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St. Alban's Episcopal Church

Weekly Newsletter 3/20 - 3/26/23

The Season of Lent
From the Vestry

At the Vestry meeting on Sunday
AM, the Vestry approved this letter
to Bishop Marc, and approved the 2023 Budget.

Thank you so much to the Vestry for their discernment, prayer and hard work to lead St. Alban's into a bright future.
Dear St. Alban's:

Last year during Lent, we read and discussed several of Kathryne Ann Kinsey's essays that she wrote from 2000 – 2003 when she attended Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines, North Carolina. We'd like to do something similar this year by sharing an essay each week as a meditation and invitation to a holy Lent.

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SOME THOUGHTS

By Kathryne Ann Kinsey

What was your Resurrection story this year?

We have all just completed our Easter journey at Emmanuel Church.  It is certainly a journey as we go through the thoughtful time of Lent, rejoice the joyful ride of Jesus into Jerusalem, and then experience his Passion, all on the same Sunday.  Then come the days before Easter as we inevitably travel to the Cross.  Each of us has his/her own special times during these forty days.  I dare say, if asked, we could find as many experiences during these times as there are communicants.

To keep reading Kathryne Ann's essay, click HERE.

To read Larry's reflection from Sunday, click HERE.

To watch the recorded Live Stream click HERE.

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In-Person or Live Streamed!

Morning Prayer

Sunday, March 26 @ 10am
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
 
If you'd like to join us on line, we are streaming to the St. Alban's public Facebook Page found HERE.

To get the best possible sound while enjoying the Live Stream, we recommend using a good set of earbuds or headphones with your digital device.

You do not need a Facebook account.

The Worship Bulletin is available in the
Sunday Reminder email on Fridays.
 




STATIONS OF THE CROSS

This contemporary Stations of the Cross is very reflective of the times we live in, and is illuminated by posters  beautifully colored in during many coffee hours by the people and families of St. Alban's.

THIS Friday, March 24!
6-7pm on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86074351178?pwd=U29BYk5ValFrczJDcWhuUEZieUJMUT09

Meeting ID: 860 7435 1178
Passcode: JESUS

   



EASTER MUSIC & FLOWER DONATIONS

You are invited to make a donation for music and or flowers for Easter. Many folks like to make a donation and dedicate their donation in honor or memory of a loved one.

You can either download the form HERE or you can pick one up in the Narthex on Sundays. You can either drop of your form and check at the church office or drop it into the collection plate.
Please keep in your prayers: , Charles (Cal) Coolidge Rev. Duane Sisson & Burt Kessler, William (Bill) Langston, Carole Richardson, Andrea Mendelssohn and Gryffen, Margie Carr, Steve Denney, Haley Holt, Stella Mae & new arrival Santee Marie Holt, Zachary Jordan, Marguerite Moore, Blondelle Barnes & Fred Treadwell.

Birthdays: Mayo Akanni 
 
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: All people affected by the floods.
 
Parish Cycle of Prayer:

Dale & Christine Bruso

Sandy Burnett

Margie Carr

Judith Carrillo


Show Extended!  Quilts by Claire Sherman

The show has been extended through March 31. To learn more about Claire and her amazing work, check out her website at http://claireshermanart.com/
 

ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION
The Saint Alban's Bible Reading Group will not meet this week. The group will gather again next on Wed. March 29 at 7pm

We're continuing with the Books of Samuel.

The Zoom link is below.  Please note that this is a new link set up for the year 2023.  The old link no longer works.
 

THESE ARE NEW COORDINATES, BUT THE PASSWORD IS THE SAME ! PLEASE UPDATE YOUR LINKS
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82505334687?pwd=alJoL29rK0NCZFordStsRFIwbVpBUT09

Meeting ID: 825 0533 4687
Passcode: BIBLESTORY
 
 
The Bible Reading Group has been meeting for over two years to read whole books of the Bible.  There is some discussion, but mainly we read the whole text out loud.  We are in the middle of Matthew’s Gospel, but we have read the Gospels of Mark and Luke, the Acts of the Apostles, a number of Paul’s letters, the Book of Genesis, Job, Jonah, and the apocryphal Book of Judith.  People like it!  Feel free to drop in.  If you'd like to get on the email list, contact Larry at Lawrence.DiCostanzo@gmail.com.

The readings are also recorded so you can check them out on our YouTube Channel.

 
Thursday Morning Prayer @ 8am

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84835848350?pwd=UzYzd3g4dnJldGdvY3k1NWVRRW1tZz09
 
Meeting ID: 848 3584 8350
Passcode: 015814
 
 
Lessons
 
 
 
 
Commemoration
 
    Gregory the Illuminator - Bishop and Missionary of Armenia, c 332
 
 
Benedictine Spirituality Group Thursdays @ 6pm

 Please join us for our weekly Benedictine spirituality group.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86218611689?pwd=TzVxWHhMYVVXTnVma0VtUGloRFJJdz09
Meeting ID: 862 1861 1689
Passcode: 164003

We will read the upcoming Sunday's gospel twice, have a brief period of silence, share a phrase from the gospel that speaks to us, discuss, and close with a prayer.  If you have any questions, contact Margaret Doleman.

Quartet San Francisco

Sunday, April 23, 2023 - 4-6pm

$15 youth, $20 Senior/Student, $25 general admission
Tickets available through Eventbrite.

 

"When the music says swing, we swing. When the music says groove, we groove."

 

Calliope is delighted to welcome back the extraordinary Quartet San Francisco, who last performed for us in a live-stream only concert during "lockdown" (Watch a piece HERE)

This time around, you can see them in person (or by live-stream/on-demand ) - your choice!

 

Your safe enjoyment of this wonderful music is our first priority; all artists, guests, and staff must be fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid 19 in order to attend. We will ask for proof of vaccination at the door. At this time, we are also requiring an N95, KN95, or double mask be worn, properly covering nose and mouth, throughout the performance.
Anti-Racism Email List: Coordinator Christine Staples has an email list that she sends pertinent information to about anti-racism social justice actions and activities in our community. To be added to that list, please contact Christine at: christineannestaples@gmail.com

We have an updated directory: It will be provided to parish members though email if you request it from the office at info@st-albans-albany.org or in printed form.

St. Alban's facebook page is updated weekly with information on the church and services, and also with contemplative poetry and images. Please check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/StAlbansChurch/

The Alzheimer's Association Support Group that met at St. Alban's pre-Covid now has online education programs. Information can be downloaded here. Contact: 925.284.7942 x1293| gliu@alz.org | www.alz.org | 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900


St. Alban's Episcopal Church Leadership

2023 Vestry

Laurie Schumacher & Margaret Doleman  - Co-Sr. Wardens
Sandy Burnett - Jr. Warden
Beth Beller
Larry DiCostanzo
Barbara Metcalf
Chanthip Phongkhamsavath
Deb Jesch - Clerk
Steve Hitchcock - Treasurer

2023-2025 Deanery Reps
Sandy Burnett
Peter Doleman

From the DioCal Health & Wellness Team

 
The guidelines issued on November 30 are still valid and in effect.

However, since the Thanksgiving holiday, there has been a marked increase in COVID and RSV cases. A more telling indicator is that hospitalizations are peaking/surging. This trend is expected to continue through the coming Christmas/New Year's celebrations.

That being said, we are leaving it up to the discretion of each congregation's clergy in charge and their vestries/bishop's committees to decide whether to insist on more stringent measures of masking, social distancing, and contact tracing.  

We ask churches to let parishioners and visitors know that 
  1. Masking is strongly encouraged as an individual choice. This protects the individual from catching a virus AND it insures that the individual won't be the cause of spreading any viruses.
  2. Being up-to-date on one's vaccination status regarding COVID and pneumonia shots is always a prudent health practice, whether in church or elsewhere.
  3. Using a hand-sanitizer when entering church is strongly encouraged.
  4. Keeping the church as well-ventilated as possible when people are gathered for worship or other indoor activities.                       

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Bishop Search Activities
Details HERE.
 

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1501 Washington Avenue
Albany, Ca 94706
510-525-1716
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