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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
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We post the sermons from Sunday's services on YouTube. Our YouTube Channel is named: stpaulinthedesert
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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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760.320.7488
Fax:
760.416.2441
Email:
info@stpaulinthedesert.com
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From The Rev. Canon Victoria Hatch
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|  "So
it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not
rich toward God."
Luke
12:31
Have
you been following the story about the city of Bell in Los Angeles
county? It really was appalling to read about the salaries received
by public officials is the tough times we've all experienced of
late. 'Vanity of
vanities..."(Ecclesiastes
1:2)
It seems to me that over the past several years, greed has raised its
ugly head more often than we want to think about it. First it was the
housing market or Real Estate, then the Banking industry and Wall
Street investors. It is as if everyone thinks they deserve a share of
the pie without having to work for it or recognizing their
responsibility for those less fortunate or needful of assistance.
This
journey to Jerusalem that we find ourselves on, is full of surprises.
Who would have thought that consumerism, such a part of 21st century
life, would be an issue for 1st century Palestine. You'd think that
after the turmoil of the past several years we would have learned our
lesson. However, deep within us remains that misconception that we
are capable of saving ourselves. If we just have the right IRA or
401K, we will gain peace and security.
Jesus
in the Gospel lesson this week, reminds us that it is not wealth that
is at issue, but what we do with the gift which God has given us.
Several weeks ago, I used the "E" word, Evangelism, well this
week I may use the "S" word, Stewardship. How do we understand
the gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure that God bestows upon each of
us and which we are called through our Baptism to offer back for the
up-building of God's Kingdom. Jesus is clear that we are
responsible for our behavior and that having lots of "stuff" will
not gain us security or a sense of peace.
Join
us on Sunday as we explore God's call to us to offer back a portion
of all that God has given to us.
Victoria+
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Featured Scripture
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| Luke 12:13-21 (NRSV)
Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher,
tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said
to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?"
And he said to them, "Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds
of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions."
Then he told them a parable: "The land of a rich man produced abundantly.
And he thought to himself, `What should I do, for I have no place to store
my crops?' Then he said, `I will do this: I will pull down my barns and
build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And
I will say to my soul, `Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years;
relax, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, `You fool! This very
night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared,
whose will they be?' So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves
but are not rich toward God."
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Presiding Bishop Featured in Wide-ranging Webcast
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Domestic
poverty, immigration, Anglican Communion relations, Haiti and Sudan
were among the diverse topics discussed July 28 during a 45-minute
conversation with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori broadcast over the internet live from the Episcopal Church Center in New York. Click here to watch. |
| John Westaway Honored |
| John Westaway is Received as an Associate Member of The Community of the Gospel
 St.
Paul's parishioner John Westaway was received as an Associate Member of
the Community of the Gospel in a ceremony on July 21 at the Community's
Convocation in Appleton, Wisconsin. On hand to witness John's
reception was Br. Michael-Gregory Norrie from St. Paul's, a professed
member of the Community, who renewed his vows along with other members
of the CTG. As an Associate, John will be involved in a year-long
discernment process to test a call to religious life and see if the
Community of the Gospel is a good fit for him. Associates follow a
formation plan that includes being involved in Community interaction,
building their lives around the Community's values, and shaping their
own personal Rule of Life. At the end of the year, if both John and
the Community feel that a continued association with the Community of
the Gospel would be blessed, he may ask for full commitment to the
Community and make his profession of vows.
The Community of
the Gospel is a non-residential, dispersed Christian Community formed
under the Canons of the Episcopal Church, whose members apply basic
monastic principles to everyday living. The Community is open to any
person over the age of 21, single or partnered, who is a communicant
member of the Episcopal Church. Members live and work in various parts
of the country and come together for Convocation twice a year. Full
members of the Community may take a religious name, use the title
"Brother" or "Sister," and have voting rights on issues affecting the
general welfare of the Community. The Community's mother house is
located in the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac in Appleton, Wisconsin.
The Rt. Rev. Russell Jacobus, seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Fond du
Lac in the Episcopal Church, is the Episcopal Visitor.
Photo: John Westaway (far left) and members of the Community of the Gospel at his Reception as an Associate Member
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The Daughters of the King
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| Celebrating 125 Years
 The
Order of the Daughters of the King® (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of
women dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. They have
made a commitment to Jesus as their Savior, and they follow Him as Lord
of their lives. They are an Order for women who are communicants of the
Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the
Historic Episcopate. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism
and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of
prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ's
Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish. For
more information on this ministry, contact, Bonnie Stroock at
760-324-7949. |
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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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THIS SUNDAY
-AUGUST 1ST-
IS THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE
- Camp Under the Stars in
Idyllwild
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An organizational meeting is planned for Sunday, August 1st after
the 10:30 service. This meeting is to plan our Saturday night
cook-out menu, handing out directions and general information. The
meeting will be held in the chapel in the parish hall.
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. To Serve and Guard the Earth
A Six-Week Environmental Bible Study
Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Beginning September 9th
Several Have Already Signed-Up!
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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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
into the light. |
Church Bulletin
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| Bulletin Announcements
To
be included in announcements, submissions must be received by Tuesday
10 a.m. You may call Valerie Winters at 320-7488, ext. 227 or email at
vjwinters@dc.rr.com
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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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Coffee Hour Ministry
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|  Coffee Hour
Drs.
Eileen Upton and Don MacLean are the hosts for the 8:00 a.m. Coffee
Hour, in honor of Eileen's birthday of August 2. There is no host for
the 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour.
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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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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