This Week at Epiphany, May 11-May 17
Cliff West
THIS WEEK AT EPIPHANY, May 11 - May 17, 2008
A PDF version of these announcements may be viewed and printed on the Church of the Epiphany Web site by using the following link: http://www.churchoftheepiphany.org/periodic/ThisWeek/EpiphanyThisWeek.pdf
Celebrant — The Rev. Amber Stancliffe Evans
Deacon/Preacher — The Rev. Hailey McKeefry Delmas
Acolytes — Peter Morrow, Sam Taylor, Matt Morrow, Ben Maisonpierre
Acolyte Parent — Ginny Morrow
Altar Guild — Sue Marquis, Barbara Haas
Lay Readers — (8) Bob French (10) Christine Kelson, Joe Dorocak
Eucharistic Ministers — (10) Lucy Olson, Charlie Pederson, Nancy Grandfield
Eucharistic Visitors — Chris Perris, Betsy Althaus, Bob French
Oblation Bearers — The Stevens Family
Ushers — (8) Cliff
Brown, (10) Bob Birss, Jack Marquis
Greeter — Diane Roberts
Coffee Hour Hosts — Mary Wagner, Randy Rae and Lora O’Haver
Godly Play PreK/K: No church school on Pentecost
Godly Play 1st/2nd: No church school on Pentecost
Godly Play 3/4/5: No church school on Pentecost
Middle School: No church school on Pentecost
Nursery Teens — Emma Howland, Stephanie Blake, Elisabeth Wilkinson
Nursery Parent — Jessica and Bob Stafford
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God in gratitude for the gift of their precious daughter, Emma,and in thanksgiving for her baptism today by Millie Hsi and Tim Billing
Sunday, May 4
Contemplative
Prayer is from 9:35 - 9:55 am.
This time of silent meditation allows those gathered to
prepare themselves for worship.
There is no Sunday School and all the kids will be with parents in church for the baptism of Emma Hsi Billing and the children's sermon.
GOODBYE
SHELLEY
Our seminarian, Shelley Denney,
will soon graduate and be ordained. Today is her last Sunday here at Epiphany.
Shelley wishes to thank all of the Epiphany Family for their kindness, help,
and acceptance during these two years of field education. She says “What
a wonderful parish!”
Rector Search Committee
Many thanks to all the parishioners who participated in the
application process for the Rector Search Committee. The Vestry could have
easily assembled two excellent committees from the number of applications we
received. We strived to put together a committee that represents a cross
section of Epiphany, and believe we have done that. The Vestry is pleased to
announce the members of the Rector Search Committee:
Kristin Anderson – Co-Chair
Charlotte Ziems – Co-Chair
Laura Bierwagen
John Buchanan
Kent Holubar
Dede Lehmkuhl
Mark Loveland
Connie Maysonave
Tamatha Rodwick
Gretchen Ross
H.D. Stevens
Greg Wilson
Thank you also to our Vestry members who willingly met every week for the past several weeks. The meetings were long. As a group, we left the meetings tired, but hopeful. While reviewing applications together, we were reminded of the many excellent people who attend this church, and of the many reasons we love Epiphany and have come to call it our church home.
—Craig DeBrine, Sr. Warden and Liz Olson, Jr. Warden
Prayer and Action for Columbia
We will be participating in the "Days of Prayer and
Action for Columbia," an ecumenical activity
drawing attention to the plight of the people in Columbia who have suffered through decades of
civil war. Today in our service we will be saying prayers on their behalf, and
in the coffee hour we will be signing letters. For more information about the
problems in Columbia,
see these websites: http://www.peaceincolombia.org/
http://www.witnessforpeace.org/campaigns/days08alert.html
We look forward to your interest and participation. Thanks !
Upcoming Events
Brunch Bunch on Wednesday May 14.
In this crisp spring weather, come and warm up with fresh bread and a bowl of homemade
soup! We'll be meeting directly after the midweek Eucharist at 11 am. Bring dessert or salad to
share, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. Need more information? Contact
Hailey at hai...@cyberdeacon.com or
(650) 201-6139
CONFIRMITZVAH
You’re invited to a Rite of Passage Service at 7 pm Friday, May 16, 2008, at Epiphany, followed
by a reception in the Parish Hall. This is Epiphany's Confirmitzvah, and we
hope the community will show up in force to celebrate the commitment to study,
prayer and spiritual reflection made by the youth in the last year. At the
service, youth will receive stoles as a sign of their readiness to interpret
the scriptures and traditions of Christianity as members of the priesthood of
all believers. stoles, beautifully made by Mary Wagner, are displayed in the
Parish Hall today so that you can sign them during coffee hour. Please sign
each one with a message of your support and respect for the commitment made by
our youth.
Epiphany Movie Night
On Friday, May 16, at the Aquarius Theatre in Palo Alto (time
TBD) we will be seeing a film about human rights, Standard Operating Procedure, about the incarcerations and
torture at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. This film is relevant both for human
rights issues, and a study of ethics; how good people can do evil acts. For info
about the film, go to www.standardoperatingproceduremovie.com.
There will be a discussion at a nearby restaurant after the film; location TBD.
If interested in attending, please contact Harry White at hwhi...@yahoo.com. Thanks
for your interest!
Senior Sunday is May 18
Graduates from high-school will be honored at the 10 am service. Graduates and their
parents are invited to a special Senior Seekers Dinner in their honor. The
dinner is in the Parish Hall from 6-7:30 pm.
Memorial Weekend Camping Trip
It is time again for the annual Epiphany camping trip. Come
spend Memorial weekend (Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26) at George
Hatfield campground and enjoy the beauty of camping in the outdoors with your
Epiphany family and friends. We have room for 35 individuals. So pack up your
gear, share the fun and watch the kids go wild! A sign up sheet is in Eastburn
Hall or contact Karen Hart at khar...@gmail.com
Register Online for Epiphany's summer Bible Camp!
POWER LAB: Discovering Jesus' miraculous power in a
science-themed camp.
When: August 4-8, 9 am-1 pm. Cost is $50 per child.
https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/epiphany2008
More Notes of Interest
A
GIFT OF LOVE—SECOND SATURDAY QUILTERS
Thank you to the quilting group for its gift of a quilt for one small patient
at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital and her family. Last week, I met a
beautiful and joyful little baby. four months old, Gwendolyn was recently
diagnosed with a genetic disorder that will shorten her life to only a few
years and that will mean that, although her mind is bright and alive, her body
will not allow her to walk, talk or speak. I gave the quilt to Gwendolyn’s
dad, he said that he was overwhelmed that so many “complete strangers”
could love someone they had never met. But of course, (I told him) the Quilters
know that his child is special and loved by God and wanted to make sure she
knew it too. Thank you to the Second Saturday Quilters. In the coming days, I
know that every stitch of that quilt will remind them that, even in her frailty
and even as they struggle with the hopes that they had for their daughter,
Gwendolyn is special and loved just as she is. Truly, a lesson in love.
—The Rev. Hailey McKeefry Delmas
Thanks to all
who participated in the Blood Drive! The Blood Center
of the Pacific collected 11 pints of blood—which will be used to help 33
different patients. This blood will be used within days. Stay tuned for our next Blood Drive!
You are invited to join The Peace Vigil
Participants have stood
on this same corner every Thursday since October 2001 to say no to war and to
speak for nonviolence. All in agreement are invited to stand against all war
and pray for all victims of war and violence. Started by two Quaker
groups—the American Friends Service Committee and the San Francisco
Friends Meeting—the vigil has been joined by Buddhist and Episcopal Peace
Fellowships. Some attendees are silent, praying or meditating. Others are
motivated to speak.
When: Every Thursday, noon to 1 pm.
Where: San Francisco Federal
Building, Golden Gate Avenue
and Larkin Street.
Contact: sfv...@mac.com
Opportunities for Children & Youth
SEEKERS on Sunday— Come join the fun!
5:00-6:30 Junior Seekers
6:30-7:00 Pizza Dinner
7:00-9:00 Senior Seekers
Contact Amber at am...@churchoftheepiphany.org
Opportunities for Adults
Wednesday Eucharist and Healing
Epiphany's best kept secret! A beautiful, intimate service of prayer and healing in the middle of your week. Join us in the Chapel at 10 am.
Bad Girls of the Bible
The next meeting will be Wednesday April 16—at the same
time as the Men’s Dinner. We have changed the time and date to every
other Wednesday at 7 pm in
Room 108. Some of us have found this new time more convenient. This Bible study
has been an incredible tool in learning more about a shared spiritual path.
Please join us! Upcoming date: May
14 and 28
For more information please contact Mary Birss
at mary...@comcast.net or (650) 598-9206
Men's Group
Tuesday morning meetings have resumed at 7:30 am at Broiler Express. Please let Cort Bender csbco...@comast.net know if you will be attending so that he can have materials available.
Adult Forum
Join us for discussion of the day's bible lessons every Sunday morning in the Library, from 9:05 to 9:50 am. Childcare is provided in the Toddler Nursery.
Epiphany Book Group
The next meeting is June
8 at the Dina and Howard Marans’ home, 2756 Comstock Circle,
Belmont
at 5:30 pm. Our selection
is The Shadow of the Sun by Ryszard Kapuscinski. Contact Ginny
Grant ginny...@yahoo.com (650) 593-6217
or Cort Bender csbco...@comcast.net
(650) 591-5356
Calendar
Sunday May 11
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Adult Forum
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
5:00 pm Seekers — Parish Hall
Monday May 12
3:30 pm Prayer Service at Bayview Villa
7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous — Lounge
7:00 pm Spanish Class — Room 108
Tuesday May 13
7:30 am Men’s Group
7:00 pm Vestry Meeting
Wednesday May 14
10:00 am Holy Eucharist and Healing
7:00 pm Bad Girls of the Bible — Room 108
Thursday May 15
3:30 pm Joyful Noise Choir — Parish Hall
4:00 pm Good News Choir — Parish Hall
5:00 pm Confirmitzvah Rehearsal — Sanctuary
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal — Sanctuary
8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous — SPNS Hall
Friday May 16
5:00 pm Confirmitzvah Rehearsal — Sanctuary
7:00 pm Confirmitzvah — Sanctuary
8:30 pm Confirmitzvah Reception — Sanctuary
Saturday May 17
9:00 am Diocesan Confirmation — Grace Cathedral
9:00 am Pipe Band Practice — Parish Hall
11:00 am John Zwengel Memorial Service
6:00 pm No Reservations Practice — Parish Hall
Sunday May 18
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Adult Forum
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
5:00 pm Seekers — Parish Hall
Web site: www.churchoftheepiphany.org
Office Email: off...@churchoftheepiphany.org
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Office Phone: (650) 591-0328 Fax: (650) 591-6472
Church Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 noon