St. Richard of Chichester
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About Us
St. Richard of Chichester Episcopal Church
... a Christian community in Sky Forest/Lake Arrowhead
At St. Richard’s, we are guided by Scripture, Tradition, and Reason--the threefold source of God's Revelation--yet we do not claim to have all the answers to the mystery of the Incarnate God in Christ.
Sundays, at 9 a.m., we celebrate the Holy Eucharist, and because the Altar is the LORD's Table, not ours, all are welcome -- no exceptions -- to Communion.
The liturgy is the summit toward which all our activity is directed and the source of God's grace for that action.
Our address is 28708 CA-18, Skyforest, CA 92385
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UPDATE 12/6/21
Day 46 -- of Christine Flores' hard road walking with Covid.
CONTEXT of her sharing today: I had expressed concern about her driving to church--45 min drive--on Sunday and the energy it would take to walk about but it sounded that I was saying, don't come, which I hadn't intended...
"Good morning . No apologies necessary. I know that you are a kind and compassionate person and wouldn't knowingly do or say anything that would hurt another person. I am in an emotional state of mind and so admittedly my feelings were hurt when I thought you were asking me not to come and then saying you would ask the leadership if I needed to be tested before coming. But those are my issues to overcome. I do get short of breath and tire easily with exertion but I can easily make it across the parking lot and even up the stairs probably. Certainly to the pew and up for communion. It is when I prolong the exertion that I have problems and driving is not an issue at all. I appreciate you writing this text. I am sorry about the miscommunication. I woke up this morning so that is a good start. No other changes. I just don't feel good. I wish I knew why and what was going on. That is the worst part. The wondering. I am going to go through my husband's personal items today and donate them. I am keeping your brother and mother in prayer as well as you and Peg. Also Happy belated birthday!! I am so sorry I missed greeting you. Hope it was a happy day. Praying for many more years filled with happy blessings
Keep up those prayers!
Scripture & Sermon -- 2nd Advent
For Sunday Dec. 5
Homily-2nd Advent
Homilía: "Adviento#2"
LECTURAS-5-diciembre:
Año C • Adviento 2 • inserto • PDF
ADVENT Wednedays!
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PREPARE - Dec 12th
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ADVENT Wednesdays 5pm
Join us at 5pm for a pot-luck gathering each week to share thoughts about Advent! Eleven of us gathered last Wednesday and we look forward to welcoming YOU as well this week! No need to bring food the first time you come--always plenty!
This Wednesday, December 8th, Fr. Gary will be traveling to Arizona to be with his mother who is battling Covid-19 at age 97 without having been able to be vaccinated and is now on morphine. Fr. Gary has given the next reflection by Henri Nouwen to our wonderful Bishop's Warden, Iris Walters, who will facilitate the sharing and also hand out this week's meal prayers authored by Peg Bradley!
A blessed Advent season to all.
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FUNDRAISER!!
The Mountain Homeless Coalition ministry all started four years ago, when St. Richard's little Outreach Committee, along with a couple of our local Presbyterian friends, formed a 501c3 and by the grace of God connected with the county Homeless Services.
We were awarded a $1.1 million grant to purchase 8 units in Big Bear for permanent housing for the homeless. We work now with 50 new requests for assistance monthly.
More info OR care to HELP?:
https://www.mountainhomelesscoalition.com
Facebook site:
https://www.facebook.com/MountainHomelessCoalition/
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Tolerance and Inclusion:
Christianity is not the only religion that leads people to God. God is NOT a Christian! God does not belong to us. We belong to God. God is not a Christian, a Jew, a Buddist, a Mormon or a Hindu. God is God. We are Christians and our neighbors are Jews and Muslims and humanists and we all must follow the pathway that we believe is best.
Sound right? Visit us!
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Bishop's Warden's MESSAGE ---12/5/2021
Another lovely day on the hill. Made all the better by our service this morning adding our pledges to the altar. It was a new approach for me....each person approached the altar, placed their hand on the altar, with or without a pledge and affirmed that personal connection and commitment for the new year 2022. Thank you, Father Gary, for giving us that personal connection.
Although we will return to printed bulletins following Advent, am rather enjoying using the Book of Common Prayer. There is a beauty in the writing of the BCP, the older English which, according to Father Gary we would find in services in the UK should we visit a church there. Many things change through the years...there are several bibles which have been created through the years...for youth or alternatives to the St. James which many of us are accustomed to. Perhaps that is an attempt to make things more easily understood, however, still prefer the St. James version. I like the 23rd Psalm as in St James version of 1611. The Book of Common Prayer has also changed through the years, but not often.
It was my pleasure to present the new members of the Bishop's Committee, Becky Beavers and, in absentia, Dawn Duckworth Ouellet, who by vote of acclamation begin 3-year terms. Thanked Mark Sais for the past 5 years he has loyally served on the Bishop's Committee and I again mentioned I will be stepping aside at the end of December. We ask for prayers for the Bishop's Committee each week as they, being guided by the Holy Spirit guide and direct St. Richards.
Next Sunday is our monthly pot luck and our Christmas Party! Hope all can join us. Bring a dish to share and a bit to spare....or just bring yourself to share the holiday season. We are so blessed to be joining in community once again after months when we could not. Life is good.
Wednesday evening, some of us will again gather for discussion and sharing of a pot luck selection....we do fit the Episcopalian identity for pot lucks! Again, bring something to share or just bring yourselves. Just spoke with Father Gary and he will be out of town so he asked that we share the readings and whatever thoughts arise. Father Gary is leaving us the prayers and print out he was planning on sharing with us. It is an enjoyable evening, please join us!
Please join in prayers for Reverend Stivers who is recovering, Chris Flores as she recovers and all who are caretakers and medical teams for all who are ill or in need. We pray for Dawn Duckworth Ouellet for health and wholeness. We pray for Marion Bradley, Father Gary's mother who has been diagnosed with COVID19 and David Bradley, Father Gary's brother who is in chemo treatment for pancreatic cancer. Father Gary and Peg will be traveling to Arizona to spend time with Marion and his siblings. In this time of Advent ....a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Jesus, we continue to pray for peaceful coexistence, reconciliation and a true appreciation of the beauty and grandeur of our diverse creation, we are one.
And our calendar for the next few weeks.....
December 8 5:00 P.M. Mid-week gathering led by Fr. Gary (but this week facilitated by Iris Walters--Gary+ in Arizona)
December 12 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 Advent 3
December 12 10:00 a.m. Monthly Brunch and Christmas Party.
December 15 5:00 P.M. Mid-week gathering led by Father Gary
December 19 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 Advent 4
December 19 10:00 a.m. Bishop’s Committee Meeting
December 22 5:00 P.M. Mid-week gathering led by Father Gary
December 24 4:00 P.M. Christmas Eve Service
December 25 Christmas Day, no service
December 26 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
Please contact at any time with questions, comments or concerns
The Reverend Gary Bradley 909 744 7999 PadreBradley@gmail.com
Bishop’s Warden Iris Walters 909 921 8023 Cdrgran@hotmail.com
People’s Warden Ron Parker 909 744 4109 Ronald.w.parker54@gmail.com
Love and blessings St. Richards
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RAINBOW BRIDGE
The Rainbow Bridge Pet Sanctuary is this church's burial site for pets. Members and non-members are welcome to bury their beloved animals' ashes in our garden as well as place a brick marker engraved with the pet's name and dates of life with you.
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Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
[picture: McWhirter Memorial Garden for Burials of cremains of our Loved Ones.
Members and non-members welcome.]
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