Announcements: Sunday, September 28

Today:

Welcome Peter Walker and Bruce Griffin
Today we welcome Peter Walker on organ and Bruce Griffin on piano, while Parish Musician Joe DiMarino is away on vacation. 

Ringing for Remembrance & Prayers for Peace:
On the last Sunday of each month we grieve the continuing epidemic of gun violence in our country and also pray for peace wherever there is strife, violence, and war in God’s world. We begin the service by sharing the number of persons lost to gun violence since the previous month (using data from Gun Violence Archive), and we will toll the bell for one minute as we remember, grieve, and pray for victims of gun violence.  For a more active response to the reality of gun violence and other forms of violence in God’s world, we encourage you to sign up with The Episcopal Public Policy Network to receive ‘action alerts’.

11:30 a.m. - Youth Group
Join parish youth from 5th-12th grade for lunch and activities from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: 9/28, 10/5, 11/2, 11/16, 11/23, 12/14, 12/21. There will also be a special outing to Mike’s Maze on September 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a Teen Confirmation Class from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on 9/28, 11/2, 11/16, and three spring dates. To learn more contact Reynolds Whalen: [email protected] 

Next Sunday - October 5 at 10 a.m.:

Blessing of the Animals
Bring your beloved creature, stuffy, or photo of your pet to church and they will receive a special blessing. 

Children’s Chapel
Children's Chapel is beginning soon... all are welcome! We invite children to gather for singing, stories, and crafts during Sunday services: October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, December 7, and December 21. If you have questions or interest in volunteering to help with Children's Chapel, please contact Cara Hins at [email protected].

October 12 at 11:30 a.m. - Coffee & Conversation
Join us after worship for coffee and conversation in the cloisters.  Future Dates: 11/2; 12/7. To volunteer or learn more about this ministry contact Allyson Michal  at [email protected].

October 13 - Register for Sacred Journey to Deer Isle
Join us as Episcopalians in the Commonwealth mark the beginning of the 350th anniversary of Metacomet’s Rebellion (King Philip's War) with a sacred journey on Monday, October 13, to Deer Island, MA – the internment site where hundreds of Native people died from exposure and starvation in the winter of 1675 - 1676. This spiritual experience of place, presence and reflection will be guided by Native neighbors, supported by Episcopal congregations and include the bishops of both dioceses. This is a family-friendly event. A resource is being prepared for young children. Register here (or see newsletter for link).

October 28th at 6 p.m. - End of Life Planning
Please save the date to join us for an evening of conversation with local professionals that will help in the process of planning to make the end of our days easy. For more information, please reach out to Rev. Jimmy Solano Pickett [email protected]. 

October 31st - Last Day to Pick up Lost and Found
Have you lost something at church this year? Our collection of Lost and Found lives on the table outside the office in a blue basket. Please check if any of the items are yours.  Any items that remain as of October 31 will be recycled or donated. 

Fall Giving Campaign Has Begun
Our Fall Giving Campaign has begun. Watch for your giving card in the mail in early October or make your pledge of support online.  We ask you to make your promise of support, giving what you have decided in your heart to be right for you and your community of faith. It’s enormously exciting to think about what our giving can make possible this year! 
- Fall Giving Campaign Team

Singing in the Choir:
The choir began a new season on Sunday, September 21. Rehearsals take place most Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the church. Everybody is welcome to join. We currently have 19 members (4 sopranos, 5 altos, 4 tenors, and 6 basses). We have openings in all parts and would especially like to add another soprano or two. To join, simply attend an upcoming rehearsal. For more information please call parish musician Joe DiMarino at (508) 517-2032.

Lectionary Calendars
2026 Lectionary Calendars are available outside the office. Each calendar cost the church $5. These are available for free, though if you’d like to make a contribution to help cover the cost of these calendars, please write ‘lectionary calendar’ in the memo line of a check, tithe.ly, or cash donation.

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