Notes for the Week Fifth Sunday after Pentecost July 14 2019
Dear friends,
Every now and then you lose yourself. It can happen when you’re walking along the beach alone, or with family, or when you’re camping, and you lie back in your plastic lounger peering up at the dark tips of old growth that have been there long before campers were invented. You lose yourself when your everyday drops away, for just a few moments. There are no bills, no climate change, no wars, no threats, no posturing, no cruelty, no political landscape. The only landscape you find yourself in is God’s. And then, if lose yourself enough, you might actually glimpse God.
Phoebe the Dog and I were walking in a bit of wilderness, both losing ourselves in the moment, and it seemed like we saw the face of God. The very presence and essence of God was carved into this rock, immoveable, impenetrable, inscrutable, and older than time, or at least, when God made heaven and earth. Maybe the rock was put here by God, when God moved the mountains a few zillion years ago, as a reminder of God’s mighty power. Maybe the rock is a marker, letting us know that God passed by this place as God was building the universe and all that lived and had its being. Somehow, I sensed this must be true, or else why would I feel the presence of God so strongly in this place.
When Moses met God on Mount Sinai, Moses asked God if he could see his glory. God told him no, because “no one may see me and live.” Maybe Moses shouldn’t have asked. Maybe God expected Moses to see God’s glory everywhere, if Moses would only take the time to lose himself and look. Maybe it was a lesson for Moses, which is why God put Moses in the cleft of a rock and covered him, until God had gone by, so that Moses could see only God’s back. If Moses wanted to see God up front and personal, he was going to have to learn to do that for himself.
Seeing God’s face, as I did, was a good reminder of that for me. God is everywhere, all the time, and available for us to not only see, but even touch, whenever we choose to lose ourselves to the world, in order to enter into God’s space. I felt the softness covering this rockface, like an ancient beard, surrounding far seeing clefts and weathered features. How far can this GodFace see? How far back and how far into the future? I think I must come back to find God here and ask my questions. One question I’m asking right now is how many others will pass by this way, tomorrow, next year…. a million years from now, and see the face of God? Given the way the world is handling things, God only knows.
We journey together,
Mother Esme+
“Rock of ages. cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee…..”
1982 Hymnal 18th C
What Moses saw….
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This week we pray for…….
Bill & Donna; Linda; Julie; Michael R.; Ruth; Sandy; Joyce; Nathan; Heidi C.; Michelle; Pat; Angelina; Beverly; Julia; Pene; Jenn; Stephanie; Terry; Beth; Curtis; Marlene; Bruce; Mel, Yvette; Deacon Diana, and Carroll.
“O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.” BCP 458
And we pray for our Catechumens as they prepare for renewing their Baptismal Vows on July 21st.
Leslie Hirsch, Jenny Langley, Sienna Liljenwall, LindaCarol McKinlay, and Diane Nash
A Prayer for the Bishop Search in the Diocese of Oregon
Eternal God, our times are in your hands. We trust in your providence and care for each of us and for the Diocese of Oregon. Guide us by your Holy Spirit that in all our praying, planning, discerning and decisions for the election of our new bishop that your plans unfold with grace and power through the work you have given us to do. Unify the diocese in love and strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ. It is in his Name we pray. AMEN
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer,
We pray for the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, The Most Revd Joel Atiwag Pachao - Prime Bishop of the Philippines
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer,
Oregon City: St. Paul. Shawn Dickerson, Rector; Portland: All Saints. Andria Skornik, Rector; Kathleen Borsch, Deacon, Portland: Ascension. Phillip Craig, Rector
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What’s the next best thing to Spring Cleaning?
Summer Cleanout!!
At last, the basement is to be addressed! We will be bringing in a dumpster on July 18th and will have it for two weekends and we will be clearing out the basement of anything that is of no further use to St. Aidan’s.
So…
If you have been storing anything that belongs to you there
that you want to keep,
please rescue it and take it home by July 12th.
If you have been storing anything that is yours, in any rooms on campus, that you want to keep,
please rescue it and take it home by July 12th.
Sticky Note Code and Process!!
Green Sticky Note or Dots: Needs to go to dumpster
Red Sticky Notes or Dots: Need to keep
Yellow Sticky Notes or Dots: Needs to go in the driveway for free giveaway
No sticky note/no dot: not applicable,
(because you took the item home for sentimental reasons and it now resides in your own basement!)
Yay!
Questions? Call Jenny Langley 503-752-7925
Or talk to LindaCarol McKinlay or Mother Esme
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ST. AIDAN’S BASKET
St. AIDAN’S COMMUNITY DINNER RETURNS THIS
THURSDAY, JULY 11TH.
YOU ARE INVITED TO BRING A FRIEND TO DINNER,
OR JUST COME YOURSELF!
5:30 Serving
(If you like, come early to help set up, or stay to clean up)
THERE WILL BE A PLATE FOR YOU!
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Saint Aidan's Green Awareness Project
is proud to present
SACRED F👡👟TPRINTS
An environmental awareness project
supported by Gresham Green Program
St. Aidan's is continuing to rise up and meet the goals towards sustainability. We have recently been audited by Gresham Green Business and by PGE electrical audit. We have a list set before us and we have no doubt we will accomplish the goal, one step at a time. Not only will we learn how to be more environmentally savvy as a community we will bring our sustainable savviness to our own homes.
UPDATES
Look out for new recycle bins and signs that
keep us updated with Gresham recycling Policies.
If you have questions or interested to learn more, contact
Beth Voss at urbanfarm2012@gmail.com
This week’s Sacred Footprints Tips:
Watch for new recycling bins coming your way
And use them!
Recycle at home, too!
Always walk with Sacred Footprints!!
Featured Articles
https://www.earthsfriends.com/why-recycling-important/
http://www.dwswa.org/recycle-reuse-articles/
Did you know…..?
SACRED F👡👟TPRINTS
also includes
St. Aidan’s Animal Ministry?
Work has begun on Sophia’s Garden
See Beth Voss or Mother Esme for
Here’s what Sophia
(our little resident bunny)
would like you to know.)
Those plastic rings that come off milk or juice cartons can trap little beaks when birds investigate them. Those those mesh bags that hold onions or avocadoes, lemons or grapes can trap wings and beaks and little webbed feet and claws. Don’t risk trapping our little feathered friends, who will die if they cannot free themselves from these deadly rings. What you can do:
Suggest to your grocer to stop selling mesh bags.
If you must buy a mesh bag, cut it up into little pieces before throwing it into the garbage.
Cut plastic rings, so that they can pop off a bird’s beak, before disposing rings in the garbage, and recycling milk/juice cartons in recycling.
Thank you, Sophia!
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Weekly at St. Aidan’s
A complete version of the calendar for St. Aidan’s campus activities
is posted around the campus, in the E-Notes and on the website
Sunday
9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite II [Sanctuary]
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer [Sanctuary]
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Benedictine Group/Cuthbert Community [Murdock Hall-Kitchen]
All are welcome (bring your own supper/snack)
Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist - Rite I [Sanctuary]
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Bible Study for Grown-ups [Kitchen]
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FREE Community Suppers (Doors open at 5 p.m.) [Murdock Hall]
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COMING EVENTS at ST. AIDAN’S
July 14th, SUN: Second Sunday: SERRV Shop is open after church today
Metro-East Convocation at St. Paul’s in Oregon City @ 1:30 p.m.
July 15th, MON: Murdock Hall Basement Clean-up begins
July 16th, TUE: Vestry Meeting [Likowski Hall – Guild Room]
July 20th, SAT: Acolyte Training [Sanctuary]
July 21st, SUN: Catechumens to St. Edward’s in Silverton for
Confirmation/Reaffirmation
August 7th, WED: First Wednesday: “Healthy Cooking” (SOS Free) with Rachel & Beth
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. [Murdock Hall - Kitchen]
August 31st, SAT: St. Aidan’s CELTIC FESTIVAL (time NOW to plan baskets to raffle)
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. [All Campus]
September 1st, SUN: St. Aidan’s “Mass on the Grass” [Outdoors]
10:00 a.m. followed by Pot-Luck Coffee Hour
THIS WEEK on ST. AIDAN’S CAMPUS
July 12th, Friday
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Kitchen Meeting [Murdock Hall and Kitchen]
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tai Chi Class / $5 per session [Murdock Hall]
July 13th, Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Catechumenate Retreat [Likowski Hall – Guild Room, Murdock Hall, & Sanctuary]
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kingdom Harvest - Praise Team [Sanctuary]
July 14th, Sunday Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper10)
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite II [Sanctuary]
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Santa Cruz: Santa Eucaristia [Sanctuary]
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Metro-East Convocation meeting at St. Paul’s in Oregon City]
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jesus el Camino Service and Sunday School [Murdock Hall & Library]
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kingdom Harvest Ministries [Sanctuary & Library]
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Santa Cruz: Baptism Class [Likowski Hall – Guild Room]
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous [Murdock Hall]
July 15th, Monday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Opportunities Kitchen [Murdock Hall and Kitchen]
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Music Group Sessions [Murdock Hall]
July 16th, Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Opportunities Kitchen [Murdock Hall and Kitchen]
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting [Likowski Hall – Guild Room]
July 17th, Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Opportunities Kitchen [Murdock Hall and Kitchen]
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer [Sanctuary]
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Benedictine Group/Cuthbert Community [Likowski Hall – Guild Room]
All are welcome (bring your own supper/snack)
July 18th, Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I [Sanctuary]
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. “Bible Study for Grown-Ups” [Likowski Hall – Guild Room]
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Opportunities Kitchen [Murdock Hall and Kitchen]
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Prep for Community Dinner
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FREE Community Dinner [served until 7 pm] – Murdock Hall
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Combined St. Aidan’s Vestry & Santa Cruz/Holy CrossBAC Meeting
[Likowski Hall – Guild Room]
July 19th, Friday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Opportunities Kitchen [Murdock Hall and Kitchen]
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tai Chi Class / $5 per session [Murdock Hall]
July 20th, Saturday
9:00 a.m. - Noon Acolyte Training [Sanctuary]
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Human Solutions (Prep 10 am to 1 pm & Clean-up 5:30 to 7 pm
[Murdock Hall and Kitchen]
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Human Solutions Volunteer Event [Murdock Hall & Kitchen]
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kingdom Harvest - Praise Team [Sanctuary]
July 21st, Sunday Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (11)
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite II [Sanctuary]
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Santa Cruz: Santa Eucaristia [Sanctuary]
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Metro-East Convocation meeting at St. Paul’s in Oregon City]
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jesus el Camino Service and Sunday School [Murdock Hall & Library]
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kingdom Harvest Ministries [Sanctuary & Library]
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Santa Cruz: Baptism Class [Likowski Hall – Guild Room]
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous [Murdock Hall]
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