This Week at Christ Church
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Service Sunday Outreach Opportunity this Sunday Parishioners are invited to join in this Sunday's service project. Stop by the Service Ministry table in the courtyard and write a note of encouragement and love to include in our Blessing in a Bag on June 2. Your kinds words can mean so much to those who may be struggling. We'll supply the pen and paper, you provide the love and inspiration.
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Let's Celebrate on Pentecost
Baptisms and Graduations - June 9
Pentecost is a rich and full Sunday at Christ Church. There will be
baptisms
- it's not too late to be included - c
ontact the
parish office
for details. W
e'll also
celebrate recent graduates,
so
send us
the names and particulars of you and/or your family members' matriculation.
Oh, and we'll also have a yummy BBQ lunch for one and all, a bounce-house for the little ones, and, of course, our now famous "mile-long" banana split. Wear your best red outfit and we'll see you there!
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Pie Social for RefugeeNet Campers Father's Day - June 16
The wildly popular Pie Social returns on Father's Day. Why not treat dad to a slice, or even a whole pie. Bakers start planning your delicious pies - eaters start saving your pennies to purchase pie! Buy a pie for your Father's Day celebration. All pie proceeds benefit refugee campers attending Camp Stevens this summer. Pies will be sold after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services.
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Self Compassion &Yoga Retreat Be in the Moment A unique opportunity awaits at a two-day retreat focused on "compassionate self care" led by Heather Smith, a Yoga Alliance Certified trainer and certified Boundless Compassion facilitator. You may recognize Heather Smith as the long-time face of outreach programs at St. Mark's, City Heights.
The goal of the Self Compassion & Yoga Retreat is to help us recognize how our attitude and approach to self affects our ability to be a compassionate presence with and for others. We will explore what it means to be compassionate toward oneself, become aware of the continuum of compassion fatigue and strategize plans for compassionate self care.
Join Heather July 12-13 at Christ Church for this unique opportunity. Registration is open now. Space is limited to 25 participants. Early Bird Registration ($65) ends May 30th and price increases to $80.
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Openings at Christ Church Day School 2019-2020 School Year Spread the word - there are openings at Christ Church Day School for the upcoming academic year - 2019/2020. Limited openings exist in Junior Kindergarten through 6th grade classes. Our day school combines academic excellence and small class size, along with a caring and skilled staff who engage the students in reasoning and creativity to help foster student growth. Tuition assistance is available. Contact admissions at (619) 522-6460 and/or complete the Admissions Inquiry form online.
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Hello, my name is.... Do you have a name badge? As much as one might try, it's not always easy to remember everyone's name at church. Wearing a Christ Church name badge helps! If you have a badge, remember to wear it; and if you don't, we invite you to purchase one. We will place an order Tuesday, March 28 to insure new badges arrive in time for our Pentecost celebration. You may fill out an order form at the Welcome Center in the courtyard this Sunday or contact Christie Tugend with your information. Each badge is $10 and comes with either a magnetic or pin clasp. You may pick up your badge at the Welcome Center, Sunday June 9.
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Yoga at Christ Church
Relax at the end of the day
Christ Church features two yoga practices. Weekly on
Tuesday evenings at 5:00 p.m., Rebecca Nagorksi leads a faithful group.
PLEASE NOTE - there will be
NO YOGA Tuesday, May 28.
In addition, Nereyda Varias is back for restorative yoga,
Thursday- May 30, June 13 and 27 at 4:30 p.m. (note time change for this class.)
Both classes meet in Hinde Hall - a $5.00 donation is requested.
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Food Collection - St. Mark's
Neighborhood Food Pantry
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May is rice |
St. Mark's has designated a specific food item for collection each month this year. May's food item is rice.
June's item will be cooking oil.
You may access the entire year's list on
St. Mark's Outreach page
. Of course, basic non-perishable items are always needed such as: soup/stews, cereal and oatmeal, granola bars, peanut butter, pasta and sauce, rice, canned protein, canned vegetables and fruit, and single-serve items for their unhoused visitors. Bring your contributions on Sundays or to the parish office Monday-Thursday.
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St. Paul's Senior and Family Resource Fair Wednesday, May 29 - 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Save the date for
St. Paul's Annual Senior and Family Resource Fair. This year, the event will be hosted at St. Paul's Plaza in Chula Vista while St. Paul's Villa undergoes a renovation - St. Paul's Plaza, 1420 E. Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913. There will be 40+ vendors and more than 130 seniors are expected to attend.
- Visit the senior exercise stations.
- Enjoy interactive exhibits including art therapy, pet therapy, health screenings, healing hands, and more.
In honor of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, there will be a special presentation focused on
Mental & Physical Wellness with f
eatured speaker, Dr. Shilpi Sheth Behavioral Health Program Manager at St. Paul's PACE. He will speak about mental and physical wellness as we age.
To RSVP, call 1-833-STPAULS
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Ordination and Consecration of our Fifth Bishop
Saturday, June 15 - 11:00 a.m.
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Bishop-elect the Rev. Canon Susan Brown-Snook |
Please save the date and plan to attend the service of
ordination
and consecration for the fifth bishop of the Diocese of San Diego. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.
St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego. A festive reception follows at The Abbey, 2825 Fifth Avenue, San Diego.
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Bishop Transition Information
Help welcome our new bishop
Help welcome the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook to our diocese by making a financial contribution toward a gift for her. There are many things that a new bishop requires - a mitre, a cope, a crozier, rochet and chimere, a tippet, an episcopal ring, purple vestments. The diocese is being asked to raise funds towards a bishop's cassock and cincture, a white mitre and a traveling case for the mitre. We are extending the invitation to all members of the Diocese to make a contribution toward these gifts. You may donate electronically using this link or you may send a check payable to "EDSD," with "Bishop-elect gift" in the memo line. Please mail them to: EDSD, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107.
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From the Office of Government Relations The Episcopal Church Information from the Office of Government Relations: Summary of General Convention Policy on Abortion and Women's Reproductive Health - May 17, 2019
In response to questions related to The Episcopal Church's position on abortion, the Office of Government Relations offers this summary of General Convention Policy on Abortion and Women's Reproductive Health. Additional information, including the text of the official policies and statements of the General Convention and Executive Council of The Episcopal Church may be found here.
It begins....
"Clergy throughout The Episcopal Church counsel women, men, and families who must make decisions relating to pregnancy and childbirth, adoption, family planning, and who face infertility. Our ordained and lay leaders walk alongside Episcopalians and others who struggle with this intimate and challenging aspect of human life." Read more
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Save the Date - Summerfest St. Paul's LUV Gala
St. Paul's Senior Services is excited to be hosting their annual summer fundraiser at one of San Diego's most popular event and concert venues,
Humphreys by the Bay,
Saturday night, August 24, 2019.
This year we invite you to put the
FUN back in
FUNdraising. Join us for the premiere of
St. Paul's LUV SUMMERFEST 2019, a unique and interactive event on Shelter Island that will excite and engage San Diegan party-goers everywhere.
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Camp Steven's Summer registration is open "Camp Stevens inspires, challenges, and empowers personal, social, and environmental transformation." The Camp Stevens' homepage says it all. Anyone who has had the privilege to attend summer camp knows the experience can be life affirming and life changing. Camp Stevens in Julian offers youngsters exceptional outdoor adventures, grounded in the Episcopal Church values and tradition.
Registration is now open for a host of exciting summer sessions that begin June 30. Check out:
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Can't Make it to the Consecration & Ordination? Consider live stream Not everyone will be able to attend this important event in person. From the comfort of your home computer, phone or tablet, you can access the live stream of the ordination and consecration of our fifth bishop Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. Processions and preludes begin at 10:30 a.m. The service begins at 11 a.m. Enjoy this historic event in the life of our diocese.
The link to view the live stream is: https://www.stpaulcathedral.org/connect/videos1
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Mark Your Calendar
May 27
Memorial Day - Parish office closed
May 31 - June 1
Vestry Retreat
June 2
Blessings in a Bag
June 7
CCDS Closing Chapel - last day of school!
June 9
Pentecost Celebration - Parish Picnic and more!
June 15
Ordination and Consecration of Bishop Susan Brown-Snook
June 16
Father's Day - Pie Social to benefit Refugee Net
Weekly Events
Tuesday evenings @5:00 p.m.
Hinde Hall- Cancelled May 28
Men's Bible Study
Tuesday mornings @6:30
a.m. Hinde Hall
Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.
Healing Service
AA
Friday evenings @6:00 p.m.
Hinde Hall
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Serving This Sunday...
Acolytes
8:00 a.m. - John O'Brien
10:00 a.m.
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Calvin Peckham, Louden Esparza, Zachary Reina
Chalice Bearers
8:00 a.m. - John O'Brien, Suzie Heap
10:00 a.m. - Cheryl & Rick Wilson
Intercessor
8:00 a.m. - Paul Laedlein
Lectors
8:00 a.m. - Suzie Heap
10:00 a.m. - Tony Reina, Mary Taylor
Ushers
8:00 a.m. - Paul & Karen Laedlein
10:00 a.m. - Don McCleary, Cindy Elledge
Welcome Center
Steve Saulnier
Greeters
8:00 a.m. - Sandra Vickers
10:00 a.m. - Bonnie Van Vugt
Byron Miller, Russ McKee, Phil Hunsaker
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