Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our Lenten journey, which culminates with the Easter Vigil. The Church of St. Martin will offer three services with the imposition of ashes on Wednesday, February 22.
7am — Rite I Service
12pm — Rite II Service
7pm — Contemporary Service

Beginning on Thursday, February 23, Evening Prayer will be held Monday through Friday in the church sanctuary at 5:30pm. The service, about 30 minutes in length, will come from the Book of Common Prayer and include intervals of quiet. While the service will usually be lay-led, clergy will offer Eucharist on Wednesdays. We hope you will consider being part of this time for prayer and meditation during Lent.

All those who participated in the Confirmation class last fall and any others who would like to be confirmed, received, or reaffirm your confirmation vows are invited to join Mark and Ernie on February 26th after the 11am service. This will be a continuation of the process started in the fall with a specific emphasis on the question: “What is Confirmation, and why should I do it?” As was our custom in the fall, we will offer a salad bar for lunch. Everyone is invited to bring items to share. …

The Church of St. Martin is currently raising funds for the rebuilding of All Saints Cathedral in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. We have already collected over $2500 in donations. You may view the poster in the narthex, which offers a visual display of the number of “bricks” that have been purchased. If you would like to donate a brick, they are $10 each. As stated at the Annual Meeting, the cathedral needs as much rebar as brick. $30 will buy a piece of rebar. Please make out checks to St. Martin with …

Evening Prayer will be held on Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. during Lent beginning on Thursday Feb. 23 in the church sanctuary. The service, about 30 minutes in length, will come from the Book of Common Prayer with intervals of quiet. While the service will usually be lay-led, on Wednesdays clergy will be present and Eucharist will be offered. We hope you will consider being part of this time for prayer and meditation during Lent.

On February 19, 2012, celebrate the last Sunday before Lent with a traditional meal of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, tea, etc. Join TYGMOS* and the Hospitality Commission from 8:30am until 11am.  Donations will help fund youth programs at St Martin’s, including youth outreach to YIIN and youth fundraising to rebuild the cathedral in the Diocese of Haiti.
 
*TYGMOS: This Youth Group Meets on Sundays

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Saturday, February 18th from 9:00 -11:00 am in Room 6 & 7 to work on projects.  All ages and all talents are welcome to join the group.  For questions or more information please contact Ann Harris or Dawn Preisler.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s classic Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to a congregation near you! Congregation Bet Haverim and the Episcopal Church of St. Martin will present the 8th Annual Children’s Interfaith Musical on April 29th and May 6th. Registration and rehearsals for  begin Sunday, February 12th from 12-2pm in the Dona Brandon Music Room at The Church of St. Martin. For more information, please contact Janie Knudsen (janie@churchofstmartin.org). Please click the link for a copy of the flyer: Joseph

Camp Noel Porter released their schedule for the Summer of 2012. [Note: If you are viewing this from the St. Martin's home page, please click the title of the post to access the link to the schedule.]
Camp Noel Porter 2012 Summer Schedule
Noel Porter Camp and Retreat Center is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California. Twelve weeks of camp programs are offered during the summer months. The summer begins on Memorial Day Weekend with the return of camp alumni who help set up the facilities for the season, and …

Wanted: An energetic, outgoing, and organized person to support the
day-to-day operation of the Christian Formation Ministry at the
Episcopal Church of St. Martin in Davis, California. The successful
administrator will provide clerical, organizational, and
communications support to help our staff and volunteers guide our
children and youth to grow in faith and love and to prepare them to be
adult members of our faith community. Familiarity with Episcopal
tradition and liturgy is desirable, but not as important as the
ability to bring love, faith, and energy to this important ministry.
Time Commitment: 15 hours per week. Duties include …