Announcements as of Oct 8
Our new picture directories are now available in the Parish Hall. There is a suggested donation of $15. Thank you to Diane Castro and Michael Chiusano for composing the directories for us!
Altar Flowers: Our flowers on Sunday are given in loving memory of our beautiful Sara (Sally) on her birthday. You so richly blessed our lives! ~ With love from Bill Saplin and family.
Our next Women’s Ministry Brunch will be Saturday, October 17, here at the church 9:30-11:30 am. We’ll be hearing from Nancy Bergner! Feel free to bring a food dish or drink to share and/or a friend! All are welcome!
Affirming Life Ministry: Our Affirming Life Ministry will collect signatures today in the Parish Hall to petition a public vote for the repeal of Chapter 188 of the Acts of 2026. This brand new Massachusetts law allows late-term abortions for any reason. Please contact Deb Safford with any questions (ddpsaff@1791.com).
Our next Light in the World art exhibit, opening on November 1, is a group show which will respond to the theme: “Out of the Depths, I Cry.” The exhibit will run through December 13. Artists who wish to contribute should submit digital images using the entry form available on our Light in the World Facebook page. The deadline for submissions is October 15. Questions may be directed to Allegra Smick (allegrasmick@gmail.com).
Youth Group: When our congregation witnesses infant baptisms, we vow to do “all in our power to support these persons in their life in Christ.” Given that commitment, six parishioners have pledged $2000 each to fund a future part-time position for a youth minister. In addition to the $12,000 already pledged, we estimate the church will need another $18,000 to fill such a position. We invite any of you who would like to contribute, or who have questions, to contact vestry member, Peter Anderson. Donations to this initiative should be designated, “Youth Ministry.”
New Date for Confirmation: Bishop Trevor’s episcopal visit has been rescheduled from December 20 to Sunday, December 13, so our next round of confirmations will be held then. If you have taken a confirmation class, or are taking a confirmation class and would like to be confirmed, please fill out the attached form: ctrnorthshore.churchcenter.com/people/forms/87744
Prayers of the People Reset: We have recently reset the “Those in Need” section in the prayer requests at the back of the bulletin. Names may be submitted with the QR Code or through the Members Portal online.
All Souls Submissions: We will be observing the Solemnity of All Souls on the evening of Sunday, November 1 with Cherubini’s Requiem. If there are any names of departed family or friends who have passed away in the past year, whom you would like to have commemorated during the service, please submit their first and last names with pronunciations!