Announcements for October 11

• Bishop Lee visits this Sunday, October 11
  This Sunday we welcome Bishop Jeffrey Lee and his wife Lisa to St. John’s for his first visit as Bishop of Chicago. Bishop Lee will preside, preach and confirm at the 10:00 a.m. service. A special reception for the Confirmands and Bishop will follow the service. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of this special celebration.
  
• Blessing of the Animals: Contest Results
  Photos from last Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals are posted in the undercroft. Special congratulations to Bridget (Wehmeier), winner of the Most Cheerful Pet award; Brando (Moser) winner of the Most Aristocratic Pet award; Toqui (Barrera), winner of the Bishop Lee Look-Alike award; and Bella (Madden) and the Madden family for a repeat win in the Owner-Pet Look-Alike contest. Congratulations also to the pets from Faith Lutheran Church who were winners in the other categories.
  
• NetsforLife Receives $1.34 million USAID Grant
  NetsforLife, Episcopal Relief and Development's program partnership to combat malaria, received a three-year, $1.34 million grant for its work in Ghana from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Read the full story at: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81799_115395_ENG_HTM.htm
  
• The Redclaws are Coming! Brotherhood Lobsterfest, October 24
  The Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s annual fall fundraiser is just around the corner. Saturday, October 24, is the date for Lobsterfest III: Return of the Claw. On that date, ‘live’ Maine lobsters will arrive from Boston for our communal dining pleasure and for the benefit of South Suburban PADS and Episcopal Charities and Community Services. Watch this space for more details, or just pick up one of the Brotherhood event flyers in the church undercroft.
  
• Parish Announcements Available On-line
  The weekly parish announcements are now posted on our blog: http://sjenews.blogspot.com. A link is provided from the parish webpage. Also, remember to subscribe for electronic delivery of the e-vangelist. Send your request to sje2640@gmail.com.