And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”
Read The Good News, JANUARY issue (St. Paul's newsletter)!
For a paper copy of the newsletter, send an email to [email protected]
Weekly services: Sunday 8 & 10am, Wednesday 12:10pm
EVENSONG Second Sunday 4pm (Sept to June), COMPLINE 4th Sunday 8pm
Check our online calendar HERE

Upcoming Services

If you wish to attend in-person services, please follow the Community Covenant guidelines, below. All services are also live streamed to our Facebook Group page. 

In-person Entry
Out of love for one another we ask you to abide by the St. Paul’s Community Covenant for indoor worship. We ask that you:
1. Get, and stay up to date on, your vaccination (and boosters) against COVID-19.
2. Masks are not required but we strongly recommend you wear a good quality face mask.
3. Respect others’ preferences for distancing.
4. Keep hands clean and sanitized.
5. Stay home if you are ill or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

HAPPY EPIPHANY!

Wednesday, January 8

12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist Program
In the Chapel, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

​Healing on First Wednesdays.

First Sunday after the Epiphany
​Sunday, January 12

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Program
In the Church, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
​Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
With Choir, Organ Program
In the Church, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
​Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.
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The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir. Ben Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.

MUSIC: 12 January Holy Eucharist 10AM
Prelude: Fidelis                           Percy Whitlock
Mass:Gloria-S-278, Sanctus-S-130, Agnus Dei-S-164
Gradual Psalm: 29     Percy Buck
Offertory Anthem: Deep River              Spiritual
Communion Motet:  O nata lux             Thomas Tallis
Postlude: Fanfare                        John Cook
Hymns: 135, LEVAS-141,636
10:00 a.m Children's Programs
We welcome all families to St. Paul's, and invite your children to remain with you during the service. The Bride's Room (at the back of the church), is available for children and families. 

FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN (under age 4)
Mustard Seeds is designed for younger children; all are welcome. Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).

FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-12
Faith Quest/Sunday Schools is for older children, located in the Chapter Room. 2 adult Volunteer teachers will be present. Parents are welcome to accompany children who need assistance to stay. The children will be brought back into the service at the Offertory. Curriculum will include Storymakers art and Bible storytelling, songs, as well as prayer. We can help direct you to the Chapter Room at the beginning of the service when you arrive. 

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4:00 p.m. Evensong
With Choir, Organ Program
In the Church, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir. Ben Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.

​Stop by on Sunday afternoon for a gentle service that has been known to unlock internal doors of hope and peace for many.
 
This Anglican service combines the end-of-day monastic offices of Vespers and Compline. Ever since the latter part of the 16th century, many of England's greatest composers, as well as composers from around the world, have contributed to the rich musical tradition of this uplifting and beautiful liturgy.

MUSIC: 12 January Evensong 4PM
​Preces and Responses: William Smith
Psalm: 98, 99                       Thomas Attwood, Percy Whitlock
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: 2nd Service William Byrd
Anthem: O nata lux             Thomas Tallis
Hymns: 125, 118

Wednesday, January 15

12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist Program
In the Chapel, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

​Healing on First Wednesdays.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany
​Sunday, January 19

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Program
In the Church, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
​Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
With Choir, Organ Program
In the Church, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.
​
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir. Ben Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.

MUSIC 19 January Holy Eucharist 10AM
Prelude: Fantasia in C major   BWV 570            J. S. Bach
Mass:Gloria-S-278, Sanctus-S-130, Agnus Dei-S-164
Gradual Psalm: 36:5-10                John Stainer
Offertory Anthem: There shall a star from Jacob come forth                 Felix Mendelssohn
Communion Motet: Eternal Light                    Leo Sowerby
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in C minor BWV 549                      J. S. Bach
Hymns: 542, LEVAS-152, LEVAS-227
10:00 a.m Children's Programs
We welcome all families to St. Paul's, and invite your children to remain with you during the service. The Bride's Room (at the back of the church), is available for children and families. 

FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN (under age 4)
Mustard Seeds is designed for younger children; all are welcome. Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).

FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-12
Faith Quest/Sunday Schools is for older children, located in the Chapter Room. 2 adult Volunteer teachers will be present. Parents are welcome to accompany children who need assistance to stay. The children will be brought back into the service at the Offertory. Curriculum will include Storymakers art and Bible storytelling, songs, as well as prayer. We can help direct you to the Chapter Room at the beginning of the service when you arrive. 

Wednesday, January 22

12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist Program
In the Chapel, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

​Healing on First Wednesdays.

Third Sunday after the Epiphany
The Feast of St. Paul
​Sunday, January 26

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Program
In the Church, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
​Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
With Choir, Organ Program
In the Church, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.
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​Guest Preacher: The Rev. Canon Sierra Reyes, Canon to the Ordinary of the Diocese of California.
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir. Ben Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and Organist.

MUSIC 26 January Holy Eucharist 10AM
Prelude: Intermezzo                                                                               Harold Darke
Mass:Gloria-S-278, Sanctus-S-130, Agnus Dei-S-164
Gradual Psalm: 19            Charles Villiers Stanford
Offertory Anthem: Lord, I trust thee                                                      George Friderich Handel
Communion Motet: The Spirit of the Lord is Upon me                          Edward Elgar
Postlude: Organ Sonata in G Major/ Allegro maestoso Op. 28             Edward Elgar
Hymns: 594,577, 609
10:00 a.m Children's Programs
We welcome all families to St. Paul's, and invite your children to remain with you during the service. The Bride's Room (at the back of the church), is available for children and families. 

FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN (under age 4)
Mustard Seeds is designed for younger children; all are welcome. Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).

FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-12
Faith Quest/Sunday Schools is for older children, located in the Chapter Room. 2 adult Volunteer teachers will be present. Parents are welcome to accompany children who need assistance to stay. The children will be brought back into the service at the Offertory. Curriculum will include Storymakers art and Bible storytelling, songs, as well as prayer. We can help direct you to the Chapter Room at the beginning of the service when you arrive. 

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8:00 p.m. Compline Program
Prayer for the end of the Day
With Choir 
In the Church, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector.
With St. Paul's Choir. Ben Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music.

On the fourth Sunday of every month at 8:00pm, the choir of St. Paul’s sings the service Compline, a contemplative service of psalms and prayers. Dating back to the fourth century, Compline was said or sung by monks as the last service, at the end of their workday. 
 
The transcendent quality of Gregorian chant and polyphony sung by our choir, and the beauty of St. Paul's Church bathed in candlelight, makes this monthly service an oasis of peace and serenity in the lives of those who attend. ​

St. Paul’s compline service lasts about 45 minutes. The Choir sings psalms and short passages from scripture, a hymn, a canticle (Nunc Dimittis), a litany, collects, additional prayers, and a Marian hymn. There is no sermon. A period of silence before, during, and following the service, allows time to pray and reflect.

MUSIC: 26 January Compline 8PM
Psalms: Bruce
Office Hymn: Te lucis ante terminum      Thomas Tallis
In Manus Tuas: Thomas Tallis
Kyrie: Hassler
Nunc Dimittis: Plainsong
Marian hymn: Alma Redemptoris Mater        15th Century

Wednesday, January 29

12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist Program
In the Chapel, or watch the recorded stream on our Facebook Group page HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

​Healing on First Wednesdays.

​SUPPORT ST. PAUL'S!

EVERY DOLLAR supports our ministries, and the ability to opens our doors every week. THANK YOU!

Ways to Give and more information is HERE.
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Grace to you, peace, and thank you for the many ways in which you support the mission and ministries of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church!

“Walk in Love” is the inspiration for our St. Paul’s 2024-2025 Annual Giving Campaign. What does it mean, for us at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakland, to walk in love?

Our gifts of time, talent and treasure make the ministries of St. Paul’s possible. The attached narrative budget tells the story of how we fund our budget and allocate our financial and other resources to enable ministry. 

We invite you to invest yourself through the resources that God has given you in the work to which God has called us.

We prayerfully request that you complete both sides of the attached Giving Form, indicating your intended giving for this year, 2025. You may place it in the offering plate, send it by email to [email protected], or mail it to the office.

Or make a one-time gift now!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Loaves & Fishes

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Help feed those in need during illness or other adversity

If you have experienced illness, adversity, or the birth of a child, you probably have experienced a need or desire to have someone take care of you! Our Loaves and Fishes ministry is a group of volunteers who step up to provide meals for folks in the parish who are temporarily experiencing a time when it is difficult to get meals on the table. Meals can be homemade, or a gift card can be provided. We use an online sign-up application to coordinate with the recipient and each other.
 
To offer the gift of a meal is as much a gift to the giver as it is to the recipient.  Let us know if you are in need!
 
To volunteer, or if you need some meals, contact Katie Lauter at [email protected]​

THE PANTRY OF HOPE
THANKS TO EVERYONE, we distributed more than 500 hot meals to seniors living alone on Christmas Day!

Please consider volunteering this season! Contact Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton for more information.

The Pantry of Hope gives 80-100 bags of food twice a month through out the year (that is 2,000 bags of food). On Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, we deliver more than 500 dinners to seniors who are alone on the holiday. Special thanks to St. Paul's Parishioners, St. Paul's School families, the Soroptimists, and many others, who donated time, talent and treasure to help our neighbors!
 
The Pantry of Hope welcomes your financial donations (click HERE). To volunteer, reach out to Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton.

Bags of food are given to our neighbors on the second and fourth Sundays of every month.
Consider how you can help the Pantry with:
1. Assistance in transporting food from the Food Bank on Fridays .
2. Packing bags on 2nd or 4th Saturdays.
3. Distributing bags on 2nd or 4th Sundays, after the 10am service.
Video streams for ALL services can be seen on our Facebook Group page
Click to the Facebook Group page, and ask to join the Group. One of us will let you in, and you can watch all recorded services. All can be found under the Facebook Media/Videos tab.
Some videos are also available on our YouTube Channel.

Read St. Paul's current Newsletter HERE!
Back issues are on the Newsletter page.

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Events & Worship Calendar
Weekly church services: Sundays 8 & 10am, Wednesday 12:10pm. Second Sunday 4pm Evensong (Sept to June), 4th Sunday 8pm Compline.
Click on an event below for more details.