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What's Happening
at St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church and School
January 9th, 2020 - January 16th, 2020
St. Wilfrid's is a Christian community seeking to know and unconditionally share God's unfailing love.
Sunday Services: 7:00am in the Chapel, 8:30am in the Church and
10:30am in the Church
Sunday School (4 years old - 11 years old): During the 8:30am service
Coffee Hour in the Hall: 9:20am - 10:20am
2020 Vision - Be a Voice for What is Next for St. Wilfrid's
There is a lot happening at St. Wilfrid’s in January as we begin the new year with an eye toward visioning for the future. Please be sure to mark your calendars with the dates below. As many parishioners as possible are welcomed and encouraged to take part in these important gatherings!

Sunday, January 12th 9:30 am - 10:30 am Sacquety Hall
The Rev. Canon Joanna Satorious from the Diocesan office for Transitional Ministry will be here for a forum between the 8:30 and 10:30 services to talk about the different ways a parish can call a permanent Rector. This will be a time for you to ask questions and to be informed about how the larger task of discernment works when calling a leader in a time of transition and change. 
 
Sunday, January 19th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Sacquety Hall

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING AND POTLUCK!

Join us for the annual parish meeting. At this time the congregation joins in fellowship to approve the 2020 budget put forth by the Vestry, vote for new Vestry members and delegates to the annual Diocesan Convention and has the opportunity to hear about what is happening with our current ministries.  Bring your favorite dish!
Saturday January 25th 8:30 am - 2:30 am Sacquety Hall

ST. WILFRID'S STORY DAY

Starting January 12th, you will see in Sacquety Hall a “St. Wilfrid’s Timeline” presented on the wall. For these weeks all parishioners are encouraged to note on this timeline important events in the world, the community and the parish, when families or individuals joined and also to note church events which were important to you. As STORY DAY approaches historical photos and other memorabilia will be displayed. All of this will inform the discussion for our STORY DAY on Saturday, January 25th. The Rev. Thomas Discavage from the Diocesan Office of Transitional Ministry will be here to facilitate. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
 
STORY DAY is an important initial step as a parish seeks to discern which process to take in calling the next Rector as well as helping current lay and ordained leadership with visioning for the future. By “telling the story” the parish reconnects to its identity both through remembering as well as giving hope and vision for the future. While participating on a Saturday is a big commitment, a healthy attendance will give a broader perspective and allow for many different voices to be heard. This day will provide a good foundation for the eventual production of a Parish Profile which will be essential for calling a permanent Rector. 
Care Team Lunch Meeting
Sunday, January 26th at noon. Lunch will be provided.

Contact Rev. Nancy at butterflyrev70@gmail.com for more information.
Godly Play Leader Training
Are you interested in being a leader for our Godly Play Sunday School (pre-K through 6th grade)? Training will be held from 12:00-2:00 PM on Sunday, January 26th, in the Godly Play room (Room 9, the old library). Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Terry Roberts at admin@stwilfridschurch.org or call the church office at 714-962-7512. Our team of 4 is looking to add 4-5 more. This means your time commitment would be one Sunday a month ( 2 leaders/week) plus preparation to tell the story. Godly Play is an Episcopal education program rooted in the Montessori tradition, which encourages learning through exploration and discovery. "I wonder" is the core to questioning to lead children: to think deeper, to apply the scripture to their lives, to synthesize, and to grow.
Holy Eucharist
Wednesdays at 7:15 AM
In the Chapel

Holy Eucharist
Sundays at 7:00 AM
In the Chapel

Holy Eucharist (with Table Musicians)
Sundays at 8:30 AM
In the Sanctuary

Choral Holy Eucharist
Sundays at 10:30 AM
In the Sanctuary

"Calling a Rector" Adult Forum
Sunday, 1/12 at 9:30 AM
In Sacquety Hall

Click Here to see this week's readings.
January 11th: Brotherhood of St. Andrew Breakfast & Meeting

January 12th: "Calling a Rector" Forum

January 18th: Gayle Harriman Funeral and Lunch Reception

January 19th: Annual Meeting

January 25th: Story Day

January 26th: Care Team Lunch Meeting; Godly Play Training
We want your Feedback...

What do you love about St. Wilfrid's?
What can we do better?
Is there a story you'd like to share?
Do you have a great idea?

Click below to share your feedback with the Clergy, school staff and Vestry.
Scrip News

Scrip will be sold on the first and third Sundays of the month. The next Sunday to buy Scrip will be Sunday, January 19th. Scrip is sold in between the 7:00, 8:30, and 10:30 services. Scrip provides funds to help maintain our church campus. Thanks for your support!
Help Wanted

  • Enjoy baking? Bringing people together with food? Looking for a helpful way to be a part of our Sunday hospitality team? We're looking for volunteers from each service to sign up once every couple of months to bring simple fruit, snacks, treats and/or sweets to place on the table in Sacquety Hall to be enjoyed by fellow parishioners after your service. Sign up at the calendar in the Hall or click here!  

  • Offertory counters needed. Meet at 9 AM starting January 6th, 2020 once a month. Usually finished by 10:30 AM. If interested, please call Nancy Brandt at (714) 647-6194.
We now have a separate, weekly Children, Youth & Family Ministries e-newsletter that is focused on the events, outreach and news related to these special ministries.

Click below to be added to the CYF Scoop e-newsletter!
Social Media is a great way to stay up-to-date on what is happening in the life of our church and school. Be sure to follow us below!
Contact Us!

Email The Rev. Jenifer Chatfield, Priest-in-Charge:

Email Terry Roberts, Parish Administrator

Email the Director of Children, Youth,
and Family Ministries:

Email the 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 2019:

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