Eucaristia Dominical... Save this date = Sunday, August 7th Noon: Our inaugural Spanish language service. In addition to our regular 8:00 a.m. Rite I and 10:00 a.m. Rite II--let's say "English"--services, St. Martha's is beginning a 12:00 p.m. service to reach out to our local Spanish speaking community.

Hymnapalooza... Sunday July 24 9:30 a.m: Public meeting to choose hymns for the next few weeks' services.

Annual Deanery Picnic... Sunday, July 17 1:00-4:00 p.m: Food, swimming and fun at Las Flores Park in La Verne. Please bring a dish to share and drinks for yourselves. Questions? Contact Lee Harris (909) 518-6518 lharris@linkline.com.

St. Martha's Youth Chorale... Sunday, July 10 after the 10 a.m. service: The youth of St. Martha's is organizing its very own singing group, under the volunteer direction of Violet Mandeson with the assistance of Janet McAlmond. They'll be performing once monthly during a service (beginning in September), enriching our liturgy. You won't want your children to miss out on this joyous new, parish-supported, opportunity. Join Violet and Janet in the parish hall after today's service to help set the Youth Chorale's tone, organization and direction.

Archbishop of Canterbury: Statement on London Terrorist Attacks... For immediate release Thursday 7 July 2005: In the aftermath of a series of bombings in subways and a bus this morning in London that killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds more, members of the national Episcopal Communicators have been in touch with colleagues in London, who assure them that the residents and staff of Lambeth Palace (official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury), the Church House (administration headquarters of the Church of England) and the Anglican Communion Office are safe, though deeply shaken by the morning's events.

Episcopalians and Anglicans throughout the world are asked to pray for the victims and their families.

Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, who is attending an interfaith event in West Yorkshire, England, issued the following statement regarding the attacks:

"The appalling events in London this morning have shocked us all. So I want first and foremost to extend my personal sympathy and condolences to everyone who is suffering and grieving at this time.

"All those caught up in this tragedy - and that includes of course the emergency services whose selfless dedication and commitment is so vital at times like this - all are in my own prayers and in the prayers of a great many people.

"As it happens I have spent this morning with Muslim colleagues and friends in West Yorkshire; and we were all as one in our condemnation of this evil and in our shared sense of care and compassion for those affected in whatever way.

"Such solidarity and common purpose is vital for us all at this time of pain and sorrow and anger.

"We in the faith communities will have to continue to stand and work together for the well being of our nation and for our shared understanding of the life that God calls us to. I hope that we shall all keep that vision alive at this deeply sad and testing time."

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Independence Day @ St. Martha's... Monday July 4 lets say 4:00 p.m: St. Martha's annual Independence Day Barbecue and Fireworks Extravaganza. Food, friendship, patriotic music, and the grand fireworks booming overhead. Bring a sidedish, your own drinks & tableware. The Rev. David Duncan will be manning the George III pinata. Pat's barbecuing his famous tri-tip (& chicken). What could be better?

Transpirations... Today will be Cathy Popovic's last as St. Martha's choir leader & organist. We bid Cathy a very fond farewell and a heart-felt thank you for the music which has so enriched our services. ? Jewell Coy is moving to Oregon to be taken care of by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger & Cathy. Jewell's happy and sends her love to everyone at St. Martha's. She's very grateful for your prayers. Her new address is available from our parish offices. ? We're very sorry to announce that Theresa Alvarez' mother, Maria, unexpectedly passed away last Sunday. Please keep the Gomez & Alvarez families in your prayers.

A Thanksgiving Celebration... Saturday July 2 3:00 p.m: A joyous gala celebrating Augustine Agwuenu's stroke recovery. An engaging Rite II Eucharist service with a Nigerian flair; in both Igbo and English, with a Nigerian acapella choir; followed by a grand Nigerian celebration well into the night in the parish hall.