Don Peter Memorial Service
On July 14, our friend and brother Don Peter passed away, and is safe in God’s care. A memorial service for Don will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome.
Church Flooring Project
At long last, the buckling flooring in our sanctuary will be replaced! Work begins on Monday, July 28. They anticipate it will be completed in 3-5 days, so it should not impact Sunday worship. None of the other buildings on campus will be affected, and the church and school offices will be open as usual
In Memoriam
If you would like to make a donation in thanksgiving for the life of Diane Robertson, please make it to St. Ambrose Church, as per her wishes. Thank you.
Christian Formation
On Sundays, Mother Rebecca will continue leading a class on the faith and practice of the Episcopal Church. We are using the book “Walk in Love’, Episcopal Beliefs & Practices”, by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe The class takes place in the Parish Hall from 11:45-1:00 p.m. A copy of the book is provided for participants. The class is open to everyone, and particularly for those who are new to the Church and wish to learn more, or would like to be baptized, confirmed, or received in the Church. Please see Mother Rebecca if you are interested in joining the class.
Fundraising Concert for Breast Cancer Research
Come join us for a concert to raise awareness of the ongoing need for breast cancer research. It will be held in the St. Ambrose Church sanctuary on Saturday, September 13 at 3:30 p.m. The program will feature local talent, including vocalist Hamilton Fong, Mark Weber, The Melody Chorus, Amanda Dai, Jeffrey Li, and string performers from the Young Artists Foundation. Tickets are available by donation. For more information, please see Mark Weber or Mother Rebecca.
Building Trust as a Diocesan Community: Nourishing 5 Values to Follow Jesus Together.
Join Bishop Austin, Canon Sierra, and church members from across the Diocese to reflect on values that have grown out of the work of the Strategic Visioning Process. How can we live out these values as we seek to serve God as a Diocese?
Each value is presented in a Zoom Session from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Dates: 1. Mattering July 3,* Bishop Austin video and reflection questions on Strategic Vision Process webpage.
2. Collaborating July 28, Canon Sierra
3. Collectively Empowering August 18 Bishop Austin
4. Sufficiency September 10, Canon Sierra
5. Belonging September 22, Bishop Austin
You can register at the diocesan website to receive the Zoom link. The sessions are not recorded, but the video, reflection questions, and spiritual practices are on the Strategic Vision Process webpage of the Diocesan website. If you have any questions, please see Mother Rebecca.
Relief for fire victims
Please continue to pray for those who suffered loss in the Los Angeles firestorm. We ask God to receive those who died into the arms of Divine Mercy, and ask for comfort and solace for their loved ones. We ask for hope and strength for those who have lost their homes. If you wish to help, you can donate to Episcopal Relief and Development through their website, or make a check payable to St. Ambrose and in the memo, note that it is for Los Angeles fire relief. Thank you for your prayers and generosity.
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
Starting July 1st, 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 and Kay Ballantyne at rose466@earthlink.net
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.