READINGS THIS WEEK:
The Liturgy of the Word
Exodus 32:1-14
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
Stewardship 2027: Plenty Good Room
The spiritual “Plenty Good Room” tells us a story about God’s inclusive love. The home is there, the table is spread, and the place is prepared. Choose your seat and sit down, the chorus sings to us. Like many metaphors for the Kingdom of Heaven, there is a dual meaning, and in this case, the message is clear: in the eternal reward, there is room for everybody; and in the heaven we create here on Earth we should strive for the same.
We’ll reflect on the abundance in our lives and the ways we might share it. The more we acknowledge the abundance into which we have been created, the more we are inspired to share our resources, relationships, and responses with our neighbors. Whether we give our time, treasure, talent, or prayer, each gift makes a difference! Thank you for your generosity.
Day of the Dead 2026 Calendar
Open House | Saturday, October 24th- 10 AM – NOON
On October 24, St. Paul’s is opening its doors to Benicia to share in the joy and artistry of Dia De Muertos. Tell your friends and neighbors to check it out as they trick-or-treat down first street!
Handmade Harvest Supporting St. Paul’s
When & Where:
Sunday, October 18th at 12:00 PM in the Parish Hall during Coffee Hour
Join us to decorate your own cute mini pumpkin with fresh succulent cuttings for a $10 donation! We will also have other beautiful plants and handcrafted, upcycled cards available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds go directly to support St. Paul’s!
Questions? Contact Blanche Hilman at 707-853-6293.
Memorial Service for Vicky Carr: October 31st, 11 AM
Join us on October 31 at 11:00 as we remember and celebrate the life of our sister Vicky Carr. The family has invited all attendees to wear Hawaiian shirts to reflect her love of the islands the joy she shared with everyone.
Save the Date for a Cursillo Ultreya and Potluck!
Sunday, November 1, 2026
4:00-6:00 pm (meal blessing at 4:15 pm)
St. Paul’s Parish Hall
Potluck details:
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Please bring a side or main dish to share. To minimize clean up and washing dishes, please bring your own serving utensils for your dish. (Extra credit for a gluten free option!)
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Dessert and paper products will be provided.
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Bring a beverage for yourself and to share, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic welcome
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One last “bring with you” item – your songbook! We don’t know if we will have one of our talented musicians attending, but we can always sing!
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All are welcome including spouses and partners who are not (yet) Cursillistas.
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Children are welcome, but there will not be any special programming or supervision.
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Please plan to stay to help with clean-up. We need to be out of the Parish Hall before 8 pm to allow AA to meet.
Shared Prayers Ministry
St. Paul’s Shared Prayers with Individuals Ministry offered during communion by lay prayer ministers who are called to pray with others. Prayers can be for and about anything an individual cares about: there is nothing too small or too large to seek prayer for. Shared prayer is a time of connecting with God, and sharing this with another person helps us all feel less alone in our challenges and joys. It shows us how deeply the Holy Spirit works within us.
We would love to be able to offer Shared Prayers each week at both services. If you feel you might be called to this ministry, please speak to or email Deacon Beth deacon@stpaulsbenicia.org or one of the Prayer Ministers about the rewards of this ministry. There is no special training, just a willingness to connect with others, open your heart, and hear the Holy Spirit speak.
Morning Prayer Weekdays at 9 a.m. in Church and on Zoom
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