Community updates (6/8/22)
Shelley will be finishing her sabbatical and taking some vacation from June 13 through July 23. The Rev. Canon John Saville and his wife, Kathleen, will once again be here to cover her time away. They will be living in the rectory and Fr. John will be presiding and preaching at the 10:45am service each Sunday (there will be no 7:30am service during this time, due to lack of attendees. The 7:30am service will begin again when Shelley returns). Fr. John will also attend meetings and take care of any pastoral needs. You may call him directly or call Senior Warden Nancy Romer if you have need of pastoral care.
Our Re-Entry Team would like to point out that Santa Clara County is in a covid surge and wants to remind you of the following:
Masks inside the church building are optional, but strongly recommended, especially in the sanctuary.
ECA has a contact tracing protocol, so if you have been in church on Sunday and test positive during the week, please let Shelley know, even if you have no symptoms – we’ll send an eblast with no names, but letting people know they may potentially have been exposed.
There’s no change to our protocol for fellowship, we urge you to remember that covid is still around us, is an airborne virus, and to take care.
And, because it is airborne, we are passing the collection plates again, because this is considered safe with what we now know about transmission
Additionally, if you have symptoms, even if you think it’s a cold, please stay home. Also, if you are feeling unwell, it is wise to use a covid home test. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of free at-home tests, which are delivered to your home via USPS. To order go to: https://www.covid.gov/tests
Or you may go to CVS or another drug store and get them for free. Part of the difficulty of covid is that people are contagious before symptoms develop – this is why we have a contact tracing protocol.
Thank you for acting with concern for everyone’s safety.
Parish Meeting / Transition Update with the Bishop!
Please join us for a Potluck Appetizer/ Parish Meeting on Wednesday June 29th at 6pm
We will socialize and then have a meeting with Bishop Lucinda to review the process and the Transition Team plans for the search for our new rector. Come to hear the plan and to enjoy the fellowship! We hope you'll be able to join us!
This meeting will also be available virtually via a zoom call for those that can't physically make it to the church. (see Wednesday Message for Link)
Please bring your favorite hors d'oeuvre / hearty appetizer to share
The church will provide juices, water, coffee and ice tea.
Event: Parish Meeting / Potluck Appetizer
Purpose: Meet with Bishop Lucinda to Kick off Transition Team efforts for new rector search
Date: Wednesday June 29th
Time: 6pm - 8:00pm
Please contact Sharon Hall with any questions
Your Transition Team!
Memorial Services Upcoming at ECA:
Memorial for Dave Harris:
Long-time beloved member of CCAV church. Service will be in the sanctuary on Saturday, June 18th at 11am
Bill & Joyce Strandberg’s Celebration of Life:
Cheryl Strandberg Brown let us know that the memorial service for her parents, Bill and Joyce Strandberg, will be on Friday, June 10 at 11:00am at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos: 16575 Shannon Rd, Los Gatos 95032. Lunch will follow at noon.
The 9am Sunday Discussion Group will return 7/24/22 as the preparation class for Confirmation or Reception – all are invited even if you don’t plan to be Confirmed or Received.
The Wednesday Night Discussion Class will return in the fall as a book study.
June 9 (tomorrow) from 10-11:30am, will be the last Bible Study until July 28.
Have you been Confirmed or Received into The Episcopal Church?
If you have been Baptized but never Confirmed in any denomination, you may be Confirmed. Confirmation is a mature, public affirmation of your faith in, and intention to continue to follow, Jesus Christ. If you have been Baptized and Confirmed in another denomination, you may be Received into The Episcopal Church. In The Episcopal Church, this sacrament is officiated only by the Bishop, with the renewal of your Baptismal Covenant and the laying of the Bishop’s hands on your head. This is a formal step of belonging in The Episcopal Church and we believe it conveys God’s grace.
Bishop Lucinda Ashby’s annual, official visit to ECA will be on August 28th at the 10:45am service. At that time, she will Confirm or Receive anyone who has been prepared. Before the Bishop’s visit, I will be holding preparation classes for five weeks on Sunday mornings between our two services, July 24 through August 21: 9-10:15am.
If you are interested in being Confirmed or Received, please talk to me and plan to attend these five classes. You may be Confirmed regardless of how long you have attended The Episcopal Church. The classes are also open to anyone who wants a refresher course in who we are in The Episcopal Church, where we came from, and what we believe. Please be sure to speak with me if you plan to attend, whether or not you plan to be Confirmed or Received.
-Shelley
Build a Burger – Build a Future
A Joint Venture Fellowship BBQ
Saturday, June 25
$10/person and includes:
Appetizers on the Patio at 5 PM
Build Your Burger at 6 PM
Special Guest Speaker – Maria Nicolacoudis
Of Hearts and Minds
Followed by Dessert
Celebrate the longest day and beginning of summer with your friends from CCAV and ECA. Besides appetizers and your burger, which you can build with the condiments of your choice, there will be four side dishes to round out your dinner meal. Baked beans and potato salad sure to be included. After a short presentation by Maria, you will be treated to a decadent dessert. Coffee, tea, water, and lemonade will be provided. If you would prefer a different beverage you are invited to bring it along with you.
There is a sign up on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Please sign up and specify the type of burger that is your choice for the meal: beef or vegetarian. Also, there are lots of opportunities to help put this event together. Join one of those teams for added fun and comradery.
Questions? Contact Susie Ferguson, Susanne Moore or Madelaine Yannaccone your event planners for Build a Burger. Cash or checks written to JV will be accepted.
Hearts and Minds Fifth Annual Benefit Gala. This event will be Saturday, June 18 from 4:30 PM to 8 PM. This will include a Silent and Live Auction as well wine, appetizer and dinner. Individual tickets are $125. If this is something you would like to consider, contact us attn: Susie Ferguson from ECA, who will be putting together tables of eight.