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Third Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 6
June 14, 2026
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Exodus 19:2-8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23)
Preacher: The Rev. Jennifer Wagner Pavia
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Sunday, June 14, 4:00 PM: FoM Evensong--Frank Basile's "Newman Service" in the Sanctuary
Saturday, June 20, 6:00 PM: "Juneteenth" SoB venue in Luther Hall
Saturday, June 27, 6:00 PM: "Tour de France Dinner Party" SoB venue at the Kadota-Sundt residence
Saturday, July 11, 6:00 PM: "Paint, Sip & Nosh Night" SoB venue in Luther Hall
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Bible and Breakfast
Tuesdays | 9:30 AM
Luther Hall & Zoom
Midweek Eucharist:
Wednesdays | 7:00 PM
Chapel in the Sanctuary
Adult Forum: Living Faithfully with Alzheimer's
Wednesdays | 8:00 PM
Luther Hall & Zoom
| | | NYA SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION | | Kevin, Joshua, and Joseph watch with Sonia Hernandez, NYA’s program director. | | |
The Neighborhood Youth Association (NYA) marked its 43rd Annual Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, June 6, awarding more than $55,000 to college students and recognizing milestones in diocesan leadership at an event hosted by St. Bede’s.
During the celebration, the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles’ Bishop-elect Antonio J. Gallardo Lucena, top right, was introduced as the incoming chair of NYA’s board of trustees. Bishop John Harvey Taylor, above left, was also recognized for his decade of service as he approaches retirement.
A new scholarship fund established in Bishop Taylor’s name received a major gift from the Immaculate Heart Community, presented by Dr. Sherry Purcell, the community’s president. Taylor then presented the evening’s first scholarship to Khayla Hernandez, a civil engineering major at California State University, Long Beach. Additional scholarships and special awards followed, presented by Sonia R. Hernandez, NYA’s program director, for a total of some 20 additional recipients.
The Rev. Jennifer Wagner Pavia, top left, rector of St. Bede’s, welcomed attendees and noted the parish’s ongoing partnership with NYA, including donated space that supports the organization’s flagship after-school learning center. Bob Williams, above right, president and CEO of NYA, also addressed the group.
NYA is a non-sectarian program founded in 1906 through the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. It continues a mission of supporting college-bound students overcoming socioeconomic barriers, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue higher education, with a program goal of 100% college placement for applicants.
--from The Episcopal News
PHOTOS BY PENNY JENNINGS
| | Carlos and Ariella helped with hosting during the NYA celebration. | | LA PRIDE PARADE with BISHOP-ELECT | | Adult Forum: LIVING FAITHFULLY with ALZHEIMER'S | | |
Video Course
May 27-June 17 at 8:00-ish pm
following the 7:00 pm Midweek Service
The Art of Letting Go
Living Faithfully with Alzheimer's
with The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor
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This four-part video course explores the spiritual journey of living with Alzheimer’s through the lens of faith, loss, and gratitude. As memory and roles gradually fall away, participants are invited into a “spirituality of subtraction” that clarifies what truly matters—love, connection, and trust in God.
Ultimately, the course offers hope that even as life grows smaller, God’s presence remains constant and sustaining. Join us Wednesdays at 8pm following the Midweek Eucharist.
| | SISTERS OF BEDE UPDATE: NEW DATE/SPACES AVAILABLE | | SUMMER POTLUCK AND OUTDOOR EUCHARIST | | |
We are excited to bring back our Summer Potluck Dinner and Outdoor Eucharist this year!
Please join us on Wednesday, July 1 for an evening of fellowship, food, and worship.
Potluck Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
Outdoor Eucharist: 7:00 p.m.
Weather permitting, we will gather on the patio for dinner before joining Jennifer for the Eucharist. We enjoyed this event last year and thought it would be fun to make it an annual Sisters tradition.
We are also extending an invitation to a few of our friends who regularly attend Wednesday services, as we thought it would be nice to share the evening with our wider midweek church family.
If you plan to attend, please sign up using the link below. We want to ensure we have proper seating set up for our meal on the patio as well! Thanks so much.
https://www.signupgenius.com
| | CELEBRATING GOD'S CREATION in PERU | | Jerry Hornof delights in the breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu | | |
Celebrating God’s Creation & the Inca Culture:
A Journey Through Peru
By Susan Holder
This past April, St. Bede’s Senior Warden Jerry Hornof and I embarked on an adventurous and unforgettable journey to Peru. Our adventure began in Lima, where we explored the Historic Center—a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Spanish Baroque architecture and centuries-old landmarks. That evening, we flew northeast to Iquitos, the vibrant “capital of the Peruvian Amazon,” situated on the banks of the Amazon River, which originates high in the Peruvian Andes and flows east.
The next morning, we set off on a four-day Amazon River cruise. Our guide, a lifelong resident of the rainforest with university training, amazed us with his extensive knowledge of the region’s wildlife. He could mimic the calls and spot animals from afar. During skiff rides and jungle hikes, we encountered frogs, three-toed sloths, pink and gray dolphins, iguanas, snakes, numerous bird species, and squirrel and noisy owl monkeys, who were very entertaining as they leapt between the trees. Highlights included seeing giant Victoria Amazonica water lilies, fishing for piranhas, planting a tree in a local village, and attending a female shaman’s ceremony. Her expertise in medicinal plants for healing was truly impressive, and we were captivated by her powerful presence.
| | Giant Victoria Amazonica water lilies | | Dramatic sunset over the Amazon River | | Top row: Two frogs and a colorful insect. Bottom row: Three-toed sloth, iguana, mosquitos lit up at night | | Red-tailed Boa Constrictor snake in the jungle | | Anaconda snake in the jungle | | | | Jerry shows off the piranha's razor sharp teeth | | Shaman performing ceremony | | Shaman explaining medicinal plants with our guide | | After the cruise, we visited the Amazon Rescue Center in Iquitos. Established in 2007 with help from Dallas World Aquarium Zoo experts, the center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases endangered Amazonian wildlife such as manatees, pink dolphins, monkeys, sloths, otters, and macaws. Witnessing their dedication and the animals’ recovery was inspiring. | | Manatee being fed at Amazon Rescue Center | | Macaw at Amazon Rescue Center | | |
Our journey continued to Cusco, nestled in the Andes mountains. The Andes, stretching over 4,300 miles along South America’s western edge, is the world’s longest continental mountain range. Cusco, once the Inca Empire’s capital, is famed for its archaeological sites and Spanish colonial architecture. At 11,200 feet elevation with steep hills, we experienced the challenge of climbing stairs in thin air! We learned about the Incas’ remarkable ashlar masonry—massive stones carved to interlock seamlessly without mortar, making their structures highly earthquake-resistant. The Saqsaywaman ruins showcased megalithic examples of this ingenious technique.
| | In Cusco’s Basilica Cathedral, we saw how indigenous artists blended Catholic imagery with Andean traditions. Paintings depicted Christ, the Virgin Mary, and saints in richly decorated Andean garments, and a Last Supper painting included cuy (guinea pig, a local delicacy), on the Lord’s table. We also visited the White Christ statue, a modern landmark overlooking the city, illuminated at night, and erected on an Incan spiritual site. The statue, donated in 1945 by the Palestinian Arab colony, symbolizes both Catholic and ancient Andean spiritual heritage. | | The city of Cusco showing its hills | | Local Peruvians dance in front of the Cusco Basilica | | Saqsaywaman ruins showcasing ashlar masonry | | | Next, we explored the Sacred Valley, visiting Moray, a fascinating archaeological site featuring massive, concentric circular agricultural terraces, used by the Incas as an experimental laboratory for different microclimates. We also visited the Maras Salt Mines, consisting of thousands of terraced, shallow salt evaporation pools used since pre-Inca times. | | Our next stop was a native venue where Chinchero women make products from llama, alpaca, and sheep wool. Their products include beautiful blankets, throws, tablecloths, runners, ponchos, shawls, hats, clothing and more. We were treated to a live demonstration of how these talented artisans make their textiles using all natural materials. For instance, they clean the raw wool with Saqta root, which creates a natural lather in hot water and whitens the fibers. They dye their yarn using herbs, roots, flowers, leaves, moss, insects, minerals, fruits, and vegetables. For example, they use cochineal, an insect that lives on prickly pear cactus, to create a deep red dye that can be blended with fresh lemon or lime juice to produce shades of red, purple, pink, and orange. They weave on traditional backstrap looms, creating designs from memory and choosing motifs that reflect regional identity, spiritual beliefs, and the surrounding Andean landscape, such as holy mountains, the eyes of a puma, and Mother Earth. | | Hanging at the top are the dyed yarns and in back are completed woven products. | | |
Our final Sacred Valley stop was Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca town with cobblestone streets and a massive Inca fortress. Early the next morning, we took a train to begin our hike on the last quarter of the Inca Trail. The lower section of the trail, a high-altitude cloud forest, is a lush, vibrant subtropical jungle draped with hanging mosses, orchids, and tropical flowers. Hiking from 7,000 to 9,000 feet in elevation we eventually arrived at Wiñaywayna, an impressive archaeological site. The most physically demanding challenge in the hike was an incredibly steep, narrow flight of about 50 ancient and uneven stone steps, known as the “monkey stairs,” which most people can traverse only on all fours. Reaching the Sun Gate, we were rewarded with our first breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu.
| | We spent the night in Aguas Calientes, the gateway town at the base of Machu Picchu. The next day, we explored the iconic 15th-century citadel—one of the 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Machu Picchu’s dry-stone architecture, astronomical alignments, and mystical setting left us in awe. Remarkably, the Spanish conquistadors never discovered it, which is why it remains so well-preserved. It was only brought to global attention in 1911 by American explorer Hiram Bingham. | | Panoramic view of Machu Picchu | | Close-up of Machu Picchu ruins | | |
This journey was a profound celebration of God’s creation and the ingenuity of the Incan people and also enabled us to meet many wonderful people along the way. Especially in the Amazon, the world’s most biodiverse ecosystem, we were able to witness beauty, abundance, diversity and harmony in our Creator’s natural world. It was also a gift to experience the culture of the remarkable Incan people and their revolutionary engineering, stunning architecture, and innovative agriculture.
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The Sisters of Bede book cart is an excellent resource not only for our congregation but for the groups that use our facilities. In exchange for books, the reader leaves a free-will offering. The money collected is added to the funds donated by the Sisters to the NYA.
Each month, Melora Sundt and I add a bunch of “new” books to the cart and weed out books that have been on the cart for several months. Melora takes the “weeded” books to support a similar program at the YMCA.
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We depend on donations of your unneeded books to stock our carts. Several years ago we had lots of inventory to fill the carts each month, but we are running low at this point. We especially need: mysteries (our most popular), general fiction (including romance), and general nonfiction.
If your Spring cleaning efforts include making some room on your bookshelves, nightstand, or beside your favorite chair by reducing the number of books, please consider bringing them to church. You can leave them next to the book carts in the parish hall and I’ll make sure they are put away.
Thank you for your continued support of the Sisters of Bede book cart.
Kathy Russell
| | SUPPORT SACRED RESISTANCE | | |
St. Bede's has partnered a task force of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, called Sacred Resistance, that assists immigrant families who are sheltering in place. The Mission committee has been assisting in the delivery of household goods, groceries and clothing.
There are two ways you can help:
1. Local Family Support We are currently supporting local families who need the following items:
ART SUPPLIES: Sketch pads, markers, construction paper, children's scissors, pipe cleaners, crayons, gel crayons, air dry modeling clay, stamps, stickers
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Notebooks, loose paper, notepads, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, rulers, pencil sharpeners, erasers, highlighters, pencil/pen bags, glue sticks, Sharpies
HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, dish soap, laundry soap, hand soap (soft soap), liquid baby bath soap, diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6), bleach, canned vegetables, canned fruit, rice, oatmeal, pasta
CLOTHING: Men's sizes L/XL, women's sizes M/L, children ages 4-10. Coats, sweatshirts, shirts, pants, and socks (new or gently used) are all welcome.
How to give:
2. Broader Community Distribution
Sacred Resistance is also collecting dry goods and household items for distribution to families throughout Los Angeles County. View their wishlist here: https://www.myregistry.com/organization/sacred-resistance-los-angeles-ca/5220494
You may also drop off items directly at Sacred Resistance headquarters in Hollywood:
- Monday–Tuesday: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thursday–Friday: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Address: 6125 Carlos Ave, Los Angeles CA 90028
Monetary donations can be made here: Venmo: @ststephenshollywood Paypal: https://bit.ly/sacred-resistance
Your generosity helps families in our community during a vulnerable time. Thank you for your support.
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Dear friends,
Many of you have shown concern about new immigration policies and how they will impact this vulnerable population among us here in Los Angeles. Below is information about how you can get involved through CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice), an organization that St. Bede's works with and supports. Join us in preparation for this essential work.
Blessings,
Rev. Jennifer+
At the core of nearly every faith tradition lies the concept of a just, harmonious, and loving society where all souls are valued and everyone can thrive.
It is unconscionable that people fleeing violence in other countries would be deported back to those places, regardless of threats to their safety and security.
Because the Trump Administration is threatening immigrant communities across the country (regardless of documentation status), CLUE is working across Southern California to protect immigrant workers and their families in a variety of important ways.
You can join us in this work or support it with your donations knowing that you are doing your part to protect vulnerable people.
SUPPORT CLUES IMMIGRATION WORK
RAPID RESPONSE NETWORKS
If you see ICE Activity anywhere you go, you can report it to the Rapid Response hotlines in your area.
- Los Angeles: 888-624-4752
- Orange County: 714-881-1558
- San Bernardino/Riverside: 909-361-4588
- Kern County: 661-432-2230
- Central Valley: 559-206-0151
CLUE is working with RRN partners to offer ongoing trainings for faith leaders and community members who want to show up for workers and families being targeted by ICE.
If you want to be trained to be a rapid responder and you live in Orange County, Los Angeles or the Inland Empire, contact Sithy Bin at sbin@cluejustice.org.
CLUE WELCOME NETWORK
CLUE is cultivating its vast network of houses of worship to create a network of congregations that provide respite, and even longer-term shelter, to migrants released into Southern California.
Over 30 congregations are already participating in the CLUE Welcome Network that houses asylum seekers and refugees. We receive referrals from CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) for asylum seekers in need of shelter, from legal service providers that are seeking sponsors for people being released from detention, or direct walk-ins. Some congregations in the network provide temporary shelter or short-term housing, and others support those efforts with gifts of supplies, transportation, etc.
Thank you for standing in intimate solidarity as we seek to build a society where everyone is safe and lives with dignity.
If your congregation is interested in joining the network, offering housing or supplies or services, please contact Sithy Bin at sbin@cluejustice.org.
In faith and solidarity,
Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
| | A PRAYER for IMMIGRANTS from BISHOP TAYLOR | | PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND | | ST. BEDE'S ONLINE GIVING PORTAL | | |
Visit the St. Bede's website and at the top of every page, look for the "Donate" button. When you click on the "Donate" button, you will be transported to St. Bede's Vanco eGiving and Payment Process Site.
Vanco is an industry leader in online payments. More than 40,000 churches, faith-based groups, nonprofits, schools, and educational organizations trust Vanco to securely complete transactions every day. Vanco complies with PCI Level 1 standards, the highest security standard in the payment processing industry.
You are invited to set up one-time or recurring gifts using credit, debit, or bank transfer on Vanco's secure payment processing platform. Giving online through the Vanco site saves time and the hassle of remembering to bring your offering. In addition, you decrease the expense incurred by St. Bede’s from handling and processing checks and cash.
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FROM THE EPISCOPAL NEWS
A newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles
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All invited to July 11 consecration watch parties scheduled across diocese
By EN Staff
Festive watch parties scheduled across the six-county Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on Saturday, July 11, will offer livestream video coverage of the ordination and consecration of the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena as its 8th bishop in 1o a.m. rites at All Saints Church in Pasadena.
Because seating at All Saints is limited and in-person attendance at the consecration service will be ticketed, the consecration committee has arranged the watch parties in each of the diocese’s 10 geographic deaneries so Episcopalians across diocese can participate together. A directory of congregations in each deanery is here.
Watch parties will screen the livestream, which will be available on the diocesan Facebook page and the YouTube channel of All Saints, Pasadena.
Confirmed watch party hosts and addresses are:
Deanery 1: Trinity Church, 600 Saratoga St., Fillmore; St. Peter’s, 402 S. Lincoln St., Santa Maria
Deanery 2: St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta
Deanery 3: St. Alban’s, 580 Hilgard, Westwood (Los Angeles)
Deanery 4: To be determined
Deanery 5: St. James, 1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Deanery 6: Holy Trinity, 100 N. 3rd Ave., Covina
Deanery 7: All Saints, 3847 Terracina Drive, Riverside
Deanery 8: St. Peter’s, 1648 W. 9th St., San Pedro; St. Thomas, 5306 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach
Deanery 9: St. Andrew’s, 1231 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton
Deanery 10: St. George’s, 23802 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
For updates, additional details, and the full consecration weekend schedule, visit the consecration website here.
| | Demonstrators show their support outside the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando, Florida, during the June 18, 2016, funeral service for Christopher Andrew Leinonen, one of the victims of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting. Photo: John Raoux/AP | |
Central Florida cathedral observes Pulse nightclub shooting’s 10th anniversary with requiem service
By Shirkeen Korkzan
[Episcopal News Service] The Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando, Florida, memorialized the 49 people who were shot and killed nearly 10 years ago – June 12, 2016 – at Pulse, a nearby gay nightclub, today with a public livestreamed Votive Requiem Mass. The congregation prayed for healing, peace and hope as the victims’ names were read aloud.
The Rev. Dan Smith, the Diocese of Central Florida’s canon to the ordinary, preached. He called for the need to respect the dignity of every human being and to practically and prayerfully seek peace and justice.
“[The LGBTQ+ and Latino communities] 10 years ago, and unfortunately still today, experience discrimination, hatred, fear and violence,” Smith said in his sermon. “I think of those four words: discrimination, hatred, fear, violence. They are antithetical to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the vows that each and every one of us take at our baptism.”
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