 In the first week or so of our focus on Doing What Love Requires, I'm thanking God that 39 of you have already let us know your giving goals for 2021. I've had a few questions about how to pledge this year since we usually do so as a group on All Saints Sunday; I will miss that glorious experience of all of us dedicating our offerings together at the altar, but that doesn't mean each of us can't personally make the offering of our generosity plans to God. If you'd like to use the cards we mailed out to about 200 households, you can return yours by mail, drop it in the office mailbox or bring it in on a weekday morning, or simply put it in the offering bowl at any of our in-person Masses. If you prefer to pledge online, visit our website; it's easy! In these times, focusing outward is more and more important both for the common good and for our own spiritual and emotional health. God is good to give us so many ways to do that!
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The deadline of Wednesday October 28th is drawing near for Emmanuelites who have lost a loved one this year to submit their names (or those of other departed friends or family) to be mentioned in prayer on Nov 2nd. The list will be livestreamed at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer on Facebook and available thereafter. Those who do not have email received a form in the mail; the same forms are available at each Mass. You may also 
Several are now taking advantage of Emmanuel's in-person Masses, and receiving Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in our beautiful nave again has been deeply moving for many. We're especially grateful to those many parishioners who are serving as readers and greeters! If you are being cautious about groups, the Thursday Mass is usually the least heavily attended. 
Our curate Marisa Crofts will be back to work as of next week. Being short a full-time staff member has been challenging and we are grateful to those who have showed patience or helped out over her maternity leave. We can't wait to welcome her back into active ministry at Emmanuel!
