This Sunday's Announcements

This Sunday, November 23:

Thank you!!!
A big thank you to everyone who made this year’s Mistletoe Mart & Craft Faire a joy filled community event, with special thanks to the leadership team. 

Feast of St. Andrew
Today we celebrate one of our patron saints, Andrew, with Holy Eucharist. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and as such, one long standing parish tradition is to wear a kilt, tartan, or 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  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. continuing early next year.  To learn more contact Reynolds Whalen: [email protected] 

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. In the next phase of the campaign, our Fall Giving Campaign Team will reach out individually by email, and invite new and potential returning pledges for 2026. A letter will be sent in the mail to all who pledged giving thanks, and noting the amount pledged and pledge number. 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 24-28:

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 27-28 Office Closed
Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Rev. Heather away
Rev. Heather will be away on vacation November 24-December 1. She will return on Tuesday, December 2. For pastoral emergencies, call (413) 773-3925 and our answer serving will connect you to the appropriate person.

Next Sunday, November 30:

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. Please note there will not be eucharist. 

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:

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!