News - St. Paul's Anglican Church, Visalia, California

A Parish in the Diocese of San Joaquin

Congratulations Graduates!

The clergy and parishioners of St. Paul's Church congratulate members of the parish who graduate this year, and offer their prayers for a bright and successful "next step", whether it is toward more education or a place in the work force.

Colleges, Universities, and Graduate Schools:

Alex James, B.S. (Economics), United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

Chris Buhler, B.A. (Liberal Studies), University of California, Riverside

Barbara Cooke, B.A. (Psychology and Dramatic Art), University of California, Santa Barbara

Jennifer De Young, M.A. (Business Administration), Mills College, Oakland

David Havard, B.S. (Economics), University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Amanda Wilds, M.A. (Leadership and Organizational Studies), Fresno Pacific University, Fresno

John Williamson, B.S. (Chemistry), University of California, Davis

High School:

Leslie Friend, Tulare Western ... California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Rebecca Havard, Redwood ....... College of the Sequoias, Visalia

Robert Pankow, Mt. Whitney .... University of California, Santa Barbara

Holly Thompson, Golden West .. University of California, Los Angeles

Cale Ritter, El Diamante ............ University of California, Santa Barbara

Nina Pastores, El Diamante ....... California State University, Northridge

Middle School:

Renee Brisson, Visalia Christian

Lindsay Dryden, Central Valley Christian, Visalia

Kristin Gonzales, St. Paul's School, Visalia

Michael Jasso, Green Acres, Visalia

Lauren Friend, Palo Verde, Tulare

Sabrena Perez, Divisadero School, Visalia

Nick Higgins, Divisadero School, Visalia

Alisa Carstens, Wilson School, Exeter

Justin Helin, St. Paul's School, Visalia

Bailey Loverin, St. Paul's School, Visalia

Kathryn Vander Molen, La Joya, Visalia

Beginning Monday, June 2, church office hours will be from 8:00-300 Monday-Thursday, and 8:00-1:00 on Fridays.

Beginning on June 8, Sunday Services will be at 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M., with SundaySchool from 9:15 to 9:45 A.M.

The Wednesday morning Eucharist and Healing Service will continue at 9:30 A.M. throughout the summer, however, the Wednesday morning Bible study will not resume until July.

Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Paul's on August 4-8. This year's theme is "Rainforest Adventure" and is for students who will be in pre-school through 6th grade. Activities will be from 9:00 A.M. to noon each day. Volunteers are needed to help with food, teaching, assisting and set-up. For more information, or to volunteer, please call Mrs. Kashy Rowland-Smith at 733-1229 or Fr. Pastores at 732-4821.

Students going on the high school retreat at Camp San Joaquin this weekend are asked to meet in Rivera Hall on Friday at 12:00 noon. Those students not yet registered should speak with Frank or Kate Rogers at 627-0139 or Fr. Pastores at 732-4821 without delay.

St. Paul's School will have a fireworks booth beginning Tuesday, July 1, at the corner of Houston and Ben Maddox, Visalia. Parishioners are invited to purchase their fireworks from this booth. All proceeds will be for programs at the school.

Additional vases are needed for the small bouquets that are used to deliver the altar flowers to those who are shut in. Vases may be left in the kitchen in Rivera Hall.

Once again Camp San Joaquin is offering a number of camps for youth. While each camp has a special focus, all of the camps include a variety of learning and recreational activities. Camp brochures and registration forms are available on the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings, and from the church office during the week.

The Men's Friday morning breakfast and Bible study will continue to meet throughout the summer at Valhalla Restaurant at 6:30 A.M. each week. All men are invited.

A special "St. Paul's Night" has been planned at Recreation Park for members of the parish and their guests. Everyone is invited to the ballpark on July 3 for a game that begins at 7:00 P.M. Gates open at 6:00 P.M. There will be a fireworks display that evening as well. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $6.50 for children. Tickets are available from church office by calling 732-4821 by Monday, June 23.