I’m not much of a “Royals” watcher, but you’d have to be totally cut off from our culture not to have experienced at least a part of the ceremony and yes, the liturgy that surrounded the passing of Elizabeth II of England. Just as the Archbishop of Canterbury said, Queen Elizabeth exemplified the ideals of “Servant Leadership” that are essential to any mature understanding of the Gospel of Christ. This King of Glory ends his time among us by giving his life on a cross.

This modern-day human monarch did nothing that compares to that sacrifice, but she served all those years as England’s sovereign projecting grace and dignity. Her time as Queen was unprecedented in terms of the changing shape of Great Britain’s domain, India’s independence, the de-colonizing of Africa, two World Wars, and Britain’s changing place among the nations of the world.

What’s that old saying about knowing who someone really is by remembering who they said they were at first? Applied to her life, the world should have known that it was witnessing a different sort of leadership when, during World War II, she was found among other women who served as mechanics in the Royal Air Force. No Orb of Empire, no Royal Scepter or Crown of State, just a young woman in dungarees, handling a wrench (oops, spanner), with what appeared to be some natural aplomb, a sense of attention and intensity in the job before her, and a furrowed brow suggesting that not much got past her.

No mere photo opportunity, this grainy black and white photo introduced us to the woman who would be at the center of her nation’s story for all these years. I give God thanks for her resounding example of Servant Leadership. May we all learn something we need to learn from her life and times.

That said, I always find it moving to watch these services because of the common liturgical language of Anglicanism which, by virtue of an earlier queen, her namesake, Elizabeth I, was stabilized in the Act of Uniformity, requiring the use of a single prayerbook across the realm and creating the concept of Common Prayer. It is a gift I’ve often experienced, walking into an unknown church of our communion in some unknown city to hear the well-known words and rhythm of our worship being prayed by brothers and sisters we do not yet know.

So, we witness a nation in transition even as we ourselves are a parish in transition. These are times of deep feeling, new learning, and bringing the best of who we have been to meet the best of who we are becoming. They require considerable discipline, focus and trust. We will say goodbye to some and welcome others. We will learn new ways of doing things familiar to us. We will begin building trust and confidence in a new generation of leadership, “Servant Leadership” which will call us, by example, to serve one another and the people of God found all around us.

Finally, in transition we are reminded that while nothing, clad in our humanity, lasts forever while all the things that are eternal have been taught to us by beings clad in similar humanity, our continued influence and participation can last well beyond our physical lives by our participation in something larger than ourselves.

This is God’s call to community, which sets a table for all who will come, and welcomes all to a banquet that is both now and forever. May God bless us as we grow and change, make us patient with those around us, slow to find fault and quick to celebrate grace.

May we become the servants God needs and expects us to be, for the sake of the Church, the sake of the world, and the spread of God’s reign.

Joe+

A MESSAGE FROM GAIL+

Dear Holy Spirit Friends,

What can I say? Words escape me. Good- byes are never easy. I would rather say “until we meet again.”

The word gratitude comes to mind. There is so much for which I am grateful especially over these past years we have spent together. I am grateful for all your support, grateful for all your prayers. There is something about the time between the endings and beginnings which happen in our lives, it can be a liminal, even mysterious time. 

Endings can come at times without warning. More often than not, there is this time when we know we are approaching an ending and we focus on that ending, the sadness of it, the missing in advance of those we love and care for, the finality of the door closing, and the keys handed in.

Inevitably there is also a wondering about what will happen next. With every ending there is always a new beginning. Sometimes we can prepare in advance for the new beginning, at least we think we can. Mostly we don’t really know what that new beginning will be like.

We might imagine it, but if we imagine in too much detail, there is always the chance our imaginings will not happen in the way we expect them to. Mostly, I think when we are looking towards any new beginning, we need to keep an open heart, and to step forward with our eyes wide open with wonder and trust that all will be well.

Thank you with all of my heart for everything. May God be with us all at the center of whatever our new beginnings will be.

Peace be with you,

Gail

FAREWELL CELEBRATION FOR GAIL SMITH+

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH

This Sunday, September 25, will be our last Sunday with The Reverend Gail Smith at The Church of the Holy Spirit.  Following the 10:00 service, there will be a pot-luck lunch and program in the Parish Hall. 

Baked ham will be provided for our main course, and we are asking members to bring a dish based on their last name:

     A - G   Salad

     H - M   Side dish (not salad)

           Hot dishes will be kept warm during church.

     N - Z   Dessert (Plus we will have a cake!)

Please join us. You can drop off your food contributions in the Parish Kitchen before the service.

Any help during the potluck and clean-up afterwards will also be greatly appreciated. 

For the first time in many months, your Vestry met in-person in the Parish Hall for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday September 15th. The very special occasion was also the celebration of Gail's+ final Vestry meeting with us.

After feasting on pizza, salad, and several sweet desserts, the meeting was called to order, and we conducted our business. 

Our treasurer, Chris Crighton, reported that August was a positive month, with overall income slightly ahead of our expenses for the year. Vestry members approved funding for remediating the basement area underneath the administrative offices and also for improvements to the basement of the rectory.

The wardens reported that our Letter of Agreement which includes Clergy Compensation details has been negotiated with The Reverend Patrick C. Ward and has been sent to our regional canon, The Reverend Kelly O'Connell, who will approve it and send to Bishop Alan Gates for his signature.  

The wardens and treasurer met on September 9 with Patrick to begin his transition to his ministry here at Church of the Holy Spirit. We look forward to meeting somewhat regularly during the next few weeks. In addition, a Transition Team has been appointed to assist both Patrick and Roger with their move into the rectory. The team includes: Dianne Fromm (chairperson), Doug Fromm, Cris Harter, Cynthia Murray (Patrick's contact), Meg Nemitz (Roger's contact), and Brian Ridgeway (contact for basement renovations). In addition to making certain the rectory is ready for occupancy, they will help us welcome Patrick and Roger into our midst!  

Each year as we look toward our annual meeting, we appoint a Nominating Committee to find candidates to join our Vestry as several members retire each year. This year's Nominating Committee is: Tom Dewing, Kathy Goddard, Page McMahan, Elizabeth Merritt, and Matt Thompson. If you have a recommendation for any of these positions, please speak to a member of the Nominating Committee.

The team responsible for developing procedures for improving our communication within the church and also to the greater community has been meeting somewhat regularly. Progress is being made on standardizing the procedures for updating the website as well as posting church highlights on Facebook and Instagram. You may have noticed that we recently started using the blue insert in our Sunday bulletins again to mark the difference between the service and the announcements.

In his Rector's report, Joe+ discussed with Vestry the plan to drop the mask requirement during church services but to designate the East transept as a space for those parishioners who wish to wear a mask and to be surrounded only by others with masks. He shared that we would be reintroducing the cup of wine during Eucharist and explained the procedures for that process. 

As a special treat, Joe+ provided a moving tribute to Gail+ and the many ways she has served this community during her time here. We will all be delighted to hear this wonderful acknowledgement of Gail's service next week at our Parish Potluck and Celebration of Gail's Ministry--as he has promised to share his remarks with the Parish!

As the meeting wound down, Gail+ charmed us all with a poem she wrote about her retirement and step into the future. We're pretty certain she will share it with all of us on here last Sunday!

Peace (and hope to see you at the Parish Potluck!)

Brenda and Celia

SUNDAY MORNING

EUCHARIST SERVICE

10:00 a.m.

In person worship with music

 at Church of the Holy Spirit

Masks optional.

If you are unable to join us in person,

a Zoom Meeting invitation email is sent Fridays at Noon.

It includes links to the Zoom service, Sunday Bulletin,

and CHS Announcements

You can also watch the service live or

later on our YouTube channel

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TUESDAY MORNING HEALING SERVICE

 10:00 a.m. VIA ZOOM

A Zoom Meeting invitation email is sent on Monday mornings.

It includes the links to the Zoom service and the Service Bulletin and Readings.

STEWARDSHIP

October is Stewardship Month.

 We are going to CELEBRATE

the JOY of GIVING

and

the DELIGHTS of COMMUNITY

We will share our experiences with one another...

“for it is in giving that we receive.”

On Sunday September 18th we began another Church School Year! 

PLEASE SHARE THIS NEWS WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Our in-person church school including Godly Play and classes and programs for teens is moving forward with old friends helping out to teach in the classrooms. 

Come to the Gathering Room on Sunday mornings in the Lower Level of the Parish Hall.

We begin around 9:30 a.m. with snacks and conversation, then we break into our classrooms.  All will go to the church to share in the “passing of the Peace".

Matt Thompson has scheduled wonderful events for Youth group (5^th-12^th grade)

 -Sunday October 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Sailing trip on Pleasant Bay; set sail at 1:30 p.m.

This trip has only 11 slots. If anyone is interested or has questions, please text or call Matt Thompson at (508) 737-2639

 -Friday October 21^st at 5:30 p.m. Pizza supper and pumpkin carving in the parish hall

Confirm with Matt so he orders enough pumpkins and pizza for the Youth and families attending.  

It's so wonderful to be back! If you want to be a part of our team, contact Hanna Schneider, Ruth Campbell or Matt Thompson.

LADIES' LUNCHEON

Special Luncheon in memory of

Betty Daiute

Thursday October 6, at Noon

Betty Daiute was a longtime member of CHS who died during Covid when we could not celebrate her life with a memorial service.

Betty loved coming to the Ladies' Luncheons. Her daughter, Ellen Daiute Sucretre, is hosting a celebratory Ladies Luncheon on October 6th, our usual meeting date, as a memorial for her mother. 

Think about stories and anecdotes that involve Betty…things we can share with her daughter Ellen and with each other. 

As usual, we will gather in the Parish Hall about 11:45 a.m., to greet Ellen, offer our assistance, and visit together before we sit down at 12:00ish.  

Please join in and help us remember Betty’s life in our midst.

Peace,  Fay Cole

CHS 2022 HOLIDAY BAZAAR

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5TH

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Holiday Bazaar is only 6+ weeks (45 days) away!!!!! 

 We are excited about this wonderful community event

and hope you will be a part of it!

Here’s what we need: 

JEWELRY

A huge attraction is the costume and better jewelry table. Please bring your donations

to the parish office by OCTOBER 28^th. Or contact Suzy Gray or Diana Crighton

GENTLY USED BOOKS

This is a great time to donate books you have enjoyed and want to share.

Drop off at Parish Hall Nov. 3^rd and 4^th

COOKIE WALK IN A BOX – WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Last year, the Pandemic protocols prompted us to re-think the traditional Bazaar Cookie Walk. We packaged an assortment of delicious homemade cookies in a pretty box and labelled it “Cookie Walk in a Box.” They sold out!!

Starting Sunday October 2, sign up to donate your favorite holiday cookies (hopefully at least 3 dozen, no larger than 3”) Drop off at Parish Hall November 3^rd & 4^th.

JOIN THE TEAM!

This is a fun event and great way to get to know fellow parishioners.

Let Nancy Boccia or Sue Sasso know what you would like to do or

 sign up at coffee hour starting October 2^nd

REMEMBER - DROP OFF DATES FOR FOOD

AND BOOK DONATIONS

Thursday NOVEMBER 3^rd & Friday NOVEMBR 4^th  9 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Questions? Contact Nancy Boccia or Sue Sasso

ENTER A DRAWING TO WIN A QUILT

MADE BY MEMBERS OF CHS

Starting on Sunday October 9th, you will have the opportunity to purchase $5 coupons to win this quilt made by CHS members.  

Coupon sales will continue through the November 5th Holiday Bazaar. The drawing will be at 2:00 p.m. when the bazaar ends. Winner does not need to be present.

Proceeds from coupon sales will be given to a local charity.

We cannot solve world hunger,

but we understand

that when we feed hungry people

we signal our belief

that a better way is possible.

(The Editors, Christian Century Magazine, August 10, 2022)

We fed a lot of hungry children and teens this summer ... more than 425 on average ... every day! We prepared, packed, delivered and served more than 36,000 breakfasts, lunches and snacks over 8 weeks because we believe a better way IS possible!!!

Thank you to our wonderful staff: Anne Marie Mullen – Operations Manager,

Laura Froeschner – Program Manager, Julie Thompson – Kitchen Manager,

Liam Campbell – Staff Assistant, Matt Montiero – Senior Site Supervisor, and

Judy Day – Site Supervisor.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers! This summer 112 people contributed more than 575 hours to help prepare and pack the meals and drove more than 7,800 miles to deliver coolers and bags of snacks and books to our sites.

Everything has been cleaned, packed and stored until next summer. Put it on your calendar NOW!! We begin our 11th summer June 26, 2023!

Want to know more about Food 4 Kids, check out our updated website at https://www.food4kidscapecod.org/. And even better, join our email list here and see more, learn more!

September Featured Artist

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Thompson is the featured artist for the month of September. September 25th is the last Sunday to view Lizzy’s art and purchase her wonderful cards. Lizzy is the youngest CHS teen to have a solo show in the CHS gallery. Please follow and support Lizzy on her art journey.  She is entering 8th grade she has just begun!

October Featured Artist

Laura Baksa is the featured artist for the month of October. Laura’s photo display, TOWARD THE LIGHT - WOODLAND SANCTUARIES, chronicles an exploration of the effect of sunlight on stone structures in Brewster woodland clearing.

 I created the buildings over the last 10 years after many visits to ancient and medieval sites in Europe, studying and walking through various ruins. I wanted to hang on to the experience of singing in 11th century Gloucester Cathedral and being transfixed by the Gallo-Roman architecture of Carcassonne. 

Reminiscent of ancient abbeys and fortress fragments, there are now four distinct stone structures that comprise a sort of pilgrimage trail through our back woods. As the buildings progressed over time, I experimented with gothic and rounded arched window openings but also with glass prisms and the effect of their refractions dispersed on the stone and woodwork. The effect is nothing short of magical and changes with the time of day and month of year.

The colorful prismatic rainbows produced have a life of their own and an infinite number of patterns. Unlike the more static experience of viewing medieval stained-glass windows, this is akin to watching the luminous reflection of celestial bodies moving in real time across the surface of aged stone.

I have read about the “awe effect” and this would be it for me - endlessly fascinating and peaceful. I believe there is an actual physical sensation from feeling the rainbows gliding over your hand - some may find it healing.

Anyone wishing to experience this phenomenon is invited to contact me or Joan Kirchner for a viewing on a sunny morning or at sunset in Brewster.

If you are interested in being a CHS Gallery featured artist, contact Sharyn Laughton.

The Free Shop continues to be in the Parish Hall

through September………

Starting Monday October 3rd, the Free Shop will move

back to the Gathering Room in the

Lower Level of the Parish Hall.

The shop is open every Monday and Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m..

Now accepting with great thanks your clean FALL clothing donations. 

. including shoes/boots in almost perfect condition!

Please no men’s suits.

Your clothing donations can be dropped off during “open hours” or during the week in

bins outside the former Free Shop door - by the elevator - lower level of the Parish Hall.

COME SHOP - COME VISIT - COME SEE ………

 every Monday and Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Suzy Gray (Recycler Supreme) and Sharyn Laughton

BUILDING & GROUNDS

plus GARDEN PARTY UPDATE

September is upon us, leaves are turning, and gardens are starting to retire for the season. As we head into fall and winter, work is focused on cutting back and trying to stay on top of our beautiful but large campus.

If you have visited over the past weeks, you have witnessed the incredible transformation of the solar area and the rectory grounds as Peter Jensen continues his work. Solar Field Terracing Phase 1 is complete, and mulching will be finished by end of the month. Then we move to the area above the children's playground with additional terracing. Next month we will complete the project, including terracing behind the rectory down the hill to the wetlands and some final work along the steps leading to the rectory.  

Thank you isn’t enough to all of you who have come to help with the countless bucket brigades. We should have kept count of the number of buckets of mulch and compost moved up the hill, I’m sure it’s immense!! You can look upon this with great pride and expectation of how we are now conserving what was dirty water runoff and now is filtering and helping our wetlands and future garden areas.

Our next set of workdays are:

October-22^nd, Saturday

November-to be determined

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon Meet in the back parking lot

Solar Field Terracing and Mulching

Bucket Brigade Team

Hydrangea in Memorial Garden kissed by cool days

Ann P-P &  Norm S hard at work

44TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE -

SAVE THE DATES!  FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24 - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25

Plans are underway for the 44th Annual Antiques Show and Sale to be held on Friday, November 24th, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Saturday, November 25th, from 10 a.m. -    3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Twenty-five (25) dealers from the New England area will offer a wide range of choice antiques including 18th and 19th century furniture, nautical items, quilts, Staffordshire china, ironstone, early American pattern glass, jewelry, Americana, brass candlesticks, vintage post cards, chocolate and ice cream moulds, primitives, textiles, folk and fine art. We have begun our advertising for this wonderful show.

You have received a letter asking for your support of this longstanding fundraiser for our parish. We hope that you will be a PATRON of this show that has been such a tradition here at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Monies raised at this annual event are used to support our parish programs.

Please join us and help to make this 44th year the best yet! If you have any questions or wish to volunteer to help make this show a success, please contact me at 774-722-4739. Thank you for your support! Debbie Meguerdichian, Chair

Due to Covid, the Wednesday Morning Prayer Service stopped, but we found another way join in prayer once a week. Folks remain in their own homes and individually, as close to 9 a.m. as possible, read the selections for the day and offer prayers for each other, our families, our church members and any other needs of the world.

This is not via zoom... this is connecting through the spirit of knowing others are reading the same scriptures and joining in prayer at the same time... a very powerful way to worship "together."

If you want to join this group and receive the scripture selections, call or text 508-241-0357. God Bless!

DEANERY NEWS

Deanery Assembly!

Thursday September 22 via zoom

If you are interested in joining the session, please contact one of our delegates

Celia Calhoun, Deanery Representative/Diocesan Delegate

Kate Paradise, Deanery Representative/Diocesan Delegate

Cynthia Murray, Alternate Representative/Delegate

On Sunday, October 2, please join the Book Discussion Group as we begin our discussion of This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us, by Cole Arthur Riley, Crown Publishing 2022.  The book is available at local bookstores and on Kindle. We meet in the Fireplace Room after the service. 

If you cannot be there in person, please email Brooke at brookeskea@gmail.com and I will send you a link to zoom in.

Hope to see you there! 

Contact Brooke Eaton-Skea and she will send you a link to zoom in. Hope to see you there! 

COVID update: Vaccinations are “safe and effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized and even dying,” according to the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html

Updated COVID booster shots were recommended by the CDC on 9/1/2022, and available to us in MA starting 9/5. Boosters are updated versions of the original vaccines.

Who should get a booster? Anyone 12 or older who completed a primary COVID-19 vaccination series OR received a booster dose at least 2 months ago is due.

You can schedule your booster wherever previous vaccinations were received: doctors’ offices, hospitals, pharmacies, community health clinics.

Flu season, meanwhile, is upon us! Remember to schedule your flu vaccine as well!

ICE / In Case of Emergency contact information

Do you have emergency contact information set up on your smart phone? It is easy to do and helpful to emergency responders. Check out the link below for instructions.

CHS Health Ministry members will be available in coming weeks during coffee hour to assist you if needed. We will also be available to review the process of designating a Health Care Proxy.

https://medium.com/@n.craig_62483/how-to-set-up-ice-on-your-iphone-cbf6ca250ff0

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Health Resources: Barnstable County Human Services: www.bchumanservices.net (Comprehensive website with multiple resources on the Cape

Councils on Aging

Orleans: 508-255-6333 Brewster: 508-896-2737 Chatham: 508-945-5190

Eastham: 508-255-6164 Harwich: 508-430-7550 Wellfleet: 508-349-0313

Yarmouth: 508-398-9866 Truro: 508-487-2462

VNAs of Cape Cod

Hyannis: 508-957-7400Falmouth: 508-495-5716So. Dennis: 508-957-7400

Cape Cod Hospital Social Services Department

508-862-5501 Cape Cod Healthcare Newsletter: Go to this link: https://www.capecodhealth.org/   First page has a free sign up to subscribe.

Hard to believe the gallery opened one year ago on October 16th.

WELCOME AUTUMN

Continues through October 29th.

Showcasing original art and

handcrafted work that welcomes the season of

changing time, weather, landscape and color.

Show Juror: Bob Korn, Owner,

Bob Korn Imaging & Workspace Gallery Eastham, MA

Gallery is open

Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

WELCOME WINTER - SMALL WORKS

Entries to the final 2022 show will be accepted through October 5

Entry information is on our website

www.galleywestartgallery.com

Show dates are November 5 - December 23

DIOCESE NEWS

Special event celebrating Indigenous People’s Day Gathering sponsored by the Diocese of MA and the Diocese of Western MA . Click here for more information.

Christ Church.149 Court Street, Plymouth; Monday, October 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.) Registration required. The event includes Lunch and a Special Service of Lament and Commitment.

 https://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=s4blzzbab&oeidk=a07ejc90hz1d16c469f

The event will include Right Reverend Alan M. Gates, Bishop Diocesan of Massachusetts, the Right Reverend Gayle E. Harris, Bishop Suffragan of Massachusetts, the Right Reverend Douglas John Fisher, Bishop Diocesan of Western Massachusetts, special guest the Reverend Canon Cornelia Eaton of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, and Indigenous leaders from the Commonwealth.

This event is free of charge. To make a donation visit this website:

 https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1409645

 Designation “Immigration/Multicultural Ministries”

A FEW CHUCKLES FOR THE MONTH

Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Remembrances

Upcoming dates to give you time to send a note, card, or call.

IF YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERARY LIST,

PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE

BIRTHDAYS

Ellen Adamson   9.21 Barbara Hoffman 9.21    

Rev. David Angelica 9.24  Meredith Perkins 9.21

Lucas LaBranche 9.24   Charles Spiegel  9.25      

Lilian Kuo   9.26

Ike Cole 10.01  Aline Consiglio 10.05  

Douglas Delano  10.11 Tom Dewing  10.11  

Diane J. Mincieli  10.11 Joan Proctor 10.11

Sally Dewing 10.13 Sean Chung  10.16  

Terese Brown  10.20 Charlie Deaton 10.21  

Wes Dreher 10.28  Sarah Kimball  10.28  

Lauren Gentile 10.29  Elizabeth Suraci 10.30  

Barbara Wahlquist 10.30  

ANNIVERSARIES

John and Gail Sterne  9.21.02

Matthew and Jamie Thompson  9.23.00

Mike and Carole Evans Davis 10.01.88

Thomas and Christina Graham 10.06.95

Cregg and Karen Sweeney 10.06.96

Stan and Bonnie Snow 10.11.59

Tom and Sally Dewing 10.12.78

Richard and Tracy Weeks 10.13.00

Douglas and Dianne Fromm 10.27.84

REMEMBRANCES

H. Jackson Sillcocks 9.22.01 Mary Tindall 9.22.05

Lawrence Bernhardt 9.24.17 Marian Gray 9.24.09

Lucy Goddard 9.26.96 Ellen Williams 9.26.03

Stephen Erickson 9.27.12 Nancy Heller 9.27.17

Eldora Stevens 9.27.70 Helen Vancil 9.27.99

Jean Hammond 9.28.15 Patricia Bell 9.29.02

Bernie Hutchens 9.29.19 Walter Wilcox 9.29.15

Clyde Hicks 10.02.07  George Bickell 10.04.87

Ann S. Pike 10.04.15  Jean Smith 10.04.15

Frederick Smith 10.05.87  Cindy Hughes 10.06.17

Joan Chilson 10.07.07  Mildred Rogers 10.07.95

Martha Eldredge  10.11.02  Dorothy Boulton 10.12.06

Florence Kimball 10.12.58  Isabel S. Hutton 10.12.08

Frank C. Smith 10.12.10  Edith Hart 10.16.17

Frank Varga, Jr. 10.16.97   Nancy Bickell 10.20.02

Eleanor Bragdon 10.22.03  Barbara McDowell10.22.04

Nora K. Hersey 10.24.13  Robert Wagner 10.25.17

Frederick C. Heller10.28.08  Elinor Rust 10.28.11

Mary Webbere 10.28.14  Clyde Bruce MacKenzie 10.29.16

Beatrix Gardiner 10.31.69

 RECENT DEATHS

Kathleeen Durgin 7.27.22

Helen Matel 9.2.22

Eleanor Monaghan 9.8.22

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Watch over thy children, O'Lord, as their days increase.

Bless and guide them wherever they may be

keeping them unspotted from the world.

Strengthen them when they stand;

comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall;

And in their hearts, may thy peace, which passes all understanding,

Abide all the days of their lives;

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

JOE ROBINSON+ CONTACT INFORMATION:

joer@chsorleans.org



For texts or voice messages please call Joe+ at

774-358-0559

You can also call the parish office and

leave a message for Joe with the answering service.

508-255-0433

Make sure your message includes how Joe+ can respond to your call.

CENTERING PRAYER: We are meeting in the sanctuary at the Federated Church of Orleans on Mondays, and the Reception Room at CHS on Thursdays. Meet at 4:30 p.m. on both days. We do not meet on holidays.

SUNDAY'S GLIMPSE OF THE GOSPEL: The Gospel speaks to us today personally and as a community. Join us Sundays at 8:45 a.m. to delve into the Gospel and pray for one another. We meet in the Fireplace Room and via Zoom. Please contact Gail+ for the Zoom link.

WHEN THE CHS PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED, please feel free to drop off any items or pledges in the black mailbox outside of the office door in the courtyard. The office is open Monday - Thursday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

UPDATED PARISH DIRECTORY: We no longer include member's personal contact information in our communications. Stop by the when the parish office is open to pick up a copy of our updated Parish Directory...or call the Parish Office and we will snail-mail you a hard copy of the current Parish Directory so you can "stay in touch."

FORWARD DAY BY DAY: Copies of the August, September, October books are available to pick up in Parish Office or Contact Debbi and she will mail it to you.

CHS WEB SITE UPDATE: To live stream or watch recorded services later, please go to our web site holyspiritorleans.org and click on “VIEW ONLINE”. To download the Sunday Service Bulletin, select “CLICK HERE FOR SUNDAY SERVICE BULLETIN”

2022 SPACE USAGE FORMS: PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE by phone or email office@chsorleans.org with respect to scheduling meetings.

WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP: The CHS Morning Prayer Group prays on Wednesdays at 9.00 a.m. from the comfort of their own homes. To receive the coming month's scripture readings for Wednesdays call or text 508-241-0357.

FEELING PINCHED AND STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET because of the pandemic's impact on your life? Please contact Joe Robinson+. Funds are available through the Discretionary Fund.

PRAYER REQUEST: Please call the office with your prayer requests at 508-255-0433 and leave a message. They will remain on the CHS Public Prayer List for 4 weeks. If you need them to be on the list for a longer period, please let us know.

PRIVATE INTERCESSORY PRAYER: The CHS Intercessors is a small group of CHS members who are committed to pray regularly for your concerns. If you need private prayer for any reason, please call the Parish Office or send an email to intercessors@chsorleans.org Someone will contact you. ALL requests will be held in confidence. 

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