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March 2, 2010
Dear St. Dunstan’s
We feel such relief at having all our stuff moved, and we were so *moved* by the kindness and generosity of effort and time of the St. Dunstan’s crew that helped us load and unload. Wow! Also, we were touched by the care package of sorts left by the ladies to stock our fridge and counter with goodies! So thoughtful.
Also, one of the families who were helping unload was Duncan Murray and his two kids. When he learned we were interested in a swing set, he told us that he had one at home that his family no longer needed, and he rushed home to disassemble it. He then returned and built it in the yard!! It’s great.
We are feeling really happy, excited, and incredibly blessed. We have a new home! Thank you and everyone else for all you have done to prepare the way.
Blessings,
Rob
A huge vote of thanks to the moving team who drove to Santa Barbara, loaded the truck, drove north and moved the Fishers into the Rectory in the rain: Rich Hawkins, Mel Blevins, Art Pasquinelli and Rodger Langland. The “home team” at the Rectory for the move also included Duncan, Kim, Kate and Brody Murray and Tammy Hawkins. Yet more thanks to the Murrays for donating, moving their swing set to the Rectory and assembling it for Zoe! And more thanks—to Grace Merrill and Sue Masters for cleaning the Rectory and stocking the refrigerator. Thank you St. Dunstan’s for doing so much to welcome Fr. Rob, Sarah and Zoe! Sr. Warden, Betty Kasson
Please stop by the Welcome Table to sign up for an opportunity to have “Dessert with Father Rob”. Nine of our fellow parishioners have agreed to host the “Desserts” at their homes in Carmel Valley/Carmel/Monterey area from Upper Valley to Pebble Beach on Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30. Please pick a convenient location. If you need a ride, call the Parish office and we will make arrangements for you. The hosts have agreed to provide the desserts, coffee and tea. This will be your opportunity to meet our new rector, the Reverend Rob Fisher, in a small group setting. We hope that you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
SUNDAY MARCH 7th we greet our new rector and his family, Father Rob, Sarah and Zoe. We can best honor them by showing what St Dunstan’s hospitality is all about, with both 8 o’clockers and 10 o’clockers TURNING OUT IN FULL FORCE! LET’S FILL THE CHURCH! And PLEASE, PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG!!
If you need a new tag, contact the Church office or Kent Saunders
Congratulations to Corliss Kelly who is the proud recipient of KSBW’s Crystal Apple Award. KSBW.com is the link for the Corliss video of the newscast.
Bylaws of St. Dunstan’s are now complete. They are available in the Parish office for your perusal.
By report of her son, Brian: Anne Odette is feeling a little overwhelmed by her new home. Please send her a card and wish her the best getting settled in. Her address is:
Anne Odette Call
Veteran’s Home of California
260 California Drive
Yountville, CA 94599
THIS COMING SUNDAY: March 7 –The Third Sunday in Lent
Readings: Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63: 1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
Holy Eucharist – 8 am & 10 am Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Rob Fisher
Lay Leaders: 8 am – Dede White 10 am – Dick Merrill
Ushers: Cynthia & Bob Young; Lectors: Ruth Hardisty & Bette Nybakken; Chalice Bearer: Jeff Jones
Greeters: Barbara Hill & Nancy Green; Sunday School: Jan Langland, Elizabeth Buche, Allison Porch
Coming up
Wednesday, 3/3
12-1 pm Lenten series
4:30 pm – Foundation
6-7:30 pm Lenten series
Thursday, 3/4
5:00 I-HELP
Sunday, 3/7
11:30 Communication Team
True Lenten Disciplines
from The Anglican Digest
Fast from judging others;
Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness;
Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;
Feast on optimism.
Fast from negatives;
Feast on alternatives.
Fast from bitterness;
Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern;
Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion;
Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip;
Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm;
Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from worry;
Feast on faith.
Please Note: The Sunday Forums and Wednesday 7:15 am services will resume when our new rector joins us.
