Saint Giles' Episcopal Church

10/12/2017

Sadly, St. Giles will be officially closing at the end of the month.
Saint Giles’ Episcopal Church

Please join us at our Farewell Service
9:00 a.m., Sunday, October 29th
The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Celebrant
The Rev. Peter Champion, Preacher
Farewell Coffee Hour following the Service

Everyone receiving this email should have already received an Evite to our final Sunday service. But because should doesn’t necessarily mean did, I want to make certain that you know you are invited. Fr. Peter

A Day of Memories and Stories—October 22nd

Help us celebrate the life and ministries of St. Giles’ Church!

Each of us has a story to tell about St. Giles’, and on Sunday, October 22nd, each of us will have the opportunity to share their story.

How long have you been a part of St. Giles’?
Who are the saints of St. Giles’ who have gone before us?
What has St. Giles’ meant to you?
What memories of St. Giles’ are especially important to you?

We’ll begin the story-telling d emailuring the Eucharist, then continue during our legendary coffee hour. Everyone will have an opportunity to share… If you have photos, documents or other mementos to share, please bring them!

Want a Prayer Book or Hymnal?

We have enough 1979 Prayer Books and 1982 Hymnals for each member who wants one to take. We also have a small number of 1940 Hymnals and a few Bibles.

Beginning October 15th, we’ll pull the cart out and let you take what you want. Please take only one of each per person so that everyone who wishes can have one.

06/28/2017

July 2, 2017—The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 22:1-14
Psalm 13
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
Jesus tells the disciples that every act of kindness, no matter how minor, is pleasing to God and does not go unnoticed. Have simple acts by others ever made a big difference in your life? What small acts of kindness do you engage in? How do they reflect your relationship with God?

06/09/2017

Please Help Us Host the
Contra Costa Deanery Dinner & Meeting
At St. Anselm’s, Lafayette this Thursday, June 15th

Clergy and lay representatives of the 12 congregations in the Contra Costa Deanery of the Diocese will meet from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15th a mere metaphoric stone’s throw from St. Giles’.

Mary-Jane Wood has put together a simple but tasty menu for our dinner, and we’ve had a good response to her requests for help with the preparation and the logistics of the evening. But we can always use more help! Please let Mary-Jane know that you’re available, and plan on joining us Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.

This is a fund-raising opportunity for St. Giles’—we have an opportunity to take several hundred dollars with very little effort. But we need volunteers! We need folks to set up the room, register people and collect money, and help serve and clean up a simple meal. We also need volunteers to make green salad and fruit salad for the evening. Sign up on Sunday when Mary-Jane approaches you, or contact her at [email protected].

06/09/2017

Women—it is Your Turn… Father’s Day is June 18th.
Bring the Men in Your Life to Worship and Brunch.
Women—whip up something scrumptious and bring it to church on the 18th to help put the men’s efforts on Mother’s Day to shame!

06/09/2017

Trinity Sunday—June 11th, 2017
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
Our Gospel text includes what is often called the Great Commission from Jesus—to go and make disciples. What makes a person a disciple? What can churches do to encourage deeper discipleship?

06/09/2017

Saint Giles’ Episcopal Church

Holy Eucharist Each Sunday in St. Mary’s Chapel-9:00 a.m.
Good Coffee and Great Conversation following

05/15/2017

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
•Join Fr. Peter and other members of St. Giles’ the 1st Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the corner of San Pablo and 32nd St in Oakland to be a part of Sacred Space Oakland, a weekly Episcopal worship service and food distribution for the homeless in Oakland. Our next service there will be next Sunday, June 4th
•The GaelPantry is collecting non-perishable food items to distribute to students running short of food. A list of food being collected is available at church. You can also volunteer to help with food distribution by calling the Mission and Ministry Center at 925.631.4366.
•Stuffed Animal Collection: We continually collect new or gently loved stuffed animals for distribution to children who are in the Family or Juvenile Court systems. Bring animals any Sunday!
•Bring Toiletries to Church: We collect sample-size or hotel give-away toiletries to take with us to the homeless ministry of Sacred Space, Oakland. We deliver on the 1st Sunday of each month.

05/15/2017

Important dates:
May 21st : Bishop’s Committee Postponed
May 28th : Bishop’s Committee Meeting after worship
June 4th : THE DAY OF PENTECOST—wear RED to church
June 15th : Contra Costa Deanery Dinner/Meeting hosted by
June 18th: Fathers’ Day—Eucharist at 9 a.m., Brunch Hosted by the Women of St. Giles’

05/15/2017

IMPORTANT LAST-MINUTE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
-THE MAY 13TH BELOVED COMMUNITY TRAINING EVENT IN SAN MATEO HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
-THE MAY 19TH CLIMATE CONFERENCE AT GRACE CATHEDRAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A 2 P.M. START TIME, AND ADMISSION IS NOW FREE. VISIT http://diocal.org/ecojustice FOR MORE INFORMATION.
EcoJustice | The Diocese of California
diocal.org
Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of California’s page for EcoJustice Weekend, a two-day diocesan event dedicated to protecting and celebrating God’s creation.

: The Friday program has been modified to better accommodate the needs of our diocese. The EcoJustice conversations at Grace Cathedral will now begin at 2 p.m., and all fees have been waived! If you have pre-paid, you will be receiving your refund shortly. The program will be followed by a 5 p.m. re...

05/15/2017

May 14th and 21st, 2017
The Fifth and Sixth Sundays of Easter
Holy Eucharist in St. Mary’s Chapel-9:00 a.m.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER/MOTHER’S DAY
Acts 7-55-60
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
1 Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-6

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:7-18
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21

04/18/2017

Saint Giles’ Episcopal Church
E-Blast for Sunday, April 23rd, 2017
The Second Sunday of Easter
Service at 9:00 a.m.
Guest Preacher and Celebrant: The Rev. Anne Cox Bailey

Dear St. Giles’ Members,

Thanks for a wonderful Easter Day! I’m still basking in the warm glow…
But remember that Easter is a season, not just one day. You have till Pentecost to exercise your "alleluia muscles."
Reminder—I’m away all this week and unavailable via both cell phone. Urgent church issues should be directed to Jean or Wayne.

In the Risen Christ,
Peter

MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
May 7th: Sacred Space Holy Eucharist at 2 p.m., 32nd & San Pablo in Oakland
May 14th: Mothers’ Day—Eucharist at 9 a.m., Brunch Hosted by the Men of St. Giles’
June 18th: Fathers’ Day—Eucharist at 9 a.m., Brunch Hosted by the Women of St. Giles’

04/10/2017

MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
April 14th: Good Friday Field Trip
April 16th: Easter Sunday—Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., Potluck Brunch and Egg Hunt
April 23rd: Fr. Peter away; The Rev. Anne Cox Bailey, Guest Preacher and Celebrant
May 7th: Sacred Space Holy Eucharist at 2 p.m., 32nd & San Pablo in Oakland
May 14th: Mothers’ Day—Eucharist at 9 a.m., Brunch Hosted by the Men of St. Giles’
June 18th: Fathers’ Day—Eucharist at 9 a.m., Brunch Hosted by the Women of St. Giles’