Church Announcements in Foster City, California

Passion Reading In Parts for Palm Sunday April 13
As has been our custom at St. Ambrose, we will be reading the Passion Gospel for Palm Sunday in parts. We need a Narrator, and others to read the parts of Jesus, Pilate, Peter, and more. A sign-up clipboard is in the narthex, along with the scripts for the readings. You are invited to sign up and then take the script for your part, which is highlighted. There will be a short rehearsal of the presentation at 9:30 a.m. in the Narthex on Palm Sunday, April 13. If you have any questions, please contact Mother Rebecca.

The Lenten Season
The season of Lent has traditionally been a time to reflect, both individually and as a community, on our relationship with God, and the ways in which we have failed to commend the faith that is in us and to walk in the way of the love of Christ. It is a time in which we resolve to turn to God once more in penitence and faith and receive divine grace and forgiveness. Through study, prayer, fasting, self-denial and service, we draw closer to God and our brothers and sisters and prepare to enter into the mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Lent is also a time of spiritual homecoming, when we traverse the wilderness with Jesus, and are led by our loving God on the journey home, a journey of sorrow, hope, reconciliation, and ultimately, joy.

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.

Young Voices Collective of St. Ambrose Sea Breeze
Does your child love to sing? Would you like your child to learn to sing and receive musical training, and to grow in self-confidence and cooperation with others in the process? Then consider having your youngster join the Young Voices Collective! There are two levels, one for ages 4-7, which does not require an audition, and one for those 8 and over, which is by audition. Their first performance will be Easter Sunday, 4/20, when they will offer music for the 10:00 service. The rehearsals for level one are happening now, on Sundays from 1-3 pm., The level 2 group will rehearse Thursdays from 4:30-6:30. Please see Amanda Dai for more information, or email youngvoicescollective@gmail.com

Sandwiches on Sunday – March 30th
Come join us! We will again assemble the sandwiches and brown bag lunches the day before, Saturday, March 29th, at the church from 9:00am – 11:00am. We will distribute them at the Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City on Sunday, March 30th, from 11:45 to 12:15 p.m. If you would like to help or have any questions, please contact Daniel Tate (cellular phone: 650-799-7084, email: dtate@ses.cdsp.edu)

Planned Giving Seminar
Planned Giving Seminar. Estate planning workshop to be held at St. Ambrose Saturday 4/5- 10:0 am-12:15 pm, or Tuesday, 4/8 from 6:00pm -8:15pm. You can register by using the link below. If you have any questions about wills and estate planning, this free seminar is for you! https://www.copenbarger.com/st.ambrose

Lenten Formation Opportunities
For the remaining Wednesdays in Lent, we are offering the service of Stations of the Cross at 6:30 p.m. Come join us for a time of quiet, prayerful reflection as we walk with Jesus on the journey of his Passion.
Also, 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 12:00-1:00 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. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

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