May Bethlehem 2014
May Bethlehem 2014
All of this is to say that none of us is perfect. None of us is likely to be 100% successful when we are working at establishing new patterns, new relationships and new responses to familiar stimuli. These things take time. Remember, our Lenten disciplines included a promise to be non-judgmental even about ourselves. Mistakes and failures prove only that we are human beings and thank God! As human beings, we stand in constant need of Gods love and redemption by and through Jesus. What joy! There are, however, things that will assure us that we are making forward progress and that will measure the quality of our response to living the Resurrected-life. Consider your motivations; is it your intent to build up the Body of Christ? This includes; Do you say only those things that bring life to your brothers and sisters? Can you disagree without causing strife, scandal or dissention? Do your actions reveal witness to Gods love? Are your baptismal promises made visible by your life and choices? As I mentioned in the sermon on Easter morning, I find God making up for my lack when I am searching for Jesus or when I am conflicted. God is the first to act, the one who comes to me even before I am aware of my need. I must only be aware of his loving presence and to accept His gift of Grace. If ever you come up short in your search for Jesus or in your efforts to live the Resurrected Life, God is already prepared to make up for your lack, your shortfall. Imagine your hands extended to help someone - like they are when we receive communion. If there is a gap between what must be done and our ability to do it, we have the assurance that God will fill that gap and that we will have Gods grace to do what we alone never could. As we continue in our service to God, let our communion at the Holy Table be our guide and our objective: To live as One Body Reconciling all things to God the Father through Jesus
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It is the bounden duty and service of the people of this parish, being part of the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church, to worship God as he has revealed himself in Jesus Christ, to become saints, and to make disciples of all people.
Annual Picnic
Please join us for Fun and Fellowship at Blessed Sacraments Annual Picnic held at the Kittridge Ranch on Sunday, May 18, 2014 Noon4:00 p.m. This year well have Entertainment by The Ukulele Club who will also lead us in a sing-a-long. Theres something fun for all ages: horseback riding; swinging, or just relaxing under a beautiful canopy of trees to enjoy the priceless fellowship of one another. Please sign up on the sheet in the Parish Hall to bring a salad, entre, drinks or dessert to share.
Thank you so much Bill and Coren Kittridge for opening up your beautiful home for us all to enjoy!
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Ongoing Ministries
Thanks also to those who faithfully bring in cancelled postage stamps for the Sisters of the Community of St. Marys in Greenwich, NY, and greeting cards and Campbells Soup labels for St. Judes Ranch for Children in Boulder City, Nevada.
Please, also remember, Every Sunday A Can a Week to Feed Gods Sheep. (Please use the green bags provided by Outreach for transporting your donations.)
Month May Theme Mother Thought for the Month
June
Father
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you. Exodus 20:12
Outreach updates including future activities and/or in-gatherings will be published in the Sunday Bulletins for you to respond as you are able. As usual anyone having any questions on these ministries, or even have other suggestions or ideas regarding any of our Outreach Projects may contact us at: Ned Bergert at 714-501-3858--- [email protected] , or Marion Hetherington at 714-528-9907--- [email protected] .
..I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 Page 4
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SONGBIRD STUDIOS PRESENTS ACACIA CHOIR SIMPLE GIFTS A SPRING CONCERT SATURDAY MAY 3, 2014 4:30 P.M. THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Acacia Choir cordially invites you to a beautiful evening of live music. Accompanied by a mini orchestra of piano, cello, and flute, the Acacia songbirds will lift your spirits with elegant and energetic selections from classic American and musical theater repertoire. Consider yourself our honored guest, and drift down the Shenandoah river with us, finding peace and delight in the simple gifts, in the sound of music. Prelude hand-bell music by Belle Musique. Dessert reception to follow. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ASHLEY ROMERO @ 714-334-8858 or [email protected] WWW.BELLEMUSIQUE.ORG
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The Charles Williams Reading Group continues our review of MSgr. Ronald Knoxs collected Oxford conferences from the volume titled The Hidden Stream. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday about 7:15 pm, at the home of Teri and Eliot Harry, which is located about a mile north of the Blessed Sacrament Church. We always look forward to welcoming any new members to any of our meetings! For more information regarding our present topics please contact either Eliot at [email protected] or Emily Evans at [email protected] or call 714.525.1066 if you are interested, or have questions.
Ukulele Club
Join the fun and participate in the Ukulele Club at the Rectory on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Children as young as four years old have fun making (sometimes very loud!) music, The club is a fantastic way for all the children of the parish, from both services, to get to know each other, build friendships, and praise God. Ukulele club isn't just for kids! Anyone is invited to join. Talk to Ashley Romero for more information.
1stQTR 2014
24 53 77 26
1stQTR 2013
26 66 92 30
1stQTR 2010
43 95 135 45 $3,895.22
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Electronic Giving
A timely reminder that you can now donate electronically to The Blessed Sacrament Church and/or The Childrens Learning Center. You may make a one-time or a recurring donation simply by clicking on the Online Giving link on the menu bar at the top-right of the church website, or you can go directly to this URL: http://www.blesssac.org/giving/. Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the churchs bank account. At this time we do not offer online credit card giving as the processing expense is prohibitive. As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. Additional information is available from the church office. If your smart-phone is equipped with a QR code reader application you can set up an online donation plan and/or make a one-time donation by reading the QR code at the right.
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