ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR
The Eighteenth Sunday of Pentecost
October 13, 2019
Welcome to our visitors. We invite you to join us for coffee and fellowship in the foyer following the 8 am service and in the parish hall following the 10 am service.
8:00 am: Holy Eucharist with hymns, Chapel: The Rev. David Ota, Celebrant and Preacher
10:00 am: Choral Holy Eucharist, Chapel: The Rev. David Ota, Celebrant and, Preacher
10:00 am: Nursery Care and Sunday School for children up to 2nd grade in Room 1; Sunday School for children in 3rd through 5th grade, Room 4;
Youth Sunday School in Room 5
11:15 am: Children’s Choir Practice, Chapel
11:45 pm: Inquirer’s and Confirmation Class, Room 1
Name Tags: Everyone feels welcome when they can greet you by name. If you have a nametag, please wear it. If you need one, please leave a message for the church office
(stambrose@mindspring.com or 574-1369). You may also leave a note on the administrative assistant’s desk; it faces you as you enter the church office.
Prayer Requests: Please write your prayer requests in the red Intercessions and Thanksgivings Binder in the Foyer. If you have an on-going prayer request, please leave a message for the church office (stambrose@mindspring.com or 574-1369). You may also leave a note on the administrative assistant’s desk; it faces you as you enter the church office. Thank you.
Prayer Chapel: Our small side prayer chapel is for everyone’s use, but we ask that adults accompany children. Please light only one candle at a time, do not blow out other people’s candles, and kneel–don’t stand–on the kneeler (Prie-Dieu). This will keep the chapel a sacred place for all.
8:00 am: Holy Eucharist with hymns, Chapel: The Rev. David Ota, Celebrant and Preacher
10:00 am: Choral Holy Eucharist, Chapel: The Rev. David Ota, Celebrant and, Preacher
10:00 am: Nursery Care and Sunday School for children up to 2nd grade in Room 1; Sunday School for children in 3rd through 5th grade, Room 4;
Youth Sunday School in Room 5
11:15 am: Children’s Choir Practice, Chapel
11:45 pm: Inquirer’s and Confirmation Class, Room 1
Name Tags: Everyone feels welcome when they can greet you by name. If you have a nametag, please wear it. If you need one, please leave a message for the church office
(stambrose@mindspring.com or 574-1369). You may also leave a note on the administrative assistant’s desk; it faces you as you enter the church office.
Prayer Requests: Please write your prayer requests in the red Intercessions and Thanksgivings Binder in the Foyer. If you have an on-going prayer request, please leave a message for the church office (stambrose@mindspring.com or 574-1369). You may also leave a note on the administrative assistant’s desk; it faces you as you enter the church office. Thank you.
Prayer Chapel: Our small side prayer chapel is for everyone’s use, but we ask that adults accompany children. Please light only one candle at a time, do not blow out other people’s candles, and kneel–don’t stand–on the kneeler (Prie-Dieu). This will keep the chapel a sacred place for all.
THIS SUNDAY
2020 Pledge Campaign Kick-Off
The 2020 Pledge Campaign will be kicked-off on Sunday, October 13. Our theme continues to be “Caring for our communities and God’s world.”
Inquirers/Confirmation Class, Sunday, October 13 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm in Room 1
The 2020 Pledge Campaign will be kicked-off on Sunday, October 13. Our theme continues to be “Caring for our communities and God’s world.”
Inquirers/Confirmation Class, Sunday, October 13 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm in Room 1
THIS WEEK
Choir Practice: Thursday, October 17, 7:30 pm, Chapel
ST. AMBROSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rector and Associate for Youth and Family Ministry on vacation
David and Karen will be on vacation from October 14 to 21 in Oahu to visit their son Paul and his fiancé Chelsea. The guest celebrant and preacher will be the Rev. Jureck Fernandez on Sunday, October 20.
Study Groups Schedule
The Tuesday Bible Study group will be meeting on October 22nd at 12:45 pm. They will read the First Letter to the Corinthians. They will meet weekly in the foyer from 12:45 pm each Tuesday.
The Monday study group will be meeting on October 28th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Warren and Nellie Wong’s home, 826 Phoenix Lane, Foster City. (There will be no meeting October 14) They are studying the upcoming Sunday lessons. They meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
The Church Directory
Please pick up your copy of The Church Directory. Copies are located in the foyer. If you have corrections, please send your updated information to Margie Lee at stambrose@mindspring.com.
Parish Pumpkin Party
The Parish Pumpkin Party is set for Sunday, October 27 following the 10 am Choral Holy Eucharist. Details about a pumpkin themed lunch will be forthcoming. A Haunted House will be created by the youth of St. Ambrose. Pumpkins will be purchased for those who sign up in advance, and pumpkin carving will follow lunch.
Daylight savings time ends
Turn back your clocks one hour on Saturday, November 2nd before you go to sleep as daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 3rd.
Sunday after All Saints Day and Commemoration of All Souls Departed
This year the Sunday after All Saints Day will be on November 3rd. It is a day for those who want to be presented for Holy Baptism and for the members of the church to renew our baptismal promises. If you are interested in Holy Baptism please speak with the rector. It is also the day when we at St. Ambrose commemorate All Souls Departed and remember our loved ones who have passed away.
Annual Stewardship Dinner
Our annual Stewardship Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Foster City Recreation Center’s Lagoon Room and Blue Bird Room from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. The planning committee for the dinner is making arrangements for the caterer and program. Thanks to Shelley Keefe, Dulce Lord, Michael Lord, Liva Neyroud, Clara Padilla and Joshua Rawley for working with the Rector to organize the dinner. The committee is looking for volunteers for performers and donors of gift baskets. Joshua Rawley who is creating the mix of music for the night is asking for song requests. The sign-up sheets are posted in the parish hall, or could be sent to the Rector at dyota@mindspring.com.
Senior Sermon Sunday
This year a senior in high school, Landon Matsuo, will share his reflections on what he is thankful. In previous years this was held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, but because of Bishop Marc Andrus’ visit on that Sunday, the Senior Sermon will be given by Landon on Sunday, November 17 at 8 am and 10 am.
Bishop Marc Andrus’ visit to St. Ambrose
Bishop Marc Andrus will visit St. Ambrose on Sunday, November 24th. Please save the date and plan to attend worship and the reception to welcome the bishop. (Please look at the Diocesan Announcements below to read about Bishop Marc’s stroke and his recovery status.)
Signing Up for the Carbon Tracker
David McIntyre has given presentations at St. Ambrose on how to sign up for the Carbon Tracker. If you want to get started on your own, it’s pretty easy.
Go to: , which is the portal for the Diocese of California (the generic portal for non-church members would be:
https://sanmateo.goco2free.org/) .
St. Ambrose Choirs
Rehearsals for the Adult Choir are on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. All interested singers (and would-be singers) are encouraged to attend. You are welcome to visit rehearsal to determine if you would like to join us on a regular basis. The Adult Choir sings for the 10:00 AM worship service
The Children's Choir rehearsals are on Sundays immediately following the 10 AM worship service. All children are encouraged to participate.
Please see Maureen Fromme if you have any questions, or email her at mhfromme@yahoo.com
Forward Day By Day
New Forward Day by Day books for November December 2019 January 2020 are available for pickup in the foyer
David and Karen will be on vacation from October 14 to 21 in Oahu to visit their son Paul and his fiancé Chelsea. The guest celebrant and preacher will be the Rev. Jureck Fernandez on Sunday, October 20.
Study Groups Schedule
The Tuesday Bible Study group will be meeting on October 22nd at 12:45 pm. They will read the First Letter to the Corinthians. They will meet weekly in the foyer from 12:45 pm each Tuesday.
The Monday study group will be meeting on October 28th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Warren and Nellie Wong’s home, 826 Phoenix Lane, Foster City. (There will be no meeting October 14) They are studying the upcoming Sunday lessons. They meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
The Church Directory
Please pick up your copy of The Church Directory. Copies are located in the foyer. If you have corrections, please send your updated information to Margie Lee at stambrose@mindspring.com.
Parish Pumpkin Party
The Parish Pumpkin Party is set for Sunday, October 27 following the 10 am Choral Holy Eucharist. Details about a pumpkin themed lunch will be forthcoming. A Haunted House will be created by the youth of St. Ambrose. Pumpkins will be purchased for those who sign up in advance, and pumpkin carving will follow lunch.
Daylight savings time ends
Turn back your clocks one hour on Saturday, November 2nd before you go to sleep as daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 3rd.
Sunday after All Saints Day and Commemoration of All Souls Departed
This year the Sunday after All Saints Day will be on November 3rd. It is a day for those who want to be presented for Holy Baptism and for the members of the church to renew our baptismal promises. If you are interested in Holy Baptism please speak with the rector. It is also the day when we at St. Ambrose commemorate All Souls Departed and remember our loved ones who have passed away.
Annual Stewardship Dinner
Our annual Stewardship Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Foster City Recreation Center’s Lagoon Room and Blue Bird Room from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. The planning committee for the dinner is making arrangements for the caterer and program. Thanks to Shelley Keefe, Dulce Lord, Michael Lord, Liva Neyroud, Clara Padilla and Joshua Rawley for working with the Rector to organize the dinner. The committee is looking for volunteers for performers and donors of gift baskets. Joshua Rawley who is creating the mix of music for the night is asking for song requests. The sign-up sheets are posted in the parish hall, or could be sent to the Rector at dyota@mindspring.com.
Senior Sermon Sunday
This year a senior in high school, Landon Matsuo, will share his reflections on what he is thankful. In previous years this was held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, but because of Bishop Marc Andrus’ visit on that Sunday, the Senior Sermon will be given by Landon on Sunday, November 17 at 8 am and 10 am.
Bishop Marc Andrus’ visit to St. Ambrose
Bishop Marc Andrus will visit St. Ambrose on Sunday, November 24th. Please save the date and plan to attend worship and the reception to welcome the bishop. (Please look at the Diocesan Announcements below to read about Bishop Marc’s stroke and his recovery status.)
Signing Up for the Carbon Tracker
David McIntyre has given presentations at St. Ambrose on how to sign up for the Carbon Tracker. If you want to get started on your own, it’s pretty easy.
Go to: , which is the portal for the Diocese of California (the generic portal for non-church members would be:
https://sanmateo.goco2free.org/) .
- Click GET STARTED; create a household name, enter your e-mail and name, prove that you’re not a robot, and CREATE NEW ACCOUNT.
- As you move through the process, you’ll want to select your Parish (St. Ambrose) and City (Where you live.) The Parish pools all the members of the congregation together. The City gives you information for people in your geographic residence.
- After you’re in, you’ll answer some basic questions about your household and energy usage. The website can estimate your usage, but some things that you might want to gather before you start would be your usage over the past year of: water, electricity, natural gas, car mileage, and air miles.
- From there, the website gives you a report, and then information about how to make informed decisions going forward. This doesn’t need to be confusing and is something that we can easily do from a laptop during coffee hour at St. Ambrose.
St. Ambrose Choirs
Rehearsals for the Adult Choir are on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. All interested singers (and would-be singers) are encouraged to attend. You are welcome to visit rehearsal to determine if you would like to join us on a regular basis. The Adult Choir sings for the 10:00 AM worship service
The Children's Choir rehearsals are on Sundays immediately following the 10 AM worship service. All children are encouraged to participate.
Please see Maureen Fromme if you have any questions, or email her at mhfromme@yahoo.com
Forward Day By Day
New Forward Day by Day books for November December 2019 January 2020 are available for pickup in the foyer
Coffee Sign-Up Online
Coffee Sign-ups for 10:00 am can now be made online via Sign-Up Genius or by using the posted sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall. To sign up online go to www.signupgenius.com and enter stambrose@mindspring.com in the search bar.
Each family signs up once or twice per year. You can host it alone, or team up with another family. Directions for set-up and clean-up are available in the kitchen. It’s easy and we all enjoy this time of fellowship. Trades or changes can be made, so don’t hesitate to pick a Sunday. This sign up includes set-up and clean-up, please. If you have any questions, please contact Don Peter at (650) 685-0648.
Each family signs up once or twice per year. You can host it alone, or team up with another family. Directions for set-up and clean-up are available in the kitchen. It’s easy and we all enjoy this time of fellowship. Trades or changes can be made, so don’t hesitate to pick a Sunday. This sign up includes set-up and clean-up, please. If you have any questions, please contact Don Peter at (650) 685-0648.
2019 Worship Leader’s Preference Signup for 10:00 am. Services
Log onto Sign-up Genius to choose the day or days you prefer to be a Worship Leader. Pick the days you are available. We will incorporate your preference with the manual monthly assignment sheet.
The website is www.signupgenius.com
Enter: stambrose@mindspring.com in the search bar
Select the Worship Leader’s Priority Signup.
If you have any questions, please email stambrose@mindspring.com or call 650-574-1369.
The website is www.signupgenius.com
Enter: stambrose@mindspring.com in the search bar
Select the Worship Leader’s Priority Signup.
If you have any questions, please email stambrose@mindspring.com or call 650-574-1369.
Volunteers to give Eugene Hetzer a ride on Sundays
Long-time member Eugene Hetzer can use some transportation help on Sundays to worship at 10 am. The bus service is not very good on Sundays. If you are willing to give Eugene a ride occasionally, please sign up on the Volunteers to Give Eugene Hetzer a Ride sign-up sheet in the parish hall, or contact our Administrative Assistant, Margie Lee at stambrose@mindspring.com or at 650-574-1369 between 9 am and 1 pm. Monday through Thursday.
Altar Guild Flower Fund:
The St. Ambrose Altar Guild prepares the altar and sanctuary for each service. As part of these responsibilities, the guild provides the beautiful flower arrangements for the sanctuary. These flowers are funded by individual donations. The cost of the altar flowers is $65 per week, but any amount is welcome. You may contribute toward flowers in celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, and other special days, or in memory of loved ones. To make a donation please complete the blue form in the flower pot on the credenza in the foyer, and place this blue form along with your donation in one of the white envelopes also found there. Checks are to be made out to St. Ambrose Episcopal Church. Please put “Altar Flowers” in the memo line. To complete your donation, put the white envelope in the offertory plate or on the desk of the administrative assistant, which is the desk facing you when you enter the church office. Thank you! Your donation is much appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Charlene Adolph (650-504-5525).
Sign up for E-script:
Good news: SaveMart, Lucky, and Food Maxx have recently partnered with E-script. If you haven’t already signed up for E-script, please sign up under Group name: St Ambrose and Group ID #139618933. All your support helps.
Long-time member Eugene Hetzer can use some transportation help on Sundays to worship at 10 am. The bus service is not very good on Sundays. If you are willing to give Eugene a ride occasionally, please sign up on the Volunteers to Give Eugene Hetzer a Ride sign-up sheet in the parish hall, or contact our Administrative Assistant, Margie Lee at stambrose@mindspring.com or at 650-574-1369 between 9 am and 1 pm. Monday through Thursday.
Altar Guild Flower Fund:
The St. Ambrose Altar Guild prepares the altar and sanctuary for each service. As part of these responsibilities, the guild provides the beautiful flower arrangements for the sanctuary. These flowers are funded by individual donations. The cost of the altar flowers is $65 per week, but any amount is welcome. You may contribute toward flowers in celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, and other special days, or in memory of loved ones. To make a donation please complete the blue form in the flower pot on the credenza in the foyer, and place this blue form along with your donation in one of the white envelopes also found there. Checks are to be made out to St. Ambrose Episcopal Church. Please put “Altar Flowers” in the memo line. To complete your donation, put the white envelope in the offertory plate or on the desk of the administrative assistant, which is the desk facing you when you enter the church office. Thank you! Your donation is much appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Charlene Adolph (650-504-5525).
Sign up for E-script:
Good news: SaveMart, Lucky, and Food Maxx have recently partnered with E-script. If you haven’t already signed up for E-script, please sign up under Group name: St Ambrose and Group ID #139618933. All your support helps.
Mark Your Calendars
2020 Pledge Campaign Kick-Off
The 2020 Pledge Campaign will be kicked-off on Sunday, October 13. Our theme continues to be “Caring for our communities and God’s world.”
Inquirers/Confirmation Class, Sunday, October 13 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm in Room 1 and on Wednesday, October 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall
Rector and Associate for Youth, Children and Family Ministry on vacation: Monday, October 14 to Monday, October 21
170th Diocesan Convention of the Diocese of California
Friday, October 25, 9 am to Saturday, October 26, 2 pm, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Parish Pumpkin Party
Enjoy a pumpkin themed lunch, a haunted house and pumpkin carving on Sunday, October 27th following the 10 am service of Holy Eucharist.
Daylight savings time ends: Sunday, November 3rd, turn back your clocks one hour.
Sunday after All Saints Day and Commemoration of All Souls Departed: Sunday, November 3rd
2019 Annual Stewardship Dinner: Saturday, November 16, 6:00 p.m., Foster City
Recreation Center’s Lagoon and Blue Bird Rooms
Senior Sermon: Sunday, November 17, 8 am and 10am, Landon Matsuo
Bishop Marc Andrus’ visitation: Sunday, November 24, 10 am, Service of Confirmation and Choral Holy Eucharist; Reception in parish hall following
The 2020 Pledge Campaign will be kicked-off on Sunday, October 13. Our theme continues to be “Caring for our communities and God’s world.”
Inquirers/Confirmation Class, Sunday, October 13 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm in Room 1 and on Wednesday, October 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall
Rector and Associate for Youth, Children and Family Ministry on vacation: Monday, October 14 to Monday, October 21
170th Diocesan Convention of the Diocese of California
Friday, October 25, 9 am to Saturday, October 26, 2 pm, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Parish Pumpkin Party
Enjoy a pumpkin themed lunch, a haunted house and pumpkin carving on Sunday, October 27th following the 10 am service of Holy Eucharist.
Daylight savings time ends: Sunday, November 3rd, turn back your clocks one hour.
Sunday after All Saints Day and Commemoration of All Souls Departed: Sunday, November 3rd
2019 Annual Stewardship Dinner: Saturday, November 16, 6:00 p.m., Foster City
Recreation Center’s Lagoon and Blue Bird Rooms
Senior Sermon: Sunday, November 17, 8 am and 10am, Landon Matsuo
Bishop Marc Andrus’ visitation: Sunday, November 24, 10 am, Service of Confirmation and Choral Holy Eucharist; Reception in parish hall following
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR
Second Harvest Food Barrel: Thanks to all who donate. We have a new barrel to fill! Please bring cans of food when you come to worship and place it in the Second Harvest Food Barrel in the foyer. Monetary contributions to Second Harvest may be made to St. Ambrose, designated “Second Harvest,” or sent directly to The Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, Attention: Donation Dept., P.O. Box 213, San Mateo, CA 94401-0213.
DIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 7, 2019
Dear Friends in Christ,
Please join me in praying for Bishop Marc, who is currently in the hospital after suffering a ischemic stroke (blood clot type) this morning at his office in San Francisco. He received acute stroke therapies, including IV tPA and a neurointerventional procedure. He is now awake, alert, communicating well, and the news is encouraging. I will keep you informed as I receive new information.
At this time, the family is focused on Bishop Marc’s health and healing and requests that all communication be directed through me. As such, please refrain from emails, texts, phone calls, or visits. The family is immensely grateful for your love and support. As Sheila said, “He’s a tough Tennessee boy.”
While he recovers, Bishop Marc remains the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese. As Canon to the Ordinary, I will be acting on his behalf until he is well enough to return to work.
As you pray for Bishop Marc, please also remember his wife, Sheila, daughters Chloé and Pilar, and the medical personnel.
O God of heavenly powers, by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies all sickness and all infirmity; Be present in your goodness with your servant Marc, that his weakness may be banished and his strength restored; and that, his health being renewed, he may bless your holy Name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
With gratitude,
Dear Friends in Christ,
Please join me in praying for Bishop Marc, who is currently in the hospital after suffering a ischemic stroke (blood clot type) this morning at his office in San Francisco. He received acute stroke therapies, including IV tPA and a neurointerventional procedure. He is now awake, alert, communicating well, and the news is encouraging. I will keep you informed as I receive new information.
At this time, the family is focused on Bishop Marc’s health and healing and requests that all communication be directed through me. As such, please refrain from emails, texts, phone calls, or visits. The family is immensely grateful for your love and support. As Sheila said, “He’s a tough Tennessee boy.”
While he recovers, Bishop Marc remains the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese. As Canon to the Ordinary, I will be acting on his behalf until he is well enough to return to work.
As you pray for Bishop Marc, please also remember his wife, Sheila, daughters Chloé and Pilar, and the medical personnel.
O God of heavenly powers, by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies all sickness and all infirmity; Be present in your goodness with your servant Marc, that his weakness may be banished and his strength restored; and that, his health being renewed, he may bless your holy Name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
With gratitude,
The Rev. Canon Abbott Bailey
Update on Bishop Marc
October 8, 2019
Dear Friends in Christ,
Thank you for your outpouring of love and prayer following the news of Bishop Marc’s stroke yesterday morning. We are pleased to report he has responded very well to the therapies he has received.
He is recovering well and has improved significantly. This is a very positive result, evidenced by the fact that he is, true to character, talking up a storm. He is in very good spirits.
Cards may be sent to:
The Diocese of California
1055 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
c/o Canon Abbott
At this point, we anticipate Bishop Marc to make a slow transition back to work at the beginning of November. Convention will proceed as planned, and we are making appropriate adjustments and accommodations given his absence.
With gratitude and blessings,
October 8, 2019
Dear Friends in Christ,
Thank you for your outpouring of love and prayer following the news of Bishop Marc’s stroke yesterday morning. We are pleased to report he has responded very well to the therapies he has received.
He is recovering well and has improved significantly. This is a very positive result, evidenced by the fact that he is, true to character, talking up a storm. He is in very good spirits.
Cards may be sent to:
The Diocese of California
1055 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
c/o Canon Abbott
At this point, we anticipate Bishop Marc to make a slow transition back to work at the beginning of November. Convention will proceed as planned, and we are making appropriate adjustments and accommodations given his absence.
With gratitude and blessings,
Canon Abbott
In Memorium: Canon Dr. Ronald C. Johnson
Canon Dr. Ronald C. Johnson, professor of biochemistry, mentor and beloved member of Grace Cathedral died on October 3, 2019.
Canon Dr. Ronald C. Johnson, professor of biochemistry, mentor and beloved member of Grace Cathedral died on October 3, 2019.
Dr. Johnson was born in 1940 in Philadelphia, where he was baptized and confirmed into the Episcopal Church. After completion of military service, he earned a doctoral degree in biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and joined the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Johnson retired after a 30-year career and used his expertise mentoring young people.
He became a member of the cathedral in 1975. Dr. Johnson held a central role in Grace Cathedral’s compassionate response to the AIDS crisis and many were touched by his goodness. Longtime member and leader of Men of Grace, he also chaired the Commission on Ministry and served on Executive Council for the Diocese of California, spoke at The Forum, served in numerous ministries and was made an Honorary Canon of Grace Cathedral in recognition of his devoted service to the cathedral and our community.
A Requiem Service for Dr. Johnson will take place on Saturday, October 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Grace, followed by a reception in the Chapter Dining Room.
He became a member of the cathedral in 1975. Dr. Johnson held a central role in Grace Cathedral’s compassionate response to the AIDS crisis and many were touched by his goodness. Longtime member and leader of Men of Grace, he also chaired the Commission on Ministry and served on Executive Council for the Diocese of California, spoke at The Forum, served in numerous ministries and was made an Honorary Canon of Grace Cathedral in recognition of his devoted service to the cathedral and our community.
A Requiem Service for Dr. Johnson will take place on Saturday, October 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Grace, followed by a reception in the Chapter Dining Room.
Volunteers needed for Convention: October 25 & 26
The annual diocesan convention at Grace Cathedral would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers! If you’re interested in helping this year, please contact one of the following members of diocesan staff.
To help with registration on Friday and/or Saturday, contact Amy Cook: amyc@diocal.org
To help with Saturday morning coffee set-up, contact Davey Gerhard: daveyg@diocal.org
To help with Saturday lunch and be a climate champion by helping with recycling & composting, contact Ashley Schutte: ea@diocal.org
For more information, please contact CCC Chair Nancy Grove at nbgrove102@gmail.com or reach out through the CCC’s Facebook page.
The annual diocesan convention at Grace Cathedral would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers! If you’re interested in helping this year, please contact one of the following members of diocesan staff.
To help with registration on Friday and/or Saturday, contact Amy Cook: amyc@diocal.org
To help with Saturday morning coffee set-up, contact Davey Gerhard: daveyg@diocal.org
To help with Saturday lunch and be a climate champion by helping with recycling & composting, contact Ashley Schutte: ea@diocal.org
For more information, please contact CCC Chair Nancy Grove at nbgrove102@gmail.com or reach out through the CCC’s Facebook page.
Notice is hereby given that the 170th Annual Convention of the Diocese of California will be held at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco on October 25 and 26, 2019. The Convention will be called to order at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 25. The Friday meeting will be followed by dinner on the plaza at 5:45 p.m. and a service at 7 p.m. All people of the diocese are invited to dinner and the service. The Saturday meeting will be called to order at 9 a.m. on October 26. For information about the Convention, see the Convention web page at diocal.org/convention.
— David A. Frangquist, Secretary of the Convention
When: Friday, October 25, 2 p.m. & Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m.
Where: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco
Link: diocal.org/convention
— David A. Frangquist, Secretary of the Convention
When: Friday, October 25, 2 p.m. & Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m.
Where: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco
Link: diocal.org/convention
Tree of Life Interfaith Evensong at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Join Grace Cathedral for an interfaith service, hosted in partnership with the American Jewish Committee, the Episcopal Diocese of California, and the San Francisco Interfaith Council.
Gather to commemorate the first anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack in Pittsburgh, PA. The service will include a proclamation from the office of San Francisco Mayor London Breed, music and prayers from many local faith traditions. All are welcome.
Facing increased anti-Semitism and hate-fueled violence, now is the time to renew our commitments to justice and repair the world together.
When: Sunday, October 27, 3 p.m.
Where: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., San Francisco
Gather to commemorate the first anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack in Pittsburgh, PA. The service will include a proclamation from the office of San Francisco Mayor London Breed, music and prayers from many local faith traditions. All are welcome.
Facing increased anti-Semitism and hate-fueled violence, now is the time to renew our commitments to justice and repair the world together.
When: Sunday, October 27, 3 p.m.
Where: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., San Francisco
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIP Housing is a Non-Profit Organization in San Mateo County:
The purpose of this non-profit is to connect people with extra living space in their homes with people who are looking for a room to rent. A flier about HIP Housing is posted in the Parish Hall on the Community News Bulletin Board. To contact HIP Housing call 650-348-6660. To schedule an appointment to discuss home sharing opportunities or other available affordable housing visit www.HIPhousing.org. On this website you will also find information about Rooms For Rent Providers and Rooms for Rent Seekers.
The purpose of this non-profit is to connect people with extra living space in their homes with people who are looking for a room to rent. A flier about HIP Housing is posted in the Parish Hall on the Community News Bulletin Board. To contact HIP Housing call 650-348-6660. To schedule an appointment to discuss home sharing opportunities or other available affordable housing visit www.HIPhousing.org. On this website you will also find information about Rooms For Rent Providers and Rooms for Rent Seekers.
A Brief Guide for Christians Working to Reduce Gun ViolencePosted on October 8, 2019. Updated on October 8, 2019
Jane Malmgren
Each day in the Unites States, people grieve the loss of loved ones due to gun violence. Christians, in particular, want to make our society safer but we can feel frustrated because we often do not know what to do.
This article seeks to equip Christians to join in the effort to reduce gun violence. First, we will review a few statistics about how many lives are lost each year. We will then highlight some key Bible verses that establish the basis for the value Christians place on human life and at the biblical mandate that believers are called to work for justice. Lastly, we will consider some suggestions for ways to put our faith into action.
John Gramlich’s article titled “What the Data Says about Gun Deaths in the U.S,” published by the Pew Research Center provides statistics about the number of lives lost each year to gun violence:
As people of faith, what are we called to do?
We are called to value people. In St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians he reminded them of their, and our, intrinsic value as beings created by God and indwelt by the Holy Spirit. St. Paul by posed a question. “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (New American Standard Bible (NASB), 1 Cor. 3:16).
We are also called to act. The Old Testament prophet Micah asked the Jewish people another thought provoking question. “. . . And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” (NASB, Mic. 6:8). Justice, according to the biblical imperative, includes speaking out for the victims in our society. In our time, this includes victims of gun violence.
People of faith are publicly stating their commitment to speak out and keep speaking out about the need to end gun violence. On August 6, 2019, The Bishops United Against Gun Violence, a network of nearly 100 Episcopal Church bishops working to curtail the epidemic of gun violence in the United States, put it eloquently:
Today we are weary of witnessing the slaughter gripping our country. But we are no less determined to continue speaking, even when it seems our words make no difference; to continue praying in order to gather our strength to act; and to follow Jesus in speaking truth, especially when it seems that truth is out of season (Bishops).
We can be encouraged that Christians are not alone in speaking out. An article published on www.npr.org on 8/10/2019, stated “There is public support for universal background checks for gun purchases, extreme risk protection orders (also called red flag laws), gun licensing, assault-weapons bans and bans on high-capacity magazines (Montanaro).
We put out faith into action by practicing discernment and then taking action.
Discernment:
1.Pray. Ask God what he would like us to do? Allow time to pray, journal and listen for God’s guidance.
2.Follow our heart. What aspects of our society do we feel we want to help? Information on how sensible gun control measures could improve safety for specific groups in our society including: school children, people suffering from mental illness, victims of domestic abuse, and people serving in the Armed Forces is readily available online.
3.Take stock of our resources. What do we have to give and how much? Which of our resources do we enjoy giving? Time, financial support, ability to write, sign a petition, join a march?
4.Challenge yourself. Take one small action step and then pray again for God’s guidance for what to do next.
Take Action:
May the Holy Spirit inspire us, lead us and strengthen us to respond to the gun violence epidemic.
Works Cited
Bishops United Against Gun Violence. “Bishops United Repudiated Christian Nationalism, Systemic Racism"
Gramlich, John. “What the Data Says about Gun Deaths in the U.S.” 16 Aug 2019. Factank sponsored by Pew Research Center.
Montanaro, Domenico. “Americans Largely Support Gun Restrictions To 'Do Something' About Gun Violence,” 10 Aug 2019
New American Standard Bible. The Lockman Foundation, editor. Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1977
Jane Malmgren
Each day in the Unites States, people grieve the loss of loved ones due to gun violence. Christians, in particular, want to make our society safer but we can feel frustrated because we often do not know what to do.
This article seeks to equip Christians to join in the effort to reduce gun violence. First, we will review a few statistics about how many lives are lost each year. We will then highlight some key Bible verses that establish the basis for the value Christians place on human life and at the biblical mandate that believers are called to work for justice. Lastly, we will consider some suggestions for ways to put our faith into action.
John Gramlich’s article titled “What the Data Says about Gun Deaths in the U.S,” published by the Pew Research Center provides statistics about the number of lives lost each year to gun violence:
- In 2018, 373 people died in mass shootings.
- In 2017, 39,773 people died from gun-related injuries.
- Suicides by gun accounted for about six of every 10 firearm deaths in 2017 according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Gramlich).
As people of faith, what are we called to do?
We are called to value people. In St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians he reminded them of their, and our, intrinsic value as beings created by God and indwelt by the Holy Spirit. St. Paul by posed a question. “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (New American Standard Bible (NASB), 1 Cor. 3:16).
We are also called to act. The Old Testament prophet Micah asked the Jewish people another thought provoking question. “. . . And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” (NASB, Mic. 6:8). Justice, according to the biblical imperative, includes speaking out for the victims in our society. In our time, this includes victims of gun violence.
People of faith are publicly stating their commitment to speak out and keep speaking out about the need to end gun violence. On August 6, 2019, The Bishops United Against Gun Violence, a network of nearly 100 Episcopal Church bishops working to curtail the epidemic of gun violence in the United States, put it eloquently:
Today we are weary of witnessing the slaughter gripping our country. But we are no less determined to continue speaking, even when it seems our words make no difference; to continue praying in order to gather our strength to act; and to follow Jesus in speaking truth, especially when it seems that truth is out of season (Bishops).
We can be encouraged that Christians are not alone in speaking out. An article published on www.npr.org on 8/10/2019, stated “There is public support for universal background checks for gun purchases, extreme risk protection orders (also called red flag laws), gun licensing, assault-weapons bans and bans on high-capacity magazines (Montanaro).
We put out faith into action by practicing discernment and then taking action.
Discernment:
1.Pray. Ask God what he would like us to do? Allow time to pray, journal and listen for God’s guidance.
2.Follow our heart. What aspects of our society do we feel we want to help? Information on how sensible gun control measures could improve safety for specific groups in our society including: school children, people suffering from mental illness, victims of domestic abuse, and people serving in the Armed Forces is readily available online.
3.Take stock of our resources. What do we have to give and how much? Which of our resources do we enjoy giving? Time, financial support, ability to write, sign a petition, join a march?
4.Challenge yourself. Take one small action step and then pray again for God’s guidance for what to do next.
Take Action:
- Pray for our elected officials to act justly.
- Write or call your elected officials to urge them to support sensible gun control legislation.
- Vote for candidates to elected office who will support sensible gun control policy.
- Support legislation to remove big money’s influence from policy making.
- Sign online petitions.
- Financially support legal nonprofits fighting for sensible gun control measures such as The Giffords Law Center. This advocacy organization was founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Navy combat veteran and retired NASA astronaut Captain Mark Kelly.
- Stay informed on the factors contributing to gun violence and on current developments. Here are some online resources:
- Pewresearch.org
- Giffordslawcenter.org
- Gunpolicy.org.
May the Holy Spirit inspire us, lead us and strengthen us to respond to the gun violence epidemic.
Works Cited
Bishops United Against Gun Violence. “Bishops United Repudiated Christian Nationalism, Systemic Racism"
Gramlich, John. “What the Data Says about Gun Deaths in the U.S.” 16 Aug 2019. Factank sponsored by Pew Research Center.
Montanaro, Domenico. “Americans Largely Support Gun Restrictions To 'Do Something' About Gun Violence,” 10 Aug 2019
New American Standard Bible. The Lockman Foundation, editor. Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1977