The Epistle

St. Paul's Anglican Church | Iglesia San Pablo

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

October 8, 2023

Dear George,

Though we were prevented from holding morning Liturgies today, October 1st, there will be Mass On The Grass and Blessing of the Animals at 5pm, with doggie treats and kerchiefs for pups and kitties. We couldn't devise how to produce kerchiefs for birds and fish, but all creatures are most welcome!

Tomorrow is the 4pm tour of Mary Jane Miller's Iconography Studio at #12 Sagrada Corazon here in the San Antonio area of San Miguel...head down Orizaba!

Next Sunday October 8 features a Bluegrass Mass at 10:15am with "The Last Chance Band!"

Grace and peace,

GFW+

Upcoming Events:

Iconography Art Studio Visit: Monday October 2nd 4pm - 6pm. Wine and cheese. 100MX + 100MX for raffle benefiting a charity. # 12 Sagrada Corazon (barrio de San Antonio)

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

2nd Annual Dolores Hildalgo Catrina Factory outing: Thursday October 26 at 9:30am (see below).

Remembrance Day Liturgy: Saturday November 11 at 10:30am (see below).

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

Men's Retreat: A pre-Advent overnight Men's Retreat or December 1 and 2. Sign-up presently available in the Parish Hall or with the parish Administrative Assistant Claudia.

Christmas Bazaar: December 16, 10am - 4pm, Parish Hall.

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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)

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Sunday October 1st

5pm Mass On The Grass

The Sunday nearest the Feast of St. Francis October 4

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!

TWICE MONTHLY THURSDAY EUCHARISTS AT LOS LABRADORES

New beginning for Labradores service

This Thursday, September 21, and the first and third Thursday of each month, Canon Frank Hebert will be leading a service in the chapel of Rancho Los Labradores. Rancho Los Labradores is about 13 kilometers from San Miguel and is home to a nursing care facility as well as over 100 homes and condominiums.

A few volunteers will be needed to share in this ministry -- to take part in this service by reading the scripture, leading the Prayers of the People, and assisting as necessary. 

If you are interested in helping out, please call Canon Frank at 55 2967 3819 or contact him by email 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.

#12 Sagrada Corazon in Col. San Antonio

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 from 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

MEN'S PRE-ADVENT RETREAT

Friday (2:30pm) December 1 - Saturday (4pm) December 2

Hacienda Landeta

"RECLAIMING ADVENT"

A time both contemplative and convivial, the men of St. Paul's are invited on retreat to prepare for Advent, the first season of the new liturgical year.

Tertulias/presentations on the themes of Advent, a variety of liturgies, silent meals and a robust fogata (campfire) will feature, led by the Rector and other clergy from St. Paul's.

For more info, speak with Ken Oehikers, Jeff Spears or the Rector. 

Single rooms only, with meals included and a reasonable price point, soon to be shared. To register, use the Sunday sign up sheet or contact our Administrative Assistant Claudia at: StPaulManagementSMA@gmail.com

For 15 years Sophia Trapp has been deeply invested in reforestation and creative agricultural methods at Rancho La Cañada. Now Cañada de La Virgen expands endeavors with the launch of Casa Agave, including a range of artesenal local Mezcals. See more @casagavesma or visit ATZINTLI at (HERE) 18 Sollano!

DIA DE LAS MUERTOS ALTAR 2022. What shall appear in 2023? Bring photos of your beloved dead.

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 Requiem Eucharist for John Patrick O'Malia September 18 may be viewed HERE

The appointed lessons for October 8 may be viewed HERE

Lecturas para la Misa del 8 de octubre, (track dos) estan AQUI

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.

Gail Baker

Virginia Barron (hospice care)

Douglas Buchanan (lung cancer)

Nory Contractor (fall recovery)

Steve Clark (broken hip recovery)

Patricia Corr (terminal cancer, Matt Stokes Mum)

Diana Rosario Rangel Cruz (lymphoma)

Tony Faught

Linda Gilmer (Jeff Spears Aunt)

Lynne Gleason

Dorothy Glenn

Mireille Grovier

José Guadalupe

Phil Hawes

Juliete Heatherton

The Herold Family (bereaved)

Mike Lapsys

Maria del Carmen Leon (surgery recovery)

Tim Noel Marinello

Marni McGee

Mari Mitchel (achilles heel recovery)

Ariel Munguial (COVID)

Christian Olson

Madre Karen O'Malia+ and family (bereaved)

Francisco Ortíz

Sunni Putnam

Father Jeff Sells+

Marion Stamp

Danny Stuart (bereaved)

Bruce Stuart (lymphoma and bereaved)

Rosalba Suárez (leukemia)

Rosie and Matt Stokes (bereaved)

Pamela Summers

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

Manuel Velazquez

Stephanie Watt

Canon Woodward (tailbone treatment)

REQUIESCANT IN PACE

Robert Herold

Marty Garfinkle

John Patrick O'Malia (Madre Karen's husband)

Martha Ventura (Rosie Stoke's mother)

Claudia Vogt Stuart (Bruce Stuart's wife)

FOR OUR COMPANION PARISH AND COLLABORATIONS

Trinity Episcopal Church, Folsom, California

Santiago Apostol, Querétaro