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St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church Sudbury, Massachusetts November 2015
From Our Rector by The Rev. Barbara Williamson
By the time you get this edition of the Mantle, most likely, you will
have set your clocks back an hour. We are all grateful for the extra hour of
sleep on All Hallow’s Eve. We are not so grateful the next day when darkness
descends in the afternoon long before we are ready.
As a native Floridian, the hardest part of the late fall and winter months for me is not the cold
or the frozen precipitation. It is the reduced light. For a number of years with great success I
have used a special lamp to stave off Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I’m not sure how it
works, but that brilliance reaching the rods and cones of my retina do me worlds of good, making life in the northern
climes a good thing for me year round.
I suspect I am not alone in my trouble with darkness. While you may not be subject to SAD, many of us dread the dark.
At the very least, it is a metaphor for the various kinds of fears, real and imagined, that plague us. Many of us do
everything we can to keep darkness at bay, whether that means installing motion activated security lights outside or
stepping up the interior lighting in every room inside. And on the metaphysical level, we tend wall off any interior
darkness that threatens us, whistling away in hopes that it will never leak out. So I was curious to read in the
Introduction to Barbara Brown Taylor’s book Learning to Walk in the Dark the following statement:
…I have learned things in the dark that I could never have learned in the light, things that have saved my life
over and over again, so that there is really only one logical conclusion. I need darkness as much as I need light.
(p. 5)
Taylor goes on to point out that we are trained to look at Scripture in a way that pits light against dark resulting in a
“spirituality that deals with darkness by denying its existence or at least depriving it of any meaningful attention.” (p.
7) She asks what life with God would look like if we trusted in the circadian rhythms not only in nature, but also in the
depths of our souls, rhythms that include both light and dark. If our faith, if our spirituality, looks only on the bright
side of life, then we risk marginalizing every person upon whom darkness has fallen for a time, and sooner or later that
person will be you or me.
Taylor suggests rather than shrinking back from whatever darkness means to us, that we grow curious about that
darkness, explore it and what it has to teach us. Because God is no less present in darkness than in light. In the words
of Psalm 139, darkness is not dark to [God]; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to [God] are both alike.
(v. 11). As Taylor says, “Even when you cannot see where you are going and no one answers when you call, this is not
sufficient proof that you are alone. There is divine presence that transcends all your ideas about it, along with all your
language for calling it to your aid…” (p. 16)
Barbara
I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places so that you may know that it is
I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.
Isaiah 45:3
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October Vestry Notes
The October Vestry meeting was held on Monday, October 19, 2015, and chaired by Walter Morgan.
During the devotional Sara Kimble led us through a discussion based on a reading by Julia Bettencourt, entitled
“Master Creator”. Bettencourt compares the work of God within us to the green leaves that change their color in the
fall. The beautiful red and yellow colors of the fall are always present in the leaves, however masked by green
chlorophyll during warm months. It is from cold, darkness, and rain, that the leaves lose their green color and reveal
the golden beauty within. So it is with our own lives, through challenges, that God reveals our own beauty within.
Motion to approve September minutes – approved unanimously
Green Energy Proposal Panel Visit, summary discussion led by Michael and Barbara: St Andrew’s (Framingham) has
solar panels, which generate more power than the church uses. St. Andrew’s then can “resell” this excess to other
parishes at the same rate Eversource charges per KwH. Two Framingham parishes are currently making use of this
program with St. Andrew’s. A parishioner of St. Andrew’s who manages the program for the church recently presented
this opportunity to the Finance Committee.
Eversource normally charges a premium for “green” power, but the green energy we buy from St. Andrew’s would
cost us the same as conventional power. St. Andrew’s energy costs are fixed by contract at a rate lower than market.
This gives St. Andrew’s the latitude to offer its purchasers the possibility of a year-end rebate of 5-10%. So in addition
to getting green energy for the same cost as conventional energy, by purchasing from St. Andrew’s, we are likely to get
a 5 to 10% discount.
The Finance committee is open to this proposal and is researching particulars for potential vestry approval at the
November meeting. The sense of FinCom and vestry discussion is that there is nothing to lose, while we would be
caring for God’s planet by the use of green energy, and possibly save up to 10% of our electricity bill in the form of a
rebate.
Fellowship/Fundraising Calendar, Vestry discussed the following events:
The Trivia fellowship/fundraiser on October 17, managed by Mari Weldon, was an overwhelming success
providing much good fun and fellowship, while raising nearly $2,000 for next year’s Appalachia Service Project
(ASP) mission trip. The youth helped to set up, clean up and service the tables with appetizers and pizza during
rounds. We are discussing a few process improvements for next fall, to build on this first success.
Upcoming Friday, November 20, at 7:30 PM, an ASP benefit coffee house featuring Frame, parishioner and BSO
violinist Bonnie Brown’s trio performing fantastic folk music for this intergenerational affair.
Dickens Dinner: Saturday December 5. Excess proceeds to benefit ASP mission trip.
Spring fellowship fundraiser -April 30th – tentatively discussing a Luau that will provide fun and fellowship while
also raising money for ASP mission trip. Volunteers to help organize this first ever event are needed.
St E’s will again be coordinating the ASP trip with St Andrew’s, Framingham. Estimated funds that need to be raised
outside of participant support are approximately $15,000 for St. E’s. St. Andrew’s will hold its own fundraisers.
Stewardship Update
John McNeill, stewardship co-chair, summarized the Season of Gratitude campaign, and gave us his thoughts on his
homily that he will present on “In gathering Sunday”, October 25th. The dialogue sermon he will share with Janice
Darias will be based on the key line “you don’t own anything”.
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Safe Church Policy at St. Elizabeth’s Church
All volunteers working with infants, children, adolescents, young adults and at risk parishioners are required to
complete either an online or group Safe Church training certified by the Diocese of Massachusetts. Online training is
available, at no cost, to all volunteers at St. Elizabeth’s. You must also have had a CORI check done within the past 3
years. Please contact Peg in the office at [email protected] to get certified.
Listen to St. E’s Sunday’s Gospel reading and sermon: http://www.st-elizabeths.org/audio/
MP3 Prayer at http://www.pray-as-you-go.org/
Reports
Barbara and Jack presented summaries of Rector’s Report and Assistant Rector’s report, which are posted. Jack
highlighted her recent trip on race understanding to Ferguson, MO.
Treasurer’s report indicated that 2015 financials are on target in receipts and expenses.
It was noted that Kristine Mitchell agreed to come on and help Cheryl track Together Now Campaign fund
balances and expenses, and where we stand on pledge income, versus budget.
Warden’s Report
Michael via Finance Committee – reported that the annual budget process will begin as Stewardship results and
commensurate 5-year planning are better known. Vestry will begin its 2016 budget discussion at the November
vestry meeting.
Sanctuary Enhancement Design Committee – has a list of architect design items along with estimated costs,
which are being prioritized via consensus. Methods of “brightening and whitening” the sanctuary ceiling as per
architect simulations are being considered. If the ceiling woodwork can be painted white with good result, then
the parish can avoid a far more expensive alternative of installing new white ceiling panels. We are reasonably
certain that paint can achieve the desired look. The Design Committee is recommending and requesting
approval to test a section of the ceiling to validate the painting approach.
Motion made to approve design committee to test discreet but telling area of sanctuary ceiling panels to
determine if paint is a feasible option, rather than re-surfacing ceiling with painted wood panels – approved
unanimously
Vestry Nominating Committee, consists of off-going vestry members Walter Morgan, Mari Weldon and Steve
Kinney, who are currently joined by at large parishioners Win Treese, Nancy Kimble and John Howard.
Liaison Updates
Cheryl stepping down as Outreach co-chair to focus on duties as treasurer
Creative Worship update (Janice): Recognizing loved ones who have passed away via a prayer flags to be raised
on All Saints Day.
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Wardens’ Words by Walter Morgan, Co-Warden
John and Jeremy have
challenged us to reflect on
Gratitude during this
stewardship season. What am I
grateful for? Why do I pledge
financial support to St E’s? I
believe the answers for each one
of us are as different as the
uniqueness of our spiritual journeys.
Aspects of my reason for pledging change
over time as I move through life’s various
stages. Always, however, for me, at its core, is
the need for some “soul medicine” – to attend
to matters of God and heart, beyond the
material demands that get my unvarnished
attention. I do not attend to my spiritual life
on my own very much, nor very well.
“Church” provides the vehicle in which I gain
moments of spiritual insight and peace during the service,
during a sermon, music, or in reflection after communion.
They can’t be forced, but I must actively be open. The
environment makes it possible for me. Its like a certain
window opens for a time, in which I feel the presence of
God, reset my compass, and get my priorities right.
Honestly, if I did not attend, I am afraid these moments
would be very rare in my life.
This vehicle was also vital in giving our children a start in
their own relationship with God. Christian teachings to
help guide their discernment of right and wrong, how to
live with others, and to prepare them to meet as yet
unknown future situations when they will be on their
own; to give me strength as a young family man to be able
to truthfully apologize to my spouse and children when I
was “off-base”; to change up the paradigm of how we live
in a world full of competing values; to be confident in
talking with my kids about the importance of love.
I recall one Sunday morning as “Dad” got his
squabbling young kids ready for church (sans
spouse). We made our way - Field Marshall
leading captives to salt mines – depositing
kids in church school, my carcass in the
sanctuary, with somewhat less than a great
frame of mind. Then, a moment or two
during service, “the window” opened. Then
Peace with the kids, and Communion.
Settled, perspective regained. On the ride
home, my young son looked up at me and
said, “Dad, you’re different”. Indeed.
Now I feel a responsibility to take care of this vehicle, as
others have, so that it continues to remain there for me
and my family, and others, as it always has been. The
need to find my own spiritual nourishment is as
important to me now, as it was earlier. What do we take
from this institution? What do we give back?
Walter
Ben Perry, Nicholas St. George, Sarah Perry, Nathan McNeill, Marie Briasco,
Louise Card, Kate Thurmond, Tim Howard, Velora Blake, Wyatt Morse,
Haryanto Hokianto, Ruth Griesel, Charlie Herel, Greg Holdman, Caroline
Grous, Owen West, Jessica Romain, Christopher St. George, Evan Hauck,
Deborah Kenealy, Abby Truex, Doug Hamilton, Peter Ciccarello, and Jay
Beckett
Happy Birthday to ...
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From the Organ Bench by Mary Sue Willie, Music Director
Our choir season is well under way with six new members
in the Youth Choir: Amelia Webb, Grace Comer, Gyatri
Mathew, Ella Varner, Kate Varner and Sam Varner. We
have a couple of boys waiting in the wings to see if they
might be ready to sing with us by the middle of the year.
The Adult Choir is making its way back with many
members travelling and fulfilling family obligations which
have left us with less than our full complement of singers
during the Fall. They are returning to sing for the balance
of 2015 and we are delighted to have them back from their
travels. However, we are still short of Bass singers and
would welcome some additional members in the Bass and
Tenor sections. Our new Tenor Section Leader, Sam Jones,
a talented singer, is a senior at Maynard High School. We
would also welcome singers in the Alto and Soprano
sections. So, consider whether this might be one of your
contributions to the worship life of St. Elizabeth’s.
Robert Shaw, a famous Choral Director, said in a lecture at
Harvard: . . ."that authentic
worship takes place . . . where there
is a sense of mystery and an
admission of pain'. He cited the
Spirituals: "What Wondrous Love
Is This" and "Sometimes I Feel Like
a Motherless Child", as miracles
"shaped and worn by life-times of Niagaras of tears [and]
as perfect as anything I know in music." This is one
reason that the music for the Youth Choir relies heavily on
Spirituals and Folk Hymns that speak to us on so many
levels.
Moving toward the Advent Season and Christmas is a
great time to 'try-on' the opportunity to sing with our
choirs. Some of the most glorious music has been
composed for Advent and Christmas.
Mary Sue
The COGS year is well underway and the catechists would love to have parents or other interested
adults sign up to spend a morning in an atrium, lending a hand or simply being present with the
children.
The September and October schedules for the atria included plans for the following presentations.
Perhaps your children have mentioned some of these:
Transitional Atrium: Susan Dewey, Sarah Duffy
Level I: Ruth Griesel, Suzie Kornblum,
Level II: Kihm Sanders, Mara Huston
Level III: Kris Wile, Lisa Kenney, Angela Crocker
Date Level I Level II Level III
September 13 Prayer Table Sacred Space Initial Meditation
September 20 Practical Life Grace and Courtesy Plan of God, Part 1
September 27 Colors Introduction to Salvation History
Plan of God, Part 2
October 4 Calendar The Fettucia Plan of God and The Holy Bible
October 18 Altar 1 The Gift Strip Parousia
October 25 Altar 2 Geography Overview (Land of Israel)
Story of Bread
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium News by Susan Berry
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ST. E’S
OCt 17Th
Photos by
Tim Weldon
It all started at the
Halfway Café for
the St. E’s Men’s
Group
Keeping score Time for dessert!
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Kiersten wins a prize! Why yes, the Willies are wonderful!
Kudos to Mari Wel-
don and all the St.
E’s Trivia assistants!
All
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3 &
J2A)
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Healin
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Pra
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J2A
Room
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TBA)
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J2A)
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MPR)
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J2A)
10
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Holy
Euch
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- Churc
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Mantle A
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me"
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Holy
Euch
arist
II
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5 A
M C
hurc
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OG
S, Rite 1
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J2A)
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:00
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Holy
Euch
arist
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- C
hurc
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AM
Youth
Choir R
ehears
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hoir loft
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Thanksgiving on the Common
Cooks and volunteers needed!
What does Thanksgiving mean for you?
For many, it is a day of food, family, football— and frenzy
(think over-indulgence, prolonged travel, family expectations,
and the kick off of the Christmas rush). For far too many,
however, Thanksgiving is just another day of hunger,
isolation, and coping with the elements. It is a sad truth that
many of us look past, avoid or even disparage those who lack
housing. We fail to recognize that most face a daily struggle with addiction, mental illness, discrimination, poverty,
mental and physical abuse, or lack of medical care. Too often we forget that we are all children of God. Whether we
are housed or unhoused, have a large family or are alone, eat too much
or not enough, feel fulfilled or unloved, Thanksgiving is a season of
hope and opportunity. Each of us can add meaning to the phrase
“giving thanks” by giving of ourselves, and being present in the lives
of others who are in need, with the peace of God.
We invite you to Give Thanks for the blessings of your life by joining us as St. E’s hosts a Thanksgiving on the
Common Celebration with Common Cathedral on Sunday November 22nd. We will prepare and serve a hot turkey
dinner to the unhoused and economically distressed who worship on Boston Common, and join together to celebrate
the Eucharist. Please donate a turkey casserole, a pie, some quick breads, supplies, or help us serve on Boston
Common. Sign up to donate, cook, or serve at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b44aea72ba64-thanksgiving,
on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall, or contact Matt Chafe at [email protected] or 508/276-1994 for more
details.
This is a special opportunity for St. E’s to come together to serve others at this poignant time of year.
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Dickens Dinner “There might be some credit in being jolly.”
Sponsored by St. Elizabeth’s Fellowship Committee
Join us for a festive evening of good food, fellowship, and song
as we start the Christmas season.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 PM Dinner at 7:15 PM
After Dinner Entertainment and Carol Sing
Roast Beef with horseradish sauce — Potatoes
Winter Squash — Green Beans — Rolls and Butter—Coffee and Tea — Flaming Plum Pudding
Wine, Beer, and festive non-alcoholic beverages
Cost is $30.00 per person
(includes a $10 donation for Youth Outreach 2016 - Appalachian Service Project)
December 1: RSVP and please send your check, payable to St. Elizabeth’s, with the form below to:
Deborah Comer, 82 Thunder Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, ([email protected])
We are great need of volunteers to help with service, cleanup, food purchasing, event co-ordination. If
you are available and willing to help, please contact Walter Morgan at [email protected] or (781)
235-8165
To keep costs down, please bring an appetizer for 6-8 people. Thank You!
We’re coming! Family Name ________________________________________________________________________ Email address ______________________________ Phone number ___________________________ How many? ______________ Amount Enclosed $ __________________________________________
Yes, we’d love to bring an appetizer.
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ALL SAINTS’ DAY REMEMBRANCES
In preparation for All Saints’ Day on November 1st, we will have colorful paper
prayer flags, which we will use to remember people who have died, available
during coffee hour (as well as at the office during the week, and at church on All
Saints’ Day). Each flag represents one person. Please use as many as you like.
You could write the person’s name, or a note, or a few words of remembrance, or
paste a photo, or draw a picture— be as creative as you would like. We will
collect these flags at coffee hour and throughout the week, and will hang them in
the sanctuary for All Saints’ Day and the remaining Sundays before Advent. If you will not be in church the next two
Sundays, and would like to have us hang a prayer flag in remembrance of a loved one, please email Jack with the name
BOOK GROUP, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
The book we will be reading and discussing is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. At
the meeting, we will be selecting the books and dates for our calendar year. New members are
welcome. We will be meeting on selected Sunday's at 11:30 am after the 10 am service.
LOAF AND LADLE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
All parishioners ages 55 and up are invited to this bimonthly gathering featuring a movie and a
simple potluck lunch. We’ll be showing Life of Pi in our parish hall “movie theatre." The schedule
for the gathering is listed below. Please RSVP to Jack ([email protected]) and let her know if you're able to
bring soup, bread, or a dessert for our potluck lunch. Hope you can join us!
9:45 am: Gathering time in Parish Hall
10:00 am: Film screening of Life of Pi begins
12:00 pm: Lunch and film discussion
STRETCH WITH SPIRIT YOGA
On Sundays between November 8th and December 13th, inclusive, at 4 pm, parishioner Julie McKay will be leading a 45-minute gentle, all levels yoga class. The class will be held in either the Parish Hall or the Multi-Purpose room depending on the size of the class. Anyone 13 and older who can get down and up from the floor with relative ease is welcome to participate. No yoga experience is needed. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a water bottle and mat (mats will also be available for those who do not have them).
CELTIC EUCHARISTS
On Sundays between November 8th and December 20th, inclusive, we will offer a Celtic Eucharist at 5pm. The services
will feature Celtic prayers and music, a gospel reading and meditation, and Holy Communion. They will be quiet,
contemplative, and candlelit, and last about 40 minutes. We invite you to join us to experience a different kind of
worship.
VISIT TO ST. MARY’S, DORCHESTER ON 11/8
We’re exploring the possibility of a sister church relationship with St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Dorchester (for more
information, see the article in the October mantle). As a first step, we’ve been invited to join them for their 11 am
Sunday service on Sunday, November 8th. Barbara will be leading a group from St. Elizabeth’s, while Jack will lead
our regular Sunday morning worship in Sudbury. Those interested in carpooling are invited gather at the church at
9:45am, leaving promptly at 10am. Afterwards, we will join them for brunch and dreaming about what we might do
together. Please email Jack at [email protected] to let her know if you plan to come. We hope you can join us!
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Wednesday, December 2 7:30 pm Bible Study—The Parables of Jesus
Saturday, December 5 6:30 pm Dickens Dinner
Sunday, December 6 4 pm Stretch with Spirit—Gentle Yoga
5 pm Celtic Eucharist
Saturday, December 12 Morning Advent Quiet Day
Sunday December 13 4 pm Stretch with Spirit—Gentle Yoga
5 pm Celtic Eucharist
Wednesday, December 16 7:30 pm Bible Study—The Parables of Jesus
Sunday, December 20 5 pm Celtic Eucharist
Tuesday, December 22 7 pm The Longest Night Service
Thursday, December 24 3 pm Holy Eucharist & Pageant
10 pm Christmas Music
10:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Friday, December 25 10 am Holy Eucharist
Sun., Dec. 27 ONE SERVICE ONLY AT 10 am Lessons & Carols
INTERGENERATIONAL COFFEE HOUSE WITH “FRAME”
AN ASP BENEFIT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH 7:30 PM
Contemporary American folk artists “Frame" will present a show for all ages on Friday, November 20th at 7:30pm at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 1 Morse Rd, Sudbury. Frame is Boston Symphony violinist and Sudbury native Bonnie Bewick Brown on fiddle and vocals; her brother, guitarist and songsmith Ken Bewick; and BSO associate principal bassist Larry Wolfe. Their unique sound combines Bonnie's strong classical and Celtic styles with Ken's folk rock expertise and Larry's creative bass genius to form a lively fun-driven ensemble you won't want to miss.
Light refreshments will be served.
Tickets are $15 at the door and proceeds will benefit St. E's Appalachian Service Project Mission Trip.
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
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St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church invites seekers to share the joys and challenges of a journey of faith. Following the teachings of Jesus Christ and guided by scripture, tradition, and reason, we proclaim by word and action the love of God. We seek to serve and praise Christ in all people by celebrating the greatness of God's creation and all its creatures, helping those in need, and striving for justice and peace in all areas of our common life.
One Morse Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776 978-443-6035
www.st-elizabeths.org
The Rev. Barbara S. Williamson, Rector
The Rev. Jacqueline Clark, Assistant Rector
Mary Sue Willie, Director of Music
Peg Scarlata, Parish Administrator
Walter Morgan and Michael Comer, Co-Wardens
Sunday, November 1 11:30 am Book Group, All the Light We Cannot See
Tuesday, November 3 10 am Loaf and Ladle—The Life of Pi
Sunday, November 8 10 am Visit to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church,
4 pm Stretch with Spirit—Gentle Yoga
5 pm First Celtic Eucharist
Wednesday, November 11 7:30 pm Bible Study—The Parables of Jesus
Friday-Saturday, November 13-14 Diocesan Convention
Sunday, November 15 11:30 am Outreach Meeting
4 pm Stretch with Spirit—Gentle Yoga
5 pm Celtic Eucharist
Wednesday, November 18 December Mantle articles due
Friday, November 20 7 pm Frame in Concert—An ASP Benefit
Sunday, November 22 12 pm Common Cathedral Thanksgiving
4 pm Stretch with Spirit—Gentle Yoga
5 pm Celtic Eucharist
Sunday, November 29 10 am Family-Friendly Service—Advent begins!
4 pm Stretch with Spirit—Gentle Yoga
5 pm Celtic Eucharist
