Remember the Church in Your Will

“THE MINISTER OF THE CONGREGATION is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable uses.”

The Book of Common Prayer, page 445.

To put it very simply: plan for your death by making a Will, plan for your family in the Will, remember the Church in your will.  Our parish is still ministering because thoughtful people over the years have left us generous amounts of money in their Wills.  A generous amount is whatever God moves someone to give, according to their means, to further the parish mission.  Please include the parish in your estate plans.  And remember: No gift is too small and no gift is too large!

Hats, Gloves and Mittens

THE WAVERLY FAMILY CENTER is looking for hats, gloves, and mittens for infants and toddlers (and Mom might need a pair, too.)  Are you able to pick some up next time you are out?  Leave them at the Font, along with the food for the Franciscan Center, and Deacon Conway will get them to the Family Center.  Do you knit?  Start now.  They can use as many as you can make.

Advent Forum

Advent Forum

PLEASE SIGN UP for the coming Advent Forum.  Deacon Conway will be leading discussions based on the book Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam by author James W. Moore.  These discussions will take place each Sunday of Advent at 9.15 AM in the Rectory.  The sign-up sheet is on the Solarium bulletin board.  Use the Forum to help focus your Advent in order to celebrate a better Christmas!

Advent Begins Next Sunday

NEXT SUNDAY IS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT.  The Liturgy will make a sharp turn as we begin to prepare ourselves to celebrate the meaning of the Lord’s birth and contemplate his Second Coming.  Make each of the four Sundays of Advent a special event as you prepare for a holy Christmas.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING DAY IS THIS THURSDAY.    Our community service will be at 10.00 AM that morning, leaving plenty of time for family and friends gathering for the holiday celebration.  Speaking of  family and friends, be sure to bring yours to give thanks to God in his Church for our many blessings.  Pledge Cards are due at this time and through Advent.

Our Stewardship Campaign Continues

THE STEWARDSHIP MEETINGS were a success and much enjoyed by those who attended.  If you did not make it to one of the meetings and would like to, another can be arranged.  Just speak to Cody Miles.  Pledge Cards are available by contacting the church office. We hope to collect the cards on Thanksgiving Day and Advent Sunday (and anytime we can have them, really!) .

Prayer List, Pentecost XXIII

Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:

For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
    +Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and +Heather, his Suffragan
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
    for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
    and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment

 Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:

For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
    in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
    Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity

Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:

Ian, Anthony, Judith, Michael, Marvin, Diane, John, Tom, Gene; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those travelling: among them Gregory; the imprisoned: among them Ted

Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:

Gayle, Charlotte, Rita, Michael, Anthony, David, Matthew, Dean; those grieving: Michael

 Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:

Evelyn, Good Samaritan Hospital

Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:

Beth; our deceased benefactors; those who have died by violence, battle or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared 

Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:

Prayers answered; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priests Associate   

Last Stewardship Meeting

THE LAST SCHEDULED STEWARDSHIP MEETING will be held on Saturday, 22 November, 3.30 PM: 1901 Park Avenue (Gerry Stacy).  The meeting will be led by parishioner Cody Miles.  Pledge Cards will be available at the meeting. We hope to collect the cards on Thanksgiving Day and Advent Sunday (and anytime we can have them, really!)  Come and join the conversation about our mission, ministry, and how we need to fund them.  Be thinking now about what this parish means to you and what you can do to further the work it does.  If everyone has not made it to one of the meetings another can be scheduled to accommodate.

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day

THANKSGIVING DAY IS 27 NOVEMBER.    Our community service will be at 10.00 AM that morning, leaving plenty of time for family and friends gathering for the holiday celebration.  Speaking of  family and friends, be sure to bring yours to give thanks to God in his Church for our many blessings.

Prayer List, Pentecost XXII

Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:

For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
    +Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and +Heather, his Suffragan
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
    for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
    and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment

 Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:

For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
    in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
    Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity

Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:

Ian, Anthony, Judith, Michael, Marvin, Diane, John, Tom, Gene; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those travelling: among them Gregory; the imprisoned: among them Ted

Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:

Charlotte, Rita, Michael, Anthony, David, Matthew, Dean; those grieving: Michael

 Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:

Evelyn, Good Samaritan Hospital

Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:

Beth, Thomas; our deceased benefactors; those who have died by violence, battle or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared 

Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:

Prayers answered; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priests Associate   

Beth Mowry

IT IS MY SAD DUTY to announce the death of our parishioner Beth Mowry.  Beth died early last Friday morning after a long illness.  We will surely miss her devotion to the Church, her wit, her style, and her zest for life.  Remember her, her son Michael, and their family in your prayers.   Her requiem will be here on Wednesday, 12 November, at 10.00 AM.  JLAP+

We Have a New Sexton!

Mr Kevin Harris has been engaged on a provisional basis to work as Sexton here at the church.  Kevin comes well-recommended and eager to get to work.  Greet him warmly if you run into him during the week or at events!

Stewardship Meetings

STEWARDSHIP MEETINGS will be held on the following dates and locations:  Wednesday, 12 November, 6.30 PM: 3020 Saint Paul Street (Brad Weesner); and Saturday, 22 November, 3.30 PM: 1901 Park Avenue (Gerry Stacy).  The meetings will be led by parishioner Cody Miles.  Pledge Cards will be available at the meetings. We hope to collect the cards on Thanksgiving Day and Advent Sunday (and anytime we can have them, really!)  Come and join the conversation about our mission, ministry, and how we need to fund them.  Be thinking now about what this parish means to you and what you can do to further the work it does.  Need a ride?  Don’t be shy!  Let someone know or speak to Fr Parker.

PLEASE SIGN UP for a stewardship meeting in order that hosting families may know for how many they should prepare.  Everyone is expected to attend one of the three meetings if at all possible.  Your participation and feedback at the discussions is needed and  welcomed.  The sign-up sheet is on the Solarium bulletin board or you can sign up on the website in the Members' Area.

Veterans' Day

YOU ARE INVITED to a service for our Armed Forces Veterans at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Tuesday, 11 November, at 11 AM.  Those active and retired DOD and MDDF personnel so-authorised are encouraged to wear service uniforms.  Everyone who is free is encouraged to go to the service to give thanks and prayer for those who guarded and guard our freedom.

Have You Noticed the Light?

Last Saturday, ahead of the Bishop’s visitation, the light bulbs in the hanging chandeliers were all changed by John Baber, his brother-in-law, Rio Lucero, and Dean Sartori.  This was no simple task involving as it did a massive ladder and much dexterous climbing and hanging.  These three stalwarts saved the church about $1,900 in electrician fees!  One hanging fixture is broken, so please forgive the darkness there until we can figure out how to get it fixed.  Thanks, guys!!

Prayer List, Pentecost XIX

Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:

For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
    +Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and +Heather, his Suffragan
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
    for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
    and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment

 Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:

For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
    in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
    Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity

Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:

Anthony, Judith, Michael, Marvin, Diane, John, Tom, Gene; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of 
Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those
travelling: among them Gregory; the imprisoned: among them Ted

Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:

Anthony, David, Matthew, Beth, Dean; those grieving: John, Barbara

 Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:

Beth, Manor Care, Rossville; Evelyn, Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Center

 Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:

Sarah, John+, priest, +Thomas, bishop, Doris, James; our deceased benefactors; those who have died by violence, battle, or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared.

Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:

Prayers answered; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priests Associate   

St. James of Jerusalem

THE FEAST OF SAINT JAMES OF JERUSALEM will be celebrated this Thursday with a Holy Eucharist in the Lady Chapel at 8.00 AM.  Join the celebration! 

Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings

Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings

Flower Memorials are a beautiful addition to our worship and elevate our praise.  Please consider making a memorial or thanksgiving offering of flowers for the church's altars in the coming year.  If you wish to make floral memorials or thanksgivings , please download and return this form with your donation either by mail or by placing it in the designated basket at the back of the church. Memorials are $45 at the High Altar and $30 in the Lady Chapel. Names are listed in the service leaflet on the Sunday or feast desired. Please make checks or money orders payable to: Saint John’s Church, marked: Altar Flowers.

All Souls' Day

All Souls' Day

PRAYER REQUEST FORMS FOR ALL SOULS’ DAY are on the table in the back of the church, or can be downloaded here.  If you desire names to be included in the intercessions on All Souls’ Day, please fill out the form and place it in the basket in the back of the church.