Announcements for September 7

Jubilation and Fall Ministry Fair – This Sunday, September 7 
The activities of our annual fall kick-off Sunday will be September 7, following the 10:00 am service. Loaves & Fishes will serve pulled pork sandwiches for brunch. If you wish, bring a salad or dessert to share. You can browse displays of many activities and ministries that are a part of our parish life. Sunday School registration will be held. And it is a good chance to catch up with friends after the summer. Everyone is invited!

2014 – 2015 Parish Calendar Available
The annual calendar highlighting events of the coming year is available. A copy will be sent with the electronic version of the e-vangelist. Or look for paper copies (yellow this year) on the information tables.

Seeking All Bowlers
A Sunday afternoon church bowling league is looking for new bowlers. If you are an experienced bowler or just learning, come and have fun with us. Bowling is every other Sunday afternoon from September 14 – April 26, 2015, at Lynwood Bowl. Check out the flyers on the table in the undercroft or see Gale Michael for more information.

Sunday School Begins September 14
The Sunday School year begins Sunday, September 14, with the annual “painting of the window” in the Atrium. Regular classes for children and adults begin the following Sunday, September 21.

Daughters of the King Collecting Winter Clothes for Respond Now
Throughout the fall the Daughters of the King will be collecting winter clothes. Please bring clean, lightly used coats, mittens, hats or other winter clothing. The clothes will be donated to Respond Now to be given to folks trying to keep warm this coming winter.

Seeking Delegates for Diocesan Convention
The annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago will be held November 21 – 22 at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center. If you are interested in representing St. John’s at convention, please speak to the Rector.