LIFT at Home: 10.04.2022

LIFT at Home

Anne Alexis Harra

Minister for Children & Youth

Fall Family Movie Night:

Friday, Oct. 7, 6pm

"Oh, cheese and crust!" It's almost Halloween! To welcome in the Fall Season, join your fellow St. Martin’s parishioners for an evening of apple cider, pumpkin spice, and even a little bit of magic as we watch Hocus Pocus! Enjoy a relaxing opportunity to get to know other families while watching a classic Halloween film. Snacks and beverages will be provided. RSVP is encouraged.

For more information, contact Anne Alexis Harra.

RSVP here

Compline for Peace:

Oct. 5, 7pm

On Wednesday, October 5, St. Martin-in-the-Fields will hold a Compline for Peace in prayer for those affected by the gun violence problems in our country, and following the killing of Nicholas Elizalde in last week's shooting at the local Roxborough High School.

The service of Compline is a quiet time of prayer and simple music supported by members of the Choir of St. Martin's and lasts approximately 20-25 minutes.

All are most welcome to come for dinner (6pm) and/or the service (7pm).

We invite you to bring your family and friends to this short service, particularly those who may need prayer after last week's shooting.

Please use the form below to RSVP by 5pm this evening. This will help us to ensure we provide enough food.

Save the Date:

Stewardship Kick-Off Weekend

Oct. 21, 22, and 23!

Plans are coming together for the Stewardship events on October 21, 22, and 23! Events for all ages (including families!) will occur throughout the weekend. Follow this space for further details, and look for the 2023 Stewardship package coming your way this week.

Music at LIFT:

Join us for LIFT Worship to hear the Word of God, receive the Eucharist, and sing some wonderful hymns, led by our LIFT Musician, Madeleine Moran! Madeleine has chosen lovely music to enhance our worship. Join us at LIFT and raise your voice in song with us! We will sing:

Let us pray...

Prayer for Peace

Gracious Lord who loves us so perfectly, help us to better love you and each other. We weep for the gun violence that kills children and so many others, where guns replaced prayers and homes without you bred frustration. May hearts be changed through your Holy Spirit that justice, mercy, and money might be used rightly under Heaven, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

Adapted from the Episcopal Diocese of Newark

Prayer for St. Martin's Transition

To you, Almighty and gracious God, we give all honor and glory. We approach you with confidence in your goodness and mercy, and we ask that the Holy Spirit will be with us as we continue with the work you have called us to do. Amen.

All are invited to join in the Transition Prayer Ministry, by contributing prayers that you have written or discovered. If you would like to learn more, please contact Joan Menocal (cell: 267-496-7604) or Debby Schaaf (notdeb2@gmail.com).