Announcements for November 8
- Brunch Bunch is Back
Let’s give thanks for our Saint John’s community and share a meal together on Sunday, November 15, immediately following the 10:00 am service. We’ll provide the entrée of turkey and dressing. If you can, bring a dish to share (last name beginning with A-G, a dessert, please; H-Z, a side dish). The most important thing to bring is yourself!
- Deadline to Sign up for Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2009-2010 Parish Dinner Groups continues through this Sunday, November 8, 2009. Forms for signing up will be found on a table near the entrance of the church. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Steven Russell, Dee McManamy, or Pastor Orr.
- Little Hands Outreach Ministry: Saturday, November 14
The Little Hands Ministry is an opportunity for grade school aged children to participate in an outreach ministry. Little Hands will gather in the undercroft Saturday, November 14, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm to prepare Advent baskets to deliver to parish shut-ins. Bring a friend! Call Pastor Orr if you have questions.
- Holiday Cookie Walk
Our twelfth annual Cookie walk will be held on Saturday, December 5th, from 9:00 am ’til 12:30 pm. We’ll be phoning you soon to ask you to bake cookies or make candies. Please say “yes”.
- Quite a Day for Faith in Films
On Friday, November 13, Faith in Films presents Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story. The 1996 movie about the remarkable founder of the Catholic Worker movement stars Moira Kelly and Martin Sheen. Showtime is 7:00 p.m. sharp in the Guild Room, with discussion afterward. Popcorn is served; bring your own beverage.
- Church Landscape Cleanup Dates – November 7
November 7 and/or November 21, 9:00-11:00 a.m., or whenever you are available. Help is needed to tidy up our grounds before the onset of winter. Bring a favorite tool, rake, clipper or edger and your garden gloves. Some equipment will be available
- Help the Children of Lawrence Hall Celebrate Christmas
Once again the Daughters of the King are committed to sharing with the children of Lawrence Hall the joy, the spirit, the hope of Christmas. For more information or to make a donation, please contact Iris Bestow by December 1.
- Greeter and Usher Training: November 14
All currently active greeters and ushers, both rookies and veterans, are encouraged to attend a training session at the church Saturday, November 14. Greeter training is from 9:00-10:00; usher training is from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
