The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost– Proper 27
The Collect
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.
A link to the Diocesan Newsletter:
Readings from the Lectionary
Haggai 1:15b-2:9
Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38
Scott’s Schedule
November 11 – No Office Hours for Scott
Bible Study, 7 – 8:30 pm
November 14 – Office Hours 9-12
November 15 – Sabbath Day
November 16 – Sabbath Day
Who’s Who at 10 AM
Verger – Doug Jenisch
Greeter – Holly Hall
Host – Roy Black
Readers – Andrew Pillsbury, Barb Lather
Psalms and Prayers – Elizabeth Higgins
Chalice Bearers – Nancy Snyder, Joan Lawrence-Studebaker
Assisting Clergy – Stew Wood
Altar Candles – Louise Pietsch for Ashley Taylor
Nursery Care – Greg Taylor
Announcements – Virginia Umland
Coffee Hour - ???
Counters – Bev Barton, Molly Castaldo
Altar Guild – Barb Coulter
Acolytes –Kathryn Brennan, Doug Jenisch
St. Paul’s Vestry: Bev Barton (’21), Senior Warden; Greg Taylor (’22), Junior Warden; Rich Kremer (’20); Molly Castaldo (’20); Andrew Pillsbury (’20); Dick Davis (’21); Geri Williams (’21); Holly Hall (’22) and Virginia Umland (’22)
Upcoming Events
Please send event and prayer updates to announcements.spc@gmail.com
November 9 – Holiday Bazaar
November 10 – Birthday and Anniversary Blessings for October and November; CARJ Book discussion has been cancelled (see below)
November 18 – Listen Community Dinner
November 22 – St. Paul’s Movie Night
November 24 – Breakfast Church
Prayer Requests
For the Church: Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Shannon, Our newly-consecrated Bishop; Scott our Priest; St. James Church, Woodstock; The Episcopal Church in Province II: New York and New Jersey; Convocation of American Churches in Europe; Dioceses of Haiti and the Virgin Islands.
For those bearing the responsibility of leadership, especially Donald our president, Phil and Chris our governors, our legislators and judges, and all who do the work of governance.
For those who serve in the Armed Forces: Cody O’Dell; Alden; Ryan, Isaac, Eric, Tom, Terry, Jesse, Mick, Grant.
For refugees; for exploiters and the exploited; for those committing acts of terror, that their hearts may be turned to peace.
For those asking for our prayers: Mike Fraga; Sarah; Terry; Joan; Norma Hamel; Gloria Wheeler; Jay; Kenneth Petersen and family; Bill Petersen; Amy B.; Christine A.; Karen, a friend of Geri’s; Elani P. and family; Avery and family; Paul and Susan; Tom and Sheree; Joanna Taylor and family; The Larsen family; Susan Hatfield; Mary Corrigan; Amy; Bambi; Lois; Nancy; Richard Royce; David Tobin; Brenda; Rachel C., Aaron; Marge; Fred; Patsy; Kathryn; Jonathan; Isaac; Alex; Sheila; Suzi M. and family; LAMB family; Linda S.’s husband and two sons; Walt; Pam K; Diane S.; Airton; Carole B; Carol Lane and family; Bob C.; Victoria Thomas; Lynn; Michael and Kate; Paige; John Strosnider; Janet Belding; Kathy Belding; Fred, Patsy, Marge; Edwin and Eduardo; Akash, Akhila; Nived, Jecin, Renjith, and Navathej, our godchildren in India; Jocelyn, our godchild in Honduras and the entire LAMB community; the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed; for the homeless and the destitute; for refugees; for prisoners and captives; for those affected by the violence and natural disasters around the world, hurricanes, fires and floods.
For those who have died: Lois Miller; Jean; Rodney Throne; Tom Taylor; Fred and Maureen Larsen;
Gerald McDermott; Sallie M., Linda S.
In thanksgiving: For this parish family; for vestry and their hard work; for all good gifts around us; for children and grandchildren; for the gift of faith; for the hope of peace.
Please contact Holly Hall with your prayer requests.
Calendar Events
November 9 – Holiday Bazaar
November 10 – Birthday and Anniversary Blessings for October and November.
November 10 – St. Paul’s third Day of Remembrance
November 11 – Bible study, 7 – 8:30 pm. We’ll focus the following readings: Isaiah 65:17-25,
Canticle 9, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19. All are welcome, no prior experience needed!
November 18 – Our last Listen community dinner for 2019.
November 22 – St Paul’s Movie Night
November 24 - Breakfast Church celebrating our Pledge In-gather with a discussion about possible paths forward as a parish. This is an open conversation. NO decisions or plans for the future have been made, a couple of options have been presented in the past but not all possibilities are known at this time by any of us. We need to continue to discern where and how God is calling St. Paul's forward into the future. Please bring your ideas for the future to this worship and discussion morning. Scott and the Vestry
General Announcements
Bazaar Lunch - We welcome volunteers to come 4 pm Friday, 8th, to help make two soups and 4 pans of Apple Spice Cake. Thank you to Michael Townsend, Beth Neal, Greg Taylor, Holly Hall and Barbara Rector for purchasing food and supplies for the luncheon. We also thank Kathy Detzer for making the listing of our priced menu. We will serve tea, coffee and doughnuts 9:00-10:30 followed by lunch of North African Red Lentil Soup, Herbed Carrot Squash Soup, sliced Italian bread and Apple Spice Cake with Whip Cream.
St. Paul’s third Day of Remembrance will be Sunday, Nov. 10th, honoring Veteran’s Day on its 100th anniversary (101st observance!), beginning the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year at the end of WWI. We remember all those who have served in the Armed Forces over the years, and reflect on the responsibilities that belong to all of us.
Deep Change 2019 - Creative Action for Social Transformation is a two-day action event (November 8-9) for anyone looking for answers about how to respond to the ecological and social emergency we currently face. This Event is designed to produce creative elements that can be used in future social action. It includes: seven Workshop Tracks (of two 90-minute workshops each), plenty of time for networking, a power-packed Panel Discussion, three meals, and a Closing Celebration. Event attendees will be encouraged to perform the products of their workshops at the Closing. Parents needing childcare during the workshops can reserve spots for their children in the Harmony of the Hive Workshop. Sponsored by the Center for Transformational Practice in collaboration with community partners.
November 14 – 20th Anniversary of Baker vs. State of Vermont. This historic decision that led to the legalization of same-sex marriage, first in Vermont and then throughout much of the country. A panel discussion will be held in Mack Hall Auditorium at Norwich University, in Northfield, Vermont from 1 to 3 pm. Open to the public.
St. Paul’s Movie Night – Friday, November 22nd. “On Golden Pond” will be shown at 6:30 pm. Popcorn and beverages will be served. All are welcome!
CARJ book discussion - The discussion on Ibram Kendi’s How to Be An Antiracist is postponed until after the New Year. The book studies will resume in January, 2020. Stay tuned for new selections.
Dismas House Wish List – Dining room chairs, dressers, porch furniture, pillows, pillow cases, flatware sets, blankets, new twin mattresses, camping items, games, hygiene items, men’s clothes. Folks who have donations see Nancy Snyder at Church on Sunday or Email - nanesnyder4@gmail.com Thank you.
Vestry Nominations – It’s that time of year again when we will be needing nominations for next year’s Vestry. Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting of the Parish on January 25. Nomination forms are available in the narthex if you’d like to submit your name or the name of someone else (please verify that they are willing) to serve on vestry. Please make your nominations as soon as possible by January 6, 2020. Thank you, Scott.
Listen Community Dinner – Our last 2019 Listen Community Dinner will be November 18th. Our menu will be Tuna Noodle Casserole and Apple Spice Cake for dessert. Recipes will be posted near the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. We need cooks to make casseroles and cake and volunteers to help in the Listen Kitchen on 11/18, 3pm - 5:45.
Leadership Opportunities - I have been very engaged in organizing Listen Community Dinners and Prayer Ministry. Feeding and praying are significant in my life. It is time for me to step down from both positions and welcome others to step in. In December, I will step down from organizing Listen Community Dinners. I have already received dates to serve meals in 2020 and I will pass on that list of dates. The first Listen Dinner in 2020 will be in March. In February, I will step down as contact person for Prayer Ministry. Holly Hall
Top 5 Food Shelf Needs at Upper Valley Haven: Our top 5 needs in the Food Shelf this week include tuna, soup, cereal, brown rice and green beans.
Black Lives Matter Vigil in White River Jct. - Black Lives Matter Vigil is held Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 at the street corner near Town Hall. If you have questions, contact Bruce Lather.
Good Neighbor Health Clinic Dinners - St. Paul’s Church commits to provide dinner for 8-10 volunteer staff at the Clinic in downtown White River Junction on the 1st Wednesday of each month, delivered by 4:00 pm. Please sign up on the sheet in the parish hall to provide a meal, either on your own, or as a team with others! Contact Pam Hanson if you have questions or need directions. Please note the change of day from 1st Tuesday to 1st Wednesday.
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) - meets monthly for education and planning. They also offer monthly Difficult Conversations about Race gatherings at Howe Library, and sponsor three weekly vigils. All are open to everyone! Weekly Vigils, as of March 2018: Hanover: Mon 5:30-6 PM, Hanover Green Lebanon: Tues 5-5:30 PM, corner W. Park & S. Park Sts. at Colburn Park Meriden: Weds 5-5:30 PM, SW corner Rte 120 & Main St .
Caring Ministries - The meeting is for all those in Prayer Ministry, Healing Prayer Ministry and Pastoral Care and for anyone else who would like to be part of this important Ministry at St. Paul's.
Knit and Purl Fellowship – meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in the parish house at 6:30. All are welcome!
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Ongoing Reminders
· Discretionary Fund Reminder – First Sunday of every month. Please be as generous as possible.
· Vestry meets – 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Parish Hall at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
· Weekly Meeting – Tuesdays, 2:30 – 4 pm.
· Valley Terrace Eucharist and Ministry is usually held the fourth Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM , but due to the holiday season the dates may change. Come and join us for this special time with the residents of Valley Terrace.
· Knit and Purl Fellowship - meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 in Parish House. Anyone who likes hand crafts are welcome to join in!
· Bible Study – meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in the Parish House at 7 PM. We will focus each meeting on the lectionary for the upcoming week. This is a come as you can discussion group, you can do not have to come every meeting. All are welcome!
· St. Paul’s Concerned about Racial Justice group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning at 11:45 in the Side Chapel in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to join us!
· Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) sponsors two regularly scheduled events open to the public: Mondays, 5:30 – 6:00 pm, on the corner of the green across from Hanover Inn, Vigil for Racial Justice.