This Week's Announcements
November 20, 2017
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Message from the Rector
November 20, 2017
Jesus said, "The kingdom of heaven will be like this. A man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master replied, 'You wicked and lazy slave! Throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'"
Matthew 25:1, 14-15, 19-26a, 30
Yesterday was the final day of our stewardship campaign for this year. (But remember, stewardship is a year-round commitment.) You have been asked to give a portion of the gifts that God has given you back to him so that his work in the world may continue. The Parable of the Talents reminds us that we are not supposed to hold onto the time, talent, or treasure that God has given us; but rather, we are to take risks with them, offer them to his glory, and allow God to do bigger and better things with them. We have asked you to stretch yourself and give a portion of your time, talent, and treasure to God so that his work can be accomplished. That means taking part in what happens here within our walls so that we can all go out and serve God's people in love and faithfulness, to feed those who are poor spiritually, physically, financially, or otherwise.
Malachi 3:10-12 says, "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing. I will rebuke the locust for you, so that it will not destroy the produce of your soil; and your vine in the field shall not be barren, says the Lord of hosts. Then all nations will count you happy, for you will be a land of delight, says the Lord of hosts." As you turn in your forms today, when you place them in the collection plate at the Offertory, pray to God to give you the faithfulness to take a risk and bring the tithes into the storehouse, and then watch God multiply the talents and do bigger and better things. Give generously of the little that you have, and the Lord will reward you with abundance.
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YOU CAN STILL DOWNLOAD A PLEDGE FORM
AND MAIL, E-MAIL, OR SUBMIT IT ONLINE
TODAVÍA PUEDE DESCARGAR UNA FORMA DE COMPROMISO
Y ENVIARLA POR CORREO
O ENTREGARLA EN LÍNEA
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Events this Week
Tuesday, November 21
7:00 PM - Bible Study in the Rectory
Wednesday, November 22
(St. Cecilia, Martyr)
7:00 PM - Low Mass
7:45 PM -
No Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 23
(Thanksgiving Day)
10:00 AM - Sung Mass
Friday, November 24
9:30 AM - Morning Prayer
7:30 PM - Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sunday, November 26
(Solemnity of Christ the King)
8:00 AM - Said Mass (Rite 1)
9:30 AM - La Misa en Español
11:00 AM - Procession & High Mass (Rite 2)
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We need information from all newcomers!
¡Necesitamos información de todos los recién llegados!
Please click below to be directed to our website where you can download the Demographic Information Form. You may attach it to an e-mail and send it back to the church, or place it in the designated box on the table in the rear of the church.
Por favor, haz clic abajo para dirigirte a nuestro sitio web donde puedes descargar la Forma Demográfica. Puedes adjuntarla a un correo electrónico y enviarla a la iglesia, o ponerla en la caja designada en la parte posterior de la iglesia.
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Tuesday Evening Bible Study
7 PM in the Rectory
Fall 2017
1 Peter, Jude & 2 Peter
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Novenas to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fridays @ 7:30 PM
Novenas to Our Lady of Guadalupe are offered every Friday in preparation for a special mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, December 10 @ 1:30 PM.
Novenas a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Los viernes @ las 7:30 PM
Las Novenas a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe se ofrecen los viernes, en anticipación de una misa por Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, domingo el 10 de diciembre a las 1:30 PM.
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ADOPT-A-FAMILY
The Giving Tree is up!
This year we have adopted a family of five (mother, father, and three children ages 7, 6, & 4). The Giving Tree is in the rear of the nave and contains cards with a name and a description of the desired gift. Take a card, buy the gift, wrap it, and tag it with the name of the person on the card. Gifts will be collected through Sunday, December 3 and delivered on December 6.
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Saturday, December 2 | Sábado, 2 diciembre
10 AM - 12 PM (Español)
1 - 3 PM (English)
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Pastoral Care Opportunities offered by Pastor Leticia
Oportunidades de Cuidado Pastoral ofrecidas por Pastor Leticia
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Sometimes we all need a listening heart to process the questions we face.
Give yourself the gift of a confidential conversation that is nonjudgmental, open to YOUR questions and spiritual challenges, and fully supportive of your life quest and spiritual needs. Hard or challenging times need not be walked alone. All Saints wants to be there for you, whatever the pain or need.
Hay tiempos cuando todos necesitamos un corazón que escuche para poder procesar las cuestiones que la vida nos presenta.
Date el regalo de una conversación confidencial donde no serás juzgad@, donde lo que importa son TUS preguntas y donde encontraras apoyo para tu búsqueda personal y tus necesidades espirituales.
En tiempos difíciles no es necesario caminar solo. ¡Todos los Santos quiere estar ahí para ti!
Para acordar una convarsación o visita, llama al 718-350-9536 o envía un correo electrónico a Pastor Leticia,
por tocar aquí
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Please, keep up with your current pledges for this year.
In order for the parish to meet its monthly financial obligations, we require an average weekly pledge income of $4,000. This week we received $2,076.
Did you know that you can pay your regular pledge and make other contributions to the General Church Fund online? Simply go to our church management page and set up a personal password. Once it is set up, you can contribute online and see the record of your contributions at any time. Contributions can be made by e-check (preferred) or by credit/debit card, and are automatically credited to your church record within one or two business days.
Click here
to be directed to our church management system. If you have any questions or trouble signing in, please send us an
e-mail
or call the church for assistance.
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Parish Hall Construction Update
A meeting with the general contractors who submitted the best bids for the project is scheduled for this week.
Your prayers and patience are greatly appreciated.
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Donate to Disaster Relief in the US and Worldwide
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas & Louisiana and Hurricane Irma in The Caribbean and Florida, there are many places in need of disaster relief. Natural disasters are happening all the time around the globe. You can contribute to the many relief efforts through Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD).
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Please see a member of the Celebrations Committee or Fr. Whitmire for a ticket.
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