Lectionary for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 31, 2008
Year A
Proper 17
Revised Common Lectionary
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Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c
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Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
(Lectors for this Sunday should check the Service Bulletin for the exact readings to be used.)
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Book of Common Prayer
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Late have I loved Thee, O Lord; and behold,
Thou wast within and I without, and there I sought Thee.
Thou was with me when I was not with Thee.
Thou didst call, and cry, and burst my deafness.
Thou didst gleam, and glow, and dispell my blindness.
Thou didst touch me, and I burned for Thy peace.
For Thyself Thou hast made us,
and restless our hearts until in Thee they find their ease.
Late have I loved Thee, Thou Beauty ever old and ever new.
Thou hast burst my bonds asunder;
unto Thee will I offer up an offering of praise.
—Augustine of Hippo
God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns,
the planets in their courses,
and this fragile earth, our island home.
By your will they were created and have their being.
Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world abut us.
—Book of Common Prayer, pg. 370
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 The Schedule for This Week at St. Columba's |
| Wednesday, 8/27 |
Thomas Gallaudet, 1902 and Henry Winter Syle, 1890 (More) |
| Thursday, 8/28 |
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 430 (More) |
8:30 a.m. |
Brown Bag |
10:00 a.m. |
Holy Eucharist (Bible Study is on hiatus for the summer -- resumes 9/11) |
| Friday, 8/29 |
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| Saturday, 8/30 |
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| Sunday, 8/31 |
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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8:00 a.m. |
Holy Eucharist |
9:15 a.m. |
Adult Forum (Parish Hall) |
10:15 a.m. |
Holy Eucharist
Summer Sunday School for Children "Story Keepers--AD 64" |
| Monday, 9/1 |
David Pendleton Oakerhater, Deacon and Missionary, 1931 (More) |
6:30 p.m. |
Boy Scouts (Parish Hall) |
| Tuesday, 9/2 |
The Martyrs of New Guinea, 1942 (More) |
8:30 a.m. |
Project Hope (There is always a need for brown bags, thanks!) |
10:30 a.m. |
Staff Meeting (Parish Office) |
7:30 p.m. |
Pit Barbeque Coordinators Meeting (Parish Hall) |
| Wednesday, 9/3 |
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Message from Fr. George:
The Flyer Distribution Exercise Group will reconvene for the Fall Term from Thursday, September 4th through Tuesday, September 9th. If you have previously been a part of this class, expect to hear from me soon--and if you are able-bodied and have not, make it easy on me and volunteer. The flyers to be distributed in the neighborhood of the Church (as well as in your own) will advertise our September 20 Barbeque on one side and two additional events on the other: Jazz Vespers on Sunday, September 21, and the Blessing of the Animals at the 10:15 service on Sunday, October 5.
All this is part of our ongoing Threshold Project effort to raise awareness of who we are and what we do at St. Columba's. Our hope is that when the moment arrives when someone in the community needs to find a deeper relationship with God, they'll consider this Church an option--and that's something everyone can help with, so please do.
Ministry Fair on September 7
The Annual Parish Ministry Fair will be on Sunday September 7. Can you name all six Ministry Spheres? Hint: see below. At the Ministry Fair, we try to showcase all of the ministry we do at and through St. Columba's.
Ministry Spheres: Worship, Education, Inreach, Outreach, Evangelism, and Stewardship.
Summer Sunday School
During the summer months, Sunday School will begin at the start of the 10:15 service. This year we will be following the adventures of "Story Keepers--AD 64." The year is A.D. 64 and the church in Rome faces fierce persecution. Driven into hiding, Christians gather wherever it is safe, and together they learn about Jesus of Nazareth through the stories of the courage"Tellers."
Due to Popular Demand:
Beginning on June 22nd and extending through the Summer, Phyllis Tickle will reprise her dynamic lectures on the religious developments re-shaping Christianity in this country. The entire group which earlier this year watched and discussed her five hours of presentations to the Diocesan Convention in 2006 agreed they wanted to see them again. For all who care about charting the future of St. Columba's in a time of dramatic changes, this material is essential background. Don't miss this opportunity.
You may read more about and from Phyllis Tickle at http://www.explorefaith.org/tickle/index.html
Fifty-First Annual Deep Pit Barbeque
The Annual Pit Barbecue ventures into its sixth decade this year with the best meal in town for the best price on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
As usual, the 51st version of the barbecue will feature huge cuts of beef wrapped in foil and burlap with barbecue sauce and steamed atop hot coals in the newly firebrick-lined underground pit for 18 hours.
Homemade beans, grilled bread, salsa, salad, dessert and a beverage will accompany the succulent beef, all for only $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children 10 and under.
The bake sale also will make its return this year, with a variety of tasty cookies on sale for only $1 each, along with beer and wine each at $2 per serving.
After several years away, popular recording artists Kate Wallace and Doug Clegg will return to provide entertainment. Once again, children will able to play in a Jolly Jump.
A silent auction to benefit the church will be an important part of the fundraiser this year. If you have articles of value that you would like to donate to the cause, please notify Susan Andrews at 482-7403.
As St. Columba’s biggest fundraiser, the barbecue is a large undertaking. Volunteers are needed to help with a number of tasks, including ticket sales, cookie sales, the silent auction, meat preparation, fire pit help, meat cutting, food serving, setup, decorations and cleanup.
Please see the signup sheets on the bulletin board in the narthex to select the way in which you would like to help. Also, please remember that you may sign up to do more than one job (just not at the same time!) There are still spaces on the signup sheets, don't be shy, sign up!
As another way to pitch in and make the barbecue a success, buy some extra tickets and treat your neighbors and friends to an evening of wholesome food and fun.
Yet another way to help is to take flyers to your favorite places of business. Everybody’s help is needed in taking the barbecue to the Camarillo community.
Visit Kate Wallace's web site: http://www.katewallace.com/
Visit Doug Clegg's web site: http://www.dougclegg.net/index.asp
Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium
The Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium is coming up September 5 at 7:30 p.m. The game will feature the L.A. Dodgers against the Arizona Diamondbacks. If you ordered tickets, see Fr. Greg. Plan to arrive by 7:00 p.m. for the pre-game introductions. This will be a battle for first place--you won't want to miss it!
Summer Reading
 If you have read a good book and would like to recommend it to others, write a short review and email your review to Janna, the Office manager: office.manager@stcolumbaca.com. Reviews will be published in the Sunday Bulletin and on the St. Columba's web site. All of our latest book reviews are posted at the link below, enjoy!
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