4pm Choral Evensong & Dinner
Sunday, May 15

You are invited to join in a celebration of 15 years of the Choir School & the Evensong Series (2007-2022) at St. Paul’s.

4pm Choral Evensong
A free-will offering at the service of Evensong will benefit the July 2022 Residency at Wells Cathedral, England by the Choir of St. Paul’s Repertoire:

        Margaret Burk | Responses
        Herbert Howells | Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (Gloucester)
        Joanna Forbes L’Estrange | The Chorister’s Prayer
        Sarah Quartel | How can I keep from singing?

5pm Catered Dinner
Tickets: $15 Adult / $10 Child

         Includes Choir Awards & Presentation of RSCM Ribbons
         Closing Choral Blessing: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange | Irish Blessing

The Circle of St. Paul's ONE DAY Sale

Saturday, May 7  | 10am - 4pm

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Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church

                      415 El Camino Real, Burlingame

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The Circle of St. Pauls invites the community to shop for outstanding prices on gently used, new and/or vintage items that you just cannot live without.

Proceeds from the one day rummage sale are donated to local charities selected for ongoing support through The Circle of St. Paul's. These charities support a diverse range of causes. We also provide financial support to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Burlingame for special projects, facilities improvements and operating expenses.

For more details, visit The Circle of St. Paul's website: https://circlerummage.wixsite.com/stpauls

watch & pray: Flee

Monday, April 25 | 7:30pm

Movie: Flee, an animated documentary

Where to find it: Hulu

About the Film: An animated documentary telling the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin arrived in Denmark as an unaccompanied minor from Afghanistan. Today, at 36, he is a successful academic and is getting married. A secret he has been hiding for over 20 years threatens to ruin the life he has built for himself. For the first time, he is sharing his story with his close friend.
 

About the process:

• Watch the film

• Pray about it and pay attention to what comes up for you

• Join in on the conversation with others on Monday, April 25 at 7:30pm via Zoom Meeting ID: 503 656 8822

2022 St. Paul’s Parish Retreat 

April 22 -24

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After a two-year hiatus, St. Paul’s Burlingame will return to the spectacular Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg.  The weekend will be the perfect time to connect and reconnect with friends, old and new.  Nestled among the vineyards of the Russian River Valley wine country, the Bishop’s Ranch offers comfortable accommodations and tasty homemade meals in a beautiful setting to provide a rich experience for all ages.

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There will be plenty of activities for those young…..and young at heart, or you can just relax with a good book in the garden.  A full list of activities and schedule will be forthcoming.

Based on strong interest, we’ve secured the iconic Ranch House for our weekend, with the ability to expand our footprint should we need more space.  Costs will be based on specific rooms in the Ranch House.  A list of rooms and their prices will be provided upon request,  so please call or e-mail Tom Power with your RSVP, and he will send you the information.  tom.power@srsre.com or (415) 990-4942. 

As always, financial assistance is available by contacting Rev. Jen Hornbeck -  jhornbeck@stpaulsburlingame.org

Flowering of the Cross on Easter 

Please bring flowers  or greenery (from your garden) if you would like to help flower the cross before both services on Easter Day.

Casual Sunday Evening Worship and Fellowship

During the season of Lent, we have added an additional simple worship service on Sunday evenings at 5:00pm, followed by a shared meal and fellowship groups. 

These new services were born out of our recent Congregation Conversations and will be a time to experiment with a potentially more permanent service. If you would like to help with meals, please email Jennifer: jhornbeck@stpaulsburlingame.org

Annual Choir School Concert

Sunday, March 6  | 4pm

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20th-Century Music of the Choir Room Composer Timeline

Reception follows hosted by the Gerster family

The youth of the Choir School (grades K-12) bring music of nine of the composers of the new Choir Room Composer Timeline to life.

Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989) | Come down angels

Margaret Bonds (1913-1972) | Ballad of the Brown King:  III. Sing Alleluia!

Florence Price (1887-1953) | Peter, go ring them bells

Organ:  F. Price | Variations on the Folksong “Peter, go ring them bells”

Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) | My spirit sang all day

Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) | O sacrum convivium

Judith Weir (b. 1954) | I love all beauteous things

Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) | Psalm 24

Piano:  L. Boulanger | III. Cortège (Trois Morceaux)

Margaret Bonds (1913-1972) | This little light of mine; Little David

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) | Psalm 150

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) | God be with you till we meet again

Lent at St. Paul's

Ash Wednesday, March 2 

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There are two Ash Wednesday services on March 2:

12:30pm Cantor and Organ

7pm Choir and Organ

We will be exploring and learning more about the Eucharist during Lent.

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Watch & Pray | My name is Pauli Murray 

Monday, February 28 | 7:30pm on Zoom

Lifting up a powerful story of justice, would you consider watching this film, praying with the feelings and ideas that emerge for you, and joining others for a conversation? 

About the program

1. Watch the documentary, My name is Pauli Murray (which can be found in Amazon Prime)

2. Pray with & Study it yourself

3. Join a conversation on Monday, February 28 at 7:30pm. Go to Zoom and enter Meeting ID 503 656 8822.

About the Film

Fifteen years before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat, a full decade before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned separate-but-equal legislation, Pauli Murray was already knee-deep fighting for social justice. A pioneering attorney, activist, priest and dedicated memoirist, Murray shaped landmark litigation—and consciousness— around race and gender equity. As an African American youth raised in the segregated South— who was also wrestling with broader notions of gender identity—Pauli understood, intrinsically, what it was to exist beyond previously accepted categories and cultural norms. Both Pauli’s personal path and tireless advocacy foreshadowed some of the most politically consequential issues of our time. Told largely in Pauli’s own words, My Name is Pauli Murray is a candid recounting of that unique and extraordinary journey of a lifelong faithful Episcopalian called to eventually serve as a priest.

Choral Evensong

Sunday, February 13 | 4pm

Choir of St. Paul’s

As the Choir prepares for a July 2022 residency at Wells Cathedral, England, hear some of the repertoire they will be singing at February’s Evensong (sung Evening Prayer), including evening responses and canticles by rising star women composers from England and the United States, and a jubilant arrangement of the spiritual “Peter, go ring them bells” by English baritone Roderick Williams.

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Joanna Forbes L’Estrange | Magnificat and Nunc dimittis  (King’s College Service)

Margaret Burk | Responses

Spiritual, arr. Roderick Williams | Peter, go ring them bells 

Michael Caraher, soloist
 

First Annual Marcia McCowin Concert

Sunday, January 23  |  4pm

Highlighting women composers and poets, with a musical treat for children of all ages

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An Annual Marcia McCowin Concert has been underwritten by the Estate of Marcia McCowin, established to highlight the work of women composers and poets at St. Paul’s. Dr. McCowin (1952-2020) was a Professor of Clinical Radiology at UCSF and a generous supporter of Music at St. Paul’s.

The program of the first annual concert at 4pm on Sunday, January 23 will include music for soloists, choir, narrator, cello, violin, organ, and piano:

Margaret Bonds | No man has seen his face (Words by Janice Lovoos)

Lili Boulanger | D’un matin de printemps for violin and piano; Psalm 24 for choir

Maddalena Casulana | Vagh'amorosi augelli

Melissa Dunphy | Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (Commissioned for the Choir of St. Paul’s 2022 Wells Residency in celebration of Marcia’s life)

Joanna Forbes L’Estrange | The Three Wise Women; Give us grace (Poetry of Jane Austen)

Elizabeth Kimble | Gloria (premiere)

Maria Theresia von Paradis | Sicilienne for cello

Barbara Strozzi | O Maria

George Akerley | A Sweet for Mother Goose for organ and narrator

Christopher Putnam | Mother’s Love (2008 commission for Marcia’s mother by her children; Words by Lucy Maud Montgomery)

Musicians include Michael Caraher, Emily Gross, Jefferson Packer, Séraphée de Labaca, Michelle Maruyama, Susan Jane Matthews, Akane Ota, and Haruka Ota.

Peninsula Multifaith Coalition's
10TH ANNUAL  MLK JR. MULTIFAITH DAY OF SERVICE
Monday, January 17

Please join us for this unique opportunity to work side by side with people of other faiths and cultures to benefit our local community. This year we will include a mix of outdoor, indoor, and online family friendly projects. San Mateo County mandated Covid safety protocols will be followed.

Bringing together our diverse community to build bridges of understanding and respect.

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For more information about PMC or this event, contact Edith Foothorap (rongoerss@aol.com).

The Christmas Pageant

Friday, December 24 | 4pm

Thank you to all the families and the children who have signed up to be main characters, stage support, and narrators! 

Rehearsal Reminders: 

• Sunday, December 5 from 11:15-12:30pm

• Sunday, December 12 from 11:15-12:30pm

• Wednesday, December 22 beginning at 4pm

Christmas Pageant: 4:00pm Friday, December 24, call time 2:45pm

Calling all available angels and shepherds and animals who would like to show up for Jesus' birth! Let us know so we can get you a costume. Feel free to email Jessica Sobolik at j_sobolik@hotmail.com, Rue Richey at ruerichey@gmail.com or Jocelyn at jsideco@stpaulsburlingame.org.

Annual Christmas Concert 

Sunday, December 19 | 4pm

And peace on earth
 

Invite friends and family to celebrate Christmas with the Choir of St. Paul’s, Chamber Orchestra & Organ.

The 6th Annual Christmas Concert with the Choir of St. Paul’s and Chamber Orchestra echoes the angels’ tidings of peace.  The program includes beloved Christmas carols and choral music of the ages (Haydn, Rachmaninoff, Finzi and Rutter), alongside uncovered treasures by black women composers (Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Errollyn Wallen, Margaret Bonds), German pianist Fanny Hensel; and a 2021 setting of the Nunc Dimittis written for the choir by Melissa Dunphy.

The choir so looks forward to sharing this program with you! Enjoy the calm of reserving a seat in the first four rows while supporting the choir's residency at Wells Cathedral, England.

Doors will open at 3:30pm on Sunday.  

An outdoor reception of holiday drinks to warm your spirit follows, hosted by the St. Paul’s Vestry.

Children and Families: Let's Make Parols!

Sunday, December 12  during 10am Service

Calling all children and families for a fun activity as we prepare for Christmas! All supplies will be provided to make your own Filipino lantern in the children's and family area of the Sanctuary during Sunday's 10am service. If you cannot make it for the service, simply let Jocelyn know. She will package supplies and share directions on how to make these beautiful Parols at home at your own convenience.

The real origin of the Filipino “Parol” can be linked to the Mexican “luminaria” or clay-pot lantern placed outside the window during the El Posada, when villagers re-enact Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem in search of a room to deliver the baby Jesus. 

What a fitting way to celebrate Gaudete, the Third Sunday of Advent. Rejoice! The Lord is near!

Advent Festival 
Sunday, November 21  | 11:00am to 12:30pm
 

Bring the whole family, and invite your neighbors!

Listen to seasonal music prepared by Dr. Susan Jane Matthews and members of the Choir of St. Paul's.

Singers of all ages from the Choir of St. Paul’s will offer music for a joyful beginning to the Advent season: Carol | The angel Gabriel from heaven came; Canon | Dona nobis pacem; Margaret Bonds | You can tell the world.

We will also have wreath-making supplies, our Giving Tree sign-ups, Advent prayer resources, and opportunity for kiddos to frost cookies and create a prayerful Advent chain. 

To volunteer for an arts and crafts station, please contact Jocelyn.

St. Paul's Giving Tree

Starting Sunday, November 21

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Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 21, for the return of St. Paul's Giving Tree. This year we will be helping 4-6 large families who are clients of Samaritan House. There will be opportunities to participate in person after Church services from November 21 through December 19 or from the comfort of your home if you choose.

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Key dates for this year's Giving Tree are:

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November 21:  Kick-off of the Giving Tree in Foote Hall as well as online opportunities to participate

November 28 & December 5:  Last two dates to take tags from the Giving Tree for food and gifts

December 12: Last day to turn in food and gifts we'll have options for those contributing while sheltered in place

December 19: Food sorting, gift wrapping, and deliveries, this year our deliveries

to the families we are helping will be done outside for safety for everyone

Choral Evensong

Sunday, October 24 | 4pm

The October 24th Evensong includes the premiere of a choral work by Philadelphia composer Melissa Dunphy.

This first setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Dunphy was commissioned by the Marcia McCowin Estate Fund, established to highlight the work of women composers and poets at St. Paul’s. Dr. McCowin was a Professor of Clinical Radiology at UCSF and a generous supporter of Music at St. Paul’s.

The Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, October 10 

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St Paul’s will be easing back into providing services once again by starting with small gatherings for worship, learning and prayer this fall. While our main focus will remain connecting online and through calls and notes, we will be exploring ways to be together in person. On Sunday we will celebrate the gift our pet(s) are to us, especially in these pandemic times. We will also give thanks for creation, bless our pets and pray for their care. 

All attending must register ahead of time online.

To participate online, bring your pet to Virtual Coffee Hour for a blessing.

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Choral Evensong
Sunday, September 26 | 4pm

The 2021 - 2022 Evensong Series, monthly offerings on Sundays at 4pm, continues with Choral Evensong on September 26, sung by the Choir of St. Paul’s. Drawing on the ancient monastic offices of Vespers and Compline, the beautiful and uniquely Anglican service of Choral Evensong (sung Evening prayer) is centered on sung prayer, psalms, and Scripture readings.  

Choral music on September 26th will include:

Elizabeth Kimble | Preces and Responses

Sarah MacDonald | Magnificat and Nunc dimittis

Fanny Hensel | Lobgesang: 5. Ich will von Gottes Güte singen

In this 15th Anniversary Season of the Evensong Series and Choir School,  join in the festive offerings in a journey toward the July 2022 Residency by the Choir of St. Paul’s at Wells Cathedral, England.

Fall Fellowship Meals in October

October 16, 17 and 23

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Enjoy connecting with old and new friends over lunch or dinner hosted 
in a St. Paul’s member’s home!

Dates are:
Sat, Oct 16 for dinner at 6 pm
Sun, Oct 17 for lunch at 12 pm
Sat, Oct 23 for dinner at 6 pm
 

RSVP to Marisol Tria, mtria@stpaulsburlingame.org or 650-348-4811
Be sure to include your name, preferred date, indoor/outdoor preference, and email or phone number, so your host can contact you with further details.

Unlike the “Progressive Dinners” of the past, your meal will begin and end at the same address and with same people.

Indoor and outdoor options available. Groups will be 8-12 people.

Dedication of Skillings Garden and Labyrinth 

Sunday, September 19 | 11:15am

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Sunday, September 19 marks the culmination of a long-time dream to transform the much-used area between the Church and the Parish Hall into a Garden with a permanent Labyrinth.  Several gifts over the years got the planning going but the retirement of The Reverend Thomas Skillings in May 2021 after nineteen years as St. Paul's Rector offered the opportunity to raise the needed remaining funds to bring this dream to reality. 

Thank you to everyone who made such a transformational project possible to be enjoyed now and by future generations of St. Paul's and the greater community.

Celebrate the Return to In Person Services 

Sunday, September 12 | 8am and 10am

We will be together AGAIN in the Sanctuary on Sunday, September 12. Services will include an 8am Spoken Eucharist in the Chapel and a 10am Holy Eucharist with Choir in the Sanctuary.

Check out the new piano, an enhanced sound system and HEPA filters for safety and comfort.

Come masked and ready to pray together in-person!

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And, if you aren't able/ready to come in person, continue to check out St. Paul's virtual services on YouTube--the link is on the website.  

BBQ To Follow In Person Service

Sunday, September 12 after 10am Service

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Help make our BBQ after Sunday's 10am service fun and enjoyable for all.

There are various volunteer opportunities you can take advantage of anytime between 9am and 12:30pm.

To volunteer, please contact Tish Busselle at tnbusselle@gmail.com or 650.504.0919.

Parish Work Morning 

Saturday, September 11 | 9am-11am

...many hands make light work...

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We are looking for volunteers to help prepare our spaces in preparation for our in-person worship on Sunday 9/12/21.

The morning starts at 9:00 with coffee & doughnuts, come join your fellow parishioners for a bit of fellowship, then it is on to our actual work of the morning.

There are several locations which will need attention; setting up for the BBQ in the playground, taking down Foote Hall- returning items to the church, stacking chairs, cleaning pews in church, putting the hymnals and prayerbook in pews, setting up the Narthex, etc. There will be members of the Vestry in each the areas that will help direct and organize the various activities.

Please come and help, even if you can’t stay for the whole two hours, every little bit will help. We will conclude our morning with Jen, blessing our spaces in anticipation of moving forward in this next chapter of our life together.

Thank you,

The Wardens 

Kathy Martin, Sr. Warden

Tish Busselle, Co-Jr. Warden

Karen McCormick, Co-Jr. Warden

Piano Dedication Concert

Sunday, August 29 | 4pm

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Susan Jane Matthews, pianist

All are invited to the dedication concert of St. Paul’s new 2004 Steinway B offered by Susan Jane Matthews, Director of Music. The program is 80 minutes in length.  A free-will offering will benefit the St. Paul’s Choir School.

Franz Schubert

Impromptu in G-flat, Opus 90, No. 3

Impromptu in E-flat, Opus 90, No. 2

Ludwig van Beethoven

Moonlight Sonata

Greek folk song, arr. Jan August

Misirlou

Joan Tower

Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman

Margaret Bonds

Troubled Water

Fanny Hensel

Das Jahr: June, September, November

Vier Lieder, Opus 6