|
Worship Schedule
|
All Services include
Holy Communion
Saturday Evening
4:00 p.m.
Sermon-Fr. Andrew Green
Sunday Morning
8:00 a.m.
Sermon- The Rev. Jonathan Abernethy-Deppe
Sunday Morning
10:30 a.m.
Sermon- Fr. Andrew Green
Children Welcome in Worship
Childcare is available on Sunday Mornings
Godly Play
10:15 am
In the Parish Hall
|
|
TidBits
|
2010
Flower
Sign-Up Sheets
Are
now available in the Hogarth Hall. Please reserve your special day of
remembrance before it is taken.
|
|
Calendar Connection
|
Find out what is on the schedule at St. Paul in the Desert anytime from your own computer.
Just click on this link and connect with the Parish Calendar and Calendar of Outside Meetings (AA, NA, OA, etc.)
|
|
Join Our List
|
 |
|
Contact Information
|
The Church of
St. Paul in the Desert
-- -- --
125 W El Alameda
Palm Springs, CA
92262
-- -- --
Ph.
760.320.7488
Fax:
760.416.2441
Email:
info@stpaulinthedesert.com
|
|
|
From The Rector
|
| 
Look What We're Wearing!
The
reading from Galatians which we read this week has some amazing good
news for people who have been judged as "not good enough." The idea
that there is no "slave or free," no "Jew or Greek," and not "male and
female" is good news for those who were on the wrong side of the line.
I only wish that when I was being picked last for every team, that I
had heard that there was no tall or short, fast or slow, athletic or
un-athletic in God's world.
My
reality was that in my daily social life, I could not compete, let
alone win. I might have heard the idea that there was no competition
for God's abundant love as Very Good News. I grew to know that I was
loved. As an adult, I am concerned about a different issue that one
might get from this text.
If
all the divisions are gone, Jew/Greek, Male/Female, Fast/Slow, does
that mean that all diversity and individuality is also gone? In God's
realm will we all be a vanilla smoothie? Everyone so blended together
that anything that makes us unique is gone?
This
is what passes for diversity sometimes. "Let's all get along because we
are the same." This is often worked out as, "We are all the same, so
you need to act like US." I see something different in this passage.
Paul
says that through baptism, we are all "clothed with Christ" and all
become children of God and heirs of covenant promises. What this means
to me is that we are invited to see one another in the richness of our
differences and trust that God is comprehensive enough to embrace us
all. Tongues wag when 2 starlets walk the Red Carpet in the same dress.
I hope we might rejoice when we look out across the congregation and
see the real variety that is visible, anticipate the variety that is
not visible, and give thanks that each of us are wearing the same
Christ.
Join us in worship this weekend as we practice seeing one another with new vision.
Fr. Andrew
 (Written from the Trinity Conference Center in West Cornwall, CT)
|
|
Featured Scripture
|
| Galatians 3:23-29
Now
before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until
faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until
Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith
has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian, for in Christ
Jesus you are all children of God through faith. As many of you as were
baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no
longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no
longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. And if
you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according
to the promise. |
|
I Love To Tell The Story
|
| Our Church History
 An exciting new project is taking shape to document the history of St. Paul in the Desert.
We are seeking photographs of the church building and its members from
the past 61 years. If you have photographs you would like to share
with the archivist, please tag the photos with your name, the year (if
you know it), and the names of the church members in the photos. Bring
the photos to the church and we will digitally scan them and return
them safely to you. In addition, we are looking for stories about the
building of the church, its history, and member anecdotes. Thank you
for helping us bring a bit of our church's past out of the attic and
into the light. |
|
St. Ann's Episcopal Church service on July 4th |
| Join the Celebration
All in the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend the first Episcopal  service
to be held since the property was returned to the diocese on June 4. We
will gather to celebrate the Holy Eucharist at the historic location of
St. Anne's in Oceanside. The service will be held Sunday, July 4 at
10:00am. The Rt. Rev. James Mathes, bishop of San Diego, will preach
and preside. Following the service, a picnic fellowship will be held.
St.
Anne's is located at 701 West Street, Oceanside, 92054, on the corner
of West Street and Coast Boulevard. Representatives from every
congregation are encouraged to attend as we welcome the faithful
Episcopal congregation back into their church home.
For more information, please contact the Rev. Canon Suzann Holding <mailto:sholding@edsd.org> in the Office of the Bishop, 619-481-5452.
|
Mark Your Calendar!
|
| Upcoming Events You Won't Want To Miss!
_________________________________________
Camp
Under the Stars in Idyllwild
Friday -
Sunday, August 13 - 15th
 Escape the summer heat with the St. Paul's Campers,
as this fun group, once again, travels skyward to the County
Campground in Idyllwild. August weather averages between 85 in the
day and 51 at night in Idyllwild.
In
just an hour, you can be enjoying the quiet little mountain village
of Idyllwild. Hidden in a national forest in the majestic San Jacinto
mountains, this cozy getaway offers a broad variety of relaxing
opportunities. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of a hike, peruse the
many art galleries, antique shops, unique shopping, entertainment or
relax with your friends by your tent.
On
Friday, setup camp, Saturday, share a great campfire meal together and
Sunday, join some of us as we attend St. Hugh's church.
You
may sleep under the stars or make a cabin or motel reservation. Call
Ronn Ellenich, to reserve a spot. An organizational meeting is
planned for Sunday, August 1st after
the 10:30 service. The purpose of this meeting is to plan our menu, transportation,
etc. Join us campers to meet friends, old and new.
__________________________________________
|
| Abundant Living Action Team |
| Deeper In Christ - Further In Mission
Over
the past year, the Abundant Living Action Team sponsored 2 very
successful Festive Dinners in support of our Financial Pledge Campaign.
We have offered 4 witnesses to God's love in October and November.
We've held an all parish open house that "recruited" 43 parishioners
for new ministry. We said "Thank You" to you all at the Parish
Appreciation Luncheon for all of your generous gifts of money, time and
talent.
Looking ahead to
the coming year, we look forward to welcoming you back at our "Welcome
Back" event on October 9th. We will be developing new programs to help  you
identify and plan for Enduring Stewardship. Our goal is to embrace the
idea that Stewardship is about our relationship with God and one
another in all aspects of our life. Thank you all for your faithfulness in ministry!
|
Coffee Hour Ministry
|
| 
The
Coffee Hour hosts for the
8:00 a.m. service are Robert Woods and Barry Hagenbuch. The hosts for
the 10:30 a.m. service are Joan and Bob Dillingham along with Barbara
Villani in celebration of Joan Dillingham's 80th birthday. Happy
Birthday Joan!
We Need Coffee Hour Volunteers to host Sunday
coffee hours and present their "Favorite Dishes." Sign up in Hogarth
Hall to host Sunday's 8:00 or 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour. Contact Ray
Kelley at 760.778.1725 for info. |
|
Volunteer Opportunity
|
|  Desert Blind and Handicapped
is
looking for volunteers, including drivers as well as individuals to
answer phones and handle data entry and processing. If you are
available to assist, please call Thomas Samulski at 760-770-1700.
|
Outreach Ministry Programs
|
|
Desert
SOS is
the new name for the SOS program that is now permanently operating
out of Roy's Desert Resource  Center in the North Palm Springs
Business Park.  THIS MONDAY is St. Paul 's turn at Desert SOS
- to serve dessert at Roy's Desert Resource Center in the North Palm
Springs Business Park. The initial phase of St. Paul's involvement is
to provide and serve dessert on the first and third Monday evening to
the 60 +/- men, women and children enrolled in the program. Sign-up
sheets are posted in the Parish Hall for those of you who would like to
serve and/or provide desserts. You may also contact Hap Blaisdel for
more information at (760) 323-5726.
 Well
in the Desert provides daily nutritious hot meals, emergency food assistance,
weekly supplemental food distribution and a wide array of social
services through case management and advocacy to those affected by
poverty, including the working poor, the homeless, seniors, the
handicapped and others in need throughout the western end of the
Coachella Valley. St. Paul's serves as a host site for this
non-profit organization to provide hot meals one day a week while the
Well in the Desert is seeking a new permanent location. |
| Summer Clergy Coverage
|
| Emergency & Hospital Clergy Availability
 During
the summer, when Fr. Andrew is on vacation, there will be clergy
coverage for emergencies. Below you will find information to guide you
in contacting clergy for response to personal emergency and hospital
needs.
- During the Parish Office Hours (Tues. - Fri. from
9:00 - 4:30 except for lunch 11:30-1:00) call the main office number
(760) 320-7488.
- Any other time, call (760) 323-4028 to be
connected to the Priest on Call. Usually, this will be Fr. Andrew.
When Fr. Andrew is not available, coverage will be provided by Fr. Fred
from St. Anthony's. If, when you call, you receive a message, please
leave your name, phone number, date and time.
If you are
scheduled for a hospital stay or end up in the hospital due to an
emergency, let us know or have a friend let us know. Our clergy tries
to visit people who are in the hospital, but often only find out after
they are at home. |
| Newcomers: Information Please!
|
| Do we have your current contact information?
 In
September we will be gearing up for a whole new program year and will
be inviting you to join us in a series of Newcomer events that we
believe you will find informative and enjoyable. For us to invite you
to these events, we will need your current and accurate contact
information. Please fill out the form found in the pew pocket and
place it in the collection plate or hand it to an usher. Thanks! |
|
|
If
you were issued a church key and still have need of one, please see Br.
Michael-Gregory Norrie in the parish office (the office is open Tuesday
through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. - closed on Mondays and for
lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.). 
The 
There are no 
you
identify and plan for Enduring Stewardship. Our goal is to embrace the
idea that Stewardship is about our relationship with God and one
another in all aspects of our life.
New
altar and narthex flower request charts have been placed on the
boards in the parish hall. If you already signed up for flowers,
your name is still on the date you had requested. 
The
continues to cast, purl and interweave
with prayer every strand of yarn they can get their healing hands on
to make prayer shawls. This ministry can use your help with acquiring
yarn. Please donate yarn sitting in a closet from an unfinished
project; purchase a few skeins of yarn; keep an eye out for skeins of
yarn at yard sales and thrift stores that you can buy to donate, or
donate money to buy yarn by placing money in the white giving
envelopes, located in the pew pockets, and write "yarn" on the
envelope. If you have yarn to donate, you may leave it in the "Yarn"
basket or bring it to the Parish Office.
Desert Blind and Handicapped
Center in the North Palm Springs
Business Park. The initial phase of St. Paul's involvement is our
commitment to provide and serve dessert on the first and third Monday
evening of each month to the 60 (more or less) men, women and
children enrolled in the Desert SOS program. Sign-up sheets (with
additional information and specific guidelines) are posted in the
Parish Hall for those of you who would like to serve and/or provide
desserts on those select Mondays. (Our June dates are the 7th
and 21st.)
Well
in the Desert provides daily nutritious hot meals, emergency food assistance,
weekly supplemental food distribution and a wide array of social
services through case management and advocacy to those affected by
poverty, including the working poor, the homeless, seniors, the
handicapped and others in need throughout the western end of the
Coachella Valley. St. Paul's serves as a host site for this
non-profit organization to provide hot meals one day a week while the
Well in the Desert is seeking a new permanent location.
