The Episcopal The Episcopal The Episcopal The Episcopal Church Welcomes Church Welcomes Church Welcomes Church Welcomes You You You You St. Paul’s at Midweek Where G Where G Where G Where Grace race race race happens & All are welcome happens & All are welcome happens & All are welcome happens & All are welcome Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on your journey of Faith, we welcome you to our inclusive faith community. www.stpaulsepiscopalbakersfield.org [email protected]2216 17th Street, Bakersfield CA 93301 661-869-1630 August 20, 2014 Saint Paul’s Saint Paul’s Saint Paul’s Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Episcopal Church, a part of the Anglican a part of the Anglican a part of the Anglican a part of the Anglican Communion Communion Communion Communion Ministerio Latino Amador Alcazar, Arcie Toia, Sara Chan, and Pastor Deb are all going to Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina August 25-28 for the Nuevo Amanacer Conference. The Diocese of San Joaquin is sending all of them to learn about the new frontiers in Hispanic ministry, so that they might grow in wisdom and get excited, and bring some new ideas back to Saint Paul’s. HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME! HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME! HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME! HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME! St. Paul's Summer BBQ and Potluck This Saturday, 5-8pm Jerry and Sara's, 495 Garnsey Ave; There is a swimming pool so be cool. Children gather at 10am in church and process to classes at the beginning of worship. They return at the Offertory. Parents, please complete a new enrollment form. There will be copies in the narthex. Sunday School now has its own classroom! Yeah! Use the stairs located near the front doors of the preschool and the classroom is right at the top of the staircase. Sunday School is for students enrolled in kinder- garten on up. Pre-K and TK (transitional kin- dergarten) students will join the Daycare for now. We are looking for volunteers who would like to work with this group. If you're interested, please let either Diane ([email protected]) or Brooke ([email protected]) know. Also, we're starting a list of volunteers who would like to do Sunday school in case Brooke and Diane cannot (like a substitute teacher). If you would like to volunteer, please contact Diane or Brooke. It would not be on a regular basis, only in case of an emergency. Both Brooke and Diane are very excited to start this new year and look forward to working with the kids!" Seeking Wine Donations for A Taste of Grace If you would like to contribute to our annual parish wine-tasting fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 3, at the Gardens at Mill Creek, the Outreach Committee will gladly accept one or two bottles of wine from you for our event. These should retail for a minimum of about $15 each. Please see Miriam Raub Vivian on any Sunday to add your name. Thanks! ---------- Wine Pourers Sought for A Taste of Grace It's that time again! If you are at least 21 years of age and would like to help out at the wine-tasting event on Oct. 3 by pouring wine in a one-hour shift, please let Miriam know ([email protected]). We'll need a total of 12 pourers, 2 at a time, covering one of two tables each, sometime between 6:00 and 9:00pm. Choose your shift: 6-7pm, 7- 8pm, or 8-9pm. Thanks!
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The Episcopal The Episcopal The Episcopal The Episcopal Church Welcomes Church Welcomes Church Welcomes Church Welcomes
YouYouYouYou
St. Paul’s at Midweek
Where GWhere GWhere GWhere Graceraceracerace happens & All are welcomehappens & All are welcomehappens & All are welcomehappens & All are welcome
Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on your journey of
Faith, we welcome you to our inclusive faith community.
Saint Paul’s Saint Paul’s Saint Paul’s Saint Paul’s
Episcopal ChurchEpiscopal ChurchEpiscopal ChurchEpiscopal Church,,,, a part of the Anglican a part of the Anglican a part of the Anglican a part of the Anglican
CommunionCommunionCommunionCommunion
Ministerio Latino Amador Alcazar, Arcie Toia, Sara Chan, and Pastor Deb are all going to Kanuga Conference Center in
Hendersonville, North Carolina August 25-28 for the Nuevo Amanacer Conference. The Diocese of San Joaquin is sending all of them to learn about the new frontiers in Hispanic ministry, so that they might grow in wisdom and get excited, and bring some new ideas back to Saint Paul’s.
HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME!HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME!HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME!HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME!
St. Paul's Summer BBQ and Potluck
This Saturday, 5-8pm
Jerry and Sara's, 495 Garnsey Ave;
There is a swimming pool so be cool.
Children gather at 10am in
church and process to
classes at the beginning of
worship. They return at
the Offertory. Parents,
please complete a new
enrollment form. There
will be copies in the
narthex. Sunday School
now has its own classroom! Yeah! Use the stairs
located near the front doors of the preschool and the
classroom is right at the top of the staircase.
Sunday School is for students enrolled in kinder-
garten on up. Pre-K and TK (transitional kin-
dergarten) students will join the Daycare for now.
We are looking for volunteers who would like to
work with this group. If you're interested, please let
Also, we're starting a list of volunteers who would
like to do Sunday school in case Brooke and Diane
cannot (like a substitute teacher). If you would like
to volunteer, please contact Diane or Brooke. It
would not be on a regular basis, only in case of an
emergency.
Both Brooke and Diane are very excited to start this
new year and look forward to working with the kids!"
Seeking Wine Donations for A Taste of Grace
If you would like to contribute to our annual parish wine-tasting fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 3, at the Gardens at Mill Creek, the Outreach Committee will gladly accept one or two bottles of wine from you for our event. These should retail for a minimum of about $15 each.
Please see Miriam Raub Vivian on any Sunday to add your name. Thanks!
----------
Wine Pourers Sought for A Taste of Grace
It's that time again! If you are at least 21 years of age and would like to help out at the wine-tasting event on Oct. 3 by pouring wine in a one-hour shift, please let Miriam know ([email protected]). We'll need a total of 12 pourers, 2 at a time, covering one of two tables each, sometime between 6:00 and 9:00pm. Choose your shift: 6-7pm, 7-8pm, or 8-9pm. Thanks!
The Sundays after
Pentecost The Eleventh Sunday
August 24, 2014
Proper 16
10am
Holy Eucharist Sunday School & Childcare
“On this Rock I will build my Church.”
This Sunday’s This Sunday’s This Sunday’s This Sunday’s 10am 10am 10am 10am Service:Service:Service:Service: Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Tim Vivian, Priest-in-
Charge
Preacher: Rev. Deb DeBoer, Assistant Minister
Eucharistic Ministers: Marilyn Metzgar & Miriam
Raub Vivian
Lectors: Hank Webb & Cathy Henry
Verger: Philip Holt
Altar Guild: Barbara Fleming & Heather Halka
Crucifer: Darren Blackwood
Pianist: Jason Sliger
Greeters: Heather Halka, Amanda Gaona & Becky
Rule
Ushers: Greg Glenn & Mike Dunham
Readings for Sunday
Exodus 1:8-2:10 or Isaiah 51:1-6 Psalm 138 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20
In the Communion of Saints and all holy men and
women, we remember the week of August 24: • Mon, Aug 25 – Saint Louis, King of France, 1270
• Wed, Aug 27 - Thomas Gallaudet, 1902, with Henry Winter Syle, 1890
• Thu, Aug 28 - Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, and Theologian, 430; Saint Moses the Black, Desert Father and Martyr, c. 400
• Fri, Aug 29 - John Bunyan, Writer, 1688
• Sat, Aug 30 - Charles Chapman Grafton, Bishop of Fond du Lac, and Ecumenist, 1912
Diocesan Prayer Cycle - We pray for the work and
ministry of the Diocese of Haiti and, in our Diocese,
the congregation of St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church,
Kernville; The Rev. Bob Woods, Priest-in-Charge
““““Between the WednesdaysBetween the WednesdaysBetween the WednesdaysBetween the Wednesdays”””” at Saint at Saint at Saint at Saint Paul’sPaul’sPaul’sPaul’s
Wednesday, August 20
5:30pm Holy
Currencies; the Choir Room
Thursday, August 21
7:30am Breakfast Group; Tina Marie's, 20th &
Chester
9am-2pm Bishop David’s visit to St. Paul’s
9:30am Food Pantry Co-op; Grace Hall Stage
Noon Staff Meeting; Office
7pm INQUIRER'S CLASS: "JESUS WAS AN
EPISCOPALIAN"; the Forum
Friday, August 22
6pm Wedding Committee; the Choir Room
Saturday, August 23
5:30pm Parish Summer Potluck at Sara and
Jerry’s home, 495 Garnsey, 93309
Sunday, August 24
8am Coffee & Conversation; Dagny's Coffees,
20th & Eye
10am Holy Eucharist, Sunday School &
Childcare
11:15am Coffee & Goodies; Grace Hall
11:45am Leadership Meeting; the Forum
1-3pm Food Pantry Co-op; Grace Hall Stage
6pm Youth Group (EYF); Youth Room. Dinner
will be provided. Jason and Alison invite you
to come join us for fun and fellowship! Please
call Alison at 432-631-0465 for further info.
Monday, August 25
6:30pm Budget & Finance; Warden’s home
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS . . . Monday-Friday
from 9am to 1pm. The office phone is 661-869-
1630. Rev. Deb's hours are Mon. & Wed. 10-12am,
Thurs. 9-11am, and Tues. 3-5pm at Dagny's Coffee
House, 20th & Eye. Tim’s Office hours this summer
are 9-11 on Thursdays.
For further information on all things “St. Paul’s”, go
to our website:
http://www.stpaulsepiscopalbak
ersfield.org/index.html OR
Joint Nominating Committee issues Call for Discernment and Profile for
27th Episcopal Presiding Bishop
The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating
Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop
(JNCPB) has issued the Call for Discernment and
Profile for the election of the 27th Presiding
Bishop of The Episcopal Church.
Between now and September 30, any member of
The Episcopal Church may submit a name of a
bishop to JNCPB whom they believe should be
considered for nomination through the email
listed in the Call for Discernment and Profile.
JNCPB will inform bishops whose names have been
presented and advise them that if they wish to
engage the discernment process, they must submit
their materials as specified in the Call for
Discernment and Profile between October 1 and
October 31. The JNCPB will announce its nominees
in early May 2015.
According to JNCPB, the Call for Discernment and
Profile is intended to paint a picture of the skills,
qualities and gifts the Church seeks in its next
Presiding Bishop in light of what the Church may
look like in the next decade, to assist bishops,
deputies and prospective nominees in discerning
which bishops may be called to the ministry of
Presiding Bishop and to assist JNCPB in discerning
potential nominees. To assist in that process, last
year the JNCPB crafted and circulated a church-
wide survey. The synthesis of the more than 5,200
responses helped develop the Profile.
The JNCPB is comprised of a lay member, a priest
or deacon, and a bishop elected from each of the
nine provinces of the Episcopal Church, plus two
youth representatives, appointed by the President
of the House of Deputies, the Rev. Gay Clark
Jennings. The General Convention Deputies and
bishops serve a three-year term to conclude at the
close of General Convention 2015 in Salt Lake City.
El Comite Conjunto de Nominaciones emite una
Convocatoria de Discernimiento y Perfil para el 27
Obispo Presidente Episcopal
Saints and Holy People I’ve decided to bring back to Midweek the bio spot for
one of the persons we remember among Saints and
Holy People each Sunday in worship. My first choice
is Saint Moses the Black, remembered during the
week beginning Sunday, August 24 (Thursday, August
28). What follows is edited from Wikipedia. – Vern+
In his early life, Moses
was a servant of a
government official in
Egypt who dismissed
him for theft and
suspected murder. He
became the leader of a
gang of bandits who
roamed the Nile Valley
spreading terror and
violence.
Attempting to carry out a robbery, a barking dog
made it impossible. Moses swore vengeance on the
owner. Weapons in his mouth, he swam the river
toward the owner's hut. The owner, again alerted,
hid, and the frustrated Moses took some of his sheep
to slaughter. In an effort to hide from local
authorities, he took shelter with some monks in a
colony in the desert of Wadi El Natrun
near Alexandria. The dedication of their lives, as well
as their peace and contentment, influenced Moses
deeply. He soon gave up his old way of life, became
a Christian, was baptized and joined the monastic
community at Scetes.
Moses had a rather difficult time adjusting to
regular monastic discipline. His flair for adventure
remained with him. Attacked by a group of robbers
in his desert cell, Moses fought back, overpowered
the intruders, and dragged them to the chapel where
the other monks were at prayer. He told the
brothers that he didn't think it Christian to hurt the
robbers and asked what he should do with them. The
overwhelmed robbers repented, were converted, and
themselves joined the community.
Moses was zealous in all he did, but became
discouraged when he concluded he was not perfect
enough. Early one morning, Saint Isidore, abbot of
the monastery, took Moses to the roof and together
they watched the first rays of dawn come over the
horizon. Isidore told Moses, "Only slowly do the rays
of the sun drive away the night and usher in a new
day, and thus, only slowly does one become a perfect
contemplative."
When a brother committed a fault and Moses was
invited to a meeting to discuss an appropriate
penance, Moses refused to attend. When he was
again called to the meeting, Moses took a leaking jug
filled with water and carried it on his shoulder. When
he arrived at the meeting place, the others asked why
he was carrying the jug. He replied, "My sins run out
behind me and I do not see them, but today I am
coming to judge the errors of another." On hearing
this, the assembled brothers forgave the erring
monk.
Moses became the spiritual leader of a colony
of hermits in the Western Desert. Later, he was
ordained a priest. At about age 75, about the year
405 CE, word came that a group of Berbers planned
to attack the monastery. The brothers wanted to
defend themselves, but Moses forbade it. He told
them to retreat, rather than take up weapons. He
and seven others remained behind and greeted the
invaders with open arms, but all eight were martyred
by the bandits.
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Jesus was an Episcopalian (and you can be one too!)
St. Paul’s “Inquirers Class” If you’re new to St. Paul’s and/or the Episcopal Church and wish to be baptized, confirmed, or received (or have your child baptized or confirmed) --or want a refresher course--we will have a class this summer on Thursday evenings continuing
tomorrow night, August 21 and August 28th. All meetings will be in the Forum at St. Paul’s at 7pm.
August 21 Chapters 12 & 13 – Lori Food Pantry Co-op, EYF & Millenials - Ali and Jay
What is the narthex? Why do Episcopalians cross themselves? Answers to these, and
more (any question you have), can be had on Thursday, August 28
th, during the last Inquirers Class of the summer. We will devote most of that class to a tour of the sanctuary and a Q&A. We meet in the Forum at 7.
Everyone’s Welcome!
St. Paul's Ministries Sign-ups have begun for food
donations for the October 3rd
Taste of Grace fundraising
event. Please select one item
on the cork board at the
entrance to Grace Hall. If you
have a specialty item you would like to bring see
Susan Barle. You can also contact her at 496-1689 or
A helping hand at St. Paul’s for Kern’s many foster children - Camille Gavin photo by Casey Christie Deciding what to wear on the first day of school is a
lively topic of conversation for most children and their parents this week, but there are many students in Kern County who have few clothes — new or used — to choose from.
It’s a sad truth that most children placed in foster care
by the county arrive at their new or temporary home with only the clothes on their back. No one knows this better than the individuals who care for children who have been legally removed from their biological parents by the county.
Fortunately, there are caring people, organizations and even businesses right here in Bakersfield that are aware of the need. What’s more, they’re doing something about it.
One such person is Alyssa Antongiovanni. Five years ago she started a revolving collection of used children’s clothing that has outgrown her garage and now is housed at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as the Caring Closet.
For the rest of the article, see http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/lifestyle/local/x603943831/A-helping-hand-for-Kerns-many-foster-children
You can help! New and gently used clothing from
NB to 18 years are always welcome. New socks
and underwear, shoes (in good shape) and new or
gently used clothing, particularly for older kids and
teens are immediate needs. Bring donations to St.
Paul's or call Caring Closet at 661-889-3142 for
more information.
Backpack Drive Was a Huge Success
There are 40 children
at the Homeless
Center & we hit the
mark! Thanks to you,
the children will have
backpacks filled with
school supplies! Anne's
car is loaded and she's
ready to deliver them.
From Michael Treut-Virga:
Trip to the Dollar Store
Friday my granddaughter Amelia and I went shopping at the Dollar Store. We were buying school supplies for a homeless little girl. She had taken $10 out of her savings, Mom and Grandma donated $10 each. There were lessons; ‘How much is 10+10+10?’ How many $1 dollar items can you buy with $30? The most important “What is homeless?” We filled her retiring princess backpack. She went beyond schools supplies, barrettes, headbands, hair bands, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste so she would be pretty for school. Added were a cuddly toy for comfort, a doll, small ball and puzzle for fun after school. The empathy of a child, going back to school was more than crayons. She saw the little girl as a whole person. Her math was a bit off; by the Grace of God, $30 bought more than 30 items.
Graceful Dead headers Needed
Michael needs help with the flowerbeds, deadheading and weeding. They can be maintained with a schedule of twice a week during the growing season (30-60 minutes). Late autumn and
winter once a week will suffice. Tools provided. Please call Michael Treut-Virga @ 836-9371 or e-mail [email protected] .
Our Choir Needs YOU!
As summer wanes, it's time to start thinking about the St. Paul's choir, which will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the choir room (across
from the Forum) under the direction of our conductor, Christopher Borges, who is the choral director at Bakersfield High School. We have lost several members over the last two years, so we are recruting in earnest. We have a TON of fun at rehearsals, and so appreciate our Christopher's varied selection of music for worship at St. Paul's. A terrific teacher, Christopher is always helping us to better understand vocal techniques, improve our sound, and more effectively join words and music.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE consider giving choir a try!! We rehearse nearly every Tuesday evening, but sing during the service only twice a month--USUALLY the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Adults and high schoolers WELCOME!
If you want a personal testimonial about the great fun and learning we enjoy, speak with any choir member. These include Erick Casallas, Barb Fleming, Sandra Gamboa, Philip Holt, Jason Sliger (accompanist), Mike Fagans, Penny Shepard, Sara Chan Pettiford (music librarian), Patricia Puskarich, and Miriam Raub Vivian (as well as the three Borges teens, and other current and former BHS students Christopher recruits :-).
Hope to see you in choir this fall!
Also, you'll get to wear a cool red shirt!
Wheelchairs, Walkers, and Crutches Needed
(from the diocesan Friday Reflection)
Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Modesto and First Presbyterian Church,Turlock are collecting wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches to deliver to those in need in Guatemala. They hope to collect 200 wheelchairs. If you can help, please bring your wheelchair, walker, or crutches to church to place in the narthex (entrance) and let Tim know.
The Kern Press Club invites you to a
• Join us in honoring Steve Swenson with the annual
Lifetime Achievement Award for his 33 years of excellence in journalism in Kern County.
• Donate to the Steve Swenson Journalism Scholarship Fund to help local students pursue reporting careers.
Chef’s Choice Noodle Bar
1534 19th St., Bakersfield 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22, 2014
$35 per person for buffet dinner
Plus … • Meet and mingle with veteran and newcomer media
professionals. • Learn how to get involved in the Kern Press Club’s
scholarship and contest committees. RSVP: Jennifer Burger, [email protected] or 661-246-6387 by Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Pay or Donate Online: http://kernpressclub.org Checks and cash will also be collected at the door.
What Icons Can Tell Us:
The Two Icons in the Sanctuary
In Jesus Through the Centuries: His Place in the History
of Culture, the historian Jaroslav Pelikan traces the evolution of images of Jesus. The two images of Jesus in the Sanctuary, one behind the lectern (where lectors read on Sundays) and one behind the pulpit, offer a short history on our under-standing of Jesus as Christ. The image above the lectern, Christ Pantocrator, is probably the oldest known icon of Christ, written
(painted) in the 6th or 7th century in Constantinople. From Saint Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai, it’s encaustic on panel. The two different facial expressions may emphasize Christ’s two natures as fully God and fully human. Thus the icon reflects the theological controversies of the 5th-7th centuries and the statements codified at the councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon. Christ holds a Bible or Gospel and reigns over all as Pantocrator, All-
Sovereign. The modern Christ of Maryknoll by Brother Robert Lentz, over the pulpit, by contrast depicts Jesus at a political prison. (The abbreviations IC and XC are Greek nomina sacra (literally “sacred names”) for “Jesus” (Iesous) and “Christ” (Christos). As Brother Lentz says, it depicts “the Christ among the least of us, and [our calling] to serve the
Christ that lives in the margins of this world. . . . The icon does not make clear which side of the fence Christ is on. Is he imprisoned or are we? Through our cultural institutions and personal lives we all place barriers between ourselves and true happiness. We and our institutions also try to imprison Christ in various ways, to tame him and the dangerous memories he would bring us of our goals and ideals.” Thus the two icons, architecturally balanced, nicely illustrate our Church’s effort to maintain our traditions while also redefining those traditions, understanding them anew, so they may better inform and shape us as a community of Christ. Thanks to Joyce Tanner (lectern) and Stephanie Antongiovanni (pulpit) for
framing the prints.
Please send announcements, corrections and pictures to � Melinda Hill at [email protected]
