Announcements for October 28

Stewardship: Annual Pledge Drive
You should soon be receiving the mailing with information about St. John’s annual pledge drive. Please take the time to read and consider the enclosed information. Please also reflect on the words on the back of the pledge card. St. John’s is a “place to connect.” How does St. John’s help you connect to God, to your faith, to a caring community, and to the needs of the world? Pledge cards can be returned to the parish office at any time or you will have the opportunity to offer them within worship on Sunday, November 18.

Guest Preacher November 4: The Rev. Jim Steen
The Rev. Jim Steen, Director of Ministries on Bishop Lee’s leadership team, will preach at both services Sunday, November 4. He will also present a forum and be available for questions during the 9:00 a.m. hour in the adult Sunday School class in the Education Wing.

Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour. Or you can stop by the parish office anytime to adopt a family.

All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory
All parishioners and guests are invited to the Rector’s annual All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory, Sunday, November 4, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Remembering the Faithful Departed on All Saints’ Day
We will offer special prayers for the faithful departed at the Wednesday morning celebration of the Holy Eucharist on November 7. Please phone or e-mail the parish office if you have individuals you would like included in these prayers.

Yarn Ministry
The yarn ministry will be meeting on Monday, November 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room

Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2012-2013 Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 11. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.

Blue Jeans Sundays in November
Mark your calendars. Wear blue jeans to church on Sunday and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping clean up work. November 11 and 24, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Central Standard Time Resumes November 4
Remember to set your clocks back one hour.