This issue is dedicated to the Memory of our beloved Robert Knapp.
May he rest in the eternal light and peace of God.
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Rector's Message
The Rev. Dr. Mauricio Wilson
The Venerable Canon Carolyn Bolton: Called to be a Deacon
At all times, your life and teaching are to show Christ’s people that in serving the helpless they are serving Christ himself. (BCP page 543)
For almost 14 years I have had the honor and privilege to serve God’s people alongside a person who fully embodies the call of a deacon in all facets of her life. The Venerable Canon Carolyn Bolton was ordained to the sacred order of deacons in 2005, but the stories I’ve heard regarding her involvement in the Oakland community, her work with the Boys & Girls Club and other organizations lead me to believe that she was living the calling long before the church officially blessed it through ordination.
To keep reading, click HERE.
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October 4 at 6:30pm
Evensong Celebrating the Ministry of Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton
A dinner Celebration will follow, in the Parish Hall.
Watch the stream on our Facebook Group page HERE.
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Sr. Warden's Message
Indira Balkissoon
I have been thinking about the sermon from the Gospel of Matthew 16: 21-28 in which Mauricio focused on our human nature and the statement “Get behind me Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things...”
To keep reading, click HERE.
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Director of Music's Message
Ben Bachmann
October is here and we find ourselves in full swing at St. Paul’s. On Sunday, 1 October we will offer our first Evensong of the season. If you have not attended Evensong in the past, I invite you to consider doing so. It is a beautiful service with readings, prayers, and music for the end of the day. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus of Grace Cathedral has said “everyone is a high church Episcopalian, they just don’t know it yet..."
To keep reading, click HERE.
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Cottage Dinners Return This Fall!
The Stewardship Committee is working in concert with the Membership & Welcoming Ministry to organize a series of Cottage Dinners for Fall, which should begin in early October. What is a Cottage Dinner? Cottage Dinners are small group gatherings of 6-8 people around a dinner table and are intended to be a fun way to foster friendships and build relationships. We encourage everyone to attend a cottage dinner group! We want to gather because we value fellowship–the sharing of life together. We’d like to schedule the gatherings between Oct. 8 and Nov. 12.
Please reach out to Mirela Stanke at mirela.stanke2022@gmail.com to learn more or get on the schedule.
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Ministry Action Plan Survey is now completed!
Many thanks to everyone who took the time to let us know what you think.
The MAP Committee will take the next few weeks to review the data.
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St. Paul's Children & Youth Calendar of Events
October 14, 2023. Skating
October 29, 2023. Youth Service
November 21, 2023 Thanksgiving bag distribution
November 25, 2023. Golfing
December 15, 2023. Game Night
December 25, 2023. Food Delivery – Christmas Brunch
January 14th & 15th. Martin Luther King Day of Service
February 10, 2023. Valentine Day Celebration
February 17, 2023. Rock Climbing
March Ice Skating
April Youth Service
May Pilgrimage
For information and details contact Deacon Carolyn
(510) 834-4314 x 504
deacon@staulsoakland.org
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Social Justice: Guns to Gardens
On November 18th , for the third time, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Oakland Police
Department will join in sponsoring Guns to Gardens. Guns to Gardens encourages Oakland and other area residents to surrender firearms in exchange for gift cards worth up to $300, plus a garden tool that was hand-forged from a gun surrendered in a prior Guns to Gardens event.
St. Paul’s Social Justice Ministry is devoted to getting the guns out of homes because they
pose such serious risks to children and other members of our community.
To keep reading, click HERE.
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Gun Safety Resolution
Jeanette Dinwiddie-Moore
Members of St. Paul’s Youth Group and our Diocesan Convention Delegates, along with the Union of Black Episcopalians have submitted a resolution to the Diocesan convention to adopt on Addressing Safe and Secure Gun Storage as a Means to Safeguard Children and Youth and Reduce Gun Violence. This is the first time Youth have brought a resolution to Convention.
Click HERE to read the Resolution.
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Mirela Stanke took these wonderful photos of the Welcome Back Sunday Potluck on September 24!
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Requiem Mass for All Souls
Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm
All are invited to our Requiem Mass for All Souls at which we will remember and celebrate the lives of all the beloved departed. We will present Gabriel Fauré’s beautiful, moving, and much-loved Requiem, offered as it was intended to be heard, in the context of the liturgy.
The church will be illuminated with candles, and votive candles will be available for individuals to light. You are invited to submit the names of loved ones to be held in remembrance and listed in the service sheet.
Please submit names by October 30 by email to:
admin@stpaulsoakland.org or phone to the church office 510 834 4314, x501.
The link to our Facebook Event is HERE.
For the full calendar of concerts and events, click HERE.
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In Memoriam
Maggie Britton, a beloved St. Paul's member died on Sept. 10, 2023. Several parishioners of St. Paul's, along with Frs. Mauricio & Christian, attended her memorial service in San Leandro on Friday, Sept. 22.
Please keep her daughters in your prayers for comfort and peace.
We lost our beloved Robert Knapp on Sunday, Sept. 17. He served St. Paul's in many capacities over the years, most recently as editor of The Good News. Please Keep Carolyn and their family in your prayers for comfort and peace.
A celebration of his life will be held at St. Paul's
on Friday, Nov. 4 at 10:30 am.
May their souls, and the souls of all our beloved dead,
rest in the eternal light and peace of God.
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Vestry News
May Minutes - Approved
June Minutes - Approved
The Vestry met on Tues. Sept. 24. The minutes will be distributed when approved.
The Vestry is:
Indira Balkissoon, Sr. Warden
Richard Larson, Jr. Warden
Brian Stanke, Treasurer
Pamela Kruse-Buckingham, Clerk of the Vestry
Frances Dibbler
Maura Lane
Digger Lauter
Irene Plunkett
Matthew Schooler
Fr. Mauricio Wilson, Rector
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Beyond the Word: A Reading & Discussion Group
Children of All Ages! Let’s read a book together during Advent!
Please join us to read Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis. (The link provided leads to a .PDF version of the entire book, which is a short 138 pages.)
Click HERE to read more.
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1 Peter 3:3-4
Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
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Environmental Stewardship - Safe Cosmetics for Tweens and Teens
Indira Balkissoon
Environmental Stewardship Chair
My daughter as a teenager, became interested in wearing makeup. As her mom and being concerned about environmental toxins, I wondered if the cosmetics she wore were “safe”.
Of note is the fact that cosmetic products and ingredients are not tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they are sold.
To keep reading click HERE.
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Pamela Kruse-Buckingham & Victoria Larson
Co-Editors
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