God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world,
but in order that the world might be saved through him.
John 3:17
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
WORSHIP AT ST. PAUL'S
Saturday, March 4 HOLY EUCHARIST 5:00 p.m.
The Very Rev. Kay Sylvester, Homilist
Sunday, March 5 HOLY EUCHARIST 8:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
The Very Rev. Kay Sylvester, Homilist
CHURCH SCHOOL 10:15 a.m.
Child Care up through 3y/o is available from 9:45 a.m. - 12:45 a.m.
Thursday - 12 Noon HOLY EUCHARIST
Bring a sack lunch and share lunch together following worship.
MONDAY thru WEDNESDAY
Morning Prayer - 8:00 a.m.
offered on FACEBOOK LIVE.
You can download the bulletin for these services below. Morning Prayer
ADULT EDUCATION AT ST. PAUL'S
Entering the Passion, A Video Series by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine,
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine delves into the history and literature surrounding the last days of Jesus’ life. Levine sets the narrative in historical context and analyzes the risks and motives of the story's characters. Dr. Levine is an outstanding and engaging teacher. Join us for video and discussion, and stick around for the noon service. We're sharing a brown-bag lunch after the noon Eucharist each week. Continues through March 30.
COMING UP
Southern California Philharmonic Concerts,March 3 and 4, 8 p.m
Now in its 20th season, the nonprofit SoCalPhil boasts 60 volunteer musicians from the community and has made St. Paul’s its primary performance venue.
Suggested $20 donation.
Taizé Worship – Saturday, March 4, 5 p.m.
A meditative service of readings, chants, prayers, music, and contemplative silence. There is no sermon or Eucharist; there is great stillness and a nourishing sense of God's presence.
Tom McGuigan Funeral – Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day FUN(D) Raising Party – Friday, March 17, 6 p.m.
A casual evening of food, fun, toasts, and cheer. More details soon!
To reach our staff directly:
The Rev. Kay Sylvester: kay@stpauls.org - 714-544-3141 x1001
The Rev. David Milligan: david@stpauls.org - 714-544-3141 x1002
Cristina Flores: cristina@stpauls.org - 714-544-3141 x1008
Paul Myers: Operations Manager: administrator@stpauls.org - 714-544-3141 x1004
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PHILHARMONIC
CONCERTS MARCH 3 AND 4, 8 P.M.
Enjoy an evening of superb music and support a local non-profit by attending the Southern California Philharmonic’s upcoming concerts at St. Paul’s. The program will include Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, as well as the first movements from Mozart’s Concerto for Piano No. 20, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, and the entire Violin Concerto in E minor by Jules Conus.
Both the Friday and Saturday performances will feature the first-place winners in the Young Artists’ Concerto Competition. Suggested ticket donation is $20.
Now in its 20th season, the non-profit “SoCalPhil” boasts 60 volunteer musicians from the community and has made St. Paul’s its primary performance venue.
SERVING CHRIST IN THE WORLD
SUNDAY SUPPER
Sunday Supper will be saying farewell to our wonderful kitchen team headed by Christian Nguyen in April. Christian and his faithful team have prepared Sunday Supper dinners for the past 10 years. We are incredibly sad to lose them.
We are now searching for a head Chef plus a team of people that would be willing to step into these huge shoes and help us serve our neighbors through this vital ministry. Please let me know if you or someone you know could commit to serving once every other month during the year on the 4th Sunday of the month.
Every Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., rain or shine, the unsheltered in our community are offered a hot shower in a clean, self-contained shower trailer stationed in the St. Paul’s parking lot, in partnership with Family Promise.
Enthusiastic volunteers are the engine behind this ministry. And more are needed! If you’d like to learn how you can help by serving a shift at the shower check-in table, handing out towels, etc., please contact Ruth Sarvas at ruthsarvas@gmail.com or Krista Helmbrecht at krista.helmbrecht@gmail.com
REST IN PEACE
Sharonann Gain, longtime parishioner at St. Paul’s, died on Monday, Feb. 20, in Ohio, where she moved a few years ago. Sharonann attended the 8 a.m. service. She volunteered in the parish office for many years and ran “Parson’s Place,” a small book and gift shop on our campus. Sharonann organized an annual used book sale as a fundraiser, which often drew neighbors to our campus.
She was part of the Thursday Lunch Bunch team and attended the Thursday noon service weekly. Sharonann is survived by her daughters Catherine Maynor (Tom) andMargaret Callesen (Phil), grandchildren Alisha Crowe (Tommy), Elizabeth Young (Seton), Michael Callesen (fiancé Kassie Miller), Emma Callesen and Owen Callesen, and great-grandchildren Atlus Young, Ainsley Young, Everhart Young and Maverick Crowe.
NEWSLETTER NEWS
Wondering how to submit an item to the St. Paul’s Update email? Good news – we have a new email address for that. If you have church events or activities you’d like to submit for the update, please email them to communications@stpauls.org. Include your contact information in case we need to reach out for further information or details. Thank you!
We pray for …
Those who are afraid, lost, and in the midst of turmoil of spirit and mind as we remember those in need of God's healing presence, in illness, grief, and during challenging times.
Members of our parish who are recovering from surgery, undergoing extended treatment, expecting new life, traveling, raising families, caregiving, experiencing addiction, or in financial difficulty.
Our teachers, students, staff, vestry and other leaders, and our preschool community.
Give them courage and strength during the days ahead; may they know your love and grace.
Gracious God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love. Guide us so that we may reflect your love and grace to the world. Amen.
This week we pray for Raheleh Bagherpour, Valerie Bain, Gail Barr, DeeDee Bedell, Joe Bedell, Wanlyn Bejach, Helen Benedikter, and Megan Belanger Powrie,
This week we give thanks for all our 12 Step Groups.
REST
Jesus, I am stressed.
Help me to accept your invitation to come and receive the rest I need.
Help me to willingly release my fear, my worries, my agenda and my to-do list.
Ease the tension and replenish my body.
Silence the voices of doubt and speak your words of truth.
Remove the heaviness of my day and pour out abundantly into my life.
Fill me with your peace, joy and love.
Fill me until the overwhelm is consumed by your grace and my life reflects the beauty of resting in you. Amen. - By Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith/Source: Episcopalrelief.org
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL'S LINKS ARE SHOWN FOR ONLINE PROGRAMS
Monday – February 27, 2023
8:00 amMorning Prayer - Facebook Live HERE
Tuesday – February 28, 2023
8:00 amMorning Prayer - Facebook Live HERE
6:00 pm Youth Group
Wednesday – March 1, 2023
8:00 amMorning Prayer - Facebook Live HERE
Thursday – March 2, 2023
10:30 am Adult Education - Entering the Passion of Jesus 12:00 Noon Eucharist
12:45 pm Bring a sack lunch
Sharonann Gain, longtime parishioner at St. Paul’s, died on Monday, Feb. 20, in Ohio, where she moved a few years ago. Sharonann attended the 8 a.m. service. She volunteered in the parish office for many years and ran “Parson’s Place,” a small book and gift shop on our campus. Sharonann organized an annual used book sale as a fundraiser, which often drew neighbors to our campus.
