THE CLARION. Busy October

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1 THE CLARION ST. CLEMENT S EPISCOPAL CHURCH BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA I thought that church activity quieted down in October, but as I peruse the parish calendar, I realize I was previously misinformed. Our space is being will be used by various outside dance, drama, music, meditation, educational, and professional organizations. This opens St. Clement s up to the wider community, and earns money for our ministries. In addition to all of the activity of our friends, our own congregation has a full calendar. The choirs, guilds, formation, and fellowship groups continue to be busy, and on October 14, our Outreach Committee with the Sunday School and youth group are exhibiting the Mac N Cheese Roll, back by popular demand. We have been collecting macaroni and cheese boxes (through October 14) and will witness them lined up and knocked down like giant dominoes. Busy October OCTOBER 2018 From noon to 2 pm on October 14, everyone is invited to the parish hall for a square dance. Come for the dance, fellowship, and for the pizza (please RSVP so we have enough). On October 20, we are building a playhouse for Habitat for Humanity, and, when we are finished, the recipient family will take it home. I regret that I will miss that event, since I will be at the Diocesan Convention with our delegates. I am excited to be part o f t h e T e e n Confirmation Class beginning on the last Sunday of the month, and I look forward to the Confirmation at Grace Cathedral on June 2. I give thanks for all the action and know that the Spirit is at work. In peace, Bruce St. Clement s Episcopal Church The Rev. Bruce D. O Neill, Rector bruce@stclementsberkeley.org Linda Gavenda, Director of Music lindagavenda@mac.com Victor Gavenda, Choirmaster victor@gavenda.com Margaret Ruenzel, Youth Choir Director mruenzel@gmail.com Sarah Williams, Office Administrator stclements@stclementsberkeley.org Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am to 1:00 pm 2837 Claremont Boulevard Berkeley, California (510)

2 The Clarion Let light perpetual shine upon him Edward Waller October 22, September 27, 2018 Memorial Service will be October 15, 2:00 pm, at St. Clement s Teen Confirmation Class If you or your teenager is interested in Confirmation please contact Bruce. There is an organizational meeting for students and parents at 11:30 am on Sunday, October 28. Upcoming Baptism: November 4 If you or a loved one is interested in Baptism, please contact the rector. The Lectionary October 7 Job 1:1, 2:1-10 Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16 October 14 Job 23:1-9, Psalm 22:1-15 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31 October 21 Job 38:1-7 Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45 October 28 Job 42:1-6, Psalm 34:1-8 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 Prayer List In Our Parish: Dee, Catherine, Bob, Nauvelene, Ysella, Nancy, Joe, Timothy, Katherine, Paul, Tony, Joanne, Tecia, Doris Friends & Loved Ones: Max, Lois, Amy, Jacquie, Marty, Monique, Ed, Amy, Somsri, Patrick, Rosialeigh, Julie, Mark, Lynette, Davida, Bode, Betty, Jeanie, Katelyn, Tatum, Charlotte, Julie, Bob, Connie, Lanell, Candace, Stephen, Theo, John, Dan, Bounphipop, Kham, Derek, Gianna, Lisa, Mike, Claus, Joni, David, Andrew, Michael, Tom, Daniel, Vanessa, Doug, Bonnie, Bronwen, Nancy, Linda, Ernie, Leroy, Anne-Marie, Bob, James, Wandej, Nuansri, Ganjana, Simone, Richard Departed: Robert Oakes, Edward Waller Page 2 You may submit prayer requests to the church office by or phone.

3 Director of Outreach and Family Ministries The vestry and I are in the process of hiring a Director of Outreach and Family Ministries. This half-time lay position will help our parish grow its active membership and develop a more diverse and inclusive church community. This is intended to be a three-year commitment, funded by a bequest and by investment income generated by the Goode Ritson Endowment Fund, and so it will have no impact on our current operating budget. Bruce St. Clement s People at CDSP At the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, the Episcopal seminary in Berkeley, there will be two St. Clement s-connected people preaching at weekday services in October. Wednesday, October 3, at 8:30 am: Healing Eucharist, with a sermon by the Rev. Bonnie Stewart Bonnie was sponsored for ordination to the diaconate by St. Clement s and is now a deacon at St. Michael and All Angels parish in Portland, Oregon, and studying for ordination to the priesthood. Tuesday, October 9, at 8:30 am: Shanna Hawks will give her senior sermon Shanna was a field education student at St. Clement s during the school year, and is now in her final year of seminary. She will be ordained a deacon in Spokane, Washington, on October 21 (see page 4 for the invitation), and will preach at St. Clement on October 28. Square Dance Sunday, October pm SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PARISH RETREAT: March 8-10, 2019 October 2018 Come one, come all to a parish square dance at noon on Sunday, October 14! There will be PIZZA. The dances will be taught, so no dancing experience is needed. All ages are welcome! The dance caller will be Bob Elling. An approximate head count for pizza-buying purposes would be helpful, so let us know you plan to come by calling or ing the church office (stclements@stclementsberkeley.org). at the Bishop s Ranch in Healdsburg Page 3

4 The Clarion Movie Group Sunday, October 28, 6:00 pm at the home of Barbara Smith Join us for Movie Group! We watch the films on our own and then gather for a casual potluck, great conversations and fun. Call (510) for directions. The films to watch: Colette A Star is Born BlacKkKlansman New Pathway Page 4 Since the old maintenance shed on the south side of the church was no longer being used, the men of the Layton family disassembled it and had the remains hauled away. From the rubble of the foundation, our resident volunteer landscaper Eleanor Lindgren constructed a pathway and small patio around the giant tree. In addition, she planted new vegetation. This project resulted in a beautiful new space, in addition to opening up the church to new south side views.

5 Outreach Corner October 2018 Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Build Saturday, October 20, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm RSVP to the church office: stclements@stclementsberkeley.org Please join us for this special work project. All are invited to take part in putting together a children s playhouse (including kids age 10 plus). The playhouse (model pictured) will be made for children of military families stationed in the Bay Area. We will paint the playhouse following a theme the child recipient wants (with help from the Habitat crew). Our day will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday morning (with juice, coffee & bagels) and should end about 2 pm; with a break for lunch provided by the Outreach Committee. We will be instructed and helped by two representatives from Habitat. They will provide the materials and tools for the playhouse. In general, no construction/carpentry skills are required. The work will take place in the lawn in front of Palache Hall, weather permitting. We hope you will take part in this worthy project. It should be lots of fun!!! C o n t a c t D a v i d C u n n i n g h a m (cunninghamd2@usfca.edu) or Liz Tracey (metracey@gmail.com) for more details. Mac N Cheese Drive Extended! The Mac N Cheese Roll is back by popular demand! Our Sunday School and EYC members made it clear Mac N Cheese Roll will be on Sunday, October 14, at coffee hour they wanted to have a Mac N Cheese Roll again this year. We are collecting boxes of macaroni and cheese until October 14, when our children and youth will set them up and knock them down like dominoes during coffee hour. This is a fun event, with all proceeds going to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Place your donations in the barrel inside the front entrance to Palache Hall. Page 5

6 The Clarion Parenting Workshops & Book Club with Dr. Jane Brooks Hosted by St. Clement s Episcopal Church, Palache Hall 2837 Claremont Boulevard, Berkeley CA October 9 9:45-11:15 a.m. (Tue.) Parents Book Club, Dr. Brooks will summarize and lead discussion of the following titles: The Importance of Being Little by Erika Christakis The Good News about Bad Behavior by Katherine Reynolds Lewis November p.m. (Sat.) Organizing a Healthy Family Media Plan Dr. Brooks will present research on the influence of media use in family life and present possible ways families can organize a media healthy plan for themselves. Participants will engage in activities to deal with obstacles to change. December 4 9:45-11:15 a.m. (Tue.) Parents Book Club, Dr. Brooks will summarize and lead discussion of the following titles: The Strength Switch by Lea Waters The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson Parenting events are free and open to the public and are led by Dr. Jane Brooks, a child and family therapist for thirty-eight years at Kaiser, Hayward and author of the college text, The Process of Parenting, published in its ninth edition by McGraw-Hill. Dr. Brooks has been a lecturer in Psychology at the University of California Berkeley and the University of California, Santa Cruz and has served on the Clinical Faculty at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Brooks is a licensed psychologist, PSY 2733, and a long-time member of St. Clement s. Page 6

7 Rectory Update October 2018 The rectory fire in July of 2017 did significant damage to the structure and resulted in the loss of property of St. Clement s and the O Neill family. But the totality of the impact was more than that. Michele O Neill had invested twenty years of loving care into the home. That was all gone. As the restoration of the rectory began in earnest, Michele, now for the second time, has engaged in the process of rebuilding the O Neill family home. Anyone who has ever done a major remodel or construction can appreciate the myriad decisions, large and small, that must be made as the project goes forward. Michele has taken on that challenge with enthusiasm and dedication. From the width of a grout line to the color of the exterior paint, and everything in between, Michele has paid attention to details and made informed decisions. We at St. Clement s are so fortunate to have Michele O Neill as part of this project and part of our community. Thank you, Michele! The construction is progressing on schedule, from its start date last month. Significant structural engineering and loadbearing framing have been completed; work on services like plumbing, electrical, water, sewer, and heating, will all begin in the next few weeks. In the coming weeks, look for announcements about opportunities to tour the rectory, to get a first-hand view of what has been done. Page 7

8 The October Calendar OCTOBER 1 MONDAY OCTOBER 3 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4 THURSDAY 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal OCTOBER 7 SUNDAY 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Choir Rehearsals 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Sunday School & EYC OCTOBER 8 MONDAY OCTOBER 9 TUESDAY 9:45 am Parents Book Club OCTOBER 10 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11 THURSDAY Church Office Closed 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal & Party OCTOBER 14 SUNDAY 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Choir Rehearsals 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Sunday School 11:30 am Mac n Cheese Roll 12:00 pm Square Dance OCTOBER 15 MONDAY 2:00 pm Memorial Service for Edward Waller OCTOBER 16 TUESDAY 7:00 pm Vestry Meeting OCTOBER 17 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18 THURSDAY 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal OCTOBER FRIDAY-SATURDAY Diocesan Convention OCTOBER 20 SATURDAY 9:00 am Playhouse Build with Habitat for Humanity OCTOBER 21 SUNDAY 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Choir Rehearsals 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Sunday School & EYC 11:45 am Altar Guild Meeting 6:30 pm Really Terrible String Orch. OCTOBER 22 MONDAY OCTOBER 24 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25 THURSDAY 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal OCTOBER 28 SUNDAY 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:00 am Choir Rehearsals 10:00 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Sunday School & EYC 11:30 am Confirmation Class OCTOBER 29 MONDAY OCTOBER 31 WEDNESDAY October 2018 Worship Schedule: SUNDAY 8:00 am: Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer (every Sunday) 10:00 am: Choral Eucharist 1979 Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 5 th Sundays and Festival Days) 10:00 am: Choral Morning Prayer 1928 Book of Common Prayer (4 th Sundays) WEDNESDAY 11:30 am: Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Page 8 If you would like to receive monthly Clarions and weekly announcements from St. Clement s by , please let the church office know or use the signup sheet in Palache Hall. Don t miss out on the latest! If you enjoy social media, please join us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and add your voice. You will be helping to welcome others to our church. Most newcomers find churches through web sites or Facebook. In addition to our web site... We are on Facebook. St. Clement s on the Internet And on both Twitter and Instagram If you would like to donate to St. Clement s, visit our web site and look for Support St. Clement s.