September 30, 2014 Seventeenth Week of Pentecost

This Sunday At

Saturday, October 18th 6:00 pm $35 per adult, $10 kids 8+, $5 kids under 8 childcare is also available for $10 Join the St. Tim's community for a night of delicious food, fabulous music, great company, and a dazzling silent auction! Viva Santa Maria is the St. Tim's fundraiser for Santa Maria Urban Mission and your support is needed. Buy your tickets at church on Sundays or contact Joanna Shreve. We need your auction donations Please contact Darlene Frick to donate an auction item (even if you can't attend the dinner for any reason). All proceeds from the evening are for the benefit of Santa Maria.  Your generous auction donations and bidding are what make the difference to this fundraiser.   Popular auction items include getaways, sports tickets, hosted dinners, home services, baking & cooking services, hand made items, wine, and others. If you can donate an item, somebody will be excited to bid on it - and hopefully two or three people will bid on it! We've already received a donation for a November getaway to Red Wolf Lodgeat Squaw Valley & Sharks tickets are on their way. WANT IN ON THE ACTION? Please email Joanna Shreve to help with the dinner or to learn more about Santa Maria

Great New Travel Mugs 
$10 Each
Net Proceeds support Santa Maria Urban Mission! 

See Annett Inacker for more information. 

Praise Up On the Move

Sunday, Praise Up, our youth and children's choir, traveled to St.Thomas in Sunnyvale as they prepared for the deanery concert later this month.Our young people received many complements while practicing with the children at St.Thomas and enjoyed a quick trip through the labyrinth at St. Thomas before heading back. 

October 4, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm 

St.Timothy's Diocesan Convention Delegates
Diocese Budget Meeting

St Jude's Episcopal Church Cupertino 20920 McClellan Road.

October 5, 10:00 a.m

Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation 
Liturgy Part 1 with Fr. Ron Griffin

October 5, 10:00 a.m

Manna Bags

Help assemble Manna From Heaven to serve our local homeless population.

October 5, 10:30 a.m

Getting to Know St. Tim's

What is a covenant group? What is Parents' Day Out? What are you looking for from church and The Point? What does it mean to you to be the hands, face and heart of Jesus? 

Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30 p.m. 

Teaching Your Child How to Resolve Conflicts

Preschool Director Janet Kolstad will talk about how to help children communicate and work to resolve disagreements. 

Anne Wilde also will present about car seat safety.
Enrolled families, church members and neighborhood families are invited. Adults only, please. For questions, contact Janet.

October 26, 2014 One service 10:00 a.m

Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation 

Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves Please bring a brunch/lunch item to share.              

Drinks will be provided."

November 1, 9:30 a.m.

Join the Elkhorn Slough Pilgrimage on All Saints Day

Join Bishop Mary and fellow pilgrims from throughout the diocese for an Elkhorn Slough Pilgrimage on All Saints Day, Saturday, November 1. We will gather at theElkhorn Slough Reserve by 9:30 a.m. and finish around 12:15 p.m. Children are very welcome! The reserve is located at 1700 Elkhorn Road in Watsonville.

This is a fun opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to an El Camino Real event. We will be taking reservations because the Elkhorn staff would like us to limit our group to around 50 people.
 
To RSVP, please email Mary Beth Powell at marybeth@edecr.org or call her at 831-394-4465. Please provide the number of people attending, individual names and children’s ages. A few notes about the reserve:

- For ecological reasons, please take only water on the trail.
- Food is only allowed at the Nature Center picnic tables. 
- Elkhorn’s modest fee will be covered for all joining the pilgrimage.
- You are welcome to stay through the afternoon. Bring your own lunch to enjoy on the picnic tables and take another loop or two around the reserve.
 

Thanks from your pilgrimage team: The Rev. Eliza Linley, Celeste Ventura and Jackie Pierce. Questions can be directed to Celeste at cavcv@sbcglobal.net.

The reserve is located at 1700 Elkhorn Road in Watsonville. 

Ongoing Ministry

Manna Bags 

Are available in the Nave

Donations can be left in Edwards Hall

Prayer List

If you have someone you would like to have on the church prayer list, please send the name(s) to Althea Parks 

Vestry Minutes 

Past and present Vestry Minutes are always available in the administration office. 

Alter Guild

There are openings available. Contact Cindy Jarvis.

Administration Contact information

St Timothy's Events Calendar

Robin Vasilakos

Call (650) 967-4724  

Email administrator@sttims.org 

Note: If you would like to add to the announcements or blogs please email Robin the information with the text you would like used and a picture to                                  accompany the information. To make the weekly newsletter and blog                                      deadline please have it in no later than 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, To make the                                Sunday deadline please have it in no later than Friday 9:00 a.m. Thank You.

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

2094 Grant Road Mountain View, CA 94040

(650) 967-4724

www.sttims.org

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September 23, 2014 Sixteenth Week of Pentecost

This Sunday At

For the Complete Fall Schedule go here. 

Thursday September 25, 7:15 p.m. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Vestry Meeting

October 4, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm  St.Timothy's Diocesan Convention Delegates Diocese Budget Meeting St Jude's Episcopal Church Cupertino 20920 McClellan Road.

Sunday September 28th 10:00 a.m.   Your Body Temple, Part 2 Discussion of caring for our bodies by eating well. We'll test out theories with a healthy snack! No need to have attended part 1.

Sunday September 28th 10:30 a.m.   Rejoice in the Lord Always: A Study of Philippians Paul writes this letter of joy while in prison. How is it possible to rejoice in the midst of suffering? Go to St. Tim's Blog for more information about this series of sessions.

Sunday September 28, 10:00 p.m.                                              Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation   Eucharist

October 18, 6 - 9:30 p.m.  St. Tim's Spaghetti Dinner: Viva Santa Maria Join us for delicious Italian food, music, & silent auction. Proceeds will benefit Santa Maria Urban Ministry.  Tickets are $35 per adult, $20 for children 8 and over and $5 for children under 8. Childcare is $10. Purchase tickets on Sundays, or email/contact Joanna Shreve. We are starting to gather items for the Silent Auction.  To donate items, please contact Darlene Frick via email or call 408-736-4660.

November 1, 9:30 a.m. Join the Elkhorn Slough Pilgrimage on All Saints Day We will gather at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by 9:30 a.m. and finish around 12:15 p.m. Children are very welcome! The reserve is located at 1700 Elkhorn Road in Watsonville. To learn more go to theDiocese Link or read more at this weeks St. Tim's Blog.

What Happens In Covenant Group...Blesses You and Others! Fall is a time of new beginnings for children and adults. If you've wondered about covenant groups, now is a great time to check one out. All groups are open and ready to welcome you. There are women's groups, men's groups, and mixed groups, meeting at a variety of times and locations. If this sounds like the kind of experience that could enrich your life and deepen your faith, please contact Anne Wilde.

Ongoing Ministry

Manna Bags 

Are available in the Nave

Donations can be left in Edwards Hall

Prayer List

If you have someone you would like to have on the church prayer list, please send the name(s) to Althea Parks 

The name will remain on the list until you request that it be removed.

Vestry Minutes 

Past and present Vestry Minutes are always available in the administration office. 

Alter Guild

There are openings available. Contact Cindy Jarvis.

Administration Contact information

St Timothy's Events Calendar

Robin Vasilakos

Call (650) 967-4724  

Email administrator@sttims.org 

Note: If you would like to add to the announcements or blogs please email Robin the information with the text you would like used and a picture to accompany the information. To make the weekly newsletter and blog deadline please have it in no later than 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, To make the Sunday deadline please have it in no later than Friday 9:00 a.m. 

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

2094 Grant Road Mountain View, CA 94040

(650) 967-4724

www.sttims.org

STAY CONNECTED

  

September 16, 2014 Fifteenth Week of Pentecost

Visit St. Timothy's Website here!  September 15, 2014 This Sunday at the Point Announcements Contact Us This Sunday At  For the Complete Fall Schedule go here.  Wednesday September 17th 7:00 p.m.       Rehearsal Deanery Concert On October 19th, our choir and instrumentalists will participate in the 2nd annual Deanery Concert at St. Mark's in Santa Clara at 3 pm. Seven choirs from our local sister Churches will individually present choral music, and the event will culminate in a combined choir presentation involving all singers. St. Tim's hosted this event last year and it was awesome.   Our musicians will be rehearsing for this event on Sundays at 10 am during the Point. Please contact Peter Sammel for more information. Thursday September 18th                                                     Our Intentional Differences in Outreach St. Tims Men's group 7:00-9:30 p.m. Edwards Hall

What Happens In Covenant Group....Blesses You and Others!

Fall is a time of new beginnings for children and adults. If you've wondered about
covenant groups, now is a great time to check one out. All groups are open and ready
to welcome you. There are women's groups, men's groups, and mixed groups, meeting at a variety of times and locations.

Here is the basic format of a meeting (some groups differ slightly):
1. Begin with a moment of silence and prayer.
2. Highs and Lows: Each member takes 2-3 minutes to share the highlights and low points of their week.
3. Look/Book/Took Bible Study: The Look section allows the group to make observations about the world as we experience it. The Book section invites the group into scripture to see the world through the light of God's Word. The Took section enables us to take home a truth we have discerned.
4. Prayer: Aloud or silently we give thanks, and pray for the needs within our group, our families, our church, and our community.

If this sounds like the kind of experience that could enrich your life and deepen your
faith, please contact Anne Wilde at 408-379-2235 or AnneAerobic@aol.com Here is a list of Groups: 

Day and Time	Where	Description
Mondays 1:30-3pm	St. Tim’s Youth room	Women of all ages who enjoy sharing their stories, faith, and dreams for the future.
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm	Sunnyvale home	Women of all ages sharing faith and laughter.
Tuesdays 7:15-9:00pm	St. Tim’s Room 1	A group of men with diverse life experiences.  We socialize, eat, study a Bible passage, and read books on religious subjects of interest.  Our meetings are open to all interested men.
Tuesdays 8-9:45pm	Santa Clara home	A bunch of easy-going men who enjoy inviting the Holy Spirit into discussions of faith.  Men from all backgrounds welcome.
Wednesdays twice monthly 1:30-3pm	Rotates	A group of retired women who enjoy the socialization and discussions prompted by thoughtful questions about current concerns in life, the church or the world.
Thursdays 10-11:30am	Mountain View home	Mostly moms of school aged children.
Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm	Sunnyvale home	Women who are interested in sharing their faith journeys, in discovering new perspectives, and in the support of other faithful women.
Thursdays 7-8:30pm	Sunnyvale home	Women and men both married and single, from a variety of religious backgrounds and all walks of life.

Sunday September 28th 10:30 a.m.  

Rejoice in the Lord Always: A Study of Philippians

Paul writes this letter of joy while in prison. How is it possible to rejoice in the midst of suffering? Go to St. Tim's Blog for more information about this series of sessions. 

Join us on a Four Season Journey of Harmony and Joy

 Look for our first offering on Sept. 28 & Oct. 5 at The Point. 

Fall: Our focus will be on harmony with God.    

Winter: We will explore harmony with self.  

Spring: Our focus will turn to the earth.  

Summer: We will strive to improve the health of our relationships

As we embark on this adventure as a community of faith, it is our prayer that we do it with a sense of wonder and joy. Questions? See Anne Wilde, stewardship ministry team leader.

September is Disaster Awareness Month

Ready.gov recommends that you . . .

Be Informed. Make a Plan. Build a Kit. Get Involved.

Part of making a plan involves communication with your loved ones after an earthquake. 

How will you check with them to ensure they’re all right?

Tip: Send your loved one this text message containing only four letters: RUOK

(meaning “Are you OK?”). Your loved one can text you back with this message: IMOK

(meaning “I’m OK). Simple text messages like this are more likely to get through when 

telephone communications may be limited following a major earthquake.

Attending the class below Sunday at The Point will help you be bettered prepared for the next disaster. Hope to see you there!

Disaster Preparedness Phase 2: Be Prepared at Home

Living in earthquake country, we need to be prepared for the next “big one”, as well as 

other types of disasters. Last spring’s Phase 1 class provided a disaster preparedness 

overview and info on how we are prepared at church. This Phase 2 class focuses on 

being prepared at home. Dave Wilde will review basic home and family emergency 

preparedness, so that we will be better able to help our families and our neighbors. 

Dave is a health and safety professional, and has years of experience with emergency 

preparedness at work and at home.

September 21, 12:30 p.m.

Lunch and Conversation 

Confirmation, Reception & Reaffirmation to talk about chapters 1-7 your Children are welcome. Please contact Robin to let us know you are coming to lunch.

Sunday September 28th 10:30 a.m.   Rejoice in the Lord Always: A Study of Philippians Paul writes this letter of joy while in prison. How is it possible to rejoice in the midst of suffering? Go to St. Tim's Blog for more information about this series of sessions.  St. Tim's Preschool Seeking Substitute Teachers  St. Tim's Preschool is seeking adults willing to be substitute teachers. If you have availability between 9 am-noon most weekdays, please consider helping in our fun, lively classroom as an occasional teacher. Please contact Director Janet Kolstad. Ongoing Ministry Manna Bags  Are available in the Nave Donations can be left in Edwards Hall Prayer List If you have someone you would like to have on the church prayer list, please send the name(s) to Althea Parks The name will remain on the list until you request that it be removed. Vestry Minutes  Past and present Vestry Minutes are always available in the administration office. Altar Guild  There are opening available please contact Cindy Jarvis Administration Contact information St Timothy's Events Calendar Robin Vasilakos Call (650) 967-4724   Email administrator@sttims.org  Note: If you would like to add to the announcements or blogs please email Robin the information with the text you would like used and a picture to accompany the information. Thank You.

St. Timothy's  Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road Mountain View, CA 94040  (650) 967-4724 www.sttims.org  STAY CONNECTED