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This Week
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CLOCKS FALL BACK THIS SUNDAY
Daylight Savings Time ENDS this Sunday, November 3. Turn back your clock on Saturday night and avoid the horror of arriving EARLY to church!
ALL SAINTS' REQUIEM & COLUMBARIUM SERVICE
 The 22nd Annual Roy Jones Memorial Requiem Mass will be celebrated this Sunday during the 11 AM All Saints' Day Eucharist.
This year's musical setting is John Rutter's Requiem
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The Feast of All Saints will also be celebrated this Friday, November 1, at 12 Noon in Palmer's Columbarium. On-street parking will be available.
As a part of the tradition of the All Saints' Requiem, you are invited to list the names of departed loved ones in the day's order of service. If you would like to include someone on this list, please send an email to Vickie Harshbarger at
vharshbarger1948@yahoo.com
. October 31 is the last day to submit a name. Be sure to give the complete spelling of the person you wish to list and also include your phone number in case we have questions.
WELCOME RECEPTION | 10:15 AM IN PARISH HALL
 All parishioners and newcomers are invited this Sunday to attend our monthly Welcome Reception. This week we will also celebrate with newly confirmed members of out parish family. If you would like to bring a food item or help with these monthly gatherings please contact Roger Hutchison, Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life, at rwhutchison@palmerchurch.org
FUNERAL FOR THE REV'D SAMUEL R. TODD, JR.
 A service to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the life of the Rev'd Sam Todd, former assisting priest at Palmer, will be held this Saturday at 10 AM at Palmer. Please continue to pray for the family and friends of Fr. Todd.
PARISH PHOTOS THIS SUNDAY
 This Sunday we will be taking new church portraits and updating parishioner information in between services. Stop by St. Bede's Chapel to have your picture taken and the front office to update your info. The photos will be posted in the digital church directory on MyPalmer. This can also be accessed through an app. You can download it for free in your phone's app market.
EMERGENCY AID COALITION'S UPSCALE CLOTHING RESALE NOW THROUGH NOV. 1
 Now through Friday, November 1 from 9AM to 2PM -- Open to the public in the Esperson Building, 815 Walker Street next to Texas State Optical. Women's, men's and children's clothes gently appreciated, vintage and new! Visit eachouston.org for more info.
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Upcoming Palmer Events
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Click Here to Register Now! Palmer's Annual Parish Retreat at Camp Allen is scheduled for November 8-10, 2019 and we want YOU to join us for a special weekend of formation, fellowship and fun! This parish weekend is for people of all ages. Situated on 1,100 acres in the serene piney woods of the Navasota area, Camp Allen provides a place to relax, refresh, and refocus. There will also be an opportunity to take part in activities like horseback riding and canoeing at an add'l fee.
 We are back! Sales of Christmas wreaths and garlands will again be offered to sustain the women's retreat program. Adorn your home and send fresh greenery to loved ones! Orders will be taken on Wednesdays and Sundays in October. Pick up at the church will be after Thanksgiving. Direct mail of greenery will also be available to surprise and delight your loved ones.
Click here for details on how to place your order. For more information, contact Shannon Westin (
shannon.westin@gmail.com)
2020 WOMEN'S RETREAT REGISTRATION IS OPEN
 Registration is NOW open for the 2020 Palmer Women's Retreat and will continue through December 1, on Wednesday nights in the Parish Hall and in the breezeway on Sundays between services. Online registration is available through this LINK. The retreat is scheduled for Friday, January 10 through Sunday, January 12 at Camp Allen. This year, the Reverend Lisa Fischbeck and Erin Dangler will lead us in an exploration of "Praying With Our Whole Lives". CLICK HERE for a special video message from the Rev'd Fischbeck and Erin Dangler. The registration fee covers room, meals and program: $200 for a double room, $300 for a single room. Scholarships are available. Questions about registration and scholarships? Contact shannon.westin@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS AND ANGEL TREE ARE COMING
 Christmas and Angel Tree are fast approaching! This ministry provides Christmas gifts to children whose parents are incarcerated. If you would like to help with this ministry, such as contacting caregivers, making gift tags or delivering gifts, please contact Jennifer Vaughan (
jenclark99@yahoo.com). If you anticipate delivering gifts, you must have Safeguarding training. To be trained, update your training, or check on the status of your training email
safeguarding@palmerchurch.org.
WOMEN'S FIRST THURSDAY
 Join us every first Thursday evening of the month at 6 PM for fellowship, food and friends. Women of Palmer will gather to socialize and share a meal followed by a speaker-led discussion of different topics. Drinks will be provided and all are asked to bring an appetizer to share. Our next discussion will be "Solar Impulse: A Messenger of Hope for All Humanity" with Sarah Emes on November 7.
Click here for a complete list of events.
THE HOLY SPOKES ARE ROLLING AGAIN
 This spring the Holy Spokes, Palmer's cycling group, will once again hit the road to participate in the BP MS150, the largest charity ride in the country. On May 2
-3
the Holy Spokes will join 13,000 other cyclists in cycling to raise money to support research and services for those living with multiple sclerosis.
To join the team or find out more information about riding, contact Melanie Fahey at
melanie.fahey@gmail.com
or Jennifer Macia at
jennmacia@gmail.com
. The Holy Spokes ride together throughout the year, both for fun and in other charity rides.
Go to the team's fundraising page to make a donation.
SERVE SUNDAY PROJECT LEADERS NEEDED
 We are looking for volunteers to lead specific projects for Serve Sunday on December 8. The time commitment is minimal; some advance effort is needed to encourage participants and gather names of volunteers. Responsibilities the day of the event include being the point person to greet our hosts, ensure needed supplies are on hand (food, tools, games), and assist Palmers who are participating in the event that day. The projects and scope are identified for you. By volunteering to be a project leader, you will give the folks who have dedicated themselves to lead specific groups in the past an opportunity to participate in other service opportunities. Please contact Abigail Follmar, abigail92@sbcglobal.net (713-591-7181).
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Announcements
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 Do you know someone who needs a Stephen Minister? A Stephen Minister is a member of Palmer who is trained to provide a listening ear, support and encouragement to those in the midst of crisis. They meet each week with their care receiver for as long as there is a need. Do you know someone who has suffered the loss of a loved one, is in hospital, going through a divorce or separation, is lonely, discouraged, in spiritual crisis, unemployed, suffering with a chronic illness, is incarcerated, aging, giving birth, adopting, recovering from a miscarriage or struggling with infertility? If you know anyone who could benefit from having a Stephen Minister, who will listen without trying to fix or give advice, please contact the Rev. Liz Parker (
lparker@palmerchurch.org) or Laurie Rigby (
laurie@rigbylaw.com)
STAR OF HOPE URGENT NEEDS
Supplies of many items are low at the Star of Hope because donations slip after the summer, even though the number of people who need help remains the same. Our Palmer congregation received a special request, noting previous generous responses. All items should be
new
. Current high priorities are:
- Twin Size Blankets
- New underwear for men, women, boys and girls
- Baby Wipes
- Lotion & Soap - Not travel size
- Shampoo & Conditioner - Large or Regular Sized
A complete list is available in Palmer's church office reception area. Look for a collection basket across from the reception desk. For more information, visit Star of Hope's website at www.sohmission.org.
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EFM) BEING OFFERED AT PALMER
Palmer Education for Ministry (EFM) is a unique four-year certificate program in theological education based upon small-group study and practice. Since its founding in 1975, this international program has helped more than 100,000 participants discover and nurture their call to Christian service. Questions? Please contact Mac Hall at 334.315.4629 or at
jmckhall@aol.com
PLEASE SEND US YOUR NEWS FOR PALMER PUBLICATIONS
The deadline for all submissions to The Palmer Email Newsletter, Sunday Announcements, and website is every Friday at 5 PM. Publication requests will appear the following week.
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OUR STORIES BLOG & PODCAST
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 "Our Stories" is the Palmer blog and the name of our new podcast where we will periodically share stories from our Parish.
Check out our new blogs recently posted:
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WEDNESDAYS
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Wednesdays
6 PM in St. Bede's Chapel
GREAT WEDNESDAY
DINNER & CLASSES
DINNER MENU
Food provided by
Caroline's Catering
Servers: Pride Team
Barbecue & Grilled Chicken
Veggie Meat Patties
Cabbage and Potatoes
Macaroni Salad
Salad
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FORMATION
OFFERINGS
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- Faith Forum - Various Speakers - The Spirituality of Reconciliation - St. Bede's Chapel
- This Is Us! Getting to Know Anglican Christianity at Palmer - A102
- Where the Wild Things Are - Parenting in an Ever-Changing World - Holy Cross Chapel
- A Study of Paul's Letters - A102
- *Wednesday Parish Bible Study - The Rev'd David Wantland, Noon, A102. *Resumes September 11
- Men's Bible Study - The Rev'd Neil Alan Willard, Tuesdays, 7 - 8 AM, A102 (Chancery).
- Women's Bible Study - Tuesdays, 7 - 8 AM, A101 (Palmer Library).
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2019 LUNCH & LEARN SERIES - Noon - 1 PM
November 21:
An excursion to the Crafts Museum with Gretta Boshara
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YOUNG ADULTS
AT PALMER
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New to Palmer and looking to get involved with fellow young professionals? Join Palmer Young Adults for our monthly dinner gatherings. We are bringing back Tacos Night, a low-key way to hang out with fellow young adults over some good Tex-Mex on
November 21 from 6:30-8PM at the home of The Rev'd David Wantland. Bring yourself and a friend! For more information email David at
dwantland@palmerchurch.org.
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PALMER YOUTH
MINISTRIES (PYM)
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Join us for an evening youth bible study on the third Wednesday of the month. Grades 6-12 are welcome to come as we wrestle with the word of God and how we can apply it in our lives and the world around us. Email Davis Mathis at
dmathis@palmerchurch.org for more information.
Email Youth Coordinator Davis Mathis for more information on these upcoming events at dmathis@palmerchurch.org
or
The Rev'd David Wantland at dwantland@palmerchurch.org
www.palmerchurch.org/youth
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Contact Us
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Palmer Memorial
Episcopal Church
6221 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030-1572
713-529-6196
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