From the Rector
No Pedigree,
but Full of Mission "Show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus
is not interested in the disciples being satisfied, comfortable that he
is the one. He wants them to open their eyes and see what he has done.
He wants them to see that God's justice and mercy are active and
transforming the lives of people who risk contact with him. Jesus
wants them to realize that this is their future, doing God's Mission in
the world. That their faith will not give them comfort, but will gird
them for service and self-offering. It is always easier to see
this in others, to look for others who will extend the Mission. I
believe that this passage lets us know that Jesus is looking to us to
be people who will transform the world. Do we want to transform the
world so that the joy and care we experience in our worship becomes the
pattern for life outside of Church? That is why we practice this so much -- someday we all will. Fr. Andrew |
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
Luncheon May 7th
Featured speaker for the event will be Kathleen Bunch, the Diocesan Coordinator for the United Thank Offering. Ms. Bunch, who also owns a bookstore, will be bringing a selection of devotional books to share.
The
business meeting begins at 11 a.m., followed by the noon salad luncheon
and program. Those attending are asked to bring a salad to serve four,
rolls/bread, or a dessert. Beverages will be provided.
Diocesan ECW Honored Woman event.
Harriet Yost,
a long time member of St. Paul's, was chosen as the Honored Woman from
this parish, and she will be among those feted at the luncheon on May
3rd at the Church of the Good Samaritan in San Diego.
A group from St. Paul's is planning to attend, and anyone interested in going can contact Anne Harrah, at 770-2992.
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John 14:1-14
Jesus said, "Do not
let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my
Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would
I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and
prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself,
so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the
place where I am going." Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know
where you are going. How can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am
the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on
you do know him and have seen him."
Philip
said to him, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied."
Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you
still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can
you say, `Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the
Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not
speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you
do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I
tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do
and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to
the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father
may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I
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Congratulations Cherry!
 This
last week saw Cherry Remboldt, our Seminarian Assistant, clear the last
of the discernment and proceedural hurdles for ordination as a Deacon
in the Episcopal Church. Thanks be to God!
The
Ordination of Deacons is scheduled for 10:00 am, June 7th at the
Cathedral in San Diego. More details will be available soon.
Please
rejoice with Cherry and Hank as they experience the result of this more
than 5 year process. Our Diocese will be blessed to have Cherry serving
as a Deacon.
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Worship Schedule
All Services include Holy Communion
Saturday Evening 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Children Welcome in Worship
Godly Play at 10:30 a.m.
Childcare also available on Sunday Morning
Simple Living - Compassionate Life 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.
In the library
Informal worship and shared reflection
Next Baptisms -- The Day of Pentecost -- May II
Call 320-7488 for more details.
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Newcomers Class -- April 20 at 6PM
If
you are new at St. Paul in the Desert, you are welcome to this class.
We will focus on learning about being a full part of the Parish
Community. This is not Confirmation Class. Anyone who is interested in
learning about St. Paul's is welcome there is no obligation to join.
The
class will run from 6-8 PM on the 20th. There will be information about
our parish and its history, answers to common questions, opportunities
for participation in ministry.
This will be followed on April
27th with two events. There will be a brief joining ceremony at each of
the weekend services and there will be an All-Parish Potluck to welcome
those who are new to the Parish (whether they have taken the class or
not.)
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Meeting of Ministry Leaders
 There will be a special meeting of all Ministry Leaders at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 in the parish hall.
It
is important that all ministries are represented at this meeting. If
you are unable to attend, please appoint someone from your ministry to
represent you. We will discuss the Ministry Fair to be held on
Pentecost Sunday, May 11 and will outline a parish-wide strategy for
following up to respondents as part of the Time and Talent portion of
our parish Stewardship Campaign.
Br. Michael-Gregory Norrie, CTG
Coordinator of Lay
Ministry
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