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
| 4:00 PM | Safely Distanced Silent Meditation, led by Celeste Pennington and Carol McPhee Norton – St. Ben’s Veranda | |||
| 8:00 PM | Compline with Lorienne Schwenk | |||
| Sunday, August 30 | ||||
| 8:00 AM | Contemplative Service via Zoom | |||
| 10:30 AM | Worship via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/StBensLosOsos/ With Healing Prayers | |||
| 11:30 AM | Coffee Hour via Zoom | |||
| Monday, August 31 | ||||
| 8:00 PM | Compline with Lorienne Schwenk | |||
| Tuesday, September 1 | ||||
| 9:45 AM | Prayers for the Morning | |||
| 10:15 AM | Hollister Institute: Eternal Echoes book discussion | |||
| Noon | World Day of Prayer for Creation – An Interactive Prayer Service via Zoom | |||
| 6:00 PM | “The Lucernarium” An Order of Worship for the Evening – a Celebration of God’s Creation pre-recorded by Trinity Cathedral | |||
| 5:30 PM | Vespers | |||
| Thursday, September 3 | ||||
| 11:00 AM | Hollister Institute: Epistle to the Romans book discussion | |||
| 4:00 PM | Safely Distanced Silent Meditation, led by Celeste Pennington and Carol McPhee Norton – St. Ben’s Veranda | |||
| 5:00 PM | Los Osos Community Dinner at South Bay Community Center (food due to center by 4pm) | |||
| 8:00 PM | Compline with Lorienne Schwenk | |||
| Sunday, September 6 | ||||
| 8:00 AM | Contemplative Service via Zoom | |||
| 10:30 AM | Worship via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/StBensLosOsos | |||
| 11:30 AM | Coffee Hour via Zoom |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Season of Creation
Once every year, during the four Sundays of September that precede St Francis of Assisi Day (4 October), we join with churches around the world in celebrating a Season of Creation. This is an opportunity to bring the celebration of Earth fully into the orbit of Christian worship as a natural and integral part of the church year. During the Season of Creation, we rejoice in the good gift of creation and reflect on how we care for it.
St. Benedict’s will be celebrating the Season of Creation with special themed liturgies and sermons at the 10:30 service:
September 6 – God, the Source and Destiny of the Cosmos
September 13 – God of Order and Dynamic Change
September 20 – The Justice of God and the Dignity of All Creation
September 27 – The Kinship and Unity of All Creation in Christ
Then in October, we will honor St. Francis of Assisi:
October 5 – St. Francis Day Observed
Changes to Cloister Groups
New cloister groups will start September 1st. Emails have been sent out telling everyone of their group assignment. If you have not received this information or if you’ve not been in a cloister group yet and would like to join, please speak with Stef Shuman.
“I’m pleased that so many of you have been actively engaging with our cloister groups. After chatting with our leaders, some leaders need to “retire” from leading their groups. Also, several of our members have asked to lead cloister groups. The leaders and I thought this seems like a good time to mix up the groups a bit so that we all have a chance to be in fellowship with other members of our parish. Of course, that doesn’t mean you cannot stay in contact with your former cloister members as well, and I encourage you to do so!”
Caro+
Roman Adventures begin September 3rd
A new Hollister Institute group will take on the study of Paul’s Letter to the Romans beginning this Thursday at 11am.
Considered the most challenging – and yet most brilliant – of Paul’s writings, Romans has had an enormous impact on the development of Christian doctrine and theology and indeed the history of Christianity. Reading Romans brought about the conversion of St. Augustine in the 4th century, influenced Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation in the 14th century, and, in the 18th century became the turning point of John Wesley’s life.
Find out why. Join us for this discussion group Thursdays in the Zoom Room.
Led by Rev. Caro+
Reminder: Articles for the September/October Benediction are due August 28.
Get your articles in to Ed Himelbrau.
September 1 is World Day of Prayer for Creation
You are warmly invited to participate in one or both of the following events on Tuesday, September 1
Noon PDT — An Interactive Prayer Service
Join in a short service to express thanksgiving for all of Creation, acknowledge our responsibility as stewards of Creation, and express hopes for a healthier future. Open to all and led by St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, Los Osos, CA. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7977776046
6 p.m. PDT — An Order of Worship for the Evening “The Lucernarium”
Please join us in viewing a Celebration of God’s Creation pre-recorded by Trinity Cathedral and other congregations throughout the Diocese. This service commemorates the Season of Creation which begins September 1st . The Lucernarium or, “The lighting of the evening lamps”, is meant to be contemplative and peaceful; punctuated with imagery, music & the spoken word. All are welcome. Trinity YouTube Link: https//www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRBmcCr3Md6I4prdGeEc0w
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 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 Distanced 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
Requesting Prayer at St. Benedict’s
Bidding Book
If you have prayer requests to be read aloud at Sunday morning services, please get them to Stef at stefshuman@sbcglobal.net or text her at 1-805-534-3622 by Friday. Names will not be carried week-to-week, so if they are to be repeated, please send them again.
Facebook Comments
During the 1030 service there is an opportunity for Facebook viewers to type in names for prayers; however, due to delays or technical issues, the service ministers may not see them to read them in the service. But other parishioners can see them and pray for your requests.
Intercessory Prayer Group
Ongoing prayer requests may be sent to our Intercessory Prayer group at prayers@stbenslososos.org You may be as specific as you wish about what the prayer need is. All requests are treated confidentially. Keep in touch with this group for updates when the situation changes.
Healing Prayers
If you’d like someone to pray with you by phone, contact the healing prayer minister of the week, whose name and phone number is listed in each week’s Benediction Weekly email.
If you would like someone from the healing team to pray with you by phone,
Jill Denton is available this week. (805) 704-1364
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 Birthday to the following:
8/29 – Antonia Hussey
9/2 – Ann Edwards
Happy Anniversary to the following:
8/31 – Don & Bobbie Shields
9/1 – Michael & Ann Lucas
9/2 – Jack & Jean Senter
Caro+ will be on vacation until September 1.
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.