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Worship Schedule
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All Services include
Holy Communion
Saturday Evening
4:00 p.m.
Sermon-The Rev. Canon Victoria Hatch
Sunday Morning
8:00 a.m.
Sermon- The Rev. Canon Victoria Hatch
Sunday Morning
10:30 a.m.
Sermon- The Rev. Canon Victoria Hatch
Children Welcome in Worship
Childcare is available on Sunday Mornings
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Watch Sermons
| View recent sermons and other video material on-line.
We post the sermons from Sunday's services on YouTube. Our YouTube Channel is named: stpaulinthedesert
View last Sunday's early sermon by clicking here.
View last Sunday's late sermon by clicking here.
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TidBits
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2010 Flower
Signup Sheets
are now available in
Hogarth Hall. Please reserve your special day of remembrance before it is taken.
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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.)
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Emergency Contacts
| During summer vacation periods when various clergy members may be vacationing, refer to the following contact numbers:
Call the main switchboard,
(760) 320-7488, during business hours (Tues-Fri, 9:00-4:30 except during lunch, 11:30-1:00)
After hours call,
(760) 323-4028, to reach the Priest on Call when the church office is closed.
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Hospital Visits
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 If you are admitted to the hospital and would like a clergy visit or
wish to receive Holy Communion during your hospital stay, please
contact the church office at (760) 320-7488, ext. 0, or have a family
member or friend call on your behalf. Privacy laws prohibit the
hospital from notifying us directly regarding patient admissions. |
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Contact Information
| The Church of
St. Paul in the Desert
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125 W El Alameda
Palm Springs, CA
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Ph.
760.320.7488
Fax:
760.416.2441
Email:
info@stpaulinthedesert.com
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From Br. Michael-Gregory Norrie
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|  Martha and Mary:
A lesson in Hospitality
This
week's gospel is frequently used to teach a lesson about how
important it is not to get so busy that we forget to spend quiet time
with Jesus. And while I think this is a good lesson, I have a
feeling we may be missing the point of what Jesus is talking about
when he tells Martha that her sister, Mary, has chosen the "better
part".
What
is often not addressed is that both Jesus and Mary were committing a
social taboo. In that day and culture women could serve men, but it
was inappropriate for them to join in with them the way that Mary
did. They were not supposed to be taught by the rabbis or sit in the
room with a bunch of men discussing the Torah. People hearing this
story back in the day would have been much more shocked about Mary
assuming the role of a disciple than her not helping in the
kitchen...and that is precisely what I think Jesus was referring to.
As
usual, Jesus was turning things upside down. He liberates Mary from
her socially defined status of inferiority and marginalization. And
by following Jesus, not only was Mary transformed, but the world in
which she lived was transformed as well.
Through
Mary, Jesus is denouncing the social, political and religious
structures that do not practice God's radical hospitality - the
sort of hospitality that overcomes injustice and is grounded in love
and mercy and compassion. I think Jesus was saying Mary had boldly
chosen to take hold of this justice he had offered to her by allowing
her to join him and his disciples. The justice was hers now and he
would not take it away from her. I would even go so far as to say
that Martha saw what was going on and was not being honest with Jesus
about what was so upsetting to her - perhaps she was not even aware
of the cause of her anxiety. Jesus obviously did know what was
upsetting Martha, which explains why he answered her the way he did.
He knew Martha was being the voice of the status quo that resists
change, even "just" change.
The
lesson here is not that reading the Bible or praying is superior to
cooking a meal or cleaning house. As followers of Jesus, we are not
only invited to partake
of God's radical hospitality but we are called to practice
it
by seeking justice for those in the margins, challenging
discrimination wherever we see it, and transforming our relationships
so that they reflect the love of Christ.
Join
us in worship this weekend as we respond to the invitation to both
partake of and practice radical hospitality as disciples of Jesus.
Brother
Michael-Gregory Norrie, CTG
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Featured Scripture
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| Luke 10:38-42 (NRSV)
As Jesus and his
disciples went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a
woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named
Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying.
But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and
asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the
work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her,
"Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there
is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will
not be taken away from her."
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I Love To Tell The Story
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| 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 71 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
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Stamp-Art Workshop
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| Come a Stompin' to Stampin' 101
Mike
Funke will be offering a hands-on introduction into rubber stamping. It
will take place the second Saturday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm in
the condo and you'll get the opportunity to make a card to take home
with you. There will be refreshments & fun and a drawing for a door
prize! This FREE workshop is limited to 10 so reserve your space soon!
Contact Mike at (760) 650-9548 or by email at mike@stampin-style.com.
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Mark Your Calendar!
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| Upcoming Events You Won't Want To Miss!
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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, (760) 327-0233, 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.To Serve and Guard the Earth
A Six-Week Environmental Bible Study
Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Beginning September 9th
Join Br. Michael-Gregory Norrie for a Bible study focusing on Stewardship of God's Creation. Each session explores  one
of the days of creation from Genesis, offering several avenues of
exploration: Scripture, theology, and environmental practice. Participants
will be invited to compare their own story with that of the creation
story in Genesis and this fragile earth, our island home. Space is
limited. To pre-register, call the church office at (760) 320-7488,
ext. 0. Bring your Bibles! All other class materials will be provided. __________________________________________ |
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A Letter from Kathy Kilmer
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| | To My Dear Friends at St. Paul's,
I
would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all those who
contributed to my gift fund and offered words of encouragement and
prayers following the recent theft of my purse from the Sacristy while
I was serving at the 10:30 am service on June 20th.
Since
I lost everything including my home and car keys and had to have all
the locks on my home changed as well as my car re-keyed, my losses were
significantly greater than just what I had in my purse, and your
generous contributions to the gift fund on my behalf were a significant
help to me in that respect. This was truly a surprise for me and
something I never expected but was so very much appreciated.
Thank you again, and may God bless you all.
Kathy Kilmer
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Rides To Worship Needed
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| Can you be a "Worship-Pool" provider?
If
you would be able to give a ride to church occasionally, to a member
who is without transportation, please contact Br. Michael-Gregory.
(760-320-7488 x224) |
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Article Headline
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| St. Paul Servers had a Joyous and Jubilant Time Serving Dessert at Desert SOS
 You
could too! Unable to go? Then provide the dessert to the clients of
Roy's Desert Resource Center. 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. Signup 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. THE NEXT DATE FOR SERVING IS THIS COMING MONDAY JULY 19TH. PLEASE ASSIST THIS VERY WORTHY MINISTRY!For
you who may be unfamiliar with Roy's Desert Resource Center (RDRC) and
it's services, they are offered to families and single adults who are
homeless in the Coachella Valley. Eligible participants are transported
to and from the site after gathering at strategically located pickup
points. Staff screen participants, and coordinate case management
services for clients. Roy's is located at 19531 McLane Street in Palm Springs, near Indian Canyon Drive and Interstate 10.
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Coffee Hour Ministry
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| The Coffee Hour hosts
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the 8:00 a.m. service are Barry Hagenbuch and Robert Woods. The hosts
for the 10:30 a.m. service are Taylor Baird and Roger Allen.
Coffee Hour Host(s)
are always welcome to present their "Favorite Dishes" at the Sunday
coffee hours. 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.
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Gulf Oil Spill Relief |
| Response Through Episcopal Relief & Development
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Louisiana is  providing
Gulf Area residents with assistance. Their major goals are to provide
relief for immediate needs. For information on how you can help, check
out the document provided by ER-D. |
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Volunteer Opportunity
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|  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.
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| Newcomers: Information Please!
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| 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! |
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