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There is a lot happening here at St. Thomas'! In order for us to plan our events we need to ask your help in registering for these activities ahead of time. Here is a list of RSVP links for upcoming events. If you are interested, please click on the link and register. For details of any of these events see the articles below.
All Saints Dedication - Sunday, November 3 (need dedications by Wednesday, October 30)
Enneagram Workshop - Sunday, November 3 at 11:30 a.m. (need RSVP by Monday, October 28)
Grief Group- Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Lounge (need RSVP by Friday, November 1)
Technology 101 - Sunday, November 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the Great Hall (need RSVP by Thursday, November 14)
2020 Online Annual Pledge Card
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 Attitude of Gratitude
On Saturday, October 26 the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester will hold our annual convention at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Our time will begin with liturgy and then on to various points of business. I give thanks to God for our St. Thomas' delegation: Brian Kruschwitz, Janet Sowden and Susie Seipel and alternate Caroline Yates. We have several folks offering themselves up for service at the diocesan level, along with our own Peter Barker as our district warden. Please hold the delegates, the clergy, our Bishop and our diocese in your prayers.
Peace, Amma Leslie+
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 Worship Ministries
All Saints Dedication
All Saints’ Day, which we will observe this year on November 3, is a special time in the church year for remembering our loved ones who have died. These persons may be family members or special persons who have brought us closer to Christ. At all services on that weekend we will pray by name for members of our parish who died in the past year. The service bulletin will also list other loved ones whose names have been submitted by parishioners.
You may submit a name or names of family members online by clicking here or you may use the forms in the church narthex and place them in the offering plate, or return them to the church office by Wednesday, October 30.
Acolyte Meeting and Training
There will be an Acolyte Meeting and Training Session on November 3 after the 10:00 a.m. service. All are welcome. We are trying something new: if you can hold a torch without tipping it over, and can sit still during the service, we have a place for you. Ages 5-to whatever. Contact Andrea Stridiron at 585-442-8236 or stritz@frontiernet.net if you would like more information. Being an acolyte does not take up much time. You’re there for the service anyway, why not consider becoming an acolyte?
Wednesday Noon Eucharist Saint of the Week
Wednesday, Oct. 30 - John Wyclif, Priest and Prophetic Witness
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Adult Education News
Living “The Way of Love: Rule of Life”
Oct. 27; Oct. 30 - Class 4: Way of Love: Bless and Go
Nov. 3; Nov. 6 - Class 5: Way of Love: Rest
Nov. 10; Nov. 13 - no class
Nov. 17; Nov. 20 - Living the Way of Love - optional final class
Living “The Way of Love: Self-Understanding” – an Enneagram Workshop
Led by Emily Pelkowski on Sunday, November 3; 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
“The Enneagram is an ancient, unique, in-depth tool used for self-discovery. It gives language around the age-old question: “Why do I do the things I do?” It helps you to wake up to your life and better understand who you are, those around you, and the world. In this introductory workshop, you'll learn more about what the Enneagram is, an overview of each number, and how to incorporate this tool into your life to better understand your relationships and yourself."
Prior to the workshop, please take the enneagram test online: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ to learn your number. Please click here to register for the workshop and lunch by Monday, October 28.
Living “The Way of Love: Through “Healing and Wholeness”
Clergy led, this is a three-week grief group on Wednesday evenings November 6, 13, 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Lounge. Click here to register.
St. Thomas’ Technology 101
Sunday, November 17 after the 10:00 a.m. service in the Great Hall. Led by our Office Manager, Kathleen Merritt, in this workshop you will learn to distinguish between the different computer software tools we use to promote our church, communicate with one another, gain access to our online parish directory, view the church calendar of events, make a pledge or pay our pledge online, print out our own giving statements or view our liturgical ministry schedule. Click here to register. A minimum of 5 people are needed for this workshop.
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Fellowship Ministries News
Last chance for Photo Directories
If you had your picture taken for the photo directory, this weekend is your last chance to pick up your free copy after all services. After this they will be available in the Parish Office for pickup during office hours. The books are labelled, so please make sure to take your own and then check your name off the list. Please do not pick up books for others. If you did not have your picture taken and you wish to purchase a directory, we have a few extras available for $5 each (one per family). Contact the Parish Office if you are interested.
Women of St. Thomas' November Meeting
The Women of St. Thomas’ will meet on Thursday, November 14 at 11:30 am in the Lounge. Our program will be “Sharing God’s love in the community”. It will be an opportunity for members who wish to do so to share ways they have been or are engaged in bringing God’s love to others. We welcome all women of the parish to join us in fellowship. After our program, we will have lunch. Please bring a sandwich and all else will be provided. RSVP to Susan Pickhardt at 381-8595 or susan.pickhardt@rochester.rr.com. For planning purposes, we appreciate knowing how many will be attending.
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 Prayer for Daily Life
A Prayer Before Worship
O Gracious God, whose mercies are new every morning; we thank you for the blessing of your sanctuary. Open our hands and ears and mouths that we might praise you. Open our hearts and minds and souls that we may be fed by both word and sacrament, through Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.
The Anglican Family Prayer Book by Anne E. Kitchillips
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Outreach Ministries News
Habitat for Humanity House
It’s a busy Habitat season. 39 Love Street, Rochester was just dedicated Friday, October 18 for our new homeowner Eudosia and her family. It’s a 3-bedroom 1-1/2 bath two-story home now with new windows, stylish ceramic tile kitchen floor and coordinating subway tile backsplash. Eudosia received Habitat's traditional hammer and Bible, and also a home coach to guide her through homeownership’s challenges. She moves in November 1. Thanks to Amma Leslie who said a wonderful blessing for the house and to all who helped build or contributed.
Lisa Hand
Thanksgiving Pie Sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Kelly’s scrumptious Pies will be sold through November 11 for Habitat. Apple Crumb, Apple Raspberry, and Pumpkin pies for $17 and Apple Crisp $13. Orders will be paid at time of ordering by mailing a check payable to Our Lady of Lourdes. Order forms will be available in the Lower Hall. Contact Lisa Hand at lisahand711@gmail.com.
Your unwanted clothes too can help fund our next home
Cleaning out your clothes closet? Bring home textiles and clothes in tightly closed plastic bags to our St. Pauly donation shed at Grace Church at 805 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY 14610.
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Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Congratulations to Deacon Andrea on her new position as Diocesan Deacon Coordinator! This doesn’t change her role here at St. Thomas’. It just extends her gifts throughout the Diocese.
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Financial Statistics & Information
Weekly Financial Report 10/20/19
Budget Pledges Year to date: $322,070
Actual Pledge Payments Year to date: $301,783
** Pledge shortfall to date ($20,287)
Year to Date Financial Report to 10/23/19
Year to date Revenue: $431,324
Year to date Expenses: $467,223
**Net loss to date: $( 35,899)
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