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The Reverend Dr. David L Madsen – Rector
Renee Brown – Music Director and Organist
The Reverend Lonell Wright – Guest Preacher
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Black History Month
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 8, 2014
9: 30 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II
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Welcome Newcomers!
We are blessed to have you with us today. Please sign our newcomer’s book at the
back of the church, introduce yourself to the priest, and join us for coffee hour in the
Parish Hall immediately after the service, just across the courtyard.
Our hope is that you find a home among us, in a place where the love of God is shared,
the mystery of grace is experienced and the joy and laughter of the Christian life is
taught.
To learn more about St. Alban’s, you can schedule an appointment with Father Dave
by calling the office at (619) 444-8212 or email us at:
[email protected]. Also, check out our website at www.st-albans-
church.org.
Children are welcome in our worship! Child care and Sunday School are available in the building across the
courtyard at 9:30am. Older children return to the church for the children’s sermon and Communion. Children’s
bulletins, coloring books, and crayons are available in the back of the church for use during the service. Please
return crayons. Thank you!
Flowers today are given to the glory of God.
Have you ever wondered how we get such beautiful flowers at St. Alban’s on Sundays? They
are paid for by parishioners who dedicate flowers to commemorate a special occasion such as
an anniversary, a baptism, a birthday, a graduation, or in memory of departed loved ones. If you
would like to dedicate flowers for a special occasion or memorial, you can do so by filling out a
flower donation envelope found in the narthex (the main church entrance), place your check or
cash in the envelope and put it in the offering plate.
To maintain a peaceful worship environment, please silence your cell phone. Thank you!
ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED IN THE PARISH HALL ACROSS THE COURTYARD
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HOLY EUCHARIST – RITE II * = Please stand during the hymns as you are able.
PRELUDE
WELCOME
* OPENING HYMN AND PROCESSION – LEVAS pg. L44 – “Blessed Absolom” (v. 1-5)
THE INVITATION
Celebrant: O Lord, touch our lips with your saving grace,
People: that our lives may declare your praise!
The Gloria – Hymnal pg. S-280
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray.
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Set us free, heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your
servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of
God, which you have given us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
the Word of God
THE FIRST LESSON – Isaiah 42:5-9 Lector: A Reading from the book of Isaiah:
Thus says God, the LORD,
who created the heavens and stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and what comes from it,
who gives breath to the people upon it
and spirit to those who walk in it:
I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness,
I have taken you by the hand and kept you;
I have given you as a covenant to the people,
a light to the nations,
to open the eyes that are blind,
to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
from the prison those who sit in darkness.
I am the LORD, that is my name;
my glory I give to no other,
nor my praise to idols.
See, the former things have come to pass,
and new things I now declare;
before they spring forth,
I tell you of them.
Lector: Here ends the Reading.
People: Amen.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM - Psalm 137:1-6 Page 792, BCP
1By the waters of Babylon we sat down and
wept, *
when we remembered you, O Zion.
2As for our harps, we hung them up *
on the trees in the midst of that land.
3For those who led us away captive asked us for a
song,
and our oppressors called for mirth: *
“Sing us one of the songs of Zion.”
4How shall we sing the LORD’s song *
upon an alien soil?
5If I forget you, O Jerusalem, *
let my right hand forget its skill.
6Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth
if I do not remember you, *
if I do not set Jerusalem above my highest joy.
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THE EPISTLE – Galatians 5:1-5
Lector: A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Galatians:
For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Listen! I,
Paul, am telling you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. Once again I
testify to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obliged to obey the entire law. You who want to
be justified by the law have cut yourselves off from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. For through the
Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
A period of silence is kept.
Please stand as you are able for the hymn and remain standing for the Gospel.
Sequence Hymn – Hymnal pg. 529, “In Christ there is no East or West”
THE GOSPEL – John 15:12-15
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love
than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not
call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you
friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father.”
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sequence Hymn - Hymnal pg. 529, “In Christ there is no East or West”
THE SERMON – The Reverend Lonell Wright
(Please sit in silent prayer after the sermon)
* NICENE CREED - (Please stand, if you are able, for the reading)
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
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by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
* THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – (please stand or kneel if you are able)
Intercessor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Intercessor: Dear friends in Christ, as we gather for worship this morning, we bring with us the day’s cares
and concerns. I now invite you to offer to God those things which give joy to, or burden, your
heart. For whom shall we pray?
People: We pray that Christ may be seen in the life of the Church, saying Lord in your mercy hear
our prayers,
Intercessor: You have called us into the family of those who are the children of God.
People: May our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ be strengthened by your grace. Lord in
your mercy hear out prayers,
Intercessor: You have called us to be a temple where the Holy Spirit can dwell.
People: Give us clean hands and pure hearts so that our lives will reflect your holiness. Lord in
your mercy hear our prayers,
Intercessor: You have called us to be a light to the world so that those in darkness come to you.
People: May our lives shine as witness to the saving grace you have given for all. Lord in your
mercy hear our prayers,
We pray for friends and family who are ill at this time, and remember them in the quietness of
our hearts. Especially: All who are refugees, the Kenya Kids, Jill Walter, Mary V,
Christine, Cris Shea, Nathan Madsen, David M, Ron White, Burt and Carol, Ruth Rothermel,
Debi Henningsen, Chuck Corlucci, Dave, John Carroll, Madge and George Sperry, Tom Walter,
Pay Pay, Jean, Karolyn Smith, and Alice.
Pray for those serving in the military especially: Kendall, Chris, Chelsea, Lindzy, Cris, Ben,
Josh, Sean, Rico, Cameron, and David Nye, and for our country's veterans.
We pray for peace in Holy Land most especially for our Christian brothers and sisters in
Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Egypt,
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Pakistan, Tunisia, Eritrea, Yemen, Nigeria, and Somalia who are suffering deprivation, torture,
and death for confessing Christ as their Lord. We also hold in prayer all those in the Diocese of Liberia and the entire Anglican Church of the
Province of West Africa, who are heavily affected by the current Ebola pandemic.
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Clergy and people of: St. Peter's, Del Mar and in
our companion Diocese of El Salvador: Santisima Trinidad, San Salvador.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we give thanks today for the Diocese of Maiduguri - (Jos,
Nigeria) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Kana Mani – Bishop.
The congregation may now offer their own prayers and thanksgivings either silently or aloud.
People: We ask for your comfort and healing power to bring hope to those in distress. Lord in your
mercy hear our prayers,
Intercessor: You have called us to be the Bride where Christ the Lord is the Bridegroom.
People: Prepare us for the wedding feast where we will be united with him forever. Lord in your
mercy hear our prayers,
Celebrant: O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to
preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere
may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all
flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE CONFESSION
Celebrant: There come those moments when we stand exposed, our failings, our hurtful words, our harmful
ways open for all to see. But God takes these moments, and these sins, redeeming them through
compassion and love, making us new people, children of the Living God. Let us come, in these
moments, with our prayers to the One who waits to forgive us and make us whole. Let us join
together and pray, saying;
Celebrant and People:
Almighty and most merciful Father,
we have wandered and strayed from your ways
like lost sheep.
We have followed too much the devices and desires
of our own hearts.
We have offended against your holy laws.
We have left undone those things
that we ought to have done;
and we have done those things
that we ought not to have done;
and there is no health in us.
But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
Spare those who confess their faults.
Restore those who are penitent,
according to your promises declared to humankind
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And grant, O most merciful Father, for His sake,
that we may live a disciplined, righteous and godly life,
to the glory of your holy name. Amen..
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Celebrant: God abides in us! God is breathing, living, forgiving, restoring us in this very moment, and in the
days to come. This is the good news for us! As God is in you, so we can live, work, care for
others, so that love, hope and joy might touch all people. Thanks be to God, for we are forgiven.
Amen.
*THE PEACE:
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
At this time you are invited to greet others with a handshake, a wave or hug in peace as you are comfortable.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Sunday School students join their families.
SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND TRAVELERS
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant(s) ________as he/she/they begin
another year. Grant that he/she they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen his/her/their trust in your
goodness all the days of his/her/their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Many happy returns on the day of your birth. May seasons of joy be given. May God in his mercy prepare you
on earth for a beautiful birthday in heaven. Amen.
CHILDREN’S TIME – Sunday school children will be singing this morning, directed by Naomi Madsen.
The Holy Communion
A period of silence is kept.
OFFERING INVITATION -
Celebrant: And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you
need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:7-8)
Offertory Anthem – “The Steadfast Love of the Lord”
DOXOLOGY – Hymnal pg. 380 v.3 - **(please stand as you are able)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye
heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
OFFERING PRAYER
Celebrant: All things come from you O Lord.
People: And of your own we have given you.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
EUCHARIST PRAYER B
SURSUM CORDA –
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Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds:
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator
of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in
our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven,
who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
The Sanctus – Celebrant and People:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Then the Celebrant continues:
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the
calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made
flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior
and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you.
In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for
the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this,
all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of
sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People:
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues:
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your
creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the
Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we may be
acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection
under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the
everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the
head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father,
now and forever.
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AMEN – WLP (Wonder, Love, and Praise) – pg. 863
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing,
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A period of silence is kept.
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
People: Therefore let us keep the feast.
Fraction Anthem – Hymnal pg. WLP (Wonder, Love, and Praise) – pg. 873
The Priest invites the people to Communion:
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in
your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
All are welcome to receive Communion here. When taking Communion, if you prefer, you may partake of only
the Bread. After receiving it, you may cross your arms across your chest to signal to the chalice bearer that you
do not wish to receive the wine. (The Chalice Bearer will pause with the cup and say the words.) If you want to
receive the Cup by intinction (dipping), please allow the chalice bearer to intinct the bread for you. If you do
not wish to receive Communion you may come forward and stand or kneel at the rail, cross your arms over
your chest and receive a blessing from the priest. Those wishing to be anointed please indicate to Father Dave
by touching your forehead when he administers communion to you.
Communion Anthem - “The Reason Why I Sing”
If there are shut-ins who will be receiving Communion from one of our Lay Eucharistic Visitors, the following
prayer is offered following Communion:
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Celebrant: We send you out to bring the Eucharist today to (name) and our prayers and thoughts go with
you.
People: May you carry the prayers of us all as you take this sacrament of Christ’s presence.
Celebrant: May those who receive the body and blood of our Lord be strengthened and encouraged, and
truly be a part of the community which we share together in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Please stand as you are able.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER –
Celebrant: Let us pray
Celebrant and people together:
God of grace and truth, your word brings light to birth in the heart of a darkening world which
fears a love it cannot name. We thank you that flesh is blessed and born anew by a truth which
leaves the heavens and walks the waiting earth: Jesus our brother, the Word incarnate. Amen.
THE BLESSING - May our life-giving God, whose wisdom speaks to us in light and breath, in word and
sacrament, in earth and flesh, illumine us with the Light of the World and the radiance of the Spirit. And the
blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
Amen.
RECESSIONAL HYMN – Hymnal pg. 411, “O Bless the Lord, my soul”
THE DISMISSAL -
Celebrant: Go in peace rejoicing in the power of the Spirit!
People: Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
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PRAYERS
Please remember in your prayers: All who are refugees, the Kenya Kids, Jill
Walter, Mary V, Christine, Cris Shea, Nathan Madsen, David M, Ron White, Burt and
Carol, Ruth Rothermel, Debi Henningsen, Chuck Corlucci, Dave, John Carroll, Madge
and George Sperry, Tom Walter, Pay Pay, Jean, Karolyn Smith, and Alice.
Pray for those serving in the military especially: Kendall, Chris, Chelsea, Lindzy,
Cris, Ben, Josh, Sean, Rico, Cameron, David Nye, and for our country's veterans.
We pray for peace in Holy Land most especially for our Christian brothers and sisters
in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria,
Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, Eritrea, Yemen, Nigeria, and Somalia who are suffering
deprivation, torture, and death for confessing Christ as their Lord.
We also hold in prayer all those in the Diocese of Liberia and the entire Anglican Church of the Province of
West Africa, who are heavily affected by the current Ebola pandemic.
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Clergy and people of: St. Peter's, Del Mar and in our
companion Diocese of El Salvador: Santisima Trinidad, San Salvador.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we give thanks today for the Diocese of Maiduguri - (Jos, Nigeria) The Rt
Revd Emmanuel Kana Mani – Bishop.
You may also call Penny Park at (619) 328-0692 or email: [email protected] for prayer request needs.
Participants in Today’s Worship
Rector: The Reverend Dr. David Madsen
Acolytes: Duncan Richart, Has Ka Paw Htoo, and Has Blu Moo
Lectors: Mike Park, and Penny Park
Intercessor and Chalice Bearer(s): Lillian Edmondson, and Phil Loveless
Organist/Choirmaster: Renee Brown
Acolyte Director: Judy Brown
Ushers: Jack Pape, and Sharon-Kay Fasso
Please join us for Coffee and Fellowship in the Parish Hall across the patio immediately after
the service.
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Announcements for the week of 02/08/2015
St. Alban’s Annual Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting date is TODAY, Sunday, Feb. 8th, after the service and coffee hour. This meeting
is where the annual budget is reviewed and approved, new vestry members chosen, as well as reports from each
of the committees that help St Alban’s function throughout the year. This meeting is open to every church
member, and each member is encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
The ECW will be hosting the annual Pancake Dinner on February 17th. Tickets are on sale after church. See
Sharon Hathaway. Cost will be $10 - Individual, $15 - Couple, $20 - Family of 4, Children 6-12 are $5, and 5
and under are free! Please join us!
Ash Wednesday Services – Feb 18th
The times for this year’s Ash Wednesday services are as follows: The first service of the day will be at Noon.
At 3pm there will be an “Ashes to Go” service at the Johnson St Trolley Transfer Station. Finally an evening
service at 6pm. Please join us!
Welcome Church and Meal in the park
The Welcome Church (the church without walls), and the Meal in the park now takes place on the 4th Sunday of
each month. The next meeting date is Feb. 22nd, from 3:00 – 4:00pm, Wells Park. Please sign up in the Parish
Hall to help with food and beverage donations. Contact Father Dave, or contact the St Alban’s office during the
hours of T-F, 9am-1pm, (619) 444-8212, if you would like more information about helping out with this
ministry.
New Wednesday Bible Study throughout Lent
Join Fr Dave for a new Wednesday Bible study: “Women Leaders in the Bible”. This will start on Feb 25th at
6pm (after the Eucharist) with a soup & salad dinner. The study will be at 6:30pm and will be on 2/25, 3/4,
3/11, 3/18, and ending on 3/25. Please join Fr Dave for this fascinating study!
New Eucharist Service
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, from 8:30-9am in the St John’s chapel of St Alban’s. Everyone is
invited, please join us! ~ Fr. Dave
St Alban's Lenten Quiet Day
This year is on Saturday, March 14th. The day will be led by Fr Ivor Kraft of St Michael's, Carlsbad, who led
our very popular Quiet Day in 2013. Details coming soon! Save the date and plan to attend! Sign-up sheets will
be made available at the end of February. The day will start at 9 AM and end with a light lunch at noon. There
is no charge, but we ask everyone attending to sign up so we can plan accordingly. Please join us.
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Regular Notices
Pick up Father Dave’s Sermons: Reprints of Father Dave’s sermon for today and from past Sundays are available on the
table in the church entrance. Please pick one up on the way out. MP3 audio files are available on the sermon page of the
website. If you have trouble hearing the sermon, please pick one up on the way in. Today’s sermon is also available
through our weekly emailings. Sign up for this service at our website: www.st-albans-church.org.
Worship & Education Times: Sunday Worship 9:30 am; Sunday School for kids Sunday 9:30 am; Wednesday Eucharist
Service 5:15 pm, and Eucharist service every 1st and 3rd Tuesday morning at 8:30 am.
Holy Communion: All are welcome to receive Communion. We normally receive the bread by extending our open
palms, partake, and then drink the wine from the cup. If you don’t desire Communion, you are invited forward to receive a
blessing from the priest by crossing your hands over your chest. Our ministers use hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of
germs prior to distribution of the bread and wine.
El Libro de Oración Común: Está disponible en el vestíbulo y en los bancos de la iglesia.
Prefaces and Further Thoughts: Copies of Prefaces (short introductions to the Lections for the day), and Further
Thoughts on today’s service readings are on the table in the foyer. These are produced each week by Linnea Lagerquist.
Prayer Requests: To make a request for the prayer chain or bulletin or to update requests, please call Penny Park at
619-328-0692 or email: [email protected]. You are also invited to add a prayer request to be read in our Sunday public
prayers on the Petition Sheet near the entrance in the foyer. Names added will be listed for three weeks only, unless
otherwise requested. We can also now receive prayer requests through our website: www.st-albans-church.org
Parking: If you are able-bodied, please park in the lot on Camden or the side streets, saving the prime spots for those
who require a closer parking space. Thank you!
Bulletin Announcements: Please send announcements for the weekly bulletin to the church office no later than
Wednesday morning each week. Thank you!
Altar Flowers: Dedicate the altar flowers one or two Sundays a year is a great way to remember loved ones! Donation
envelopes are on the table in the church entrance and can be placed in the offering plate when completed. Don’t know
when to remember a loved one? Please refer to the Flower Calendar on the bulletin board in the church entrance.
Need a Church Name Tag? Please fill out a name tag form on the clipboard located in the church entrance. Your name
tag will be available for pick up the following Sunday. Contact Brad Cook at (619) 804-3253 or email him at
Newsletter Submissions: If you would like to submit an article or photos for the newsletter please turn it in to the office
no later than the 15th of the month. It is easy to email it in to: [email protected]
Report Misconduct: As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe haven for everyone, our diocese trains
people in the prevention of misconduct and encourages all to report misconduct. All reported incidences are taken
seriously and investigated thoroughly and confidentially. If you believe you have experienced misconduct of any kind,
please contact the Rev’d John Seitman, [email protected], 858-793-4426.
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
490 Farragut Circle, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: 619-444-8212
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.st-albans-church.org