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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:
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
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.
9 Alys Walker
10 George Rau, Bruce Foreman
Anniversaries
22 Antonio & Betty Faella
25 John & Joan Marshall
25 John & Joan Marshall
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