Drum Circle – July Schedule Change
Please note that this month’s Drum Circle has been moved to Monday, July 27, instead of the usual third Monday. Father Jay will facilitate the gathering.
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Hall
The Drum Circle will return to its regular schedule on the third Monday of the month beginning in August.
We hope you can join us!
Opening for Parish Treasurer
Alison LeBlanc has resigned as our Treasurer effective July 10. We thank her for her years of good work! If you have financial experience and would be willing to serve the church in this important ministry, please let Mother Rebecca know. Training will be provided.
Assignment of Deacon
Bishop Austin and his staff are working to assign a deacon to each parish in our diocese. We are working with the diocesan staff on a possible placement. More to follow.
Summer Days August 15-16
St. Ambrose and Sea Breeze School will be taking part in this annual festival this year, held in Leo J. Ryan Park. We will have a booth on Saturday, 8/15 and Sunday, 8/16, and there will be information about our school and church community and the programs we offer. The hours are from 11:00 a.m- 6:00 p.m on Sat 8/15 and 11 am. 5:00 p.m. on Sunday 8/16. Please volunteer for a slot and be part of sharing the great work we are doing with the Foster City Community. There is a sign up-sheet in the parish Hall.
Notation of Pledge Contributions
If you are writing a check for your pledge contributions, please indicate “Pledge” in the memo portion of your check. This helps the office accurately account for what is received. Thank you!
St. Ambrose Annual Parking Lot Sale – Saturday, July 11th 9:00am to 3:00pm
Please mark your calendar and start putting aside things for our parking lot sale this summer.
Items such as clothing, housewares, furniture, books, jewelry, collectibles, toys,
garden tools, electronics, puzzles, games, craft supplies and more are
welcomed. Also please save boxes of all sizes for sorting and setting up the
sale. We will also need help the week before as we sort and price all the
donations, and for set up, selling, and breaking down the sale on the day. For more information please contact Brenda Matsuo and April Cherrington
Meditation Group
On Monday nights, at 6:30 p.m. ,St. Ambrose hosts a weekly in-person silent meditation group. The format follows that of the East-West Meditation Program that was offered at Mercy Center, Burlingame, for many years. The format follows the Zen tradition, with a brief introduction and then a 25-minute silent meditation, 5-minute walking meditation (you are not obligated to physically move) and another 25-minute silent meditation. This will be held in the chapel, and bring your own cushion if you wish to sit on the floor. You can also sit in a chair or pew if it is better to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact David McIntyre, ntkod@icloud.com
Questionable Text/Emails
There is a text and scam email that is circulating, signed Rev. Rebecca Goldberg, which requests a copy of the Church directory. Please delete it. None of the St. Ambrose or Sea Breeze staff will send you an email asking you to divulge personal information, or contribute funds to a questionable cause. Please let Mother Rebecca know if you have any questions.
Mother Rebecca’s office hours
Mother Rebecca will be in her office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30-4:30. She can be reached during office hours at 650-574-1369. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call 650 291-5289 revrebecca@stambrosefostercity.org
Coffee Hour
Join us for Coffee Hour after mass at 11:00 am in the parish hall. Coffee hour will be hosted by the Vestry on the first Sunday of the month. Please volunteer for the other weeks by using the link below or by the signup sheet in the Narthex by the Reflections & Gratitude Board: Sign UpGeniushttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FA5A82CA0F94-coffee1
Sunday School 10 AM
Sunday school is at 10:00am every week. Please contact Raphael Gerber raphaele.gerber@gmail.com
Worship Leaders Needed
Please sign up as a Lector for our 10:00* am Mass by emailing office@stambrosefostercity.org or the Church signup sheet. We also need Worship Leader volunteers for our 10:00 am Mass. There are openings for Intercessors, Lectors, Greeters, Ushers and Acolytes, and Livestream Technicians. Contact us at office@stambrosefostercity.org or use the following link to signup: Signup Genius or Click on the following link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FA5A82CA0F94-worship
Prayer Support Group
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday after the service at 11:30am, we will be meeting in the sanctuary to have a prayer meeting. Please join us any time as you are able. For questions, please contact Daniel Tate at 650-799-7084, or dtate@ses.cdsp.edu
Contemplative Meditation
Every Wednesday 10am-11am we meet for Contemplative Meditation on Zoom. We read a variety of authors. We have read Jimmy Carter’s book ‘Faith’; a couple of prayers from Jean-Pierre Isbouts ‘Ten Prayers That Have Changed The World’. We are currently reading “The Road to Wisdom: on Truth ,Science, Faith and Trust”, by Dr. Francis Collins.
If interested, please contact Hamilton Fong. hfongster@gmail.com
Please send an email to Hamilton Fong (hfongster@gmail.com) or to Nilda Chong (nchongmd@gmail.com) if you wish to be included in the Zoom invitation.
Bible Study
Every Tuesday at 1:00pm, we meet for Bible Study on Zoom and discuss the Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday Service. Join us! For questions, please contact Warren Wong at wwong@nd.edu
Weekly Calendar
We have heard from some of our clergy that parishioners are having a hard time logging onto Zoom calls. Below please find clear, hopefully easy instructions on how to join a zoom call. Feel free to share with your parishioners. For more thorough instructions, click here.How to join Zoom by computer
- Make sure all other programs on your computer that uses your camera are closed first (ex: Facetime, Skype, etc.)
- Have a headset available if possible to minimize feedback – your cellphone earbuds will work well.
- Click the Zoom link that’s been sent to you in an email, and Zoom should automatically and quickly download to your computer.
- In Downloads on your computer, click Zoom_launcher.exe.
- Once Zoom has launched, a screen should pop up asking for your name. This will identify you during the meeting.
- You should now be part of the meeting. Click the green button that says “Join Audio By Computer”.
Join by tablet or smartphone
- If you choose to use your tablet or smartphone, be sure to download the Zoom app ahead of time.
- Once you have downloaded the Zoom app, follow the “Join by computer” instructions above.
Join by telephone
- First, dial the phone number provided in the Zoom email.
When prompted, dial the meeting ID number that is also provided.
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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.