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A weekly publication of the Diocese of Pennsylvania's Communication Network. These brief " classifieds" are intended to keep the members of the Diocese abreast of programs and activities in our parishes, share position openings throughout the Diocese, and to let others know if we have excess goods/items they might be able to use. As in many " Classified Ads", articles should not exceed 150 words in length with no graphics and should be submitted to J.D. Lafrance ( [email protected]) no later than Wednesday 12 p.m. each week for distribution via e-mail to the Diocese on Thursday. Text should be in the body of an email or in an attached Word document. Photos and graphics should be attached separately; no PDFs or documents with embedded photos please. This document may be copied for distribution as desired.
ONE-TIME EVENTS
Programs

Programs

St. Paul's, Doylestown
, 84 E. Oakland Ave. Doylestown, sponsors their 24th Annual Christmas in Doylestown House Tour & Boutique, which takes place Friday, December 1st , 6 - 9 p.m. and Saturday December 2nd, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Snow Date: Sunday, December 3rd, 1 - 6 p.m.).

Tour four Doylestown borough homes decorated for the season and enjoy Tea at the parish hall. Advance Tickets ($25) are available through November 30th. Purchase advance tickets on-line at www.StPaulsDoylestown.org or in person at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church or FX Dougherty (64 S. Main St.). Tour Day Tickets are $30. Tickets are non-refundable.

Holiday Boutique opens at 5 p.m. on Friday and at 11 a.m. on Saturday with free admission, featuring Bake Table, boxed butter cookies, raffles, Christmas Attic. Info: www.StPaulsDoylestown.org  or 215-348-5511. 1/2 of the proceeds benefit the Doylestown Homeless Shelter.

Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets

Rummages
Canterbury Market on Saturday, November 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Prospect Park. Famous lunchroom, Cookie Walk, tea room, bake & soup sale, silent auction, White Elephant, tired jewelry, 50-50's, lottery wreath, and raffles. Featuring our cookie walk with over 25 homemade varieties. Kids - decorate gingerbread man, games, chance table, crafts, and face painting. Pictures with Santa from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The church is located at 11th and Lincoln in Prospect Park.

Music

Music
Chestnut Hill Circle of Trees at the Woodmere Art Museum on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. All free. Family and friends come together to celebrate the annual tree lighting and the beginning of Chestnut Hill's holiday season. Enjoy live music, hot chocolate, cookies, and a special surprise guest.

Families are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to a charity for underprivileged children. Sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Business and Community Association. Featuring Music by the Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Note-ables and The Award Winning St. Thomas Gospel Choir directed by Waltier Blocker.

Services

Services
Church of the Holy Spirit, Harleysville will hold an Advent Taize Service of sung prayers, readings and silent meditation on Advent themes at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 30. Reiki, the laying on of hands, and prayers for healing will be available. A potluck supper for those who wish to share a meal will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Childcare is available. All are welcome. For more information, call the church at 215-234-8020 or see the web page at www.churchoftheholyspirit.us .

Food

Food 
Lunch with Santa at Emmanuel Resurrection Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 2nd from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $5.00 admission. Bring your camera. The church is located at 8201 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  19136. For more info, call: 215-624-8520.

Items Free/For Sale to Parishes

ItemsFree 
Open House on Friday the 17th of November from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Diocese Warehouse. There are now more than 700 titles of religious sheet music available. For the listing of music or available items contact [email protected].

ONGOING EVENTS
Programs

OngoingPrograms 
Office Manager/Parish Administrator Meetings . This group meets quarterly at different churches to discuss issues within our parishes and the Diocese. If you want to join this group and get the notifications of our upcoming meetings, please email Katie Gibbs at [email protected] .

Music

OngoingMusic
Choral Evensong at St. Stephen's Church, Philadelphia, 19 South 10th Street Every Sunday at 6 p.m. Music of William Byrd and Palestrina. Led by Father Peter Kountz and the St. Stephen's Evensong Choir lead by Matthew Glandorf.

Requests for Items

OngoingRequests
Attention, Good Samaritans!  St. Mark's, Frankford needs your help in filling these  "Blessings Bags" for distribution to those in need. Please help us make these empty bags overflow with kindness, as well as: bottled water, soap, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, individually wrapped 'wet ones', individual snacks, combs, pocket packs of tissues, tampons, sanitary napkins and hand sanitizer.

When a person is faced with housing problems, with troubles and issues that are overwhelming and with nowhere to go...nowhere to turn...they feel lost, misplaced and forgotten. By providing this little bit of comfort, we can make someone feel better. With one little bag, we can offer a glimmer of hope...and joy...and peace.

Donations may be dropped off at St. Mark's, Frankford (4442 Frankford Ave., 19124), Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pickups can be arranged. Call Blair Jordan 267-368-0043/Luz Miranda 267-356-3992 or St. Mark's: 215-535-0635.

Church Services

OngoingServices
Recovery Eucharist  takes place at the  Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral  each Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Cathedral.

This is a service devoted to healing, personal transformation, and the sacred space between the Holy Eucharist and 12-Step spirituality. All people seeking connection with a Higher Power of whatever denomination or tradition, or of no affiliation at all are welcome to attend.

A special invitation is extended to those recovering from any addiction and to those who desire to support people in recovery. NOTE: Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church fully supports the privacy of participation in twelve step recovery meetings. For more information, please call (215) 386-0234, ext. 13.

Accommodations/Space for Rent

SpaceRent
The Church of St. Alban, Roxborough, 6769 Ridge Avenue, offers the use of the Parish Hall for showers, parties, wedding receptions, conferences and other events.

The hall has recently been painted, and has a new ceiling with updated lighting, and attractive curtains. Can accommodate 120 people. There is also a large fully-equipped adjoining kitchen. The property has a parking lot and is convenient to public transportation. For additional information, call 215-483-6085.

Gift/Thrift Shops

Shops
Christ Episcopal Church, Pottstown's "Second Chance' Thrift Shoppe is open with our fall/winter fashions and housewares. Our hours are Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 

SCTS serves our community with very affordable items, and if there is a verified financial need, vouchers are available through our clergy. We operate solely on the generous contributions from our parish family and friends. The income generated for our Church aids in emergency expenses and helps to purchase items that are needed for the church but not covered in the general budget. We are truly blessed to often receive some very "high end" household goods and "designer" clothing. Stop in to see us - we are sure you will be pleased and will perhaps find that "treasure" you are looking for.
 
JOB OPENINGS
Clergy

Clergy

Priest-in-Charge - St. Stephen's, Norwood . St. Stephen's is a transformational church that celebrates the liturgy in a relaxed and casual style. We are an inclusive community that values and fosters individual incremental growth into the potential that God has planned for us.

The weekly message/sermon is an integral part of who we are in Christ and recharges our spiritual vitality inspiring us to actions we can practice and take with us into the communities we serve.  Development of lay leadership is fundamental to our identity. 

Our Priest-in-Charge can provide leadership in identifying and mediating potential differences that could impact our sense of well being and obstruct the achievement of our mission. We are looking for someone to provide a weekly message and attitude that will promote a call to action for our very diverse congregation and inspire the parish to fulfill the aspirations of our mission prayer:  For the communities we serve give us generous hearts, oh Lord, that our inviting and including may create the spiritual home so many are looking for. Let us be that family of worship and mission where all can grow spiritually and serve joyfully in Christ's name. Amen.

The Application Process: All interested applicants can apply to the Pennsylvania diocese or send your resume and salary requirements to [email protected] . We are accepting applications until November 20, 2017.

Church Staff

Staff
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, West Vincent - Administrative Assistant to the Rector . They assist the Rector in the day-to-day oversight of the parish.
 
Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills; Familiarity with common desktop publishing programs; Understanding of the basic principles of database management; Functional knowledge of electronic and social media; Acquaintance with ACS is helpful but not necessary. Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, obtain clearances for working with children, and undergo training through the Diocesan Safe Church program.
 
Education and Experience: Associate's Degree or 3+ years applicable experience preferred. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
 
Work Schedule: This position is expected to average 16 hours per week. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Work schedule flexibility within posted office hours is negotiable.
 
For a full job description, please follow this link: https://goo.gl/3oF3Es.
 
**Resumes will be accepted until a candidate is hired. Contact: The Rev'd Tommy Thompson, [email protected] (610) 458-5277.
 
Teachers

Teachers

The Trinity Buckingham Academy (http://bit.ly/2xAOpBk), a Department of Education licensed preschool and kindergarten in the care of Trinity Episcopal Church in Buckingham, PA, is looking for a creative, energetic person to become its Full-Time Director beginning in September 2018.

The position will begin as a part time assistant director position in February 2018. Teacher certification required, teaching experience and a background in early education preferred. For more information or to apply please send an email to [email protected] or call 215-794-7920.  

Volunteers

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Volunteers needed at St. Simon the Cyrenian Church's Fellowship Café to serve lunch to our Point Breeze neighbors. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Deacon Barbara Tobin at [email protected] or 215-348-7762.

Fellowship Café (Second and Fourth Saturday of every month: December 9th. from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm. 1401 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Thanksgiving Dinner (November 23rd from 12 noon to 4 p.m.).

Youth/Family Ministries

YouthMin

Children, Youth, and Families Ministry Coordinator - Saint Paul's Church, Chestnut Hill , Philadelphia, PA .

The CYF (Children, Youth, and Families) Ministry Coordinator is a full-time, established position with benefits (insurance, and pension in year 2), and an efficiency apartment on campus if desired. 

Full-time staff include the Rector, Administrator, Music Director, and Capital Campaign Facilitator.

At Saint Paul's we believe that children have an innate sense of the presence of God. Godly Play is a Montessori approach to faith stories, gaining for participants religious language, and enhancing their spiritual experiences through wonder and play (which is children's work).

Youth engage in a lifelong journey of questioning, exploring, and discovering together. Confirmation, Rite 13, service to others, and fellowship all offer an arena to find support and grace in their encounter with each other and God.

The CYF Ministry Coordinator is accountable to the Rector, manages budget responsibilities, and works collegially with other staff, volunteers, teachers, youth group advisors, and parents.  Email all documents to:  [email protected] Website: www.stpaulschestnuthill.org .