A community reshaping itself
to be fit for God's purpose
Thursday, October 7, 2021
October 7th eNewsletter
Please join us for worship this Sunday
at 8am (Chapel) and 10am (in person and online).
Going Farther Together Committee:
Debby Boedeker (Chair), Cathy Bodner (model), Brian Robert, Mark Sutherland, and Susan Esposito
Photographer: David Brookhart | Graphic Designer: Kathryn Barr
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Opening Our Doors to the Future
What a lovely event on Sunday afternoon giving thanks for the success of the "Opening Our Doors to the Future" capital campaign! Thank you to everyone who donated, to the capital campaign committee, and to the capital campaign event planning committee.
Blessing of the Animals
Please bring your furry, finned, and feathered friends to the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 4pm.

Even those without pets may be sprinkled with joy while being in the presence of God's creatures.

All are invited.
Pictured:
Who's looking for his mom, Reverend Linda at the top of steps? Why, it's Bartlett, the good dog!

Melinda DelCioppio's cat is lounging on a yoga mat. Do you think Jake is opposed to doing a downward dog?

Father Mark's pup is ready for a road trip!
Pictured:
Cali belongs to Susan Esposito. Isn't she elegant sitting in front of the autumn fire?

David Brookhart is pictured with his cat, Bandit, who lived to the age of 20.

Gabe Alfieri's cats are resting between duet rehearsals.

Cathy Bodner's cat prefers to watch TV.
KidZone will not meet on October 10th.

We hope to see you at the Blessing of the Animals at 4pm.

We will have KidZone on October 17 with a Lego Lesson.
Volunteers Needed
 
Sunday morning worship: We are looking to increase our number of worship participants beginning in November. 

We will be updating our participant list, so if you would like to continue on the Rota, are interested in becoming a new member of our worship Rota, or have any questions, please contact Susan Esposito (sesposito@stmartinsprov.org or cell # 401-474-2001). 

Positions: 
  • Sunday 8am Reader and Eucharistic Minister.
  • Sunday 10am Altar Guild, Flower Guild, Reader, Eucharistic Minister, and usher.
 
Memorial Garden: The Garden Committee is looking for volunteers to help with its fall clean-up on October 23 from 10am until noon. If you can join them, please notify Meg Lopresti (gebler@cox.net) or the office. 
Lilia "Mimi" Gherardi Nash
February 6, 1928 - February 4, 2021
St. Martin’s will hold a funeral service for Lilia “Mimi” Nash on Saturday, October 16 at 11:30am.
Weekly Prayer List

an Introspective prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us
grace by the confession of a true faith to
acknowledge you our God as divine community:
Keep us steadfast in this faith that our community life
may mirror the love of your divine community.
O Lover; who with the Beloved and the Love-Sharer
live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Those who have birthdays this week: Lisa Moonan, Matthew Brookhart, Bill Hollinshead, and Pat Nolan.

Those who have been commended to us: Eidan, Angela, Chris, Jeremiah, Virginia, Justin, Michael, Sam, Truls, Paula, Gail, Sheila, Aldo & Madeleine, Andy & Alice, David, Marie, Larry, Alisa & Gray, Jim & Rosemary, Christina, Frances & Tom, Ruth, Claire, Jane, Jeannine, Rebecca, Mary, Michele, Parker, Jane, Carol, Brian, Beth, Steve, Liz, Jennifer, Arletta, Martin, Ryan, Barbara, Jaymi, Elisabeth, Frank, Beverly, William, Suzanne, Fla, Ed, Pres, Jonathan, Nancy, John, Laurie, Alton, Brooke, Jane, Ann, John, Irene, Diane, Jim, Andy, Hal, Kathy, Ryan, Meg, Sara, Valerie, Rebecca, Bob, and Nathaniel.
St. Martin's Church | 50 Orchard Ave, Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2141