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What's Happening
at St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church and School
November 26th to December 2nd
St. Wilfrid's is a Christian community seeking to know and unconditionally share God's unfailing love.
This Sunday, November 28th
The First Sunday of Advent
In-Person Services at
8:30 and 10:30 am
GODLY PLAY BEGINS AT 8:15 am, Room 9
  • 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
RECTOR'S CORNER

The season of Advent is upon us! As we begin to prepare to celebrate Christmas Day, one of the most festive and holy times of the year, I hope that you will join with me in welcoming opportunities for God’s joy to refresh you. There are joyful moments all around us! This season of preparation provides us many joyful opportunities to be generous with those in need, those who are hungry, or those without permanent shelter. Maybe writing those Christmas cards gives you an opportunity to joyfully encourage those around you who are struggling or hurting. Or maybe you find joy in preparing and planning out an elaborate Christmas Day feast to share with family or friends.

There are so many opportunities to see God’s joy in this season. I am glad that St. Wilfrid’s can be a part of that joyful refreshment. Our Christmas Eve services are as follows:

400pm – Children’s Pageant
700pm – Christmas with Table Singers
730pm – Christmas Eve Liturgy
1030pm – Christmas with the St. Wilfrid’s Choir & Orchestra
1100pm – Christmas Eve Liturgy

May God’s joy fill you more than even before this Advent Season!

Nathan+
2022 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

Thanks to all who have submitted a pledge for next year. As of November 22nd, we have received 82 pledges totaling $355,441 which is approximately 69.7% of our goal of $510,000. If you haven't yet turned in your pledge card, there's still time! Pledge cards are available in the Narthex, by clicking the link below, on our website or you can contact Terry @ admin@stwilfridschurch.org
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 December 1st, 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:
  • Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th:
Church and Preschool Closed
  • Saturday, November 27th:
Advent Wreath Making Brunch, 10:00 am, Sacquety Hall (see below)
  • Sunday, November 28th:
First Sunday of Advent
  • Tuesday, November 30th:
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am, Sacquety Hall
  • Tuesday, December 7th:
Grief Group Meeting, 9:30 am, Sacquety Hall
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am, Sacquety Hall
  • Wednesday, December 8th:
Laundry Love, 5:00 pm, Offsite
Children, Youth and Family Commission, 6:00 pm, Father Nathan's Office
  • Thursday, December 9th:
Rad Dads, 6;30 pm, 4 Sons Brewing (see below)
  • Tuesday, December 14th
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am, Sacquety Hall
Preschool Commission, 5:00 pm, Father Nathan's Office
Stewardship Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm, Father Nathan's Office
  • Wednesday, December 15th
Finance and Budget Meeting, 6:00 pm, Father Nathan's Office
  • Sunday, December 19th:
Blue Christmas Service, 5:00 pm, Church
  • Monday, December 20th:
Vestry Meeting, 6:00 pm, Sacquety Hall
  • Tuesday, December 21st:
Grief Group Meeting, 9:30 am, Sacquety Hall
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am, Sacquety Hall
  • Friday, December 24th - Christmas Eve:
400pm – Children’s Pageant
700pm – Christmas with Table Singers
730pm – Christmas Eve Liturgy
1030pm – Christmas with the St. Wilfrid’s Choir & Orchestra
1100pm – Christmas Eve Liturgy
  • Saturday, December 25th - Christmas Day:
Holy Eucharist, 10:00 am, Chapel
  • Sunday, December 26th:
Holy Eucharist, 10:00 am, Church (please note: one combined service)
  • Monday thru Friday, December 27th thru December 31st:
Church Office and Preschool Closed
SCRIP Cards
Great News! 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. . 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 November 30th.
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.

The Moderna and J&J booster vaccine is now available at CVS.com. The Pfizer booster was approved a few weeks ago.

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.
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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.

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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:

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