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What's Happening
at St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church and School
September 17th to September 23rd
St. Wilfrid's is a Christian community seeking to know and unconditionally share God's unfailing love.
SUNDAY, September 19th
Services at 8:30 and 10:30 am.

If you are unable to join us for our in-person Sunday services, we welcome you to join us for our "live" service streaming on Facebook at 10:30 am. If you miss the "stream" it will be recorded and available on Facebook. The service will be also be recorded and available on our website by 3:00 pm each Sunday for you to view at your convenience.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th
GODLY PLAY BEGINS AT 8:15
  • Ages 4 years to 5th grade
  • Visiting children are welcome
  • Montessori based
  • Bible story, art and prayers
  • The children will join families for the Eucharist
The Wednesday Morning Prayer at 7:15 a.m. in the main sanctuary, is an opportunity to connect with God and others to be spiritually nourished mid-week.
 
A welcoming time of worship, the service begins with a thoughtful exploration of Holy Scripture, Eucharist and concludes with a meaningful time of prayers of intercession for God's people.
Evening Prayer
On Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM, evening prayer services led by Rev. Nancy will be broadcast on our Facebook page. Services will alternate between Compline and New Zealand Night Prayers each week. Join us virtually on Facebook on September 22nd, at 8:00 PM, for an online 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:
  • Tuesday, September 21st:
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am in Sacquety Hall
Preschool Commission, 6:00 pm in Father Nathan's Office
  • Wednesday, September 22nd:
Finance Meeting, 6:00 pm in Father Nathan's Office
  • Monday, September 27th:
Vestry Meeting, 6:00 pm in Sacquety Hall
  • Tuesday, September 28th:
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am Sacquety Hall
  • Sunday, October 3rd:
Flu Clinic (see below)
Blessing of the Animals (see below)
FLU CLINIC
Sunday, October 3rd
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sacquety Hall
We will have Senior doses available.
Children 9 years old and older are
eligible to receive the Flu Shot.
It has been advised to let ONE MONTHe between the Flu Shot & the Third COVID Vaccine. Your COVID Vaccine is already protecting you, so receive the Flu Shot first if possible.
Your Parish Nurses,
Phyllis, Brenda and Denise
SCRIP Cards
Great News! Beginning next Sunday, September 26th, Roger Leachman and Sharan Mercer have graciously volunteered to sell Scrip on Sunday mornings. Please stop by the Scrip table to purchase or order cards. Kathy Catanzaro will continue to order and maintain the inventory. Proceeds from sales benefit building and grounds projects. Thanks for your support!
Donation Checks
Under our COVID protocols, we are only depositing donation checks every two weeks. If you were generous by writing us a check, please be aware that it may take a couple of weeks to clear. Checks sent to the church at this time will be deposited on September 30th & October 15th.
A Third (3rd) shot for Compromised Immune System.
The immune do not always mount an adequate response, still trying to build this.

This should not be confused with a "Booster Shot".
A booster dose is when someone did respond, but in over time that wanes.

Currently on the news is the hope that immediately the Compromised will be taken care of very soon.

Most recently they are working on a 'booster' shot ( 8 months after ) for all people who received their vaccine.

It is important to start advertising our Flu Clinic on Sunday October3rd.
Absolutely important to receive this shot.
Hoag will also be supplying Senior doses this year.

Your Parish Nurses,
Phyllis, Brenda, Denise
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Community COVID-19 Update from Hoag Hospital

Dear Neighbors,

We at Hoag were heartened by the news on Monday that the FDA has fully approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people 16+. We hope this new designation will encourage more people in our community to protect themselves and their loved ones.

In addition to providing inoculations for unvaccinated individuals, Hoag is now also providing an additional dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (i.e., a third dose) for immunocompromised people in our community. If you received your Pfizer vaccine at a non-Hoag location, you are welcome to schedule an appointment for your third dose with us. Please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card with you at the time of your appointment.

Appointments can be scheduled at two convenient Hoag locations in Newport Beach and Irvine through hoag.org/covid-vaccine.

At this time, Hoag is not providing the Moderna vaccine. If you received the Moderna vaccine we encourage you to view these resources to receive an additional dose:

If you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you will need to wait for the FDA and CDC to provide their recommendations for additional doses. This will likely happen soon.
Full FDA approval takes place when enough data demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the vaccines and when the FDA has had an opportunity to review and approve the whole vaccine manufacturing process and facilities.

We anticipate more vaccines will be granted full approval soon, and we’d like to remind everyone that all three available vaccines are safe and have proven highly effective at protecting against COVID-19. The vaccines have also been found to reduce the severity of illness in “breakthrough” cases.

We hope the FDA approval, and the availability of additional doses for immunocompromised people, will encourage people to take the actions needed to curb the spread of the Delta variant. Vaccines are free, effective and our best chance at protecting ourselves and our loved ones from a disease that has already claimed the lives of 628,000 people in the U.S. alone.

So, please don’t delay. More than 95% of people with COVID-19 who require hospitalization are unvaccinated individuals. We can wrest ourselves free from the clutches of COVID-19, but only if we work together. Please get vaccinated today.

AED DEFIBRILLATORS

Did you know that we have two Automated External Defibrillators on our campus? These had been donated from Hoag Health Ministries. An AED is a computerized devise that can analyze a person's heart rhythm, then an electrical shock to restore a heartbeat. It is used on an unconscious person who is not breathing.

It is very easy to use. An AED gives directions through voice prompts and visual indicators. It should only be used by a person who has been properly trained and educated by successfully completing a CPR and AED Course. It may also be used by someone at the direction of a 911 dispatcher.

In the event of an emergency, you may be asked to call 911 and/or run to get the AED. One AED is located in the main sanctuary (church), just outside the sound booth in the back of the church. This AED location is signified by a red and white sign that is mounted on the wall.

The second AED is located in the office near the bathrooms.
We'd love to hear from you!

Email The Rev. Nathan A. Biornstad, Rector

Email The Rev. Wiliiam E. Wells, Associate & Minister of Music

Email the Rev. Steven P. Swartzell, Associate Rector

Email Terry Roberts, Parish Administrator

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 2021: