The Season of Epiphany
We are now in the Season of Epiphany. You will notice the vestments and altar hangings are white, and they will be white next week when we commemorate the baptism of Our Lord. Then we will change the color back to green, for ordinary time for January 19-26, and back to white for the Feast of the Presentation on February 2. We will continue with green until Ash Wednesday on March 5. The feast of the Epiphany commemorates the revelation of the divinity of Jesus to the Magi, and at his baptism. It is also the proclamation of the spreading of the Good News of the coming of Christ for the Gentiles. It is a time for us as a Church to celebrate the light of Christ shining in the world, and the good news of restoration and transformation that he brings.
Ash Wednesday Services.
Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, and we will be offering the Ash Wednesday liturgy with imposition of ashes and the Holy Eucharist at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to begin the holy season of Lent in with prayer, quiet reflection, and the breaking of the bread.
St. Ambrose Seniors’ Group.
The St. Ambrose Senior’s Group upcoming gathering is Monday, March 3 at 11:30. Please bring a bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. We will have lunch, enjoy fellowship, and choose a name for our group! We hope to have a speaker from Kaiser Permanente join us. All seniors 55 and over are welcome to join us. Please invite your friends and neighbors!
Relief for fire victims
Please continue to pray for those who suffered loss in the Los Angeles firestorm.. We ask God to receive those who died into the arms of Divine Mercy, and ask for comfort and solace for their loved ones. We ask for hope and strength for those who have lost their homes. If you wish to help, you can donate to Episcopal Relief and Development through their website, or make a check payable to St. Ambrose and in the memo, note that it is for Los Angeles fire relief. Thank you for your prayers and generosity.
Lenten Formation Opportunities
For the Wednesdays of Lent, beginning March 12, we will offer the service of the Stations of the Cross in the sanctuary at 6:30pm. Come join us for a time of quiet, prayerful reflection as we walk with Jesus on the journey to his Passion. Also, on Thursday March13, at 7:00 pm, and on alternate Wednesdays March 26, April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, and June 8, Mother Rebecca will lead the course on the Faith and Practice of the Episcopal Church. This class is open to everyone, and particularly for those who are new to the Church and wish to learn more, or would like to be baptized, confirmed, or received into the Church. The sign up sheet is in the narthex, and the book we are using, “Walk in Love”, will be provided to all participants.
Dorothy Matsuo
Dorothy is so thankful for the many prayers, cards, and good wishes that have come her way. She is deeply grateful for your kindness. She is doing well, and is now able to walk independently. She looks forward to seeing us and worshipping with us soon!
Questionable Text/Emails
There is a text and scam email that is circulating, signed Rev. Rebecca Goldberg, which requests a copy of the Church directory. Please delete it. None of the St. Ambrose or Sea Breeze staff will send you an email asking you to divulge personal information, or contribute funds to a questionable cause. Please let Mother Rebecca know if you have any questions.
Mother Rebecca’s office hours
Starting July 1st, Mother Rebecca will be in her office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30-4:30. She can be reached during office hours at 650-574-1369. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call 650 291-5289 revrebecca@stambrosefostercity.org
Coffee Hour
Join us for Coffee Hour after mass at 11:00 am in the parish hall. Coffee hour will be hosted by the Vestry on the first Sunday of the month. Please volunteer for the other weeks by using the link below or by the signup sheet in the Narthex by the Reflections & Gratitude Board: Sign UpGeniushttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FA5A82CA0F94-coffee1
Sunday School 10 AM
Sunday school is at 10:00am every week. Please contact Raphael Gerber raphaele.gerber@gmail.com and Kay Ballantyne at rose466@earthlink.net
Worship Leaders Needed
Please sign up as a Lector for our 10:00* am Mass by emailing office@stambrosefostercity.org or the Church signup sheet. We also need Worship Leader volunteers for our 10:00 am Mass. There are openings for Intercessors, Lectors, Greeters, Ushers and Acolytes, and Livestream Technicians. Contact us at office@stambrosefostercity.org or use the following link to signup: Signup Genius or Click on the following link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FA5A82CA0F94-worship
Prayer Support Group
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday after the service at 11:30am, we will be meeting in the sanctuary to have a prayer meeting. Please join us any time as you are able. For questions, please contact Daniel Tate at 650-799-7084, or dtate@ses.cdsp.edu
Contemplative Meditation
Every Wednesday 10am-11am we meet for Contemplative Meditation on Zoom. We read a variety of authors. We have read Jimmy Carter’s book ‘Faith’; a couple of prayers from Jean-Pierre Isbouts ‘Ten Prayers That Have Changed The World’. We are currently reading “The Road to Wisdom: on Truth ,Science, Faith and Trust”, by Dr. Francis Collins.
If interested, please contact Hamilton Fong. hfongster@gmail.com
Please send an email to Hamilton Fong (hfongster@gmail.com) or to Nilda Chong (nchongmd@gmail.com) if you wish to be included in the Zoom invitation.
Bible Study
Every Tuesday at 1:00pm, we meet for Bible Study on Zoom and discuss the Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday Service. Join us! For questions, please contact Warren Wong at wwong@nd.edu
Weekly Calendar
We have heard from some of our clergy that parishioners are having a hard time logging onto Zoom calls. Below please find clear, hopefully easy instructions on how to join a zoom call. Feel free to share with your parishioners. For more thorough instructions, click here.How to join Zoom by computer
- Make sure all other programs on your computer that uses your camera are closed first (ex: Facetime, Skype, etc.)
- Have a headset available if possible to minimize feedback – your cellphone earbuds will work well.
- Click the Zoom link that’s been sent to you in an email, and Zoom should automatically and quickly download to your computer.
- In Downloads on your computer, click Zoom_launcher.exe.
- Once Zoom has launched, a screen should pop up asking for your name. This will identify you during the meeting.
- You should now be part of the meeting. Click the green button that says “Join Audio By Computer”.
Join by tablet or smartphone
- If you choose to use your tablet or smartphone, be sure to download the Zoom app ahead of time.
- Once you have downloaded the Zoom app, follow the “Join by computer” instructions above.
Join by telephone
- First, dial the phone number provided in the Zoom email.
When prompted, dial the meeting ID number that is also provided.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIP Housing is a Non-Profit Organization in San Mateo County:
The purpose of this non-profit is to connect people with extra living space in their homes with people who are looking for a room to rent. A flier about HIP Housing is posted in the Parish Hall on the Community News Bulletin Board. To contact HIP Housing call 650-348-6660. To schedule an appointment to discuss home sharing opportunities or other available affordable housing visit www.HIPhousing.org. On this website you will also find information about Rooms For Rent Providers and Rooms for Rent Seekers.