We will not be meeting in person until we have established safe practices to keep us all well and healthy.
Unless otherwise stated, our meetings happen on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/s/7977776046?pwd=VUFZSXY3UVpNVitJaDl2VmhPS3E2UT09
Password if asked is: 93402
The 10:30 am Sunday service is live-streamed on Facebook www.facebook.com/stbenslososos/ but you do not have to sign up for Facebook to watch it. You can also watch it on our website: https://www.stbenslososos.org/facebook-including-live-stream/
Service leaflets are available under the Worship tab on our website: https://www.stbenslososos.org/category/service-bulletin/
Calendar
Thursday, August 13 8:00 pm– Compline with Lorienne Schwenk
Sunday, August 16 8 am – Contemplative Service on Zoom 10:30 am– Worship – Live Streamed at www.facebook.com/stbenslososos/ 11:30 am – Coffee Hour
Monday, August 17
8:00 pm– Compline with Lorienne Schwenk
Tuesday, August 18
9:45 am– Prayers for the Morning
10:15 am– Hollister Institute starts a new conversation in Eternal Echoes (see Announcements for more information)
5:30 pm– Vespers – an evening service of prayer, readings, and conversation
Thursday, August 20
4:00 pm – Safely Distanced Silent Meditation on the veranda led by Celeste Pennington and Carol McPhee Norton – St. Ben’s Veranda 8:00 pm– Compline with Lorienne Schwenk
Sunday, August 23
8:00 am– Contemplative Service on Zoom
10:30 am– Worship – Live Streamed at www.facebook.com/stbenslososos/ 11:30 am – Coffee Hour on Zoom
Announcements
Eternal Echoes – Celtic Reflections on our Yearning to Belong will be the focus of a new Tuesday morning conversation-starting August 18 at 10:15 AM on Zoom. Everyone is welcome to join in. From the cover: There is a divine restlessness in the human heart, our eternal echo of longing that lives deep within us and never lets us settle for what we have or where we are. In this exquisitely crafted and inspirational book, John O’Donohue explores the most basic of human desires – the desire to belong. It’s a desire that constantly draws us toward new possibilities of self-discovery, friendship, and creativity.
Creation Care – opportunities to learn and act
Each of us can make a difference by being good stewards of creation through easy-to-do actions. St. Benedict’s Earthcare Committee recommends your participation in the upcoming Zoom meetings offered by St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church (Mountain View) Creation Care Task Force. We hope you will join us in taking advantage of the invitation to join these free sessions at 7:00-8:30 p.m. on the designated dates.
| Wednesday Aug 26 | Zero Waste as a Way of Life Did you know Zero Waste is one of the fastest, most cost-effective short-term actions you can do to reduce GHG emission? In her talk, Zero Waste as a Way of Life, Dr. Christina Perez will demystify the process by sharing easy tips for sustainable living that even the busiest people can integrate. Come learn new tips, then share some of your own! Register at: https://tinyurl.com/CC-ZeroWaste |
| Wednesday Sept 9 | Regenerative Gardening Regenerative agricultural practices can be applied to the suburban environment to improve soil health and crop yield, and to help address climate change. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/CC-Gardening |
| Wednesday Sept 23 | Reducing Your Carbon “Foodprint” What is the real cost of food on the environment? Did you know that bringing food to your table accounts for as much as 25% of human carbon emissions. Learn how simple things, like reducing food waste and eating vegetarian once a week, can have a big impact on global warming. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/CC-Foodprint |
| Wednesday Oct 7 | Environmental Justice An intergenerational, multi-racial movement promoting environmental, economic and social justice for where we all live, work, play, learn and pray. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/CC-EnvJustice |
Safely Distance Silent Meditation on Thursdays on the veranda led by Celeste Pennington and Carol McPhee Norton. For more information, please contact Celeste Pennington at 805-771-8974
Forward Day by Day booklets available now! If you are interested in receiving a copy of this great publication, please let the office know at (805) 528-0654 or office@StBensLosOsos.org
Our next service events are Laundry Love on Wednesday, August 26, Community Dinner on Thursday, September 3 Contact Maureen Titus or Barbara Hirahara to help with Community Dinner. Also, we have a grant to do a second monthly Laundry Love with a particular outreach to seniors. If you can help once a month, please let Caro+ know.
If you would like someone from the healing team to pray with you by phone, Helen Schneiders is available this week. (805) 439-2104
We are grateful for God’s financial providence and blessing. Thank you for making your offerings by mail, or on-line. You can do so here: https://www.StBensLosOsos.org/support-us/
Happy Anniversary to the following:
8/16 – The Rev. Barry & Ruth Turner
8/18 – Ed Himelblau & Kit Gould
8/19 – Tim & Pamela Bleisch Strawn
8/20 – Brian & Mary Stein Webber
Caro+ will be on vacation August 16 (after church) until August 30.
Please stay in touch with your cloister, and do not hesitate to contact Caro+ at 805-704-5826 caro@stbenslososos.org. She loves to hear from you. In an emergency, texts are best.
Be well, be safe, and stay in touch