Announcements for October 4

• Blessing of the Animals
  This Sunday, October 4 @ 4:30 p.m.This Sunday is St. Francis’ Day and all pets are invited to gather at the outdoor altar at 4:30 p.m. to receive a blessing. All species in God’s creation (suitably restrained) are welcome. Again this year, Faith Lutheran Church in Homewood is hosting this event with St. John’s. Donations to aid the South Suburban Humane Society will also be accepted. The top items on their wish list are: Purina Kitten Chow, Paper Towels, and Lysol Disinfecting Wipes. More information and donation suggestions are available at http://www.sshspets.org/.
  
• Bishop Lee visits next Sunday, October 11
  Next Sunday, the Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee will make his first official visit to St. John’s as Bishop of Chicago. He will preside and preach at the 10:00 service, including Confirmation. A special reception for the confirmands and the Bishop follows the service. During his visit, Bishop Lee will also meet with the Sunday School children and spend time with the vestry.
  
• Daughters of the King Meeting this week
  Regular meeting of the Daughters Wednesday, October 7, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. The St. John’s chapter of the Daughters of the King will host a one-day retreat on Saturday, October 17 at the PORTIUNCULA Center for Prayer (“The Port”) in Frankfort. All women of the parish are welcome.
  
• Faith in Films Opens Friday, October 9, with Life is Beautiful
  The third season of St. John’s cinematic get-together premieres Friday, October 9, with the 1997 Oscar winner, Life is Beautiful. Roberto Benigni’s tale of faith and humor, set in Nazi-occupied Italy, will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.
  
• 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.
  
• Receive the e-vangelist electronically
  80 individuals are now receiving the weekly e-vangelist electronically. You can subscribe by sending your request to sje2640@gmail.com.