THE CLOAK
St. Martin's Weekly E-Newsletter
October 3, 2018
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To seek God, and be Christ’s body in the world
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Autumn Prayer
God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn.
We thank you
for the touch of coolness in the air that gives us a new burst of energy,
for the coloring of trees that shows the creativity of the Divine Artist,
for the falling leaves that reveal the strength of the branches,
for the hues of fields that bring peace to our souls,
for the smiles on pumpkins that bring joy to children,
for the fall harvest which that brings us gratitude for the bounty of our land,
for this change of seasons that reveals the circle of life.
God of all seasons, as you transform the earth, transform us by your Spirit.
Amen
- Doug Leonhardt, S.J.
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Details of Upcoming Sunday School Sessions
October 7
: Noah’s Ark–This is part of the fall lessons on the Old Testament. We use Lego type building bricks to imagine what the scene would be like when we think more deeply about a particular Bible story. Children 3 and older are invited to join in the action in the Large Sunday School Room starting at 9:30 a.m. Bring your umbrellas! The nursery on the first floor will be open with Megan attending children up through age 2 starting at 9:30 a.m.
October 14
: Families in Worship–Children and youth of all ages will celebrate with adults, as we repeat the experience from last October. This year the children will enact Noah's Ark, and show us how Noah listened to God. There is plenty of room for babies to safely crawl around, cushions for adults who want to sit on the floor, and for younger children to move close to the altar to see exactly what happens during the Liturgy of the Table. All are invited to this special Sunday experience because we are all part of the St. Martin's Family.
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The Fall Breakfast Schedule
Reminder: No October Breakfast
We will not be having a parish breakfast on Sunday, October 7th. Our first breakfast will be on Sunday, November 4th, at Bolingbroke beginning at 8:30am. We hope you will join us then.
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The Highland Hamper
There is a neighborhood in Wayne that needs our assistance. There are 52 residences in this community consisting primarily of elderly residents and single mothers with children. They are in need of non-perishable food items, so we would like to begin collecting selected canned goods. Over the next month as you do your personal weekly shopping, please add the following to your grocery list:
- Week of October 1st: canned vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, carrots; no mixed vegetables please)
- Week of October 8th: soup (any variety)
- Week of October 15th: canned or prepared meals (mac n' cheese, beefaroni, beef stew, spaghetti o's)
We hope to build up a supply of these items so that we can begin making weekly deliveries. You can put the donated items in
"The Highland Hamper"
located in The Gurley Room. We are in the early stages of establishing a relationship with these folks and hope that it will lead to greater personal involvement with them. This is our neighborhood so let's do as much as we can. If you have any questions, please speak to
Pam Faber
or
Dennis Bingham
. Thank you in advance.
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Stand With Iraqi Christians:
2018 Mission Trip
On Wednesday, October 3rd, the four missioners left for Iraq. A moving service at Eastern University on Sunday, September 30th, included a blessing to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Follow the mission team by watching their posts on
Facebook,
Instagram, and/or
Twitter. Please keep these missioners in your prayers.
Lord Jesus, who traveled with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: Be with us on the way, that we may know you in the scriptures, in the breaking of bread, and in the hearts of all whom we meet. Amen
~ St. Augustine's Prayer Book, 2013, Forward Movement
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Sunday's Readings
can be found on the Worship page at St. Martin's website.
Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Psalm 26
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
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October's Bible Study Meetings
The Wednesday night Bible Study sessions return to St. Martin's Church for the month of October. Join us at 7pm in the large Sunday School room at the end of the hall on the first floor. The focus will continue to be on the three synoptic Gospels. Each week stands alone, drop in any Wednesday and be a part of the conversation as we apply scripture to our lives. For more information, click on
"Approaching the Gospels Together,"
Questions? Contact
Deb Parker
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Families in Worship
What do cushions, scripture interpretation and floods have in common? They will all be part of the Families in Worship service on October 14th. On that Sunday the nave (
the central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation) will be turned around so the altar will be at the back in the Gurley Room. The Noah story will be read and acted out and we will all practice listening to God. After this multi-generational service, the celebration of our faith-family will continue with coffee hour served downstairs in the entry hall near the offices and copy room. Join us as the children and youth take a very active role in worship.
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This Week's Schedule
Friday, October 5
9:30am Makin' Music
10:00am Women's AA Bolingbroke
Sunday, October 7
8:00am Morning Prayer Rite I
9:00am Choir Rehearsal
9:30am Sunday School for all ages
10:00am Morning Prayer Rite II
Tuesday, October 9
9:30am Makin' Music
6:30pm Yoga Class
Wednesday, October 10
9:30am Makin' Music
12:15pm Holy Eucharist
7:00pm AA St. Martin's Church
7:00pm Bible Study @ SMC
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Blessing of Animals
THIS Saturday! October 6th
10 a.m. Dogs only at the Harford Dog Park
260 Gulph Creek Rd, Wayne
12 p.m. All Pets at Christ Church, Ithan's front lawn
536 Conestoga Rd, Villanova
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Support CCI's Choral Scholar Program
Enjoy a quintet of professional soloists followed by a reception of red wine and homemade cheesecakes! This is open to the public, so please extend invites to friends and neighbors.
THIS Sunday! October 7th, 4:00-6:00 PM
536 Conestoga Rd, Villanova
A free-will offering will be greatly appreciated.
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