October 31, 2019


JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

THIS SUNDAY, November 3rd, ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY
A FESTIVE EUCHARIST and INGATHERING followed by a Celebration Breakfast
November 3, 2019- One Service at 9:00 a.m..

WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

CENTERING PRAYER
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.

MORNING PRAYER
 Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.

READINGS FOR SUNDAY

Sunday, November 3, 2019
Pentecost 21, Proper 26
Isaiah 1:10-18
Psalm 32:1-8
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Luke 19:1-10

READERS FOR THIS SUNDAY:
1st Reading: Marta vonloewenfeldt
2nd Reading: Gretchen Behr-Svendsen
Prayers: Preston Mills

Click below to see the readings: 

FROM THE RECTOR

The following is from the creators of the SALT Project, and I thought it worth sharing:

A Brief Theology of Halloween 

The name itself comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” of course, a carnival-like inversion celebrating the shadow side of life - ghosts and ghouls and such - just before the great festival celebrating the saints. Its deep roots may well include folk traditions of honoring the dead, appeasing evil spirits, and marking the end of the summer harvest and the beginning (in the Northern hemisphere, at least!) of the darkest days of the year.


But whatever its origins, Halloween today is worth thinking about. It’s now one of the most popular holidays in North America (second only to Christmas!), and at its best, it’s a magical, playful night of community-building and neighborhood-making. From this point of view, we might even call it a sacramental glimpse, if only for one night, of how the world is supposed to be: homes decked out in mischievous fun, front doors thrown wide open to visitors of all ages, a spirit of wit and excitement in the air, and simple, sweet gifts distributed to children (all children, not just “our” children!) dressed up as heroes and villains alike.

It’s easy to grumble about “all that sugar,” “marauding teenagers,” “a waste of time,” and so forth. But think of it: when else do we intentionally spend this kind of time together as a community? When else do we do something as a neighborhood that’s this intergenerational? This open to all? This playful, witty, and plain old fun? When else do our front doors swing open to so many strangers? And when else are so many gifts given out - often by strangers, to strangers - just for the sake of delight?

And there’s an even deeper side to all of this, too: in many neighborhoods, lines of social division - segregated lines of race and class, for example - are often crossed on Halloween night. In such moments, Halloween can become an all-too-brief time of sharing experiences and resources, catching sight of a true “commonwealth” too often obscured from view on the other 364 nights of the year. And what’s more, there’s now some intriguing social science showing a strong correlation between a community’s health and the extent to which it celebrates Halloween.

At its best, then, Halloween amounts to a vivid portrait of what “neighborhood” actually looks like. That alone is worth celebrating. And after all, what better way to honor the dead, prepare to celebrate the saints, and enter together the darkest time of the year than to embody - with equal parts creativity and joy - the “loving our neighbors as ourselves” to which Jesus calls us every day?

Those mini peppermint patties never tasted so good!  

Happy Halloween, The SALT Team

Caroline
ELEANORE'S PROJECT

This year Eleanore's Project can use some sheets, towels and pillow cases for the wheelchair clinics. They can be any size, clean, worn, but not ragged. We can also use clean couch type pillows, and neck pillows. If you have some of these items taking up space we could use them. Packing day for this year's shipment is scheduled for December 14.

We use them to make and to cover the postural care items we place on the mat tables so that children are comfortable while waiting for their wheelchairs to be customized. We also use them for the parents to demonstrate how their child is positioned at night. After each year's clinics the items will be used by the Yancana Huasy therapists during the year for postural care training or be distributed to families who need the items for postural care. 

Thanks, Sammie 


PLEDGE SEASON 2020



Please turn in your pledge commitment 
as soon as possible
if you have not already done so...
and don't forget your leaf!

Thank you to Sammie Wakefield
for her construction of the grapevine 
and Barbara Lord for her 
creative leaves.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT

This poem by American poet Anne Porter is a meditation on St. Francis’ little stone chapel in Assisi:

An Altogether Different Language
There was a church in Umbria, Little Portion,

Already old eight hundred years ago.
It was abandoned and in disrepair
But it was called St. Mary of the Angels
For it was known to be the haunt of angels,
Often at night the country people
Could hear them singing there.


What was it like, to listen to the angels,

To hear those mountain-fresh, those simple voices
Poured out on the bare stones of Little Portion
In hymns of joy?
No one has told us.
Perhaps it needs another language
That we have still to learn,
An altogether different language.


SAFE CHURCH

 If you are up for Safe Church Renewal
you must do your renewal modules on Armatus
then sign up for one of the following meetings online.

Safe Church Zoom Call

If you have questions, please contact Safe Church Minister, Marty Cloran.

 PRAYER SHAWL  MINISTRY 
Come join us! Knitting skills not required.
1st and 3rd Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m.


If you knit or crochet (or would like to learn how to) and are led to engaging in an outreach mission that provides physical and spiritual comfort to those in need, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:15 AM in the Prince Room. We are a joyous group that will keep you in stitches! The coffee and tea will be on and new members are always welcome. If you have any questions, please call Lin Frank at 323-0402.

 DINNER BELL

 

COOK TEAMS
for November are:
We are in need of a cook 
team for November 3rd!!!!
10-Lewis
17-Friends
24-Slader

Thank you for your volunteer
work in this special Outreach program!

 FROM DEB IN THE OFFICE

DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK 
ONE HOUR SATURDAY NIGHT!

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
If you do not see your birthday or anniversary listed, please make sure Deb in the office has an information sheet on file for you.
Birthdays
9    Alys Walker
10  George Rau, Bruce Foreman

Anniversaries
22  Antonio & Betty Faella
25  John & Joan Marshall

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