The Epistle

St. Paul's Anglican Church | Iglesia San Pablo

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

September 17, 2023

Dear George,

September 29 - October 1 is the traditional week-long Alborada, celebrating St. Michael Archangel, for whom San Miguel is named.

The Sunday October 1st procession (or one of them) gathers in the morning on Cardo in front of St. Paul's Church, precluding traffic and the observation of Sunday morning Liturgies. In consequence, there will be no Sunday morning Eucharists October 1st at St. Paul's.

On Sunday afternoon at 5pm we will observe Mass On The Grass and the Blessing of the Animals. This is the Sunday nearest the Feast of St. Francis October 4th.

A very pleasant collaborative endeavor with Santiago Apostle was initiated September 3 in Querétaro by our Bishop, +Alba Sally Sue Hernández Garcia. All traveling to Querétaro from St. Paul's report joy and celebration!

Our Assistant Priest, Father Miguel Rangel+ has a new e-address at: PadreMiguelSMA@gmail.com

Administrative Assistant, Claudia Rangel's, new office address is:

StPaulManagementSMA@gmail.com 

Upcoming Events:

Special Ensemble Fundraising Concert: Angie Guitierrez and family have significant medical expenses accruing for her mother's treatment, and the Ensemble under direction of Xavier Hernández and with the Rector's permission to hold a benefit concert 5:30pm September 22, 200pesos at the door, advance patrons welcome.

Blessing of the Animals: Sunday October 1st, Mass on the Grass at 5pm

Iconography Art Studio Visit: Monday October 2nd 4pm - 6pm. Wine and cheese. 100MX + 100MX for raffle benefiting a charity.

Bluegrass Mass: 10:15am with Rob Ramsey! (see below)

2nd Annual Dolores Hildalgo Catrina Factory outing: Thursday October 26 at 9:30am

Remembrance Day Liturgy: Saturday November 11 at 10:30am

Episcopal Visitation for Confirmation and Reception: Sunday November 12. One bilingual Liturgy only this day at 10:15am

Men's Retreat?: A pre-Advent overnight Men's Retreat or December 1 and 2.

To join 'ST PAULS SAN MIGUEL NEWS' Whatsapp site for parishioners and friends, for the sharing of announcements, news and prayer requests. Ask webmaster Eric Fash to add you: ericfash@gmail.com

Grace and peace,

GFW+

DEAR ST PAUL'S READERS AND FRIENDS:

Our next book club meeting is Thursday September 21 at 11am in the Parish Hall. We will be discussing Circe by Madeline Miller. Based on ancient Greek mythology yet up-to-date and contemporary in its style and characterizations, this novel traces the lif of the formidable sorceress of The Odyssey. Over the course of this novel, Circe crosses paths with many of the most famous figues in all of mythology, including the messenger god Hermes, the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea and wily Odysseus. An epic story of family rivalry, palace

intrigue, love and loss, it is at the same time the story of a powerful and

indomitable woman. Whether you’ve been to a book club meeting before or not,

you are very welcome. During book club convener and discussion leader Susan

Robinson’s absence in September, discussion will be led by Father Frank Hebert.

He can be reached at fnhebert@gmail.com.

ICONOGRAPHY STUDIO VISIT

October 2, 4pm - 6pm

The Social Committee has arranged for a tour of Mary Jane Miller and Valentin Gomez' Studion from 4pm to 6pm Monday October 2nd. This is the first time Mary Jane and Valentin have opened their studio to the public.

Mary Jane Miller and Valentin Gomez are accomplished artists, and well known to us at St Paul's. Our baptismal font area is adorned with an icon of Christ's baptism by St. John Baptizer (a gift to the parish from the Rector) the image of Christ above our votive candles (a gift of Mary Jane Miller) our Stations of the Cross (donated by Jane McGinnis) and seasonal icons from the couple adorn our Chapel. (You may not know that some Chapel icons are available for purchase!)

The artists will offer a short show and tell with Q & A to follow, accompanied by drinks and hors de oeuvres. The visitation is 100MX with 100MX for a raffle benefitting a local charity.

Silent meditation accompanies this ancient tradition and creative process. Icons are biblical stories and images whispered in hushed tones and have been reflected on for centuries. With every stroke, this couple celebrates through artistic alchemy., Some of their collection has been shown on the walls of the church and in many places in the U.S.. Now is your opportunity to see up close the place these beautiful icons are created; the vibrant colors used, and authentic attempts to keep the practice and prayer alive. 

Classic Iconography: www.SanMiguelIcons.com

Books for Purchase: Lulu.com

Workshops: www.SacredIconRetreat.com

Modern Iconography: www.MillerIcons.com

THE LAST CHANCE BAND

October 15 Bluegrass Mass at St. Paul's

Mike Duncan (mandolin), Rob Ramsey (banjo), John Jessup (guitar), and Bill Kavanagh (bass)

DIA DE LAS MUERTOS ALTAR 2022

EPISCOPAL VISITATION: CONFIRMATION AND RECEPTION

November 12 at 10:15am

Our Bishop, +Alba Sally Sue Hernández Garcia, will join us to administer the (of Confirmation and Reception on 12 November. There will be one bilingual Liturgy only that day.

One prepares for Confirmation by reading and meeting for conversation with the Clergy to better understand the practice of Christianity within the Anglican Communion. Confirmation is considered the adult affirmation of one's baptismal vows. All baptized Christians should, in Anglican expression, move to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Reception is the process by which a person who has already been Confirmed into a branch of the Church in the Apostolic Succession (Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Swedish Lutheran) are regularized into the Anglican Communion. Their previous Confirmation is valid. Reception is a determination to practice the Faith in the Anglican branch of Christian expression.

The ten who have expressed interest are all Spanish speakers, hence:

Las clases de preparación para confirmación y recepción, comenzaran el próximo miércoles 13 de septiembre. Las sesiones se llevarán a cabo vía WhatsApp sobre el libro “Anden en Amor” A través de video explicativos que realizarán los padres: Adrián, Antonio y Miguel. Esto para facilitar que todos puedan tener acceso a la información de las clases en horarios que les favorezcan. Las preguntas que les surjan pueden ser compartidas en el grupo o de manera personal con el padre Miguel Rangel.

Confirmation and reception classes. Will begin next Wednesday, September 13. Classes will be held, by the Priests: Adrián, Antonio and Miguel via WhatsApp. Through videos made according to the book “Walking in Love” This is to make it easier for everyone to have access to preparation information at times that favor them. The questions that arise can be shared in the WhatsApp group or personally with Father Miguel Rangel.

THE SECOND ANNUAL CATRINA FACTORY VISIT

Join Kathy Lapsys for a trip to the Catrina Factory and then out to lunch at Vicente’s Carnitas in Dolores Hildalgo.

9:30, meet in front of Vista Antigua (corner of the Libermiento and Independencia) and park your car on Independencia.

We will car pool to Dolores, visit the Catrina Factory and then have lunch at your expense at Vicente’s Carnitas, Norte.

If you can drive, please let me know.

Thursday, October 26 th , 9:30 am

Kathy may be reached at: mklapsys@gmail.com

The Sermon for Pentecost Fifteen (Track Two), September 10 may be viewed HERE

The appointed lessons for September 17, may be viewed HERE

Lecturas para la Misa del 10 de septiembre, (track dos) estan AQUI

Sandra Orellena's Cookbook, comprised of many parishioner recipes, is available for purchase at: https://a.co/d/5EDJrSx

Sandra will offer signed copies of her cookbook at Church September 17 for 550 MX be making a financial gift to St. Paul's based on sales. I ordered via AMAZON and the handsome cookbook arrived yesterday.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Sunday October 1st

5pm Mass On The Grass

The Sunday nearest the Feast of St. Francis October 4

The final Alborada disfile/parade forms in front of St. Paul's the morning of October 1st, comprised of locally identifying indigenous groups, and folk from far-flung parts of Mexico. It is a wonder to behold, though, unfortunately, it renders access to St. Paul's untenable and necessitates one of two Sundays annually when we must cancel morning Eucharist (the other being 'Los Locos'). However, we will worship together October 1st once the parade dissipates, at 5pm with Mass On The Grass and the annual Blessing of the Animals.

All manner of creatures welcome!

REMEMBRANCE DAY LITURGY

(Armistice and Veterans Day)

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

10:30am

November 11, 2023

WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY GROUP

Meetings are generally the first Saturday of each month at 10AM - 11:30 in the parish Church. Our facilitator, Sally Zedillo, may be reached at

newtoliver@yahoo.com

ST PAUL'S BEREAVEMENT GROUPS: Edna Marta Hamill, thanatologist and bereavement counselor, leads groups in English and in Spanish. The pain of loss can be overwhelming, but there are healthy ways to learn to cope and heal. The groups are free of charge and occur in the conference room Tuesdays 4 - 5:30pm in Spanish and 5:30 - 6:30pm in English. The group is suspended until September.

James Akers (pacemaker in U.S.)

Gail Baker (recuperating)

Virginia Barron (hospice care)

Steve Clark (Cielito Lindo)

Valerie Coon (bereaved)

Patricia Corr (terminal cancer, Matt Stokes Mum)

Stephanie Cox (MS)

Diana Rosario Rangel Cruz (lymphoma)

Duane Ericksmoenpacemaker)

Tony Faught

Linda Gilmer (Jeff Spears Aunt)

Lynne Gleason

Dorothy Glenn

Mireille Grovier

José Guadalupe

Lynn Hannah (bereaved)

Phil Hawes

Juliete Heatherton

The Herold Family (bereaved)

Mike Lapsys

Maria del Carmen Leon (surgery recovery)

Tim Noel Marinello

Marni McGee

David Miller

Ariel Munguia (bereaved)

Christian Olson

Madre Karen O'Malia+

John O'Malia

Francisco Ortíz

Father Jeff Sells+

Marion Stamp

Claudia Stuart (traveling mercies)

Bruce Stuart (chemo for lymphoma)

Rosalba Suárez (leukemia)

Pamela Summers

Father Ernie Townsend+

Jaye Truax (hospice care...Frederick Appell's cousin)

Stephanie Watt

Canon Woodward (tailbone treatment)

REQUIESCANT IN PACE

Robert Quirk

Robert Herold

Marty Garfinkle

MEN'S GROUP

Mark your calendars: A pre-Advent Men's Retreat with the Rector and the Assistant priest will occur December 1st and 2nd, 2023

Meeting on the outside back quad of the campus at 10:00am Wednesdays and open to all men, is a group dedicated to discussion and shared prayer.

contact Conor at: conortk@gmail.com