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St. Paul’sEPISCOPAL CHURCH OAKLANDFebruary 2018Volume 12 Issue 2Inside This IssuePage 2Women’s MarchWomen Who WonderMen Who WanderDiaconal Ordinationat St. Paul’sQR CodePage 3Lent and Easter CalendarPage 4Music at St. Paul’sPage 5Shrove Tuesday PancakeRacesBaking Communion BreadSAVE Stand-insPage 6Wednesday Lenten Series2018 CatechumenatePage 7Sunday Lenten SeriesTo know Christ better and to make Him better knownLOVE – PENITENCEAs you allprobably know bynow, this year AshWednesday fallson Valentine’sDay. Since thebeginning of theyear there hasbeen a lot of groaning about thisfact in our church circles. How dowe celebrate this cultural day oflove and friendship when we haveashes on our foreheads remindingus that ‘you are dust and to dustyou shall return’? As a personwho tends to always see the glassas half full, I consider this to be anopportunity, not a challenge.During the season of LentChristians are called to spendtime doing serious selfexamination for forty days inanticipation of the arrival ofEaster, a season of life andrenewal. What a wonderfulopportunity this gives us to thinkabout what love and friendshipmean us and how we exerciseBy the Rev. Dr. Mauricio Wilsonthose in our lives andrelationships. The comingtogether of Ash Wednesday andValentine’s Day may just serve asthe perfect occasion for puttingaside roses, chocolates andexpensive cards that say things wemay or may not really feel, toready dig in and go deep into whatit really means to love. After all,at the end of the season of Lent weare called to remember andpartake in the ultimate expressionof love humanity has ever known,Jesus’ death on the cross for all onGood Friday.There is a 1978 song, madefamous by brothers Barry, Robinand Maurice Gibb (the Bee Gees),entitled How deep is your love,and every close to Valentine’s Dayit comes to mind for me. Thoughits focus is romantic love, I wonderif it can’t also serve as a questionfor Christian love. How deep is mylove: of God, the other and myself?In the call to be more Christ like(Continued on Page 8)BLACK HISTORY MONTH POTLUCKMark your calendar. On Sunday,February 18th after the 10:00 am service,we’ll be celebrating Black History Monthwith a festive potluck. This is one of ourbiggest and best, so bring a heartyappetite and something yummy to share.

The Good NewsPage 2ST. PAUL'S AT THE WOMEN'S MARCH INOAKLAND ON JANUARY 20, 2018PANTRY OF HOPEItem of the monthPlease continue tosupport the work of ourpantry by contributingitems to its inventory.FebruaryBottles of juiceMarchBottles of juiceAprilBottles of juiceBring your donations tochurch and place them inthe offering basket in thenarthex.Thanks!WOMEN WHO WONDERWomen Who Wonder will meet Tuesday, February 20 in the ChapterRoom at 6:00 pm. Our new book is The Divine Dance by RichardRohr, a Franciscan priest. Please read part one. The book is fairlynew and easily available. There will be salad makings. Please feel freeto bring something to share. All women are invited to come--and wehope you will!MEN WHO WANDERMen Who Wander will not be meeting during the month of February.We invite you to join us at Wednesday evening prayer at 6 p.m.ST. PAUL’S TO HOST DIACONAL ORDINATIONOn Saturday, February 10 at 3 p.m. St. Paul’s will host Bishop Marcand the other members of the Diocesan family for the ordination ofJennifer Nelson to the vocational diaconate. Reception to follow inthe Parish Hall.DONATIONS TO ST. PAUL’SUsing your Smartphone, scan this QR Code to make adigital offering to St. Paul’s Church. Your donation will beprocessed through SPEC’s PayPal account.

Page 3The Good NewsLENT AND EASTER CALENDARTuesday, February 13Every Friday, February 23Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 6 through March 23:-8 p.m. Parish HallHoly Eucharist 12:10 p.m. inChapel,Wednesday, February 14Stations of the Cross 6:30 p.m.Ash Wednesday service withPalm Sunday –March 25:EucharistHoly Eucharist 8 a.m.7 a.m. in Chapel, 12:10 p.m. andChoral Eucharist 10 a.m.7 p.m. in ChurchEvery Sunday, February 18through March 25:Holy Wednesday – March 28:The Service of Tenebrae, 7:00 p.m.Catechumenate, 11 a.m. to 12 noon Maundy Thursday – March 29:Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00Lenten Series, Following the 10p.m.a.m. Service, Parish HallGood Friday – March 30:Every Monday, February 19The Service of Good Friday, 12:00through March 26:noon-3:00 p.m.Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. inStations of the Cross – 3:00 p.m.ChapelEvery Tuesday, February 20through March 20:Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. inChapelEvery Wednesday, February 21through March 28:Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. inChapel,Evening Prayer, 6:30 p.m. inChurch;Supper and Program, 7:00 p.m.Every Thursday, February 22through March 29:Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. inChapelHoly Saturday – March 31:The Great Vigil of Easter 8 p.m.Easter Sunday – April 1:Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m.Festival Eucharist 10:00 a.m.Easter Potluck brunch and EggHunt following the 10:00 a.m.liturgy.2018 OFFICERS OFTHEVESTRYThe Rev. Dr. MauricioWilson – RectorAlice BrilmayerSenior WardenGeorge StraitJunior WardenIrene PlunkettClerkSaundra AndersonTreasurerVESTRY BY CLASSClass of 2018Alice BrilmayerGeorge StraitSaundra AndersonClass of 2019Pamela Kruse-BuckinghamIrene PlunkettWill CowartClass of 2020Ben ClausenAllison SassDylan VersteegDEANERYDELEGATES ANDALTERNATES 2015DelegatesScott BuckinghamPaula HawthornSheila SimsAlternatesPamela Buckingham

The Good NewsPage 4MUSIC AT ST. PAUL’SSPECIAL MUSIC IN FEBRUARYSunday, February 4, The FifthSunday After the Epiphany10 a.m. Choral EucharistNewslettercontributorssoughtWe are interested inhearing from writersand photographers;please email us if youwould like to donateyour talents.The deadline for eachedition is the 25th of themonth previousto publication.Please send yoursubmissions of no morethan 500 words to:halice@pacbell.net.With St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchChoir; Christopher Kula, MusicDirector.Ain't got time to die, Thayer;Sunday, February 18There is a balm, Dawson;First Sunday in LentPrelude in C, Rinck; Prelude and10 a.m. Choral EucharistFugue in B-flat, Krebs.With St. Paul’s Episcopal Church This little light of mine, Leavitt;I will wash my hands, Hurd;Choir; Christopher Kula, MusicMeditation, Duruflé; Chaconne inDirector.F Minor, Pachelbel.Sunday, February 4, 4 p.m.Sunday, February 25EvensongSecond Sunday in LentEccard, When to the temple10 a.m. Choral EucharistMary went.With St. Paul's Choir of Men and Tristis est anima mea, Poulenc;Steal away, Tippett;BoysPrélude Modal, Langlais;Anthem. Christopher Kula,Prelude and Fugue in C Minor,Director.Bach.Sunday, February 11, The LastSunday, February 25, 8 p.m.Sunday After the EpiphanyComplineElijah Rock, Hairston; Ride thePrayers for the end of the day.Chariot, Smith; Prelude in Bb,Handel; Prelude and Fugue in A Gregorian chant and polyphonyin candlelight. With St. Paul'sMinor, Krebs.Compline Choir. ChristopherWith St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchKula, Choir Director.Choir; Christopher Kula, MusicDirector.Wednesday, February 14Ash WednesdayRemember not, Lord, ouroffences, Purcell; Lord, for thytender mercies’ sake, Farrant;Ave verum Corpus, Byrd; OLamm Gottes unschuldig, Bach.

Page 5The Good NewsCOME ONE, COME ALL! TO ST. PAUL’S ANNUALSHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE FEED AND RACESPut on your scarves & aprons ladies and gents, and get ready torace!We’ll serve a traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner with bacon, sausage, coffee & juice and all the pancakes you can eat!Then, get ready for the competitive and really fun pancake races!Will last year’s winners defend their titles? Join us to find out!All proceeds benefit St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchWhen: Shrove Tuesday, February 13, 2018Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall114 Montecito Avenue, Oakland, CA94610Cost: Suggested donation of 1.00 for kids, 3.00 for adultsWant to donate food or volunteer at theevent?SAVE Stands-Insagainst gunviolenceSAVE (Soldiers AgainstViolence Everywhere)Oakland is taking a nonviolent stand against therampant murders in ourcommunity by having“Stand-Ins” from 11a.m. –noon near where a personwas recently killed. Pleasecontact Paula Hawthorn,510-601-8388, if you wouldlike to participate.We need some good pancake flippers!Please contact the coordinator: : 510-904-8413BAKING COMMUNION BREAD DURING LENTThis year for the Sunday Eucharist services, we will be usinghomemade bread. If you would like to participate in this specialministry, please contact Father Wilson.Office phone: (510) 834-4314 x 502Email: rector@stpaulsoakland.comContact Save@TruevineMinistries.com to be put onthe email list for futureStand-Ins.

The Good NewsPage 62018 WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERIES:HE CHOSE THE NAILSWORSHIP ROTAONLINEThe current rota for theSunday worship services isposted on the St. Paul’s Website at :http://www.stpaulsoakland.org/RotaScheduleThe rota includes the namesof readers, sub-deacons,intercessors, and layEucharistic ministers.New volunteers are alwayswelcome. Please contact Fr.Mauricio or the Ven. CarolynBolton to volunteer or if youhave any questions.Every gift from God reveals his love, but no gift reveals hislove more than the gifts of the cross. These gifts came notwrapped in paper but in passion. They were not placedaround a tree but around a cross. They were not coveredwith ribbons but sprinkled with the blood that Christ shedon our behalf.Max Lucado explores the many gifts that Christ provided tous at his crucifixion. These include not only the gift of thecross, but also the gift of the thorns that pierced his brow. The nails thattore his flesh. The seamless robe that he removed for us. The empty tombwhere he forever defeated sin and death.The hill of the cross is rich with the gifts of God’s grace. These were giftshe didn’t have to give. The only required act for our salvation was theshedding of blood, yet God did so much more. So, as we unwrap thesegifts, we need to pause and listen for his voice. As we do, perhaps we willhear him whisper, "I did it just for you."February 21: He Chose to Be One of UsFebruary 28: He Chose to Forgive UsMarch 7: He Chose to Invite Us into His PresenceMarch 14: He Chose to Love Us ForeverMarch 21: He Chose to Give Us Victory2018 CATECHUMENATEAre you seeking to be Baptized,Confirmed, to be received into theEpiscopal Church, or to reaffirmyour faith?During the season of Lent we will behaving classes for those who wish tobecome a member of the churchthrough one of these rites.Following the general structure ofan ancient church practice, thecandidates will be received into theorder of catechumens the firstSunday in Lent and the classes willbe held from 11am to 12 noon onSunday mornings.Baptisms will take place at theEaster Vigil on April 15 at 8pm.Confirmations, receptions andrenewal of Vows will be at GraceCathedral in San Francisco in June2018.Please speak to Fr. Wilson to enrollin the program and for moreinformation.February 18: The BaptismalCovenant – Rev. Anne JensenFebruary 25: The Outline of Faith –Rev. Mauricio WilsonMarch 4: Anglicanism – Rev.Mauricio WilsonMarch 11: The Bible – Rev. AnneJensenMarch 18: Holy Women, Holy Men Rev. Mauricio WilsonMarch 25: Baptismal Ministry –Rev. Anne Jensen