St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church and School | | | | We are a Christian community seeking to know and unconditionally share God's unfailing love. | | |
This Sunday, June 8, 2025
Day of Pentecost
In-person services at 8:30am and 10:30am
The 10:30am service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.
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Saturday, June 7
- History Committee Meeting at 2pm in Sacquety Hall
Sunday, June 8
- Pentecost Sunday - wear red!
- Godly Play has been cancelled due to volunteer schedule conflicts
- History Celebration Event after both services (see below)
Tuesday, June 10
- Rector's Bible Study at 11am in Sacquety Hall
Wednesday, June 11
- Weekly Holy Eucharist at 7:15am in the chapel
Sunday, June 15
- Small Change Sunday to support our Laundry Love Ministry
- Trinity Sunday and Father's Day
Tuesday, June 17
- Grief Group Meeting at 9:30am in the office
- Rector's Bible Study at 11am in Sacquety Hall
- Preschool Board Meeting at 5pm in the preschool office
- Men's Group Meeting at 7:30pm in the office
Wednesday, June 18
- Weekly Holy Eucharist at 7:15am in the chapel
- Laundry Love at 5:30pm at Huntington Coin Laundry
Thursday, June 19
- Church office closed in honor of Juneteenth
Sunday, June 22
- Healing Ministry Meeting at 11:50am in the Youth Center
Monday, June 23
- Vestry Meeting at 6pm in Sacquety Hall
Tuesday, June 24
- Rector's Bible Study at 11am in Sacquety Hall
- Engagement Committee Meeting at 6pm in Fr. Nathan's office
Wednesday, June 25
- Weekly Holy Eucharist at 7:15am in the chapel
Sunday, June 29
- "Stars & Stripes Forever" concert by the Landmark Chorale at 4pm in the sanctuary (see below)
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Children are welcome at St. Wilfrid's!
Our programs are divided by age with all children rejoining their families for the Eucharist. Visiting children are always welcome.
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Godly Play
- Due to volunteer schedule conflicts, Godly Play has begun their summer hiatus one week early; it will resume in September
- For children ages 4yrs to 5th grade
- Montessori based and hosted by a dedicated team of trained volunteers
- Bible stories, manipulative play, art, and prayers
- Located in Room 9
- Godly Play is available at the at the 8:30am service on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, and at the 10:30am service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. On months with a 5th Sunday, it will be offered at both services.
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Little Lambs
- For toddlers to children 4yrs of age
- Bible stories, art, and outdoor play (weather permitting)
- Available during both services on Sunday and as needed for other services in Room 8
- Begins 15 minutes before the service starts
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65th Anniversary
I am so excited about celebrating Pentecost with you this Sunday! This is a special Sunday for us! Not only are we celebrating Pentecost, but we are also celebrating the 65th anniversary of our parish. Sixty-five years ago, our church held its first service at Smith Mortuary. To celebrate this monumental moment, we are celebrating in Sacquety Hall this Sunday, after both services. There will be pictures highlighting our past, bulletin boards depicting various moments and ministries in the life of our parish, delicious food, a video presentation, a commemorative program, and so much more. Won't you join us in this celebration?
Pentecost
Like last year, our Acts reading will feature numerous people reading the Scripture in a variety of languages. The Christian Feast of Pentecost, if you recall, marks the Holy Spirit descending upon the disciples. To the surprise of those gathered, nearly a dozen different native language speakers heard Peter speaking clearly in their native tongue, without the need of a translator. Even though the text is in English in the Sunday bulletin, various languages will be spoken while reading this section of Scripture. Hopefully, hearing these various languages spoken will remind us of Spirit's ability to bridge the linguistical divide and enact unexpected marvels.
Traditionally, red is worn on this Holy Day to mark the Spirit's arrival. The color red symbolizes the joy and the fire of the Holy Spirit that fell on the disciples at Pentecost. Therefore, I encourage you to wear red this Sunday.
May this Sunday be a day in which you sense God's presence as you see how God has blessed and used our parish to impact so many. Since it is Pentecost, my prayer is that you might experience more and more of the Holy Spirit's wonder and wisdom in this season of your life. May God grant you wisdom for any decisions that you are making. May the fire of Pentecost ignite your spirit, and may the love of God Almighty flow through you into the lives of others.
Many Blessings,
Fr. Nathan Biornstad+
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Senior Warden's Report
May 2025
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The Vestry met on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Our first discussion highlighted some of the Buildings and Grounds projects that are needed or are in process. We recognized the donation from Patti Nunn for the patio table and chairs and decided that the wooden green table and chairs should be discarded. We further discussed the need for new patio benches to replace the rotting blue benches. The Vestry voted and approved the purchase of four metal benches for the patio. These will replace the two blue benches and add to the seating capacity on the patio.
It was agreed that the handicap parking spaces in our parking lot needed to be repainted. The Building and Grounds commission will proceed with the painting. They will also be securing bids to pave an area near the entryway to the Pre-School that has loose pavers.
The Vestry also voted to approve a new sound system for those needing hearing assistance. Our current system of handing out listening devices is flawed, given that we now only have two remaining devices. At the cost of over $300 per unit, it was decided to purchase a new system whereby each parishioner in need of enhanced volume would be able to use their own phone by downloading an app. More details will be forthcoming.
On June 26th, St. Wilfrid’s will be hosting approximately 25 people from the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventures in Sacquety Hall. They will be staying the night in our Hall. The Vestry agreed to serve them dinner the evening of their stay. The Fuller Center Bicycle Adventures are bicycling adventures of Faith and Service. Their motto is “riding bikes, building homes, and changing lives.”
The Stewardship Commission presented a list of potential Fundraising and Engagement activities. It was agreed we would have a Trivia Night in July and a dinner outing in August. There were numerous other ideas identified and positively acknowledged.
The Children, Youth, and Families Commission and the Youth Leader Search Team Subcommittee presented a first draft of a job description for a Youth Director. The Vestry agreed to study and report next month any updates and/or changes that should be made.
Blessings,
Nancy Davies
Senior Warden
| | Pentecost Sunday, observed on June 8th, marks the fiftieth day after Easter and celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out on the disciples. All are invited to wear red as a symbol of the Spirit’s fire. Vibrant hymns and the story of the Spirit's arrival remind us that the church is alive and moving in the world. | | |
Join our History Committee on June 8th as we celebrate our 65th anniversary of the founding as a Mission Church with cake and a presentation of photos, display boards, albums, and other memorabilia. Lunch will also be provided after the 10:30am service.
Co-sponsored by the Episcopal Pride Alliance (EPA)
| | Boomer Bound: Youth Group Event | | |
Calling all middle school and high school youth! We'll be having a pizza and miniature golf day on Wednesday, June 25th at Boomers in Irvine! You're invited to join us, and the cost is only $10 per person. We'll meet at St. Wilfrid's that evening at 5pm and return between 8:30 and 9pm. Come – and bring a friend if you want. To reserve your spot, please email Lou Podesta at louisjpd@gmail.com no later than Sunday the 22nd. Hope to see you there!
| | Last Sunday’s bake sale was a sweet success! Thanks to our talented team of bakers and crafty creators, we raised an amazing $974. From cupcakes and cookies to muffins, caramel apples, painted rocks, and tasty cashews—there was something for everyone. Special thanks to jill McKenna for whipping up a perfectly organized event. Whether you baked, bought, or just came by to browse, we’re so grateful for your support. You made it all a recipe for joy! | | |
Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium
Join us for Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday August 29th, a summer favorite filled with baseball, fellowship, and fun.
Tickets are $42 this year due to a price increase from the Dodgers, and we’ll be sitting with Episcopalians from across the diocese to root, root, root for the home team (or the Arizona Diamondbacks if that’s more your style). Sign up by July 20th at the SCRIP table on Sunday or in the office during the week, and make checks payable to St. Wilfrid’s. Don’t strike out—grab your seat for an unforgettable night under the lights with your church family.
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Bishop Search Committee releases diocesan profile, forms for applications, nominations
The profile for the election of the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is now available here. Application and nomination forms are available on the diocesan website, here.
“This marks an exciting and prayerful step forward in our journey together as a diocese, and we are deeply grateful to all who have helped shape this comprehensive reflection of our hopes, challenges, and vision for the future of this diocese,” wrote Bishop Search Committee Co-Chairs Thomas Diaz and the Rev. KC Robertson. “We invite you to read it carefully and prayerfully.”
Watch the video announcement of the profile here.
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Pilgrimage to detention centers along U.S.-Mexico border highlights immigrants’, employees’ needs
[Episcopal News Service] Episcopalians from five states and the District of Columbia are in the middle of a five-day pilgrimage to immigration detention centers along the U.S.- Mexico border in New Mexico and Texas. At each stop they, along with area residents, offer a prayer vigil for detainees and for center employees harmed by the system.
“We want to continue to shine a light on immigrants, because [Americans] are not aware of what is happening, what we are supporting as taxpayers and voters,” the Rev. Leeann Culbreath, a priest in the Diocese of Georgia and one of the pilgrimage organizers, told Episcopal News Service in a phone interview while traveling to the group’s third stop. “We are responsible for this system and what is happening to these people, who are all beloved children of God.”
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