This Week at Epiphany, June 18-14
Cliff West
THIS WEEK AT EPIPHANY, June 8 – June 14, 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/Preacher — The Rev. Horace Greeley
Assisting Clergy — The Rev. Amber Stancliffe Evans
Deacon — The Rev. Catherine Costas
Acolytes — Lucy Olson, Peter Morrow, Tieg Racioppi, Matt Morrow
Acolyte Parent — Ginny Morrow
Altar Guild — Beth Mauldin, Liz Olson
Lay Readers — (8) Bob French (10) Cort Bender, Jean Ann Lemon
Eucharistic Ministers — (10) Kent Holubar, Nancy Winningham, Pat Hawkins
Eucharistic Visitors — Sue Givens
Oblation Bearers — The Bravo Family
Ushers — (8) Bill Dear, (10) Jan Erickson, Bruce Erickson
Greeter — Cliff Brown
Coffee Hour Hosts — John Chapman,
Priscilla Lu, Ginny
Morrow
Godly Play PreK/K: Feast: The Books of the Bible
Godly Play 1st/2nd: Feast: The Books of the Bible
Godly Play 3/4/5: Feast: The Books of the Bible
Middle School: Last Class — Chris Perris
Nursery Teens — Emma Howland, Max Handler, Savannah Rae
Nursery Parent — Eirene Chen and Steve Cottrell
The altar flowers are
given to the Glory of God
by the Stevens Family
in thanksgiving for Aidan’s 9th birthday.
Sunday, June 8
The feast All children begin in worship and the younger ones will process together to the parish hall during the words of welcome. Middle school students will remain in church for the entire service. Children will receive a gift to keep the bible alive at home over the summer.
DVD PLAYER NEEDED The church library needs a DVD player for the use in multiple ministries. The contribution is tax deductible. Contact Amber am...@churchoftheepiphany.org
Choir APPRECIATION We thank the church choirs for their service throughout the year.
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
GIVE cyclone and earthquake Help
for victims of the cyclone in Myanmar
and earthquake in China.
Through Episcopal Relief and Development you can donate towards disaster
relief. ERD is an excellent and trustworthy organization. On this link, select
"donate now" and indicate to which area of need you'd like to give.
http://www.er-d.org/
Take Note
Human Rights letter signing Sunday, June 8
Please stop by the table and sign letters on behalf of
prisoners of conscience and victims of torture. Thanks for your support!
Contemplative Prayer
9:35 - 9:55
am This time of silent meditation allows those gathered
to prepare themselves for worship.
HYMN CARD Please take a moment to fill out a white hymn card found in the pew rack.
Upcoming Events
Coming Soon
The
Rev. Julie Wakelee-Lynch, our interim rector,
will be visiting in June and then starting in July.
Note the following dates.
Preaching June 15
Starting July 16
Welcome Barbecue July 19
URGENT—Summer Club Help Needed
Church School teachers take a well-deserved
hiatus during the summer, and we ask other Epiphany members to lead activities
for the children of the parish. Music, crafts, service, stories—share any
gift you have with the children.
Need inspiration? Contact Amber: am...@churchoftheepiphany.org
Sign up online: http://churchoftheepiphany.org/forms/signup_for_summer2.php
Next gathering of the Brunch Bunch is on Wednesday, June 11. Hailey’s scrumptious soup will be served. Bring a salad or dessert if you wish.
FREE
CONCERT—June 13
Trillium, a vocal trio that hails from Trinity Presbyterian
Church in San Carlos, invites you to a concert of secular poetry, Old Testament
Psalms, and prayers. Come to Trinity's Sanctuary on Friday, June 13, at 7:00 to
hear the group, along with special musical guests, bring engaging poetry to
life, share the joy of the Psalms, and offer peaceful prayers through the gift
of music. Composers you will hear include Haydn, Rorem, Claussen, and Rutter,
among others. This is a free concert, and all are welcome. Trillium's CD Faithful will be available for purchase.
For information, call the church office (650) 593-8226.
The Bishop’s Ranch Country Fair
July 5, 2008; 11 am to 3:30 pm. Come for an exciting day in the country. Bishop Marc Andrus and retired Bishop William Swing will dedicate the William and Mary Swing Hospitality Pavilion—an environmentally friendly, straw-bale building. For information contact Sarah McGowan at (707) 432-2440 x105.
RECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
Town Hall Meeting #1, Sunday, June 22, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Please come and join us for this important beginning to the process of selecting a new rector. The Search Committee will be updating our parish profile that describes who we are as a congregation, the community we live in and characteristics we are looking for in our next rector. The purpose of this town hall meeting, and others to come, is to gather from each of you as many perspectives and opinions as possible on who we are and our hopes for the future. This profile will be posted along with a job description to give candidates an accurate picture of Epiphany and is critical in securing a rector who will be a good fit. We need input from every Epiphany member. Please come and be ready to discuss what Epiphany is to you and what characteristics you would like to see in our new rector. The discussions will take place in small group format so that everyone can be heard. Childcare and light snacks will be provided.
If you are unable to attend this important event there will be another town hall meeting to be scheduled in the second half of July.
If you have questions contact
Laura Bierwagen laurabi...@comcast.net
Charlotte Ziems czi...@yahoo.com
or Kristin Anderson kri...@casaroi.com .
More Notes of Interest
Planning Ahead For next year’s Memorial Day Camping Trip – May 23 to May 25, 2009. Karen Hart has done a terrific job with the Memorial Day Camping Trip for several years.Elizabeth Landsverk will be stepping in and organizing next year’s trip. She is seeking recommendations for appropriate campsites within a 90 minute drive that will accommodate 30 people. Details on campsite selection will be published as it becomes available. To help with planning and site selection, please contact Elizabeth Landsverk eland...@elderconsult.com (650) 377-1942.
Bible Study and Discussion every Sunday
Join with other adults to discuss the lessons appointed for
the day from 9-10am every Sunday. It's the adult forum, and the conversations
are deep and lively! Meet other Epiphany-ites, and go deeper with your faith
and the bible. Childcare is provided in the Toddler Nursery upstairs.
Can You Help
Our companion parish needs help Starting its sewing co-op and
school. Padre Mario, the priest of our companion parish La Divina Providencia,
has mentioned two specific things that would greatly help his
parishioners:starting a sewing co-op and starting an Anglican grade school.Estela Roldan will be traveling to El Maizal this
summer to help with the sewing co-op. Although there is a limit on how much she
will be able to carry, Estela would be happy to receive items such as fabric shears,
thread, pins, and simple patterns to start the women on their way.She would
also like to take a sewn banner proclaiming our companion relationship and good
wishes with her to give to LDP.If anyone would like to help make this banner a
reality, please let Estela know. estela...@yahoo.com
Padre Mario has also requested help equipping the Pre-K class for the Anglican primary school.If you would like to help start this classroom, please make a donation to Epiphany with a notation that it is for Project El Salvador or Account Number 9365.
Ministry Schedule
The schedule for June through September is now available on
the Web site. Look for the link in the lower left corner of the home page.
AIDS Walk San Francisco 2008
The Episcopal Churches of the Bay Area Team is participating
in AIDS Walk San Francisco 2008. The team's successful launch in 2007 saw
Bishop Marc lead 108 walkers in raising almost $30,000. The team was fourth in
the top fundraising religious teams. This year, the team has set a goal of
raising $37,500. To reach that goal, only 125 people need to register and raise
just $300 each. To register, go to www.aidswalk.net
and click Register Today -> Join a Team -> select
Episcopal Churches of the Bay Area (#8125) from the drop down menu. If you
can't walk with us, please contribute to our team.
When: Sunday, July 20 Where: Golden Gate Park,
beginning at Sharon Meadow.
Contact: Richard Patenaude, (510) 582-0211
pat...@mac.com
Opportunities for Children & Youth
Seekers
SATURDAY, June 7 and SUNDAY, June 8
8pm-9am Senior Seekers Lock-in
Seekers will attend 8am church.
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.
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. Next dinner: June 18.
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 Tonight, June 8, is
the next meeting 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
Web site: www.churchoftheepiphany.org
Office Email: off...@churchoftheepiphany.org
Blog site: www.irreverentepiphanies.blogspot.com
Office Phone: (650) 591-0328 Fax: (650) 591-6472
Church Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 noon
Calendar
Sunday June 8
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Adult Forum
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Monday June 2
3:30 pm Prayer Service at Bayview Villa
7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous — Lounge
7:00 pm Spanish Class — Room 108
Tuesday June 3
7:30 am Men’s Group
Wednesday June 11
10:00 am Holy Eucharist and Healing
11:30 am Brunch Bunch
Thursday June 12
3:30 pm Joyful Noise — Parish Hall
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal — Sanctuary
8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous — Parish Hall
Friday June 13
Saturday June 14
2:00 pm Quilters — Parish Hall
Sunday June 15
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Adult Forum
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
5:00 pm Seekers — Parish Hall
