Beloved of God and of this parish:
Here are some UPCOMING notices requiring your attention:
1. THIS SUNDAY, ALL SAINTS DAY:
(a) Our All Saints Day celebrations will be on Sunday, November 4. During the Prayers of the Faithful, we will pray the Litany of the Saints, alternating between Men and Women voices. For those who observe Dia de los Muertos, have a great event.
(b) Pledge and Stewardship Campaign:
We kick-start our Stewardship and Pledge Campaign this Sunday. We invite you to a special coffee-hour presentation in St. Joseph Hall, following Mass. When we give to God and his kingdom, we do not become poor, we become rich. We invite you to thank God for his many blessings on your life, to thank God for our shared ministries in this part of God's kingdom and to encourage you to consider how you would give of your time, talent and treasure to honor God and his work in the coming year. The feast of All Saints, reminds us of those who gave in most cases their all to God and his kingdom and we are called to emulate their generosity and faithfulness. Give to God and his kingdom and you will not become poor.
2. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY:
We will keep this special day as a Day of Remembrance. If you know a Veteran, please invite him or her to join us in our local celebration of Veterans.
3. NOVEMBER IS___:
- National Diabetes Month
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month as well as
- Hospice Palliative Care Month.
- We will have two conversations on Hospice Palliative Care on November 11 after Mass. Conversation would include preparing Advance Directives and Funeral Plans.
4. FUNDRAISERS IN NOVEMBER:
(a) Saturday, November 10:
Our parish's Fall Thrift Sales. Please, donate items and volunteer to help set up, clean up and welcome shoppers as they buy. You might make a friend for our parish. More on this in next week's bulletin and during the Sunday notices.
(b) Saturday, November 17:
We will host a Poker Night to raise funds for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease. This is a private initiative and our parish will get a share of the funds raised. A $40 donation is requested. We expect over 50 participants.
5. EVENSONG AT ST. MARY
Tired at the end of the day from all that office work and traffic? Need some time to pray with friends? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm - each night - to pray the Evening Service from the Book of Common Prayer. Spread the word and bring your friends.
6. OF YOUR CHARITY PLEASE PRAY FOR:
(a) Bianca Mussenden, Patrick Williams, Sr. Rosina Ampah, OSH and all who are recovering from recent illness. Remember to pray for all who minister to their needs at this time.
(b) All who are battling the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
(c) The Vestrymembers, staff and volunteers of our parish.
(d) Clergy and people of The Church of Advent (San Francisco) and St. Mary the Virgin, (New York), our special partners in ministry.
(e) All who have recently lost their jobs or are searching for gainful employment.
(f) Our nation as we elect a President this Tuesday, November 6. May the elections be peaceful and may we be united as a nation post-election.
See you at Mass this and every Sunday.
Fr. Vincent
