What's Happening
at St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church and School
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August 1st, 2020 - August 8th, 2020
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St. Wilfrid's is a Christian community seeking to know and unconditionally share God's unfailing love.
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"You'll Be Back" - Hamilton Parody
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Social distancing got you missing church? You'll be back! Th Rev. Lonnie Lacy, rector of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Tifton, GA, created a parody of the hit Hamilton song that turns King George's threat into a joyful promise.
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Even though we are unable, at present, to continue in-person worship, St. Wilfrid's will still be live-streaming services.
Tune into our Facebook page on
Sunday, August 2nd, at 8:30 AM
for a live-stream of Morning Prayer.
A Facebook account is not necessary to watch our services.
Click
here
to be directed to our Facebook page.
Can't make it at a specific time? The service will be available later on our website for you to view at your convenience. Click the link below to be directed to our website:
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Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom
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August 2nd, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
This is an opportunity for us to connect, share, and maintain the bonds of our community even though we may be physically apart.
Download Zoom onto your computer (also available for Android and iOS):
Meeting ID (to join the meeting):
811 8265 1473
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On Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM, contemplative prayer services led by Rev. Nancy will be broadcasted on our Facebook page. Services will alternate between Compline and New Zealand Night Prayers each week.
Join us virtually on Facebook on August 5th, at 8:00 PM for a service of Compline.
A Facebook account is not necessary to watch our services.
Click
here
to be directed to our Facebook page.
Can't make it at a specific time? The service was prerecorded and will be available on our website for you to view at your convenience. Click the link below to be directed to our website:
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From Phyllis Turner, parish nurse at St. Wilfrid's:
Lord, Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages curing every disease and illness. At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.
Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.
Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.
Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.
Lord Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side during this time of uncertainty and sorrow.
Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.
Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.
Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medial professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.
Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of all the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.
Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Lord Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace. Lord Jesus Christ, heal us.
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Scrip cards are available for purchase by contacting the office to schedule a time to come in and pick up your order. Please call Terry @ (714) 962-7512 #201 or email admin@stwilfridschurch.org.
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St. Wilfrid's has clergy discretionary funds that are available for those that may need financial help. Please contact one of our clergy members for assistance. Contact information is located at the bottom of this email.
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We are only depositing donation checks every two weeks in an effort to limit the number of people coming into the office. Checks sent to the church at this time will be deposited on August 15th and August 31st.
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Good News in Regard to Your Donations to St. Wilfrid's
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Under the federal government's emergency measures in response to COVID-19, The CARES Act includes provisions to promote donations to non-profits from individuals. Typically, individual taxpayers who do not itemize deductions may not deduct more than $300.00 for their annual taxes for charitable donations, but the CARES Act lifts this limit on charitable contributions made by filers who do not itemize their deductions for this year.
Further, the CARES Act permits deductions for cash contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations without limit so long as the aggregate of the donations do not exceed the taxpayer's contribution base.
Please consider making your donations on-line using this link:
Thank you for your continued support.
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COVID19
testing is now available through an appointment-based drive-thru site at the Anaheim Convention Center that can serve more than 1,000 people daily. Testing is available to
OC
residents at no-cost for people who meet Public Health priorities for testing and cannot get a test through their medical provider (doctor).
The test offered at this site is called a PCR test. The test will show if someone is currently infected with COVID-19 and may be contagious.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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COVID-19 Testing
Virtual Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
COVID-19 Tracker
Older Adult Mental Health Resource Guide
OCAPICA Youth Workforce Program
Psychological First Aid
Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants
Casa Youth Shelter
COVID Conversations Tools
OC Health Care Agency’s Behavioral Health Services
CHOC - resources for parents and caregivers
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
PBS Kids
Healthikids
The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds
Mental Health and Coping with Stress:
High Risk Population:
- Elderly
- Those with Chronic conditions (Heart Disease, Diabetes, Lung Disease)
- Immunocompromised Patients
Education on how it is spread and emphasize prevention:
How to identify symptoms:
What to do if you are sick:
Frequently Asked Questions
:
Coronavirus Updates in Huntington Beach
HB Quarantine Cuisine
Care Connection: meal deliveries for older adults
- Contact Carolyn Ross (714-381-0581)
Council on Aging Southern California: Medicare Scams
US Small Business Administration: Disaster Assistance
Youth Employment Service
NAMI Peer Mentoring Program
Apply for WIC
Mental Health Resources During School Closure
Important reminders:
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Accept your emotions. Anger, fear, anxiety, etc. are all normal. Be gentle on yourself and offer patience to others. We’re in this together!
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Limit exposure to media and remember that official communications from
the CDC
are the best source of up-to-date information (more info on that below!)
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Move! (more info on that below!)
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Connect with others (more info on that below!). It helps improve your physical health and psychological well-being.
Families can
call 211
from any phone in OC for help with anything from legal aid to mental health emergencies to housing and transportation.
The
NAMI warm line
is open to residents of OC or LA. Calling or texting can connect someone with support and resources in their respective counties.
The Trevor Project
- If you are a young person in crisis, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Call 1-800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863 to receive free and confidential support, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
California Youth Crisis Line
- Call 1-800-843-5200 to connect with the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.
Robyne’s Nest
: If you are a student who is living independently without parental support, Robyne’s nest can provide you with resources.
CareSolace
- a free resource to help you find a therapist that is right for you and is covered by your insurance. Right now, they are available 24/7 to assist you and your family (in English, Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese), specifically in helping setup online/virtual services. Call 1-888-515-0595 or email at
weserve@caresolace.org
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Please Note: If you already have a counselor or therapist (even if you haven't seen them in a while), you can call their office and ask about “telehealth” services or virtual counseling/therapy. Many offices now offer these services that do not require you to come into the office.
Be Mindful of Media Exposure
It is important to keep up to date on the frequently changing information regarding COVID-19 and the measures being put in place to keep everyone safe and healthy. As you are likely aware, it’s hard to turn on the TV or open the internet without being exposed to 24 hours of breaking news banners, podcasts, memes, and stories from around the world. The more we watch or listen to this media, the more it can affect our mental health and stress. You may feel better if you limit your exposure to this kind of media, and use reputable sources (i.e. WHO, CDC, OC Health Agency).
Here are some links to the above mentioned health related resources:
Positive Coping Skills
- Reach out for support; text/call friends or a supportive person
- Acknowledge your emotions and find active ways to divert your attention
- Meditation--this can help create a healthy immune response and reduce anxiety
- Deep Breathing; Inhale 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4. There are a lot of variations, so find what works best for you
- Use an app to relax or connect to emotional support
- Take time to rest and stay healthy
- Focus on things you can control; wash hands, hydrate, and nourish
- Create a routine and structure for your day at home
- Play with a pet or take your dog for a walk
- Exercise (run, walk, find a youtube workout)-- only if you are feeling well.
Les Mills
has a free 3 week trial to do online yoga, pilates, barre, weight lifting, cardio, etc.
Down Dog App
is offering free online yoga through the end of March.
- Challenge your friends to push up challenges, pull up challenges, who can reach 10,000 steps in one day first (your phone tracks this!), etc.
- Write (poetry, stories, journal)
- Listen to music
- Learn a new Tik Tok dance (better yet: CREATE one!)
- Clean something
- Organize something
- Read--libraries have digital books you can access with your library card!
- Cook or bake
- Play games; board games or online games--if you don’t have internet at home, click here.
- Facetime, Facebook Live or Instagram Live with your friends and relatives--especially those you can’t visit because they have compromised health.
Apps for self care
Many of these apps have waived their in-app purchase fees, but they all have free options that can help with managing the stress of the news and media.
Stop, Breathe & Think
A short “check in” with this app provides 1-5 minute mindfulness activities that can help keep you calm and create a little space between your thoughts, emotions and reactions.
UCLA Mindful App
This app has basic meditations and wellness meditations and includes how-to videos and a built-in timer. There are also cool podcasts you can listen to--there’s one called the Mindfulness of Washing Hands up right now!
SAM app
This app can help you manage anxiety (SAM stands for self anxiety management) by helping you be aware of your triggers and understand your thoughts and behavior better. There’s even a cool tracking feature!
Calm
This app contains audio content that strengthens mental fitness and tackles some of the biggest mental health challenges of today: stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression.
Mindshift
This app uses cognitive behavior therapy based tools to offer quick relief from anxiety, worry, and panic. It offers coping cards, a thought journal, and a check-in system to create healthy habits and set goals.
7 Cups
This app connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support, 24/7. Listeners are specifically available for teens (ages 13-17). Chat rooms and community forums are also available, so you can talk to others who understand how you feel.
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Contact Us!
Email The Rev. Dr. Bill Doggett, Interim Rector
Email The Rev. Bill Wells, Associate & Minister of Music
Email The Rev. Nancy Sinclair
Email Terry Roberts, Parish Administrator
Email the Rev. Steven P. Swartzell, Associate Minister:
Email Dustin Nguyen, Director of Communications, Outreach,
and Intergenerational Ministries:
Email the Preschool office here:
Include your announcement in the Sunday Times:
Reach out for Pastoral Care here:
Submit your prayer request here:
Be a part of St. Wilfrid's growth in 2020:
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St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church http://stwilfridschurch.org
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