TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

OCT. 16, 2016, 10 a.m.

Readings: Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; and Luke 18:1-8

Presiding Minister: The Rev. Barbara Wilson Organist: Elaine Shoemaker

Assisting Minister: John Owen Readers: Liz Nitz & Betsy Trescher

Assisting Chalice: Priscilla Banghart Greeters: Debi & Jim Taylor

Acolytes: Stephen Leonard & Jack Gillespie Counters: John Forbes & Jean Owen

LEM Visitor: John Owen Coffee Hour: The Leonard Family

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ONGOING

1st Sunday— Kids’ Mass 2nd & 4th Monday — Food Pantry, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Last Sunday — Anointing & Prayers of Healing 5th Saturday — Soup Kitchen open 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Every Tuesday & Friday — A.A. meets 8 p.m. 3rd Wednesday — Prayer Shawls at Caffé Tosi 10 a.m.

Wednesdays — "Mass Underground” at 6:15 p.m. Vestry — Meets third Monday, 6:30 p.m.

WEEKLY SUNDAY SERVICE ATTENDANCE

Oct. 9 (50) Oct. 2 (43) Sept. 25 (53) Sept. 18 (36) Sept. 11 (61)

FOOD PANTRY PATRONS

Oct. 10 (86) Sept. 26 (67) Sept. 12 (85) Aug. 22 (58) Aug. 8 (80)

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vestry Meeting — Begins at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17.

Autumn Fest — Takes place on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 3-6 p.m. We will honor St. Francis by a blessing of the animals at 3 p.m. followed by pumpkin carving, games and Halloween treats for anyone in the neighborhood who may want to take part. Sign-up sheet for helpers is available at church on Sunday.

Food Pantry — Takes place on Monday, Oct. 24. Volunteers needed for delivery about 10 a.m,. and distribution from 5:30-^:30 p.m. Please help if you can.

Soup Kitchen Needs Volunteers — St. A's is committed to host and to serve at the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen on Saturday, Oct. 29. Please plan to be at the Soup Kitchen by 9:30 a.m. to assist in preparing the meal. If you can help, there is a sign-up sheet downstairs at the church.

Cantata is Coming — Mark your calendars for the annual Christmas Cantata performance on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Member Outreach — Reach out to church members unable to attend services on a regularly. Let them know we care and missed.

WANTED: Coffee Hour Hosts — Please sign-up to host this special time following Sunday service. For details see Natalee Rogers.

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PRAYER LIST

The Episcopal Church — Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop; Whayne Hougland Jr. Bishop of Western Michigan; Wendell Gibbs, Bishop of Michigan; Todd Ousley, Bishop of Eastern Michigan; Rayford Ray, Bishop of Northern Michigan. And for William Fleener, Jr., Chancellor of the Diocese at the Diocesan Council Meeting, Oct. 22.

Community, Nation, World — Residents, students and educators in Berrien County; our president, governor, congress, legislature, councils and courts; people affected by poverty, political strife and natural disasters.

In the Armed Forces — Geoffrey, Jason, Nathan, Paige, Patrick, Susan, Tom and Zack.

Those Who Died — In armed conflict, religious persecution, senseless violence, and our community or family..

Good Health — Extend prayers for a complete recovery for Sarah Woolcock; Jean Owen; and Don Gillespie.

Birthdays — Jack Sladen-York (10/13); Lisa Craig (10/14); Terrance Rogers (10/18) Bela Lindenfeld (10/19); Emil Gallay (10/21); Justin Beckrow (10/22); Annelotte Denda (10/23); Jackie VanDeWarker (10/24); Norris Whitfield (10/27); Gretchen French (10/30).

Parish Cycle of Prayer — Sharon and Don Gillespie; Katie and Tom Gillespie and Kendra Yerian; Dick Hake; Lin and Tom Hanson; Pam and Jan Harper; Cheryl Hayward; Janan, Bill, Logan and Jacob Hollerbach; and Christy Huisjen.

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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

Rev. Barbara Wilson: May be reached at (home) 269-321-2103; (work) 574-647-6990; (cell) 269-271-3004; (email) Office hours at St. A’s (unless otherwise announced) are Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-7:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Senior Warden: Sharon Davarn — cell (970) 596-9970 Junior Warden: Freeman Gilbert — cell 470-0753

Vestry: Leslie Arbanas, Reid Benson, Jean Domer, Nathan Moore, Judy Moran, Natalee Rogers, Jenny VanDeWarker.

Choir Director/Organist: Esther Elaine Shoemaker Food Pantry: Gail Wells

Altar Guild: Stephen Leonard Maintenance: Bruce Banghart Worship Service: John Owen Kids Mass: CaraGillespie Kitchen Coordinator: Natalee Rogers Email:

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