Announcements for November 6
- Daylight Saving Time Ends
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour this Saturday evening.
- All Saints’ Open House
The annual All Saints Open House at the Rectory will be held this Sunday, November 6, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. All parishioners (and guests), including children, are welcome.
- Vestry Reflections on Stewardship
During these weeks of the annual pledge drive several vestry members are sharing their reflections on stewardship and the nature of life within this parish community. Thank you to Wardens Cyndie Knoll and Frank So who have already shared their thoughts within the context of worship. This week vestry member Anne Edwards provides a written reflection, provided as the next blog post.
- Brunch Bunch Next Sunday
Our annual pre-Thanksgiving Brunch Bunch will be Sunday, November 13, following the 10:00 a.m. service. We will provide the turkey and dressing. Those with last names that begin with A to F bring desserts and those with last names that begin with G to Z bring a side dish. Even if you’re not able to bring a dish, you are invited. We hope you’ll come.
- St. John’s Knitters
The St. John Knitters are meeting this coming Monday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room at St. John’s. Bring your knitting or crocheting and join us.
- New Diocesan Executive Team
Bishop Lee has announced the hiring of individuals to form the new executive team for the Diocese of Chicago: Director of Ministries – The Rev. Jim Steen; Director of Networking – The Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows; Director of Operations – Ms. Courtney Reid. More information is available here on the diocesan website.
- Print Evangelist: Call for Material
The Advent issue of the quarterly Evangelist will be published in mid-November. Please send in material by November 15.
- Faith in Films: Dead Man Walking
Faith in Films will view Dead Man Walking on Friday, November 11, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.
