yRmAwjLGTiYLFwUaQ/edit?usp=sharing

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

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8/13/23 Online Announcements  

Bulletin link  

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:13e404ca-e62f-3997-af6d-cdf9c06a7bd3

UPCOMING

8/12

60th Annual Peddlers’ Fair 8 am-5 pm

8/13 – Pentecost 11 – Peddlers’ Fair Sunday

+Communion Service @ 10 am

Coffee Hour after service

+Samuel Gray Service @ 4:30 pm

8/14

Church Office Closed

8/14-18

+Morning Prayer @ 9 am in person and on Zoom

8/15

Vestry Meeting @ 7 pm

8/16

+Eucharist @ 10 am

Bible Study @ 11 am

8/19

Men’s Meeting @ 7 am

8/20– Pentecost 12

+Communion Service & Holy Baptism @ 10 am

 Coffee Hour after service

Readings for Pentecost 11

1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 85:8-13
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33

60th Annual Benicia Peddlers’ Fair Celebrates History, Collectibles, and Local Artisans

The 60th annual Benicia Peddlers’ Fair, sponsored by St. Paul’s Historic Trust, takes place Saturday, August 12 from 8 am to 5 pm. Proceeds from the event are used to preserve the historic building of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church while providing a unique shopping experience for collectors and enthusiasts.

What started as a small outdoor event in 1963, with a few collectible and antique stores displaying their items on tables outside St. Paul’s Church, has now grown into a grand affair. The fair boasts 300 select antique and collectible dealers from all over the country, along with a diverse range of arts and craft makers and spans the entire 11 blocks of First Street. With an estimated 25,000 attendees from all over the Bay Area, the Benicia Peddlers’ Fair is not just a shopping event; it is a celebration of history, culture, and community.

The continued success of the fair would not be possible without the ongoing leadership and help of a multitude of church volunteers who work in a variety of roles both behind the scenes and on the day of the event. Join us on Sunday, Aug. 13 as we recognize our past and present Peddlers’ Fair leaders.

An Offering of Music and Readings In Gratitude for the Lives of Samuel and Lucy Gray, Early Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal, Benicia

Sunday August 13, 2023, 5 p.m.

Performed by Suzanne Gray (fifth generation descendant) and friends

Musicians: Susan Stewart, Suzanne Gray, and organist Mark Rasmussen (St. John’s Episcopal Church, Petaluma)

Officiant: The Reverend Daniel Green (St. John’s)

Reader: The Reverend Annie Pierpoint Mertz (St. Paul’s)

Due to the fragile health of one of the singers, please check the message on phone (707) 867-9273 at 2 p.m. on August 13 to verify that the service will proceed. Guests need to arrive by 4:30 pm, must show proof of vaccinations, and wear a mask during the celebration.

Bake Sale Sunday, August 20, 2023

Donations gratefully accepted!

Where:  St. Paul’s Parish Hall

When:  After the 10 am Service

Hosted by:  Deacon’s Helpers & Children’s Ministries

To support: Ready Meals for our unhoused neighbors to out at Dignity Day on September 9.

Ready Meals consist of nonperishable food items that can be carried for a few days without the need for cooking, heating, or refrigeration. Our goal is to provide the most nutritious options available and a few first aid items.

St. Paul’s members will have these meal packets available at Dignity Day on September 9 in Vallejo for any unhoused guests who would like to take a meal to-go.

Share Your Celebration With a Flower Dedication

There are lots of Sundays open for the remainder of the year to make a flower dedication in memory or celebration of a person or occasion. Your donation of $60 helps support the Flower Guild, which depends on your generosity to provide the beautiful flower arrangements on Sundays. Link to 2023 Flower Dedication form:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QSNCxH7kZBNC1OVStas7woN2N8yRmAwjLGTiYLFwUaQ/edit?usp=sharing

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

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Dignity Day on Sept. 9 is an opportunity to participate in a wonderful event as well as learn more about the experience of homelessness. Please call or email Deacon Beth if you are interested in more information, 707-688-7858 or deacon@stpaulsbenicia.org. 

Bulletin link  

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:db9a2363-e9f6-33a9-9880-00d9b5087e72

UPCOMING

8/6 – Pentecost 10  

+Communion Service @ 10 am

8/7

8/7-11

+Morning Prayer @ 9 am in person and on Zoom

8/9

+Eucharist @ 10 am

Bible Study @ 11 am

8/12

60^th Annual Peddlers’ Fair 8 am-5 pm

8/13 – Pentecost 11 – SSP Sunday

+Communion Service @ 10 am

Coffee Hour after service

+Samuel Cotton Service @ 4:30 pm

Readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration

Invitation to Samuel Cotton Gray Celebration Aug. 13

The relatives of Samuel Cotton Gray (1816-1892) are gathering at St. Paul’s on Sunday, Aug. 13 to remember their ancestor, who was an ardent member of the church in the latter part of the 1800s.  Church members are invited to a service in the church at 4:30 pm. Gray moved from the East Coast to Benicia in 1849. He conducted the first store opened in town and became actively involved at St. Paul’s.  Most notably, Gray served as the superintendent of Sunday School and Senior Warden. He was civic minded and held the positions of trustee for the City of Benicia and the treasurer for Solano County among other community affiliations.

Share Your Celebration With a Flower Dedication

There are lots of Sundays open for the remainder of the year to make a flower dedication in memory or celebration of a person or occasion. Your donation of $60 helps support the Flower Guild, which depends on your generosity to provide the beautiful flower arrangements on Sundays. Link to 2023 Flower Dedication form:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QSNCxH7kZBNC1OVStas7woN2N8yRmAwjLGTiYLFwUaQ/edit?usp=sharing

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

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81663402771?pwd=TFdpYzI2NnNoVHI1aVp6UUE4aG9OQT09

One tap mobile

+16699009128,,81663402771#,,,,*226170# US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 816 6340 2771

Passcode: 226170

Dignity Day on Sept. 9 is an opportunity to participate in a wonderful event as well as learn more about the experience of homelessness. Please call or email Deacon Beth if you are interested in more information, 707-688-7858 or deacon@stpaulsbenicia.org.