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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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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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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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|  Luke
12:49-56
Several
weeks ago, someone on their way into Church, said to me,"no hell
fire in your sermon I hope, as it's too hot already!"
Well,
this week, we can't escape the hell fire; because, the words come
out of Jesus' mouth.
These
words of judgement come in the midst of his journey to Jerusalem.
They seem to stand in sharp contrast to the Jesus we find in so much
of scripture, a Jesus of peace and harmony, of cooperation and
reconciliation. These words are in fact in sharp contrast to the
"sunday school" image we have of the meek and mild Jesus.
The
issue here is the humanity of Jesus. For most of us, we have no
problem with the divinity of Jesus. We have no trouble saying,
Jesus is God's Son; however, we do tend to have a certain degree
of difficulty with Jesus' humanity. We proclaim every Sunday, in
the Nicene Creed, "he was born of the Virgin Mary,...". It is a
basic tenet of the Christian faith that Jesus is both fully human and
fully divine. There have been countless heresies over the centuries
which have questioned this precept; but, the Church councils over the
centuries have continued to stand firmly on the conviction that Jesus
is both human and divine.
It
has always been easier to keep Jesus at arms length, "out there",
rather than to embrace his humanity; where Jesus shows emotion and
acts like one of us. Here Jesus seems both angry and frustrated,
something with which most of us can identify.
Jesus'
frustration arises from the reality that the signs of the Kingdom of
God are all around. The disciples and the multitudes fail to
acknowledge the signs, thereby missing the opportunity to enter into
and receive the fullness of life offered by God through Jesus. It
seems Jesus wants freedom, peace and fullness of life for all. When
we fail to heed the invitation, is not Jesus' frustration
warranted?
This
is not the end of the story, the author of the letter to the Hebrews
reminds us "to run with perseverance the race that is set before
us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith..."
(Hebrews 12:1-2)
We
may face obstacles in our lives but because of the community of faith
"this great cloud of witness" which surrounds us, are we not able
to endure and to persevere? God in Christ continues to invite us to
follow; and, in remembering that we are not in this alone but
surrounded by those who have gone before us and those who journey
with us, we are able to persevere and journey onward.
Victoria +
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Featured Scripture
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| Luke 12:49-56 (NRSV)
Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the
earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with
which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed!
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell
you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be
divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided:
father against son
and son against father,
mother against daughter
and daughter against mother,
mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law
and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."
He
also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you
immediately say, `It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you
see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat';
and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the
appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret
the present time?"
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Coffee Hour Ministry
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|  Coffee Hour The Men's Bible Study Group are the hosts for the 8:00 a.m. Coffee Hour and Karen Theriault is the 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. |
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. __________________________________________ONLY ONE MONTH AWAY
Until Environmental Bible Study Begins
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. __________________________________________ Adult Education Offerings
Coming This Fall - Sundays @ 9:15
Episcopal 101, 201, and 301Oct. 17, 24, and 31
Episcopal 101 - "An Introduction to the Episcopal Church"w/Br. Michael-Gregory Norrie Nov. 7, 14, and 21
Episcopal 201 - "The Creeds: We Believe" w/Canon Victoria Hatch
Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12
Episcopal 301 - "Worship in the Anglican Tradition" w/Fr. Andrew Green To pre-register for one or more of these classes, call the church office at 760.320.7488, ext. 0.__________________________________________ |
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Personal Touches |
| Birthday, Anniversary and Get Well Cards
 Several
of you have called in asking who is sending out the lovely get well,
birthday and anniversary cards. The parishioners that have given so
freely of their time and taken on this ministry are Marilyn Johnson and
Christine Patterson. Marilyn Johnson has been sending out the
anniversary and birthday cards for well over six years and Christine
has taken on the get well wishes for over a year. A big thank you to
these ladies who have taken on a ministry that brings joy to so many
parishioners. |
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Dessert at Desert SOS
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| THIS MONDAY IS THE DAY TO PROVIDE AND SERVE
 On
Monday, August 16th, St. Paul in the Desert will serve desserts to the
clients at the Desert SOS program located at Roy's Desert Resource
Center. 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 AUGUST 16th. Please help serve and/or provide desserts. |
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Stamp-Art Workshop
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| Free...Free... Free...
Stampin' 101...SIGN UP NOW for the next class
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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The Daughters of the King
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| Celebrating The End of Summer
 All
women are invited to join the DOK for lunch at Don and Sweet Sue's, to
celebrate the end of summer. This event will take place on Tuesday,
August 24th at 11:30 a.m. Don and Sweet Sue's is located at 68955 Ramon
Road, at the S/W corner of Date Palm in Cathedral City. During this
meeting, we will also make arrangements to travel together to the
Diocesan Assembly meeting that is scheduled for September 25th in San
Diego. The Order of the Daughters of the King® (DOK) is a spiritual
sisterhood of women dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and
Evangelism.Call Bonnie Stroock for more information at 324-7949. |
Parish Office Lobby Update
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| Ask and you shall receive...
Two
generous parishioners, who wish to remain anonymous, "heard the call"
that we needed refreshed furniture for the parish office lobby. They
have purchased a new love-seat in a neutral tone, two olive-green
occasional chairs, an end-table to go between the chairs with a lamp, a
coffee table, and a pole lamp to go next to the love-seat. Stop by and
appreciate your new parish office decor. A great BIG THANK YOU to these parishioners! |
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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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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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Prudent Behavior Will Not Change the World
Godly Play, the name
of our children's Sunday School, will start on Sept. 12th
at 10:30 and end at 11:30. This will enable the children to take
Communion with their parents. We invite St. Paul families to bring
their young children to our first lesson and invite a friend or
neighbor to come along and learn about Godly Play.
sacred story, silence and liturgical action - helping them become
more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives.
Godly Play is a creative and imaginative approach to Christian
nurture.
The library and conference room are often utilized
by staff during office hours and classes and other meetings are held
in these rooms both during office hours and in the evenings and
weekends. The chapel (located in the parish hall) and the condo
(behind the church office) are also frequently used by parishioners
and outside groups. It will be important for individuals and groups
who wish to hold a meeting at the church to reserve meeting space in
advance, particularly as we kick-off our fall programs, to ensure
that the location you want is, in fact, available. 
education to carry out that
ministry.
EfM is for is a four-year program offered through the School of
Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. EfM
offers theological education that delves deeper into Scripture,
Tradition, and Reason. We are exploring the possibility of starting
an EfM group at St. Paul's, if
there is enough interest.
(A minimum of six students is required to start a group.) Tuition is
$350 per student, and the class will meet once a week for nine months
of the year. In
addition, students will need a Bible and may wish to obtain
additional reading materials suggested in the bibliographies.We
would love to have you join us! Contact Br. Michael-Gregory Norrie
at 760-320-7488, ext. 224 to let him know you are interested.
After
three weeks of what appear to be the heaviest monsoon rains in 35
years, over a third of Pakistan is now under water. According to
recent estimates, nearly 14 million people are affected, and the
figures are rising. The death toll has reached over 1,600 and around
2 million people are homeless.
On
Monday, September 6th,
which is Labor Day, Roy's Resource Center will need the goodwill of
others more than ever. With most thinking of the holiday and going
away for the long weekend, the clients at Desert SOS are still
looking forward to the desserts provided by St. Paul's. 
We
have been journeying with Jesus and the twelve to Jerusalem for seven
Sundays by now. You may have noticed the mood conveyed in the Gospel
readings has grown darker and more anxious the closer they get to their
destination. Today Jesus decides to address the rising tension directly
with an assurance that is one of the most positive and generous in the
New Testament. "Fear not little flock, for it is your Father's good
pleasure to give you the kingdom."
The
parish office lobby is in need of updated furniture. The couch is
extremely difficult to get up from. The tables are very worn and don't
match and the chairs are actually office chairs. We would like to
present a better first impression of our parish offices. If anyone has
more updated furniture that they would like to donate to the parish
offices, it would be greatly appreciated. 