The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
February 5, 2012
Year B
Revised Common Lectionary
(To learn about RCL, Click Here.)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-12,
21c
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
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(Lectors for this Sunday should check the Service Bulletin for the exact readings to be used.)
Book of Common Prayer
On-Line
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Happy is the one who listens to me,
watching daily at my gates,
waiting beside my doors.
For whoever finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the Lord
—Proverbs 8:34-35
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I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me,
I was in prison and you visited me.
—Matthew 25:35-36
“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the
world’s deep hunger meet.”
—Frederick Buechner
It is to experience the holiness of the stranger who brings to us the gift of Salvation:
"I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
-Matthew 25:35
"When strangers sojourn with you in your land, you shall not do them wrong. The strangers who sojourn with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love them as yourself: for I am the Lord Your God."
-Leviticus 19:33-34 |
 The Schedule for This Week at St. Columba's |
| Wednesday, 2/1 |
St. Bridget of Kildare, Abbess, 523 (More) |
2:00 p.m. |
Arts and Crafts Group |
| Thursday, 2/2 |
Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Feast of the Purification of the Virgin or  Candlemas Day) (More) |
10:00 a.m. |
Holy Eucharist |
10:30 a.m. |
Bible Study |
11:30-3:00 p.m. |
Bridge Group |
7:00 p.m. |
Choir Practice |
Friday, 2/3 |
[The Dorchester Chaplains, 1943] (More) |
Saturday, 2/4
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Anskar, Archbishop of Hamburg, Missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (More) |
9:00-11:00 a.m. |
Dance of the Thorns -- Rose Pruning |
10:00 a.m. |
Daughters of the King |
| Sunday, 2/5 |
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
Scout Sunday and Pancake Breakfast (between services and after 10:15 Service)
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8:00 a.m. |
Holy Eucharist |
9:30 a.m. |
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd--Sunday School for children (Atria classrooms in Parish Hall) |
10:15 a.m. |
Holy Eucharist
Visit by Bishop Diane Bruce |
| Monday, 2/6 |
The Martyrs of Japan, 1587 (More) |
6:30 p.m. |
Boy Scouts |
| Tuesday, 2/7 |
Cornelius the Centurion (More)
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8:30 a.m. |
Project Hope |
10:30 a.m. |
Staff Meeting |
| Wednesday, 2/8 |
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12:00 p.m. |
Sharing Our Stories -- Parish Hall |
2:00 p.m. |
Arts and Crafts Group |
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The Intercessory Prayer List is being posted here. If you have names of individuals that you would like to have added or removed from the list, please send an email to webmaster@stcolumbaca.com or notify the Parish Office Manager.
Please be sure to notify us when an individual no longer needs to be on the Prayer List.
Those for Whom Our Prayers Are Asked |
Steele |
Carrie |
Paige |
Carrie |
Don |
Caris |
Suzanne |
Gene |
Nancy |
David |
Germaine |
Jack |
John |
Alexis |
Charles |
Gordie |
Dina |
Earl |
Jennifer |
Bill |
Pia |
Tony |
Win |
Savannah |
Sally |
Brad |
Jennie |
Jeanette |
Loren |
Sharon |
Everett |
Peter |
Jane |
Don |
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For the Soul of Helen Radford and for her Family
For the soul of Kenneth and for his Family
For the Soul of Bill Zima and for Jayn and Family
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For All Those Serving at Home and Around the World |
Liam |
David |
Travis |
Valerie |
Matthew |
Michael |
Robert |
Logan |
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Garrett |
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A prayer you may use for the end of extreme poverty in the world:
The world has the means to end extreme poverty, we pray we will have the will.
Sign up to Sponsor Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour is that special fellowship time after the worship services on Sunday mornings where you may have that opportunity to have that conversation with the person you haven't seen in a long time or a new parishioner that you hoped to meet at the Peace, but someone rang the bell before you could get over to introduce yourself.
Thank you to all who have signed up to host Coffee Hour. If you would like to sign up and are unsure of hosting coffee hour, instructions for Sponsoring Coffee Hour may be found in a brown envelope posted on the Bulletin Board in the Parish Hall.
There is a new sign-up sheet for Coffee Time for the Adult Forum.
 Sharing Our Stories will take place on Wednesday, February 8 at 12:00 p.m. As always a delicious repast is provided by Madame Gillespie for a low, low price. Come and share your story.
Join us for Lunch Bunch on Wednesday, February 29th at 12:00 p.m. Sign up in the Narthex and come to enjoy the company of your fellow parishioners. Note: this date is changed from previously announced.
January is now upon us, and a careful listener might hear the sound of parish rose lovers industriously sharpening their hand trimmers for the annual St. Columba's Dance of the Thorns, in which a group of hardy volunteers prunes the church's lovely roses while carefully avoiding being impaled upon them.
This year, the popular gardening event has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 4, from 9-11 a.m. Doughnuts and coffee will be provided to all, but volunteers must bring their own gloves and tools.
Not only are the usual, veteran pruners summoned, but novices also are invited to share in the camaraderie and learn the basics of rose pruning from Master Gardeners  Chuck Andrews and Julian Hoyle.
For concise answers to any questions, please call Chuck.
 Plan to come and help prune the roses and in so doing, add to your joy in helping God's creation to renew itself.
Annual Parish Meeting
Here is a short report of our Annual Meeting last Sunday, January 29.
- After a marvelous brunch, the meeting was opened with a hymn and a prayer.
- Special recognitions:
- Outgoing School Board Members recognized: Marilyn Hindle, and Diane Off (Diane will continue on the board, filling a 1-year term)
- New School Board Members: Nancy Hey and Melinda Taweel
- Retiring Vestry Members: Paulina Miller, Ron O’Haver, Martin Le Van, and Lynn Veron (retiring Junior Warden)
- Introduction of Senior Warden for 2012: Bill Philipson
- Vestry and Convention Elections.
- Elected as Alternate Delegates for 2012 & will serve as Delegates for 2013: Gail and Maurice Hill, and Beverly Pearson.
- Vestry Nominees – elected by acclamation: Chuck Andrews, Kerry Berquist, Julian Hoyle, and Athol Wong. After the meeting, the Vestry met and elected Marilyn Van Reterghem to fill a two-year term. Nancy Miller was elected to continue as Clerk of the Vestry and Jim Cecil was elected as Treasurer. The Junior Warden will be announced in February.
- Special Recognition:
- Bob Gebhardt retiring Parish Minister of Caffeine, who has handed over duties of Coffee Brewiesta to Bill Philpson.
- Margaret Sommers for retiring from Altar Guild after 50 years.
- The Annual Reports from each area of Ministry were presented by title.
- Maurice Hill gave a report on the St. Columba’s Endowment Fund and the Iona Society.
- Cliff Aggen presented a report on the budget. In his report, Cliff explained the Campus Renewal projects that have been completed and those awaiting completion in 2012. His report indicated that there was a slight surplus left to carry over from the 2011 Budget. The 2012 Budget will likely have some cuts to make a balanced budget. There have been a few pledge increases.
- The 2012 Vestry were commissioned
- The Meeting was adjourned with prayer.
For any who missed the Annual Meeting or did not receive a copy of the Annual Reports, a few may still be available in the Parish Office.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 21, 2012
 Shrove Tuesday is almost upon us! It's a day of penitence, a day to clean the soul, and a day of
celebration as the last chance to feast before Lent begins. Shrove Tuesday gets its name from the ritual of shriving that Christians used to undergo in the past. In shriving, a person confesses their sins and receives absolution. When a person receives absolution for their sins, they are forgiven and released from the guilt and pain that they have caused. In the Protestant or Orthodox context, the absolution is pronounced by a priest. This tradition is backed up with written evidence over 1000 years old.
Lent is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance for you to  indulge yourself, and to use up the foods that aren't allowed in Lent. In the old days there were many foods that observant Christians would not eat during Lent: foods such as meat and fish, fats, eggs, and milky foods. So that no food was wasted, families would have a “feast” on the shriving Tuesday, and eat up all the foods that wouldn't last the 40 days of Lent without turning bad. The need to eat up the fats gave rise to the French name Mardi Gras; meaning Fat Tuesday. Pancakes became associated with Shrove Tuesday, as they were a dish that could use up all the eggs, fats and milk in the house, with just the addition of flour.
 So, in keeping with tradition, we invite you to the St. Columba’s Parish Hall to indulge in pancakes and sausage on Shrove Tuesday, February 21, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance – you may purchase them on Sunday’s after each service – or, at the supper. Ticked prices: Adults: $5 and Children under 8: $3. To help out on the night of the supper, please sign up on the sheets provided in the Narthex – we do need your help! See you there!
Schedule for Ash Wednesday, February 22:
7:00 a.m. St. Columba's Chapel
12:00 p.m. St. Columba's Chapel
7:30 p.m. Joint service with Mt. Cross: Hosted by Mt. Cross
Concert Opportunities
The St. Columba's Concert Committee is proud to announce the 2011-2012 concert series. Mark your calendars now! Here is a peek at what is in store for the balance of the season.
February 19, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Grass Hopper
 Led from the rear by erstwhile vitreoretinal surgeon and trumpeter Jeff Luttrull, "Grasshopper" features the genius and virtuosity of well-known Ventura saxophonist Tom Buckner and an elite rhythm section of top So Cal jazz artists. Three years ago they collaborated on a jazz album (Jeff Luttrull: "from nothing" on iTunes), and eclectic mix of pop, modern and traditional jazz, and classical tunes -- even a blues Gregorian chant! The concert will honor that brief tradition.
April 29, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Adam Phillips
Adam Phillips, along with local favorites, is offering concerts of traditional hymns and gospel songs in fresh, acoustic arrangements. The concert will feature classics such as In the Garden, Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art,and In the Sweet By and By, in new arrangements with fiddle, mandolin, and acoustic guitar. Phillips is the Director of Music and Worship Leader at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Goleta. He recently completed his Masters in Voice Performance at UCSB.
St. Columba's Bridge Group
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The St. Columba's Bridge Group meets on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. For more information, please contact Bev Aggen.
Arts and Crafts at St. Columba's
Calling all Crafters and artists!
A group of parishioners who enjoy handcrafts such as knitting, crocheting, tatting, embroidery, crewel worked, and other needle works are planning to meet every Wednesday afternoon for fun starting at 2:00 p.m.
If needlework projects are not your passion, come anyway just to talk and see what we are making.
Art and other types of crafts are welcome. Bring your own supplies. Come be part of the FUN!
The Adult Forum will reprise the video series "Jesus and the Gospels" with Luke Timothy Johnson host.
The Adult Forum meets Sundays in the Parish Hall from approximately 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
The regular Sunday School program, "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd" meets Sunday mornings in the Atrium classrooms in the Parish Hall. There is one class for children under 6 and there is one class for those 6 and above. Class time will begin at 9:30 a.m. and children will rejoin their families at the Peace.
The Episcopal News is Now On-line
Winter 2012
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Help isn't on the way. It's already there
Rather than imposing “one size fits all” solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports unique local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response.
Our partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists.
In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help. Episcopal Relief & Development leverages existing Church relationships to reach those whose need is greatest.
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 The NetsforLife® the Inspiration Fund is a grassroots effort to educate, engage, and unite Episcopalians to support the MDGs through the fight against malaria. Our goal is to build awareness about this disease, how it can be prevented, and raise $5 million by December 2012.
To read more and get involved, CLICK HERE
More will forthcoming about NetsforLife® in the up-coming campaign- stay tuned!
You can help heal a hurting world.
Sacred Space
You are invited you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day,
and spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer,
with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day.
Click here to enter "Sacred Space."
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For more daily meditations, visit the Geranium Farm, down-to-earth support for living.
Click here to be transported to "The Geranium Farm"
A thought found on a posting at the Geranium Farm:
"Vocatus atque non vocatus deus aderit."
'Bidden or not bidden, God is present.'
Wayside Shrines
 Along European and Latin American roads, especially in Catholic countries, it’s
common to encounter sculptures of Jesus, Mary or another religious image often
set within a little shelter. People have erected these wayside shrines for
centuries to mark an important event’s location, indicate a parish boundary or
help a traveler find the way. They may be at crossroads, on hilltops or along
stretches of open road. The shrines allow travelers to pause, offer prayers and
turn heart and mind to God.
What places in your life serve as wayside
shrines, encouraging you to turn to God? For many Christians, weekly worship is
such a place. Daily devotional reading might be a wayside shrine for you. Could
the “empty” time, not of your choosing, between jobs or other life experiences
be a wayside shrine, inviting you to step off the road and rest, pray and listen
to God? When you take up your journey again, heart refreshed, remember that God
always walks with you.
Issue #283
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