Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Serving on Sunday (Nov 1st):
* Greeters: Barb C * Host: Brennan * Readers: Kate C, Bruce L
* Psalm & Prayers: Kristin W * Chalice: Jane C, Joyce M
* Announcements: Bev B * Counters: Dave D, Harry K
Sunday's readings: Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 Revelation 21:1-6a
Scott’s Schedule:
Monday, November 2: Office Hours 9-12
Tuesday, November 3 : Office Hours 9-12
Friday, November 6 : Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 7 : Diocesan Convention
Announcements – November 1, 2015
Discretionary Fund Donations – Please contribute Sunday towards the Discretionary Fund. Funds are low and need is high. These funds are used to help those in our community less fortunate than we are. Checks may also be made out to St. Paul’s with ‘discretionary fund’ on the memo line at any time during the month. Please be as generous as possible.
Holiday Bazaar - Please mark your calendars! November 14th will be our "Holiday Bazaar". I will be checking in with you as to what part you will play. Thank you, Jill Devins (802-291-6832 or jdevinsvt@gmail.com)
After School Volunteers needed –
Stuart Johnson is seeking people interested in volunteering after school for as little as 1 hour a week. For anyone interested, things needed include but are not limited to:
*People gifted with grades K-2 or who work well in 1-on-1 setting with high needs children
*Ability to help out with student projects such as: knitting, art, homework etc.
*Detail oriented people who can help fill in gaps that arise (setting up food, helping kids transition activities, cleaning up at the end of the day etc)
*People who like to plan or help with recess time to provide structure to kids who need it.
*But most of all someone who loves children and is flexible! Anything can happen.
If interested, please give Stuart your contact information.
Fundraiser Help for Boy Scout Troop – Jonathan's Boy Scout Troop is collecting unwanted vases as a fund raiser. We will take anything that will hold a flower. There is a box under the coat rack in the parish hall. Thanks, John Brennan
Listen Community Dinner – November 16th the Barwood family will be providing the. A sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board for those who wish to help or you may contact Becky at Rbarwood3@gmail.com
Caring Ministry Meeting - Our next meeting will be 11/15 at 11:30 in the church chapel. Anyone interested in joining Prayer Ministry, Healing Ministry, or Pastoral Care Ministry, are welcome.
Safe Church Training – December 5 in Springfield.
Register for Safe Church Training Certification, Saturday, December 5, 9 am to 3 pm, at St. Mark's, Springfield. Contact Canon Lynn Bates for information about available online re-certification training.
Solstice Knit and Purl Retreat – Saturday Dec 19th, 10AM to 7PM at Parish House
Take a breath to enjoy a day of fellowship before Christmas as we gather to work. Bring a friend; stay for an hour, half day, or the whole retreat. Lunch and Dinner and Pot Luck Snacks will be available when you get hungry. Bring any project you want to finish or a new project you want to start. If you have questions, contact Susan Pillsbury or Holly Hall
Ongoing Reminders:
Haven Wish List – Manual can openers, Crock pots, Electric frying pans
Leadership Team Meeting – Every Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Discretionary Fund Reminder – First Sunday of every month. Be as generous as possible.
Laying on of Hands – First Sunday of every month. Please gather at the Baptismal Font immediately after you have received communion.
Brookside Nursing Home Church Services – Please join us! - Second Sunday of each month (September through June) 2-2:30 PM If you would like more information about this service, please contact Holly
Knit and Purl Fellowship - Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at the Parish House, 6:30 PM. Contact Holly for more info.
St. Paul's Fun Google Group – Join our google group that we use to invite parishioners to come together for a fun activity. For example, if there's a movie that you'd like to see, a hike you'd like to go on, or any kind of fun event you would like company to, this is the place to put out the word. These activities build our connection with one another and strengthen our community! Email Jill Fischer at jill@positivecouples.com to be added to this list.
Upcoming Events
Please send event and prayer updates to announcements.spc@gmail.com
Sunday, November 1 – All Saints' Day
Monday, November 2 – Knit and Purl Fellowship
Saturday, November 14 – Holiday Bazaar
Sunday, November 15 – Caring Ministry Meeting
Monday, November 16 – Listen Community Dinner
Monday, November 16 – Knit and Purl Fellowship
Tuesday, November 17 – Vestry Meeting
Saturday, December 5 – Safe Church Training
Saturday, December 19 – Solstice Knit and Purl Retreat