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The August Update

The Season of Pentecost

+ To know Christ better and make Him better known +

Liturgical Year B

PARISH NEWS

FOR FAMILIES:

Back to School picnic

Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. to Noon

Dimond Park Playground


Attention all families with Sunday School age kids! 

Back to School Picnic for St. Paul’s families and Sunday School supporters


Dimond Park Playground, Hanly Road, Oakland 


Saturday 08/24 from 10:00-12:00


Casual fun — games — art — refreshments — Bring fruits, snacks, light refreshments if you wish, or just bring yourselves.  



Children & Families Summer Schedule


We welcome your children to participate in our worship. During the summer months, children of all ages are welcome to sit with you in the church, in the Mustard Seeds room (aka the "Bride's Room) at the back of the church, or outside in the courtyard.


Faithquest (Sunday School) and Mustard Seeds (for younger children) will start up again in September.



Many Thanks to The Rev. Linda McConnell!


We've been so privileged by the amazing preaching & presiding of the Rev. Linda McConnell this Summer. Her gentle spirit and wise words have enlightened us and inspired us. Thank you so much, Rev. Linda!


We hope this is the first of many times that you will worship with us!


Please join us on Sunday, August 25th for Rev. Linda's last Sunday this Summer.


  • Fr. Mauricio returns on Sunday, Sept. 8th.

Vestry & Summer Pastoral Care Needs


Over the summer, The Executive Committee continues to meet monthly while Fr. Mauricio is away. In addition, Vestry members will participate in working groups with Stewardship, the Ministry Action Plan Committee and the Social Justice Ministry (Guns to Gardens/Diocesan Convention Resolution.)


If you have any concerns, please reach out to anyone on the Executive Committee.


For Pastoral concerns, please reach out to Canon Carolyn Bolton.

Pantry of Hope Update


The Pantry of Hope will be on hiatus from July 1, 2024 – Aug. 31 and will reopen September 8. If you want to volunteer, we will resume operation on Saturday Sept. 7th to serve clients on Sunday Sept. 8th, and on Saturday Sept. 21st to serve clients on Sunday, Sept. 22nd. September is an odd month because it has five weeks. Please see Deacon Carolyn for more information.


Acolytes


Starting in September 2024, Acolyte practice will be held every first Saturday of

the month @ 10am. We’re in need of Acolytes young and old. Please come if

you feel called to serve on the Altar, please see Deacon Carolyn to discuss.


The Ven. Canon Carolyn Bolton

NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE

CLICK HERE TO CONNECT WITH THE DIOCESE OF CALIFORNIA
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE 81ST GENERAL CONVENTION

MUSIC @ ST. PAUL'S


Alexander Allen Memorial Organ

Austin Organ Company, James B. Jamison, Opus 1862

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Oakland


Designed by James B. Jamison of Austin Organs, Opus 1862 is one of the West Coast’s best examples of the American Classic organ. Jamison’s design reflected the “English cathedral style,” becoming popular among American organ builders of the day. As originally designed, Opus 1862 had every tonal resource needed to deftly accompany the Anglican service and render more expansive organ repertoire effectively. Jamison wrote,

…St. Paul’s Church affords an unusually favorable opportunity for creating the characteristic majesty and beauty of the cathedral organ and capturing the typical “cathedral effect.” So much of the success of the organ depends on the church in which it sounds and St. Paul’s both in its excellent acoustics and dignified churchly atmosphere, provides an ideal setting for the best the organ builder can design and construct.”



We are in the exploratory phase of an organ restoration project to return our instrument to its original condition, with modern upgrades.


 If you’d like to follow our progress, scan the QR code to get email updates.

 

For the history of our organ: www.stpaulsoakland.org (under the music tab, choose St. Paul’s Organ)

 

To get us started on our restoration journey: make a gift to the Organ Restoration Fund by check or via the website (select GIVE then choose Organ Fund).  


Evensong: Upcoming Schedule Change


Evensong will return at 4pm on September 8, and will continue on the second Sunday of each month, September to June.

SCHEDULES & INFO


Save the Date!


Sept 8 The Programming Year Begins!


Sept 15 Fall Homecoming - Welcome Back to Church!

Wednesday Noon Service On Hiatus Through August


During Fr. Mauricio's vacation, there will not be a Wednesday Noon Eucharist. This service will resume in September.


ROTAS & SCHEDULES


Altar Guild 2024


Prayers of the People 2024


Worship Volunteers July - Dec. 2024



Land Acknowledgment


We acknowledge that the CONFEDERATED VILLAGES OF LISJAN are the traditional stewards of the land on which our buildings stand and we pay our respect to their people and heritage. The Lisjan Ohlone people have lived in the territory of Huchiun since the beginning of time, and are still here fighting for their land, heritage, culture & spiritual traditions.


St. Paul's is a member of Integrity USAworking for the full equality of LGBTQIA+ persons ​in every part of The Episcopal Church.


CLERGY

The Rt. Rev. Austin Rios, Bishop of California

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio Wilson, Rector

The Ven. Canon Carolyn Bolton, Archdeacon

The Rev. Christian Harding, Assisting Priest

The Rev. Gary England, Archdeacon


STAFF

Benjamin Bachmann, MMusic, FAGO, Music Director

Philip Saunders Assistant Music Director

Jackie Kamakate, Parish Administrator

Joan Clerk, Bookkeeper


VESTRY

Class of 2024

Indira Balkissoon-Sr. Warden

Irene Plunkett

Matthew Schooler


Class of 2025

Pamela Kruse-Buckingham— Treasurer

Richard Larson– Jr. Warden

Daniel (Digger) Lauter



Class of 2026

David Anderson - Clerk

Paula Hawthorn

Doug Jensen

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