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Sunday Worship Times
Spoken Eucharist 8AM |
Choral Eucharist 10AM |
Contemplative Eucharist 5PM
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Time, Treasure, Talent ... Ten Percent?
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I give my time, talent, and
treasure
to
St. Michael's because ....
Rev. Mary, Rector
I believe in The Church: The greater church made up of all who are baptized. I passionately believe that the world is a better place with institutions like ours where people can come to meet Jesus and learn to love themselves, the people in their lives, and God better. Church institutions remind us that God is God and we are God's people. It is vitally important for a healthy society to know that there is no one group who has any more "real" control than another.
I give to St. Michael's because I believe in this church, St. Michael's. I believe that the Spirit of God is here working and bestowing Grace on us all! I believe that we are a relevant place that is real and authentic with both our belief in God and in the struggles we have living on this earth. I believe in the outreach work we are doing. I believe that when we reach out and work with others, it opens our hearts. We are able to get closer to God and the Kingdom grows little by little.
I tithe because I believe that all my blessings come from God and God asks that we give God our first and best fruits. Please join me in giving to St. Michael's as a giving back to God - generously and gratefully!
With love and hope for the future of God's kingdom,
Rev. Mary
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Fire update as of Oct 11
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California
Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask:
Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those
good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot
ask, grant us for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
People in Jerusalem are praying for us. To see their bishop's letter to Bishop Barry, click
here.
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As people begin to return home, CalFire cautions that a number of hazardous situations remain. Check
calfire.ca.gov for tips on returning, and the latest fire and evacuation information. More information is
here as well. And the New York Times has an excellent story on the
hazards. For city of Santa Rosa information (including current evacuation status, boil water notices, missing persons): Click
here.
Follow the governor's Office of Emergency Services on YouTube.
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St. Patrick's, Kenwood,
is "still standing, praise God," said Mother Karen King. The church is closed until further notice, and the services will be held with Incarnation, Santa Rosa, again this Sunday, Oct. 22. St. Luke's, Calistoga, worshiped with Grace, St. Helena, last Sunday. These congregations have been distributing gift cards for gas and groceries for fire victims, and the Rev. Sally Hubbell at St. Paul's, Healdsburg, also got a batch to begin passing out today.
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Free therapy at Incarnation this Saturday:
The Redwood Empire Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists is hosting free drop-in counseling at the Church of the Incarnation, Santa Rosa, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone who needs to talk about the recent fires. Therapeutic arts & crafts and games for children, and refreshments will be available. For more information on the effects of trauma on children, or adults, please see RECAMFT's resource page.
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Nevada County Community Disaster Response Fund:
Grass Valley Police Chaplains and local community leaders are partnering to organize a Community Disaster Response Fund to help those in Nevada County devastated by the local fires. At this time, 22 homes have been lost with a total of more than 55 structures destroyed including businesses, barns, and equipment. Congregations may choose to take an offering through its regular channels and then submit a church check to the Fund. Donations are urgently needed and appreciated. 100% of all donations will go directly to verified victims.
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Looking to volunteer?
The Redwood Empire Food Bank still needs volunteers. They ask that you sign up via this link so that we can schedule volunteers efficiently. If you want your food donation to go farther, go to farmfreshtoyou.com/donate and select the REFB box near the bottom of the page. You'll pay for one box of Capay Valley organic fruits to be donated to fire victims, and Farm Fresh to You will match your donation with another box to REFB.
To volunteer in Sonoma County, go here.
To help at the Solano Large-Animal Evacuation Center, go here.
The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership has also been called in to help. If you wish to donate or volunteer, you can register at
https://cvnl.org.
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FEMA grants
are available are available for
residents who have lost a house or business in the following counties: Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Sonoma and Yuba.. They can apply online at
www.DisasterAssistance.govÂ
or by phone at 800-621-3362, or (TTY) 800-462-7585. The phone numbers are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, FEMA said. Applicants will be asked to provide identification and contact information, a description of the damage and insurance information.
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Monetary donations are the very best way to support the victims of the fires:
- Episcopal Relief & Development, through the U.S. Disaster Fund.
- Episcopal Diocese of Northern California bishop's discretionary fund through the diocese's website. The bishop has begun disbursing funds; please contact your clergy person with any needs involving fire relief and we will respond promptly.
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SERVING SUNDAY
OCTOBER 22, 2017
20th Sunday after Pentecost
Thank you for serving in the many worship ministries that allow us to create worship that is meaningful, relevant, beautiful and faithful to God: our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier
ALTAR GUILD
Jan
Bowdler, Kay Griffin, Marilyn Poindexter, Carolyn Wilson, and Ann Hall
FOWERS GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD in
memory of Katrina Brown from Karen Christie and her three sons, Christopher, Cameron, and Isaiah
The Choir is on retreat this weekend.
8:00 AM
Tina Ferriot Adult Acolyte
Rick Larkey Reader
Gail McMichael Greeter
Jack Carr Usher
Peggy Ogness Refreshments
10:00 AM
Kassie Donoghue, Dave Decker Eucharistic Minister
Todd Murray, Tammy Murray, Jay Bowdler Ushers
Bonnie Jones, Warner Seargeant, Hunter O'Hair Readers
Barbee Bascom, Diane Hegland Greeters
Julia Tanner Refreshments
8 & 10AM
The Rev. Rodney Davis Preacher
The Very Rev. Mary Hudak Celebrant
The Rev. Cindy Long Deacon
5:00 PM
Huey Tidwell Set up/Close up
The Rev. Rod Davis Celebrant
Myra Pierce Eucharistic Minister
Millicent Tidwell, Kathy Hanson Readers
Thank you all who participate so faithfully. You make a difference!
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