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Thursday
July 23, 2026
THE HAPPENINGS
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SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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PRINCE OF PEACE CHURCH
Is called to know, love, and serve Jesus as Savior and Lord,
to share his healing and transformation with all people.
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9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
One service only from July 5 through September 5
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FATHER BRIAN IS ON VACATION!
Father Brian is on vacation from Sunday, July 26 through Tuesday, August 4. For pastoral care needs during that time (or anytime), please contact Deacon George at cell #818-235-7950 or email praywithoutwalls@gmail.com. For other parish matters, please contact the church office at 818-346-6968 or office@popwh.org.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Prayer shawls are made, blessed, and given to those who need comfort or healing, as well as those who are celebrating milestones. Workshops are held on the last Saturday of the month in the Guild Room, and the normal meeting time is 10:00 AM. However, please note that our next meeting, this Saturday, July 25, will run from 9:45 to 10:45 AM to accommodate anyone who wishes to attended the Garners' funeral at 11:00 AM. Contact Margie Pavlowsky (mpav4444@gmail.com) for more information.
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WELCOME TO SUMMER SUNDAYS!
Through September 6, we will have just one service at 9:00 AM. We would love to have EVERYONE donate light refreshments during our Summer Patio Coffee Hour on these Sundays, based on your LAST NAME:
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A – E:
July 5 and August 9
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F – L:
July 12 and August 16
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M – P: July 26 and August 23
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R – Z: August 2 and August 30
September 6: to be determined (volunteers welcome!)
September 13 will be Start-Up Sunday, and we'll go back to two services at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful summer!
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A WELCOME FROM BISHOP ANTONIO
El Obispo Antonio Les Da La Bienvenida
“Before asking about vision, competence, or strategy for the diocese, Jesus asks us a more fundamental question, both personally and to our communities, “do you love me?”
These words are the central message that I shared with our diocese when I delivered my first sermon as your bishop during my installation at St. John’s Cathedral on Sunday, July 12th.
The message was inspired by the interaction between the resurrected Jesus and Peter in John 21 when Jesus asked Peter not once, but three times, “Peter, do you love me?”
It is only after Peter responds affirmatively each time that Jesus tells Peter what his mission is, “Feed my lambs," "Tend my sheep," “Feed my sheep."
As a strategist, there is nothing I would have liked more to do than to quickly launch a diocesan-wide process to discern what God is calling us to do, how we are going to do it, and under which values we will do the work.
Experts have recommended that I take the first year to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones, and the interaction between Peter and Jesus has reaffirmed that Jesus is asking a more fundamental question to us, both personally and to our communities: “do you love me?”
Through the story of someone like us Peter; someone who expressed his love for Jesus publicly, and who also failed miserably, we are reminded that grace precedes mission.
We are reminded that before asking about vision, competence, or strategy for the diocese, Jesus is asking us a more fundamental question, both personally and to our communities: “Do you love me?”
It will be only when we say “yes” with a humble heart that Christ will tell us what our commission is.
I am extending an invitation during the time between now and until we start a diocesan visioning process, to get closer to Jesus, by deepening our spiritual practices of prayer, reading the scriptures and life in community.
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Prayer of the Week:
Prayers from the Psalms
Here are the prayers from the psalms that the children learned in Vacation Bible School last week:
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Day 1: God is our creator
"Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom."
(Psalm 103:22)
Day 2: God knows everything
"O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me."
(Psalm 139:1)
Day 3: God is our safe place
"Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say, 'You are my place of refuge.'" (Psalm 142:5)
Day 4: God is love
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever."
(Psalm 136:1)
Day 5: God is forever
"But we can praise the Lord both now and forever. Praise the Lord."
(Psalm, 115:18)
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THANK YOU FROM RAINFOREST FALLS!
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated in Rainforest Falls VBS last week!
First, to all of you who supported this awesome event financially, we are so very grateful.
And to all of you who offered your time and talents to the two dozen campers, please know that your presence was invaluable in weaving a wild and wonderful Christ-filled experience.
Thank you, thank you!
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A HEALTHY REMINDER
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, our communities are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases this summer.
Here at Prince of Peace, we have had reports of COVID-positive tests among the congregation. This is a good time, then, to remind ourselves of the basic measures that can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID. These include:
- Frequent hand-washing with warm water and soap, and use of hand sanitizer.
- Self-monitoring for symptoms of acute respiratory illness such as fever, upper or lower respiratory congestion, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue.
- Self-testing if two or more of these symptoms appear together.
- Avoid public places when experiencing symptoms.
- If fever is present, remain at home until you have been fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medication.
- Masking is encouraged for five days after onset of respiratory symptoms. (Note: Children under age 2 should NOT wear a mask.)
- Vaccine resources can be found here:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip/
Let’s remember to care for ourselves, especially when we are feeling ill, knowing that by taking these basic measures, we are also caring for our neighbor!
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ALTAR FRONTAL
As you may have noticed, we have removed the white altar covering (called a “frontal”) that was in place during the Easter season. We also use it for Christmas and for weddings and funerals. Now the Altar Guild is preparing to introduce a new green frontal to our worship service, for use during other seasons of the year.
The Altar Guild invites the congregation to participate in the creation of the new altar frontal for our church. Those wishing to contribute may make a minimum donation of $250 in memory or honor of a loved one. Names will be stitched onto a dedication panel accompanying the frontal.
Please contact the Church Office for additional information or to participate in this meaningful project.
A bit of a background on the use of altar frontals: In the Episcopal tradition, the frontal is a decorative and often richly embroidered cloth that adorns the front of the altar. More than decoration, it serves as “visual theology,” reflecting the seasons and feasts of the Church year while beautifying the Lord’s Table. Historically, fine textiles were used to “vest” the altar as a royal throne, symbolizing Christ’s majesty and the faithful gathered around Him.
Throughout church history, altar frontals have carried deep spiritual significance. Their changing colors mark the liturgical seasons: purple for preparation and penitence, white and gold for celebration and resurrection, red for the Holy Spirit and martyrs, and green for growth in ordinary time.
In many Episcopal parishes, altar frontals are also given as memorial gifts, honoring loved ones and serving as a lasting reminder of the communion of saints each time the altar is prepared for worship.
Why green?
Liturgical green in the Episcopal Church symbolizes spiritual growth, hope, and new life. It is worn during the seasons of Epiphany and the Season after Pentecost, which together comprise "Ordinary Time" – the longest stretches of the church year focused on the ongoing journey of faith and discipleship.
The specific significance of the color green in Episcopal worship centers around several key themes:
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Spiritual Development: Just as green plants and trees flourish during the spring and summer, the color represents the daily, often quiet work of deepening our roots, leafing out, and maturing as disciples of Christ.
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Hope and Anticipation: Green points to the promise of new life and the ongoing mission of the Church in the world.
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The Revelatory Seasons: Green is often used during Epiphany, a season celebrating the revelation of Christ to the world, and during the long Sundays after Pentecost, which celebrate the revelation of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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MUSIC INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP:
LEARN. LEAD. GET PAID!
Do you love music and have some musical skill and literacy, vocal or instrumental, or know someone who does? Here is a great opportunity for real-world experience in learning to lead worship and sacred music.
Prince of Peace is offering a $10,000 Church Music Internship Scholarship. 10 hours per week for 10 months, August - Pentecost, at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 under Boude Moore, Music Director.
To apply email: boudemoore@gmail.com with your name and phone number.
For more info: https://www.popwh.org/music-internship
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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Based on the Gospel reading for this week in the lectionary, we are delving into Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. In this season after Pentecost, we hear stories of Jesus’ ministry in the world and our call to engage in that mission. Today, we have a series of parables from Jesus. All of them tell us that the Kingdom of Heaven is not what we would expect, that God does amazing things with the small, that God does the unexpected, that God is doing a new thing with both the old and the new.
In these passages, Jesus compared the Kingdom of Heaven to many things. I wonder which one you liked the most? I wonder what Jesus might be telling us in these stories? These are the questions that we will examine through Jesus’ parables.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL SURVEY
If you are a parent, church leader, or parishioner with thoughts on what is offered through Children's and Family Ministry, please respond to this survey (https://forms.gle/9Fm86ggiQ3XFyEs57) to assist our new Director, Tara Brooks, in best serving you.
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SHARING SOLES DRIVE: CARING FEET, SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE
The Daughters of the King invite you to participate in our Sharing Soles Drive this July and August. We are collecting new socks of any size and any color to share with those in need, beginning with guests who attend our Community Dinners.
Donations may be placed in the green collection box in the church entryway (Narthex) any time during July and August.
As you donate, we also invite you to pray for those who will receive these socks. If you would like, include a short note of encouragement or a prayer with your donation as a reminder that they are loved and remembered.
Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors by sharing both warm feet and Christ's love.
For His Sake,
Prince of Peace Daughters of the King
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PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKES IN VENEZUELA!
Episcopal Relief & Development is working closely with partners to support people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. The International Disaster Fund is an important tool for responding to immediate needs and supporting long-term recovery. Please contribute to Episcopal Relief & Development’s International Disaster Fund to support these efforts.
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RUMMAGE & PRE-LOVED ITEMS FOR SALE!
The Rummage Sale will be held this October in the Reasoner Family Center. Please mark your calendar for these dates:
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Intake/Drop-Off, after each service
Monday, Oct. 12–Friday, Oct. 16 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Sort and display items
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Sale open to the public
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Sale open to POP parishioners and the public
* * * Watch this space for more information and updates * * *
Volunteers Needed
We need your help with intake, sorting, setup, sale days and cleanup. Any amount of time is appreciated. Thank you!
Look for signups after each service beginning August 16.
Sandi Totter: 818-620-6632
Rosemary Stewart: 818-917-5809
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This week's prayer requests and thanksgivings have been compiled and are available here for your prayers and meditation. Updated prayer requests are printed on a WEEKLY basis.
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Please submit your prayer requests and thanksgivings in church on the yellow or blue prayer slips, OR by clicking on the "Submit a Prayer Request" button at the bottom of this page.
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