"I invite you, today, to the observance of a blessed Holy Week."
- Father Mauricio Wilson
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The Rector's Daily Message: Friday, April 3, 2020.

All services are Live Streamed on the parish Facebook page and videos made available on the website HERE. Please forgive technical difficulties, as we continue work to make improvements .

THIS WEEK

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 6:30 p.m.: Stations of the Cross, click here for program. Full text is also on this page.

HOLY WEEK and EASTER CALENDAR

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 5

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, live on Facebook HERE
Click here for program

9:00 a.m Zoom Coffee Hour. See Zoom info on this page, upper right.

10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist, live on Facebook HERE Click here for program

11:30 a.m. Zoom Lenten Series: "The Social Justice Bible Challenge." Join the Zoom meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/826704608. Meeting ID: 826 704 608
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Press # when prompted to enter your participant ID.
+1 253 215 8782 US
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4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong, live on Facebook HERE

JOIN US!
Between 2 Services: 9am Coffee Hour on Sunday!

Grab your morning beverage & join us for coffee & conversation. We can talk about the Sunday readings, pray together & enjoy each other's company. Hosted by Scott & Pam Buckingham via Zoom.

Here are the coordinates:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/986774660

Meeting ID: 986 774 660

Call in #: 1 669 900 9128

HOLY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

7:00 p.m. The Service of Tenebrae

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 9

7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday  Service

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10

Noon - 3:00 p.m. The Service of Good Friday
Stations of the Cross will be incorporated into the liturgy.

HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 11

8:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 12
The Lord is Risen!

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

9:00 a.m Easter Sunday Coffee Hour! Put on your Easter finery, your fancy bonnets too, and join us!
See Zoom info on this page, upper right.

10:00 a.m. Festival Eucharist
 
Easter Potluck brunch and Egg Hunt will be scheduled for a convenient date once we return to public worship.

ST. PAUL’S MADE IT HAPPEN!

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St. Paul’s parishioners donated over $7500 to help undocumented residents of Oakland!

St.Paul’s parishioners’ funds will support up to 17 families and at least 25 individual students through Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana Hispana, Oakland; the money will also buy food to supplement Primera Iglesia’s program to distribute essential items. Besides financial assistance, Primera Iglesia’s deacons and volunteers are helping people fill out and submit applications for financial aid, and the church community offers emotional and spiritual support in these difficult times. Pastor Pedro Morataya leads these efforts to reach out and aid distressed workers and families in the neighborhood.

Many thanks to the St. Paul’s parishioners and outreach committee for inspiring this effort, and to our wonderful community for stepping up!

Help for Teens

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A message from Mother Anne Jensen: While there is a lot being written about helping kids deal with this period of time, there’s been very little for helping teens. This article in Bay Area Parent Magazine is good, and in line with teen development.

OK, Teens: What’s Your (Coronavirus) Plan?
By Janine DeFao
https://www.bayareaparent.com/Article/OK-Teens-Whats-Your-Coronavirus-Plan/

From the Vestry:

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 
- Romans 8:38-39 
April 1, 2020

Dear friends,
 
At this very challenging time, the Rector and Vestry, want to let our St Paul’s family know that we hold you close in our hearts. We miss seeing all of you and want to stay connected. 
  • ·      Information about services and on-going activities is at www.stpaulsoakland.org. 
  • ·      Worship services are listed on the website and streamed on our Facebook page.
  • ·      Wednesday and Sunday Lenten Programs continue, as Zoom gatherings.
  • ·      Our beloved Food Pantry and the Thursday Senior Market have been temporarily shuttered. 

Please consider volunteering or donating to:
Your Rector and Vestry are concerned for those who are isolated, or may be challenged to access food, medication, etc., and those whose financial circumstances have drastically changed. The Vestry is considering ways that we can be more intentional in our connection with you, our parish, as we face weeks, and possibly months, of social distancing.

Please reach out to any one of us, with ideas, questions, the need for information, or for help to any of the following email addresses rector@stpaulsaokalnd.org, seniorwarden@stpaulsoakland.org, juniorwarden@stpaulsoakland.org, vestry@stpaulsoakland.org.
  • If you need help, please let the Rector or one of us know. 
  • If you are able to offer help in some way, to cook and deliver a meal, grocery shop, or volunteer to assist another member of our parish, please reach out to one of us. 

Please donate to St. Paul’s:
  • Make a pledge or contribution to our general fund. 2020 pledges are currently at half of normal and are not covering expenses. Please help, if you can.
  • Donate to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund, which allows the Rector to provide some financial assistance to those in need.
  • To donate, visit our website (pay via Pay Pal), mail a paper check to the church, or arrange for an electronic check through your bank. 
  • If you have pledged, but new circumstances limit your ability to pay it, please contact one of us.

In our 150-year history, we have weathered earthquakes, fires, storms, times of war, and previous epidemics. Our St. Paul’s community is resilient, and together we will get through this!

We are praying for you, continue to pray for each other and the world.
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In Christ,
Your Rector and Vestry: Allison Sass—Sr. Warden, Bill Davis—Jr. Warden, Erica Terry-Derryck—Clerk, Ann Gregory—Treasurer, Dylan Versteeg, Sergio Prieto, Lisa Strait, Will Cowart and Sharon Pilmer 

St. Paul's Current Newsletter is here March 2020. Back issues are here

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