This Sunday's Announcements

This Sunday, November 16:

Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given in loving memory of John Souza.

Baptism:
Our worship will feature the baptism of a new community member, Chloe Schriver-Bullock. 

Children’s Chapel at 10 a.m. 
We invite children to gather for singing, stories, and crafts during the first half of Sunday services: Nov 16; Dec 7, 21; Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 22; Mar 1, 15, 29; Apr 12, 26; May 3, 17.  If you have questions or interest in volunteering to help with Children's Chapel, please contact Cara Hins at [email protected].

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

Green Christmas at 12:15 p.m. at Grace, Amherst
Discuss what a green Christmas could be with Carol Dick at Grace Church, Amherst. The organizer is planning for it to last an hour with snacks. If you would like to carpool, email Ella Ingraham at [email protected] or chat after church.

Fall Giving Campaign Shifts into Next Phase
Thank you to all who have pledged to support our parish in the coming year. The campaign’s offering now totals 66 pledges, totaling $162,714.68. During November, our Treasurers will meet with our Rector to review who has historically pledged, who regularly gives but has not completed a pledge, and new folks who might be invited to pledge. Then our Fall Giving Campaign Team will reach out individually by email, and invite those folks to consider pledging for 2026. A letter will be sent in the mail to all who pledged giving thanks, and noting the amount pledged and pledge number. Campaign totals will continue to be published in the leaflet and newsletter in the coming month. Please be in touch if you have any questions or concerns.  Thank you - it’s enormously exciting to think about what our giving can make possible! - Fall Giving Campaign Team

This week, November 17-22:

November 19 at 11 a.m. - Special Coffee Hour for Rev. Jimmy Solano Pickett
Following the 10 a.m. Midweek Eucharist we will have a special Coffee Hour as our time with Rev. Jimmy Solano Pickett as our Missioner comes to an end. 



November 22 from 9am to 3pm - Mistletoe Mart & Craft Faire
Join us for our annual holiday craft faire and community event. 

Next Sunday, November 23:

Feast of St. Andrew
We will have a celebration of one of our patron saints, Andrew, with Holy Eucharist on Sunday, November 23. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and as such, one long standing parish tradition is to wear a kilt, tartan, or your favorite plaid.  

Thanksgiving for our Missioner
We will offer special prayers of thanksgiving for our ministry with Rev. Jimmy Solano Pickett as his ministry with our parish comes to an end. Read more about the transition here. 

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

Pledge Notice - Thanksgiving Offering:
This week we invite those whose finances allow, to consider making a special donation to our parish's mission and outreach efforts. For those who use pledge envelopes, please use the ‘Thanksgiving’ offering envelope; otherwise please donate on our website or by check, noting ‘Thanksgiving’ in the memo line. Thank you for your faithful generosity.

Coming Soon:

Changes to Office Hours in November:
Nov 27-28 Office Closed for Thanksgiving

November 26 - No Midweek Eucharist
    Please note there will be no midweek eucharist on Wednesday, November 26. 

    November 26 at 11 a.m. - Celebration of Life - John Souza
    John’s service is scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11 a.m. and will take place  
at St. John’s in Athol. 

November 30 at 10 a.m. - Advent Lessons and Carols 
This service features readings and hymns that will help us enter this season of anticipation and waiting; led by Lay Worship Leader Kathryn Aubry-McAvoy.

December 7 at 10 a.m. - Children’s Chapel
We invite children to gather for singing, stories, and crafts during the first half of Sunday services: Dec 7, 21; Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 22; Mar 1, 15, 29; Apr 12, 26; May 3, 17.  If you have questions or interest in volunteering to help with Children's Chapel, please contact Cara Hins at [email protected].

December 7 at 11:30 a.m. - Coffee & Conversation
Join us after worship for coffee and conversation in the cloisters.  Future Dates: coming soon. To volunteer or learn more contact Allyson Michal at [email protected].

December 11 at 11 a.m. - Green Team: 11th Hour Calling
Join the Green Team on Thursday, December 11 at 10:50 a.m. to ring the bell at 11 for 11 minutes. We are part of the world-wide 11th Hour Calling movement to raise awareness about and call for urgent climate action. Ringing the bell is an act of spiritual awareness and a protest. All are welcome!

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