stpaul51_wpDear St. Paul’s family, As you know, almost every Sunday of the year (except during Advent and Lent) we enjoy a beautiful flower arrangement in front of the pulpit. These arrangements are far from free, and we welcome donations from parishioners to mark special occasions such as anniversaries or other special intentions. Penelope Smith creates … READ MORE…
When I graduated from high school, one of the things I remember happening first was feeling a sense of wonder. Because out of nowhere, people who I did not know started sending me money. I was amazed. But that was followed shortly by prodding from my mother: “have you written your thank you notes yet?” … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, Our former staff member David Tremaine recently published a version of this letter on the diocesan network. It’s a helpful reflection on our lifelong work of formation. Enjoy! Your sister in Christ, Penny What is Formation? The first question to ask when defining what we are doing in “Formation” is “Who … READ MORE…
Regular Construction Updates Meeting notes: Got the SDGE date Thursday 10/24/19 10 pm to 10/25/19 7am . Greystar is good with us closing the offices for the 25th so they can do testing throughout both buildings. Elevator modification starts 10/21/19. Should take 9 weeks, but we think it can be done quicker, closer to 7 weeks. … READ MORE…
“Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it.” This week I attended our annual clergy conference in Temecula. Driving back on Wednesday, along the Temecula Parkway, I noticed a billboard looming over the highway. In enormous letters it said YOU GOTTA TRY THIS CHURCH! And underneath were service … READ MORE…
A Message From The Dean Dear St. Paul’s family, Who makes the decisions around here? Did you know that we have a democratic governance model in the Episcopal Church? The board of directors of the Cathedral is the Chapter, known as a vestry in non-cathedral parishes. Each year at the annual meeting on the fourth … READ MORE…
Regular Wednesday Construction Update Meeting Date: Oct 2, 2019 Present: Meeting was canceled due to construction work on electrical system This week’s Top 5 points: TOP 5 to Communicate with Congregation: Electrical work is being done in anticipation of the “big switch over” who’s date is still TBD. Phone and internet accessibility has been affected … READ MORE…
Regular Construction Update Reviewed schedule: Title company said it’s ok to continue the demo work, so demo of the Admin building continues. Tear down has begun. Working on coming up with a plan to protect the 2nd floor balcony walkway once demo really gets underway. Still waiting for Cox/ATT to bring their wiring over to the … READ MORE…
“Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure.” The manager in today’s Gospel needed the collect we prayed at the beginning of the service. He was pretty … READ MORE…
It was a hilarious film in 1990 as Macauley Culken plays an eight-year-old kid who is home alone and whose ingenuity fends off two would-be burglars (bunglers?). Home alone isn’t always that funny. Yesterday in the check out line at COSTO, the checker had to look up a price for something I was buying. I … READ MORE…