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Worship Schedule
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All Services include
Holy Communion
Saturday Evening
4:00 p.m.
Sermon-Fr. Andrew Green
Sunday Morning
8:00 a.m.
Sermon- Rev. Dr. D. David Clemons
Sunday Morning
10:30 a.m.
Sermon- Fr. Andrew Green
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 The Rector |
|  Do This and You Will Live
I
hate it when I have a GOTCHA and it goes to waste. I have been
embarrassed when I thought that I had a question that could showcase my
overwhelming abilities and razor sharp intellect, only to find that I
had misunderstood some basic facts.
The lawyer is looking to
GOTCHA Jesus. He wants Jesus to go out on a limb and tell him something
that he can pick apart and use against him. "What must I do to inherit
eternal life?"
Instead of giving him an answer, Jesus asks him
how the scriptures have informed him about eternal life. The man
answers with what is known to many of us as the Great Commandment -
love God and neighbor. Jesus replies that this will do.
I can imagine the fellow sputtering for a moment. There is nothing he can use against him.
Sometimes
we avoid the simple stuff. We avoid it because: Anybody can do that, or
It does not seem dramatic, romantic, or dangerous enough to be really
special. Moses ran into the same problem. When he was teaching the
people of God what was required to be faithful he noted that it was not
exotic, or distant, or overly demanding. What is required is a way of
life.
Do this and you will live. Love God and love your neighbor.
This
is something that is not much good after the fact. Many folks want
their faith to be like an insurance policy, but one they buy after they
have an accident. Jesus understands the requirement to be a way of life
and a way of relationship, not a loophole.
The simplicity of
Jesus reply, Do this and you will live, beg lots of questions. I don't
think Jesus is much concerned about personally scoring my attempts at
living. I believe that Jesus is much more interested in inviting me to
give myself to a life of love and neighborly caring.
Join us as we practice this invitation in our worship this weekend, I promise you a GOTCHA-free experience.
Fr. Andrew
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Featured Scripture
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| Luke 10:25-37 (NRSV)
Just then a lawyer
stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit
eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? What do you
read there?" He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all
your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and
with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him,
"You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live."
But
wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and
fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went
away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that
road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise
a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other
side. But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw
him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds,
having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal,
brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out
two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, `Take care of him;
and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.' Which
of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into
the hands of the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed him mercy."
Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
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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. |
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Holy Communion at Windsor Court |
| A Holy Communion Service
will
be held Wednesday, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Windsor Court. Fr. Fred
Myers will preside and would welcome your assistance at Communion.
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2010 Vestry Action Plans
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These plans are the result of our May Retreat and were affirmed at the May 27, 2010 Vestry Meeting.
- Create a comprehensive Master Plan focusing on facility needs in order to prepare for maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
- Create a 2-year plan for reinstating the position of Associate Rector.
- Create a plan for more effective outreach to people in need.
- Develop
a Personnel Committee to meet with Father Andrew to review and evaluate
current personnel needs and make a recommendation back to the Vestry.
- Continue
to develop our Welcoming Committee so that we might have a more
effective welcome of first time worshipers and follow-through to
membership.
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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.
 PS - The Stampin' Up! new Summer Mini is out!!! Check out the details on Mike's blog, www.stampin-style. |
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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2nd Quarter Financial Statement |
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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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Dessert at Desert SOS
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| St. Paul in the Desert serves dessert at Desert SOS
 On
Monday, July 5th, Hap Blaisdell, Judi Cribbs and Terri Miller, Michael
Howard, Ron and Rosanna Langley and their niece, Amanda Fox, served
nearly 85 clients their complete meals and desserts at the Desert SOS
program located at Roy's Desert Resource Center in North Palm Springs
Business Park. The servers said they had a joyous and jubilant time.
Rosanna and Amanda baked 6 dozen cupcakes and decorated them as
pirates, baseballs, (shown above right) clowns, spacemen, and ladybugs.
Desserts were also provided by: Mark Spohn, Lou Armentrout, Hap
Blaisdell, Judi Cribbs and Terri Miller.
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. THE NEXT DATE FOR SERVING IS JULY 19TH. PLEASE SIGN UP!
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Coffee Hour Ministry
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 The Coffee Hour hosts for the 8:00 a.m. service are Drs. Eileen Upton and Don MacLean. The host for the 10:30 a.m. service is Craig Ewing.
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. |
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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! |
| Acknowledgments for May and June 2010 Gifts
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The Parish is grateful to all of its regular
pledgers for their steadfast generosity.
We also acknowledge the special gifts listed below:
Ellen Fulton
BISHOP'S FUND
Anonymous
COUNSELING PROGRAM
Scott Van Alstine,
in memory of Lois Thompson
CLERGY SPECIAL EXPENSE
Isabelle and Raymond Baddour
Frank Crosthwaite
Bob and Connie Dean
Terry Feckett
Robert Grieger and Valerie Ferguson
John Hampson
Patrick Jarvis
Marilyn Johnson
James Panos
Benjamin San Doval and Louis Thibault
Fred and Cathy Schuit
Valerie Winters
PARISH SPECIAL PROJECTS
Frank Crosthwaite
Ellen Fulton
Robert Grieger and Valerie Ferguson
GIFTS
Rex Comer and Lanny Tucker
Donation of cooking and cost of all the food at the Vestry Stimulus Dinner in April.
Sunny Boland
Auction purchase of Harpist performance, Jeannette Debonne, donated back to St. Paul's
MUSIC
Ellen Fulton
Hal Groat and Barney Rosenstine
Patricia Minton Sivcovich
Beverly Zwach
PRAYER SHAWLS
Emile and Ruth Duvernay
Elizabeth Johnson
John Westaway
Valerie Winters
RUN REX RUN
Bob and Connie Dean
SOS
Bob Edgerly and Bob Warburton
UNITED THANK OFFERING
Berks and Arlene Baker
The Rev. Dr. David and Kaye Clemons
William and Nancy Davies
Peter DiCarlo
Emile and Ruth Duvernay
Dr. Lucille Fostvedt
Gus Frouws and Fred Crawford
Ellen Fulton
Patrick Jarvis
Ray and Cheryl Kelley
Kevin Kirkpatrick and Ana Maria Mercado
Bette Knutson
Anne Kraft
Oz and Ruth Kraus
Jerry Lynch
Drs. Don MacLean and Eileen Upton
Terri Miller and Judi Cribbs
Tim and Judy O'Connell
Bonnie and Fred Stroock
Oneil and Karen Theriault
Amanda and Deana Washburn
Mary Woods-Shields and David Shields
Harriet Yost
Beverly Zwach
WELL IN THE DESERT
Mary Lou Feenstra
Oz and Ruth Kraus
Sahara Mobilehome Park,
Park-wide Food Drive
Benjamin San Doval and Louis Thibault
If we have omitted acknowledging your donation, please advise us and the omission will be corrected in the following newsletter. |
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