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Dear Friends:
Happy Fall...I mean summer? I have lived in Connecticut all my life and, as they say, one thing is certain - if you don't like the weather here, wait a day, and it will change.
Who would have thought when we were just about ready to bring out the sweaters and warmer clothing that we would be back in shorts and tee shirts?
Change. My youngest son left for college in Colorado this September. For the first time in 27 years, there are no children in the house. Change. In my heart, I know he's thriving and loving life. Isn't that what we want our children to do? Of course. But, it is a change. I'm not waiting for the garage door to open at midnight, praying he is safe and sound. I will admit I do pray that he is safe and sound halfway across the country. It is a change. My oldest son is engaged and will be getting married next year. Change. I will finally have a daughter (his words). What does that do to holidays? Split between in-laws, I guess. Change.
Both changes are good with expectations of many more to come. I thought I was ready for these changes, but then they sneak up on you. You remember thinking how long it will be before these changes occur. Suddenly, change is here.
Don and I look forward to seeing both boys in Colorado and spending time with them.
As every day brings a change to you and/or your family, I pray that you find comfort in whatever path they may lead you.
Sally O'Neill
Vestry
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Upcoming Reminders
Our Little Free Pantry is available for those who in need of food for themselves and their family. Please consider donating non-perishable items to the pantry.
St. John's Garden Scholarship Program
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We are looking for interested high school students to take advantage of this opportunity to be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship upon graduation. Just 25 hours of garden volunteer work required. Time may be accumulated from year to year and student need not be a member of St. John's.Call Norma Pappalardo 860-944-5541 to sign up.
Spring Scrip Cards
- Remember to order your St. John's Scrip Cards. See Sue Bremer for more information. Order forms are in the Narthex.
St. John's Painting Party -
Members of the congregation will be gathering this fall to paint the lower two thirds of the front of the church. (The top third will be professionally painted.) The front of the church is nearing completion on power washing, scraping and priming. We need help putting on the final coat of paint on the bottom two thirds of the church. We will be painting Saturday, September 30th at 9am. Not all is ladder work, much painting will be needed close to the ground, including three red doors and two black thresholds. Please consider joining us as we make our lovely church even more beautiful for an October wedding. See Stan Moraski to join the party. Thank You!
Coffee Hour Sign Up Sheet
- We have posted the coffee hour schedule for 10am services in the fall. This is an important ministry of hospitality. Please consider signing up.
PRAYER SHAWL BASKETS ARE BACK
- Please help us by adding a row or two today!
Liturgy Day at Our Cathedral - September 30, 2017 -- Keynote: Rev. Patrick Malloy, Ph,D. Canon for Liturgy & the Arts, Cathedral of St. John the Divine - Workshops: Preaching, BCP Rubrics, Altar Guild, Music, Hospitality, etc.
Blessing of the Animals -
Sunday, October 1st at 10:00am - Everyone and every animal family member are invited!
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TREASURES N TRINKETS
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TREASURES N TRINKETS
PLEASE JOIN SUE, DIANE AND JILL THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT 9AM TO SORT , PRICE AND CARRY ITEMS UPSTAIRS, AND SATURDAY AT 7:30AM WE DESPERATELY NEED HELP FOR SET UP, TRANSFERRING ALL ITEMS TO THE GREEN, SELLING ITEMS AND CLEAN UP FOR THE TAG SALE. SHIFTS OF 7:30-9:30, 8:30-12:00, AND 11:30-3. WE WOULD HOPE TO BE CLEANED UP AND DONE BY 3:00PM. ANY ITEMS TO BE DONATED SHOULD BE AT THE CHURCH BY THURSDAY (9/28). THANK YOU!!
Call Sue Hall, Diane Hayes or Jill Smith. This is our major FUNRAISER. Join us.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Counters Needed -
We need a counter for the 5th Sunday of the month and substitutes, please contact the office if you are interested.
Open Door Soup Kitchen -
join our team for October 21st at St. James in Winsted. (9:00am-1:00pm)
Bell Ringers - sign up to toll the tower bell for worship to begin our 9am worship.
Coffee Hour Volunteers
- Show hospitality by hosting our social time together following worship. Co-hosting with another person or family is encouraged.
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Participants for October 1, 2017
Please let the office know of substitutions. Thanks.
8:00 AM Chalice - Nancy Butler
10:00 AM Chalice - Jill Smith
10:00 AM Acolytes - Howard Truax, Lexi Arthur
Molly Keefe
8:00 AM Reader - Phil Prelli
10:00 AM Reader - Jamie Hall
8:00 AM Greeters - Betty Castonguay
10:00 AM Greeters - Laura Frey
Vestry Greeter - Stan Moraski
10:00 AM Bell Ringer - Christian Carrier
10:00 Coffee Hour - The Bremer's & The Riberdy's
Counters - Paul Halladay & Guy Hayes
Altar Guild (September) - Barbara Henri
Julie Gargiulo
Nursery Staff - Molly Lukiwsky
Godly Play Storyteller- St. Francis - Blessing of the Animals
Godly Play Doorkeeper- St. Francis - Blessing of the Animals
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Blessings & Peace,
The Rev. Sandra L. Cosman
St. John's Church
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