ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA
WEEKLY TIDINGS
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This Sunday, November 28th, services will be in the church.
Tuesday the 30th, construction begins on the ceiling.
It is estimated to be finished by Saturday, December 4th. If it is not, services on Sunday the 5th will be in the Parish Hall.
Stay tuned for updates.
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SUNDAY SERVICES
8:00 and 10:00 am
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To live-stream - go to AllAngelsLBK.org, click on the "All Angels Enter Here" picture and you will be routed to our YouTube channel.
Zoom - go to https://zoom.us/j/5955701807 and watch and listen live. Be sure to stick around after the service for our coffee hour chat-with-your-neighbor time.
The 10am service will begin with the lighting of the altar candles. If you are participating at home, you are invited to light a candle with us to create a sacred space of worship at home.
The bulletin can be found on the All Angels Website:
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Altar Flowers for Sunday, November 28
are given by Barbara Pickrell
in loving memory of her inlaws
Smith and Pleasance Pickrell.
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Scripture Readings, November 28
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
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Ed Ortiz and Ed Upshaw are going over blueprints of the ceiling in the church.
As the saying goes, two Eds are better than one.
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Outreach Commission and ECW Christmas Project
Diaper Drive: We are asking the parish to donate much-needed infant diapers, sizes 5 and 6 ONLY, for the Manatee Food Bank.
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Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer invites you to pray with them, every day, at 8 am, wherever you are. When you enter into prayer at 8 am (Eastern), you will know that others are praying at the same time.
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We Pray for our People
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially Downs IV, Holden, Brian and Stan. Grant healing and recovery for Debi, Beverly and Bill. Give peace and strength for those going through cancer treatments, especially Jane, Downs III, Joy, Victoria, Andres, Alex, Colleen, Jack, Connie and Douglas. Visit and comfort all who are under the care of skilled nursing, especially Timothy and Barbara. Be near to all who are in hospice care especially John.
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CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS |
If you would like to help decorate the altar with Christmas flowers,
please fill out the card below and return it to the All Angels Office by December 16th.
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More Precious Than Peace by Justus Doenecke
All Angels parishioners Justus Doenecke, has published a book,
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Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
One of the most important things we do is gather after the service for coffee hour. If you are interested in hosting, the sign up sheet is on the Gallery table. If you would like help, sign up and we will find someone to show you how it is done.
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Choir Rehearsals, Hand Bell Rehearsals
and Music in the Park
Please note the changes for Thursday morning Music rehearsals and Music in the Park, beginning December 2nd.
10 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
11 a.m. Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal for Christmas Eve
12:30 Music in the Park
New members are needed in each choir.
Contact Dale for more information: 941 896 5541, or dhooey@verizon.net. This schedule will change after the new year begins.
There will be no choir rehearsals or Music in the Park until December 2.
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Art Gallery
New to YOU Art Sale 2022 Update:
We are now accepting art that is no longer being used for our BIG event in February 2022. Please drop off your art to the church office starting now. Accepting: Framed Art, Statues, Fiber, Clay, Pottery, Mixed Media.
Have a friend who has unwanted art? Please donate it to our sale.
Let's make this a Great Event!
Not sure if we will accept it? Call Linn at 941-383-8161
Our Artist for November is Pamela Olin.
Please stop by and enjoy the work of this talented artist. Checks should be written to All Angels by the Sea.
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Discussion Groups
Tuesday, Nov 30, Men's Group - The Cost of Men's Loneliness
Must watch short video clip to go with the reading:
Thursday, Dec 2, Women's Group - Gender Bias in Medicine
Tuesday, Dec 7, Men's Group - Gender Bias in Medicine
Thursday, Dec 9, Women's Group - Roman Catholic Bishops reading
Here's the Zoom link
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Online Giving
If you would like to give to the offering plate electronically, you can find the online giving link on our All Angels website by clicking the link below:
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Masks are highly recommended for indoor events. |
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Giving Thanks Takes Practice
The Episcopal Church was founded on Friday, October 16, 1789.
Six weeks later, on Thursday, November 26, 1789, Episcopal Church member (and U.S. President) George Washington issued a proclamation for “a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.” In 1863, Presbyterian (and U.S. President) Abraham Lincoln encouraged Americans to recognize the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving. A few years later in 1870, Congress followed suit by passing legislation making Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Episcopalian, Franklin D. Roosevelt (and U.S. President), moved Thanksgiving to the third Sunday of November to extend the Christmas shopping season in order to help business that were suffering from the Great Depression. On October 6, 1941, Thanksgiving was moved back to the fourth Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving is the most religious, non-religious holiday of the year. Every major and minor religion believe that giving thanks is a central theme to holy living. Our Episcopal tradition has built it into every Eucharistic celebration with the words: it is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks. Or, if you prefer the older English version: it is very meet, right, and our bounded duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks. No wonder Thanksgiving was promoted by two Episcopalian presidents.
Giving thanks takes intentionality and practice. Setting aside one day per year is a good start but it is not a fulfillment of our “bounden duty”. For example, if someone only showed love for their mother on Mother’s Day, that’s not sufficient. Thanksgiving is a year-round practice. Thankfully, we have much to be thankful for; starting with this planet. Outer space is cold and inhospitable; yet we get to live on a planet with unparalleled beauty. We have the taste pleasures of honey, chocolate, and brownies as well as fettuccine alfredo, garlic bread and hazelnut coffee. And, most importantly, we have God who, like a good shepherd, watches over and cares for us. Nevertheless, giving thanks takes practice.
If you are looking for ideas on how to practice thanksgiving, here are some suggestions:
- Before you get out of bed in the morning, think of three things you are grateful for. If you are looking for categories, try people, nature, or shelter.
- Make a list. Nothing formal here, just, on a piece of paper, a napkin, used envelope or even on a church bulletin, write down one word for which you are thankful.
- Start a gratitude ritual. Say grace (you can say it after a meal too); or take a moment to appreciate nature right outside your window; or, tell someone, “I am thankful for …”.
It doesn’t take a lot to practice thanksgiving but it gives a lot in return. So, go ahead, make a ritual of thanks, after all, it is very right to give thanks in all times and in all places.
-Rev. Dave
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