WEEKLY MESSAGE – November 3, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – November 3rd  – The Right Reverend Peter Eaton

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As we approach the election, we do so knowing that our Anglican tradition calls us to faithful and responsible citizenship.  Our tradition expects us to vote in accordance with our assessment of the issues before the body politic and in accordance with our conscience.  In this spirit, it is my earnest hope that every member of our diocese who is entitled to vote will do so.  This is a duty, not a luxury or a choice.

This election comes at a time of great importance for our nation and for the world.  As we cast our votes, I encourage you to reflect prayerfully on the issues before us and to seek the inspiration of God’s sustaining Spirit in making decisions that are formed by our commitment as Episcopalians to reach for the good, to seek and serve Christ in all persons, and to strive for justice and peace among all people and to respect the dignity of every human being.

In this spirit of prayerful discernment, we are invited to join Election Night Virtual Prayers on Tuesday, 5 November, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET, hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations. This is an opportunity for us to gather with our fellow Episcopalians from across the Church, and to pray for our nation amid the choices and challenges that we face. Our Presiding Bishop will offer an opening reflection and prayer.
You can participate in the event by registering for Zoom or joining via the Facebook livestream. For those who would like simultaneous Spanish interpretation, please be sure to register for Zoom.

Join Election Night Virtual Prayers:

Zoom Registration

Facebook Livestream

May we all continue to seek God’s wisdom, and may we all work for a more just and peaceful world.
With every blessing,

+Peter Eaton

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sandwiches for St. George’s.  Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Vestry.  Next week will be hosted by the Congregation.  Please bring a dish and or beverage to share.

A Service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints will be held this Sunday at 4:00 pm.  Please join us for a reception immediately after in the Parish Hall.

Health and Wellness Seminar.  Please join us for a Legal Wellness for Life seminar on Saturday, November 9th at 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. in the parish hall where you will learn about Wills and Trusts and how to protect your family and your legacy.  Looking forward to seeing there!

Stewardship Pledging Sundays are scheduled this Sunday, November 3rd, Sundays, November 10th and 17th.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, November 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  Bring a dish to share.  We will have someone to watch the little ones.  $10 per person, with 3 separate cash prizes.

St. George’s.  We are collecting food items for St. George’s table this Sunday and also, Sunday, November 10th.  Items requested are Elbow macaroni, cans of tuna fish and cans of mushroom soup, so that they can serve a casserole.  Connie Hanson and Kristi Lee will be in the parking lot at the front entrance to the church to collect these items.

Healing Service is scheduled on November 17th immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers.

First Communion is scheduled on Sunday, December 1st at the 10:00 a.m. service.

Donations for Hurricane Victims.  If you would like to make a donation to the Episcopal Relief & Development Fund for hurricane victims, please send your check payable to The Episcopal Relief & Development Fund at 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY  10017.

No Sunday school is scheduled this Sunday.

Bible Study classes is scheduled every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study is scheduled every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.

Youth Bible Study is scheduled next Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the small classroom.

Tuesdays:  Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday’s Worship – We are open for live worship on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.  We also “live-stream” our 10 a.m. service.

Video Viewing Options for Sunday’s mass.  There are three different ways to view our videos: 1) our church website; 2) our Facebook page; and 3) our YouTube channel.  See the links listed below.

Opportunities for Giving – there are several options that safely and efficiently expedite your generous donations: electronic bank transfers or automatic bank transfers via personal accounts or credit/debit cards; personal checks delivered by USPS; and our favorite through joining our giving family online through our website or at  https://www.myEoffering.com with our secure vendor Church Envelope Budget Company, who provides you with yearly offering envelopes. Please do NOT leave any envelopes with checks/cash unattended at church mailboxes.

PLEASE PRAY.  For the sick:  Audley, Bernadette, Beverly, Bob, Carol, Cathey, Clive, Danny, Dennis, Dudley, Elsa, Emily, Evelyn, Gavin, Glenn, Ina, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Mary Ann, Megan, Michael G., Michel M., Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.  For birthday celebrations:  Ed Palmer, Jean-Rene Guillaume, Karen Anderson, Dennis South, Judy Devonish, Katie Gonzalez, Hannah Wallace, Desmond Chambers.  For anniversary celebration:  Jim and Sherry Richardson.  For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

Vestry Members:  Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Laurette Bagley, Kenneth Barnett, Jenifer Elmore, Matthew Hogan, Karlene Kiminyo, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Irene Oknewski, Yvonne Wolliston, John Webber – Junior Warden, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.