What's Happening
at St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church and School
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January 21, 2022 to January 27, 2022 |
St. Wilfrid's is a Christian community seeking to know and unconditionally share God's unfailing love. |
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THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 22nd
11:00 am
A Celebration of A New Ministry and the Installation of The Rev. Nathan A. Biornstad as the Fifth Rector of St. Wilfrid of York
11:00 am followed by an outdoor reception.
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THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 23rd
One Combined Service at 10:00 am
Followed by our Annual Parish Meeting and Lunch
Click on the links below for:
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This Sunday, January 23, 2022
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
In-Person Services at
10:00 am (one service)
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GODLY PLAY BEGINS AT 10:00 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
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RECTOR'S CORNER
We are just a few days away from one of the most significant events of my life – and you are ALL invited! This Saturday, January 22nd at 11am is my Installation as your Rector! +Bishop John Taylor will be joining us for this celebratory event, where I am officially installed as your Rector, so I hope that you can make it to the festivities! Please RSVP to admin@stwilfridschurch.org.
Then, the following day, Sunday, January 23rd, we are having our Annual Meeting! and are having ONE SUNDAY SERVICE at 10am. Immediately following the 10am service, join us in Sacquety Hall for annual meeting. Come and hear the work that God has been doing in our parish over the past year! This annual event also gives you the chance to vote on our 2022 Budget, new Vestry members, and Candidates to Diocesan Convention. The annual meeting also provides a great platform to hear about the work that God has been doing in our midst. Afterwards, a light lunch served on the patio. Come and join us!
God’s blessing be upon you,
Nathan+
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S.H.I.P. January 22nd-February 4th
As St. Wilfrid’s had done for years, we will be hosting S.H.I.P. (Self-Help Interfaith Program) January 22nd-February 4th. SHIP helps the homeless transition back into society with jobs, mentoring and a home. St. Wilfrid’s helps to provide dinners, cleaning supplies and personal items. We are signing up cooks, etc. after Sunday services. We can deliver food, too. If you can help or for more information, please contact Jim Schweitzer: 714-614-1468, jrs@jimbocosw.com or Steven Nadolny: 714-536-5172, steven@jimbocosw.com. Thanks for your support!
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2022 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
Thanks to all who have submitted a pledge for next year. As of January 18th, we have received 94 pledges totaling $363,864 which is approximately 85% of our goal of $430,000. 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
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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.
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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 January 26th, 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:
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A Celebration of A New Ministry and the Installation of The Rev. Nathan A. Biornstad as the Seventh Rector of St. Wilfrid of York, 11:00 am followed by an outdoor reception. Please RSVP by emailing Terry at admin@stwilfridschurch.org by Sunday, January 16th.
One combined service at 10:00 am.
St. Wilfrid's Annual Meeting, 11:00 am in Sacquety Hall.
Jersey Mike Sandwiches after the meeting in the courtyard.
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am in Sacquety Hall.
- Saturday, January 29th thru Friday, February 4th:
St. Wilfrid's will be hosting dinners for SHIP residents.
Grief Group, 9:30 am in Sacquety Hall.
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am in Sacquety Hall.
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am in Sacquety Hall.
Rad Dads, 6:30 pm, Laguna Brewing, Bella Terra Mall, Huntington Beach
- Friday and Saturday, February 11th and 12th:
Vestry Retreat, Time and Place TBD
Grief Group, 9:30 am in Sacquety Hall.
Rector's Bible Study, 11:00 am in Sacquety Hall.
Celebration of Wisdom Lunch, 11:30 am in Sacquety Hall
Presidents' Day Holiday, church office closed.
Preschool Commission Meeting, 5:00 pm in Father Nathan's office.
Patti Lumb's Funeral, 11:00 am in the church
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Please stop by the Scrip table to purchase or order cards. Proceeds from sales benefit building and grounds projects.
Thanks for your support!
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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. January deposit dates: Monday, January 31st.
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The holidays can be called the most wonderful time of year. But when you’re in grief, I know how challenging they can be.
Paul Denniston, the founder of Grief Yoga, is doing some amazing work guiding people to move with and through grief. His work teaches us how the body remembers and holds onto the pain and struggle.
We know that the reality is that your grief doesn’t get smaller, but you get bigger. Paul shares 8 tips for caring for your mind, body, and spirit during the holiday season.
- Breathe - Go for a nature walk (or an urban walk) and breathe and feel the wind on your skin
- Move - Get out your yoga mat or a chair and have a Grief Yoga experience
- Touch - Massage your shoulders, neck, feet, and hands and find compassionate connection within
- Sing - Use your voice to sing or hum a song. It can be anything from a hymn to the Beatles
- Sweat - As much as tears can be purifying for the heart, so can sweat for the body
- Dance - Put on a song that inspires you and find your way of moving with it
- Cleanse - Take a moment and have a water meditation in the bath or shower. Drink plenty of water.
- Rest - Whenever your body feels tired, take a nap. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is take a break.
There are many reasons during the holiday season that you might need to reach out for an answer or help.
These two web sites by David Kessler, could have the initial links to helpful advice, to bridge time before you connect with your doctor.
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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.
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Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
FDA.GOV is another site to check on the recommended Test Kits that are more approved for using.
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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'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 2022:
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St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church http://stwilfridschurch.org |
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