The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 23 Year A
[Image: Illustration of four men in ancient robes and priestly garments]
11th October 2026
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
402 Lincoln St, Santa Maria, Ca.
The Reverend Courtney A. U. Tan, Priest
The Reverend Judy Mackey, Deacon
Welcome to St. Peter’s. Please do not hesitate to ask anyone if you need directions or assistance. This Order of Service will guide you through the service. If you do not want to take it home, please leave it in your pew (seat) or on the table in the narthex (at the back of the church). If you have any questions, please ask someone.
We respectfully recognize that we are on traditional, ancestral territories of the Amuwu, Salinan, and Chumash Nations. We acknowledge their lasting impact and ongoing commitment to this area.
Thank you to everyone who makes this service possible – the Vestry, the Altar Guild, the musicians and all the volunteers.
Here is a handy map of the Church buildings to assist you in finding your way around.
[Image: Map of the Church buildings showing Parking, Chancel, Sacristy, Sanctuary, Narthex, Courtyard, Entrance, Front Door, Back Door, Men’s Restroom, Women’s Restroom, Closet, Nursery, Guild, Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Kitchen, Furnace, Vestry Office, Vesting Sacristy, Parish Office, Priest’s Office, Parish Hall, Library, Childrens Area, Storage, Exits; Cook Street on the left and Lincoln Street at the bottom]
¡Bienvenidos a la Iglesia de San Pedro! Si ocupan ayuda o direcciones, por favor pregunten a alguien. Aquí está un mapa de los edificios de la Iglesia para dirigirlos a los diferentes sitios. Este boletín le guiará a través del proceso de la misa. Si no se lo quiere llevar a casa por favor déjelo en la banca (asiento) o en la mesa en el nártex (en la parte trasera de la iglesia). Si tiene preguntas, pregúntele a alguien.
Reconocemos respetuosamente que estamos en territorios tradicionales y ancestrales de las naciones Amuwu, Salinan y Chumash. Reconocemos su impacto duradero y su compromiso continuo con esta área.
Gracias a todos que hacen este servicio posible – la Junta Parroquial, el Gremio de Altar, los músicos y todos los voluntarios.
Serving us today:
- Camera Operator: Terri Oneschuck
- Counter: Jan Townley
- Lay Eucharistic Minister: Ernie Houston
- Lectors: Sara Macdonald, Marty Durrett
- Musician: Judy Brenneman
- Prayers of the People: Anita Rockstroh, Daughters of the King.
- Ushers: Jan Lavelle, Patricia Wilson
- Vestry Representative: Bob Norwood
The Vestry:
| Senior Warden | Marty Durrett (2026) |
| Junior Warden | Marianne Converse (2026) |
| Dawn Jimenez (2027) | |
| Bob Norwood (2027); Clerk | |
| Terri Oneschuck (2028) | |
| Lisa Ziemba (2028) | |
| Treasurer | Joe Ardizzone |
Staff
Priest-in-Charge: The Reverend Courtney A.U. Tan
Phone: 408-431-6810
Email: priest@stpeterssm.org
Priest’s Day of Rest: Friday
Office: Roberta Slosson, Ray Ayala (bilingual)
Parish Office Hours: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, M-Th
Office Phone: 805-922-3575
Email: admin@stpeterssm.org
Weekly Service Times:
Sunday 8 a.m. Spanish/ Misa en español
Sunday 10 a.m. English/Misa en inglés
Wednesday 10 a.m. - Contemplative Service followed by Bible Study
- bring a snack or lunch, if you would like.
Miércoles 10 a.m. Misa Contemplativa seguida por estudio bíblico.
[Image: Cross made of small figures]
The Service of the Word
Welcome
Processional Come Ye Thankful People, Come — Blue Hymnal #290
Come Ye Thankful People, Come — Blue Hymnal #290 — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
1. Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home! All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied: Come to God’s own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest home.
2. We ourselves are God’s own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear; Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be.
3. For the Lord our God shall come And shall take His harvest home; From His field shall purge away All that doth offend that day; Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast; But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore.
4. Even so, Lord, quickly come, Bring Thy final harvest home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, forever purified, In Thy presence to abide; Come, with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest home.
Salutation
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be God’s Kingdom, now and forever. Amen
Collect for Purity
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts through the inspiration of your Holy Spirit. That we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your Holy Name through Christ our Lord. Amen.
[Image: Trinity symbol of three interlocking circles with a hand, crown of thorns, and dove]
Gloria Blue Hymnal S280
Gloria — Blue Hymnal S280 — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
1. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. 2. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. 3. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, 4. you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; 5. you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. 6. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, 7. you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Celebrant: May God be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament Exodus 32:1-14
Lector: A reading from the Book of Exodus.
When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered around Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make gods for us, who shall go before us; as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.” Aaron said to them, “Take off the gold rings that are on the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me.” So all the people took off the gold rings from their ears, and brought them to Aaron. He took the gold from them, formed it in a mold, and cast an image of a calf; and they said, “These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!” When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation and said, “Tomorrow shall be a festival to the LORD.” They rose early the next day, and offered burnt offerings and brought sacrifices of well-being; and the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to revel.
The LORD said to Moses, “Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshiped it and sacrificed to it, and said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!’” The LORD said to Moses, “I have seen this people, how stiff-necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them; and of you I will make a great nation.”
But Moses implored the LORD his God, and said, “O LORD, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, ‘It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth’? Turn from your fierce wrath; change your mind and do not bring disaster on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, how you swore to them by your own self, saying to them, ‘I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.’” And the LORD changed his mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people.
Lector: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Confitemini Domino, Et fecerunt vitulum
The Psalm is read as directed, reverently pausing between the verses
1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, *
for his mercy endures for ever.
2 Who can declare the mighty acts of the LORD *
or show forth all his praise?
3 Happy are those who act with justice *
and always do what is right!
4 Remember me, O LORD, with the favor you have for your people,*
and visit me with your saving help;
5 That I may see the prosperity of your elect and be glad with the gladness of your people, *
that I may glory with your inheritance.
6 We have sinned as our forebears did; *
we have done wrong and dealt wickedly.
19 Israel made a bull-calf at Horeb *
and worshiped a molten image;
20 And so they exchanged their Glory *
for the image of an ox that feeds on grass.
21 They forgot God their Savior, *
who had done great things in Egypt,
22 Wonderful deeds in the land of Ham, *
and fearful things at the Red Sea.
23 So he would have destroyed them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, *
to turn away his wrath from consuming them.
The Epistle Philippians 4:1-9
Lector: A reading from the letter to the Philippians.
My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Lector: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.
People: Thanks be to God.
Gradual Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah See next page
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The Gospel Matthew 22:1-14
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Once more Jesus spoke to the people in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again, he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’ But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’ Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests.
“But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Celebrant: This is the Gospel of Christ.
People: Praise to you, O Christ
Gradual Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah — Blue Hymnal #690
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah — Blue Hymnal #690 — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy powerful hand; bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me now and evermore, feed me now and evermore.
2 Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through; strong deliverer, strong deliverer, be thou still my strength and shield, be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; death of death, and hell’s destruction, land me safe on Canaan’s side; songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to thee, I will ever give to thee.
The Sermon Rev. Courtney Tan
After the sermon there will be a moment of silence for reflection.
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The Nicene Creed
Celebrant or Leader: Let us affirm our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed.
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God, begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
By the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Presider: Lord God, we lift our hopes and desires to you as we pray, Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Intercessor: Be with your church; move it towards righteousness; lead it to unity in purpose and mission and guard it from all evils. Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Intercessor: Care for this nation and its people, grant us courage to face up to the ways we fall short of its promises and show us how to work together to increase liberty and dignity for all who live here. Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Intercessor: Deepen our commitment to our neighbors and open our eyes, and hearts, and hands to those in need that we might continue Christ’s work among them. Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Intercessor: Energize us for the work of creation care, that we and all future generations might experience full the abundance of the world you created and placed us in. Lord in you mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Intercessor: Fulfill the longing for healing and peace to all who suffer in any way; mend what is broken in our lives and in the lives of those we love, especially those in need in our own parish, including Linda and Janet, Jan Scott, Natalyn, Andrew, Sam, Nancy, Kit, Martha, Darlene, Jan, Maggie, Anita, Bev, Kirk, Michael, Alex, Pam, Jim, Marty, Earlene, Roberta, Bob, Joyce, Erin, Karolin, Vivian, and Andy, all those on the Daughters of the King Prayer List. I invite any other prayers of intercession or thanksgiving, silently or aloud.
You are invited to add your own petitions here . . . Silence
Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Intercessor: Give rest to those who have died, let them grow in your love and deliver them and us into the resurrection of your new age; especially Kurt, Sheila, and Brian, grant them rest from their labors. Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Presider: Holy God, who knows our needs and wants better than we know ourselves, be with your people and sustain us with your promises that we might participate in your salvation. All this we ask through Jesus, you son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God now and always. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept
Minister and People: Lord Jesus Christ, you call on your church to be a place where we can find your forgiveness.
And in our doubting in our unfaithfulness,
you offer us renewal and a share in your resurrection life.
And so we come to you with all our doubts, with all our faults
and in silence ask to know of your presence
forgiving each of us, as we forgive one another. Amen.
Absolution:
Celebrant: Almighty God, have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life, Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant: May peace of Christ be always with you.
People: And also with you.
The Service of the Table
Celebrant: Jesus said, “Come to me all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
While the people’s offerings are brought forward, the Doxology is sung.
[Image: Illustration of people bringing offerings forward to the altar]
Doxology Seek Ye First
Seek Ye First — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
1 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you; Allelu, alleluia!
2 Ask, and it shall be given unto you, seek, and ye shall find, knock, and the door shall be opened unto you; Allelu, alleluia!
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The Great Thanksgiving.
Eucharistic Prayer 2 EOW 1
Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Presider: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to God.
Presider: Let us give thanks to God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Presider: We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love. And so, this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:
Sanctus Holy, holy, holy, Lord — Blue Hymnal S129
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory.
Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of our God,
Hosanna in the highest!
The presider continues:
Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself, yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.
On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” *
As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” *
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice. Pour out your Spirit + upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit + over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made.
In the fullness of time bring us, with St. Peter and all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Fraction Anthem NZP
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
Presider: Bread and wine; God’s gift of grace to God’s beloved people.
People: May we who share in these gifts be found in Christ, and Christ in us.
Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following invitation:
Presider: The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
All are welcome at God’s table.
All baptized persons are welcome to receive the Eucharist in the Episcopal Church.
If you would prefer a blessing, please indicate this by crossing your hands across your chest.
Gluten-free wafers are available, please indicate your preference when receiving the sacrament.
Please note, the Communion wine contains alcohol;
receiving the sacrament in only one kind, i.e., bread is valid.
The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words
Minister: The Bread/Cup of blessing.
Response: Amen.
[Image: Chalice and bread]
Post-Communion Prayer
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People: In gratitude, in deep gratitude for this moment, this meal,
these people, we give ourselves to you.
Take us out to live as changed people
because we have shared the Living Bread
and cannot remain the same.
Ask much of us, expect much of us, enable much by us,
encourage many through us.
So, God, may we live to your glory,
both as inhabitants of earth and citizens of heaven. Amen
Special Blessings for birthdays and other occasions and donations for ministry
You are invited to come forward for blessings and prayers for any significant event in your life or those close to you: Birthdays. Anniversaries, Healing, Sobriety Milestones, Travel, Graduations, etc.
Birthday Prayer BCP 51: Watch over thy children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may thy peace which passes all understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Rev. Parke’s Birthday Prayer: Many happy returns on the day of your birth, may sunshine and gladness be given. May God in his mercy prepare you on earth for a beautiful birthday in Heaven. Amen. (Prayer written by a former rector of St. Peter’s)
Blessing of Gifts. Martha’s Market Wagon, and/or any other in-kind gifts are blessed.
Announcements
Blessing
Be careful as you go out into God’s creation, for it does not belong to you.
Be gentle with yourself and with one another, for you are the dwelling place of the Most High God.
Be alert and hesitant, for sometimes God is but a whisper.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Recessional O bless the Lord, my soul! — Blue Hymnal #411
O bless the Lord, my soul! — Blue Hymnal #411 — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
1 O bless the Lord, my soul! His grace to thee proclaim! And all that is within me join to bless his holy Name!
2 O bless the Lord, my soul! His mercies bear in mind! Forget not all his benefits! The Lord to thee is kind.
3 He will not always chide; he will with patience wait; his wrath is ever slow to rise and ready to abate.
4 He pardons all thy sins, prolongs thy feeble breath; he healeth thine infirmities and ransoms thee from death.
5 He clothes thee with his love, upholds thee with his truth; and like the eagle he renews the vigor of thy youth.
Dismissal
Celebrant: Let us go forth rejoicing in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia!.
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
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Weekly Service Times: Sunday: 8 a.m. Spanish; 10 a.m. English, Wednesday 10 a.m.
Parish Office Hours: Weekday hours: Mon. to Thur. 9:30 to 1:00. Other times by appointment. Please phone before arrival, to be certain someone is available to assist you. Rev. Courtney is not in the Office on Fridays.
The Altar Flowers today are given by Marty Durrett in gratitude for blessings and thanksgivings.
Book Group: Meets on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. We are engaging with a series of articles, other materials for a season.
Bell Choir: Meets on Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to join. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office or Marianne Converse (805-406-8196) for details.
Bible Study: A look at the lessons and themes of the day’s readings and how they are at work in our own lives. Wednesdays at 11-ish, following the service. It is not necessary to attend the Wednesday service to attend.
First Sunday Brunch every first Sunday of each month. Please join us in the parish hall following the service. Everyone is welcome at the table. It is not necessary to bring a contribution to participate.
Vestry Meetings: The Vestry (Parish Council) customarily meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Next Meeting: October 20th.
Daughters of the King –Meet on the third Sunday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the Guild Room. Please help yourself to coffee and join us in the guild room or multi use room. Contact Martha Martel for details. Next meetings Oct. 18th.
Stuffed Doll (Or Other Cuddly Toy) Ministry: Dolls are given to children undergoing treatment at the hospital. If you would like to participate in this project, please speak to Jan Lavelle, Rev. Courtney, or the Parish Office.
Martha’s Market Food Pantry: Every Thursday, beginning at 7:30 am, we distribute food to those in need. Volunteers welcome to help sort, bag, unpack, and distribute food to clients. Community service hours are available.
Martha’s Market Resurrection Collection: The Red Wagon is in the Narthex. Every item helps. Suggested items: cereal, crackers, pop-top or key opening canned fruits, meats or fish, toiletries. Thank you for your generous donations so far.
Forthcoming Services and Events:
Book Forum: October 25th. Theo of Golden, a novel: Several members of the congregation have red, and been impacted by the writing, story and community energies of Alan Levi’s first novel. Copies of the book are available from the Parish Office. Sam Johnson will lead a discussion after the 10 a,m. service.
Talent Show: October 18th following the 10 a.m. service. We will celebrate Harvest Festival and Octoberfest with a little fun entertainment and perhaps learn a different side of the people we worship and work alongside. This will also be our Stewardship in-gathering Sunday to allow time for the budget committee to perform their work in good time! Lunch will be provided by the Vestry.
Baptismal preparation: We are planning a Baptism at the All Saints Day Service November 1st. If you think you might like to be baptized, please speak to Rev. Courtney.
All Saints Day November 1st. We will celebrate our present-day saints and recognize those who have preceded us. If you would like to, please add the name of your loved ones to the lists on the noticeboards and on the clipboards in the church and the parish hall. Please provide photographs for copying to the parish office.
St. Nicholas' Tea - December 12th. Our pre-Christmas tea, with craft faire, bric-a-brac sale, story-telling, Angel Tree. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Tea served from 3 p.m. All are welcome, mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbours.
Beginner Line Dancing: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. No experience necessary, all are welcome to our easy beginner friendly line dancing! No experience needed – just bring your comfortable shoes or boots and a smile. Classes are free. Donations/tips will go directly to support the church.
Citizenship Classes: The Central Coast Literacy Council will be holding classes for those wishing to apply for, or in the process of seeking citizenship in the United States of America. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 9.
Latin Dance Class: Tuesdays 7 -9 p.m. Dance party with D.J. 9-10:30 p.m. Have fun learning Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia from Raul Salas, an enthusiastic and experienced teacher. Held in the Parish Hall, $20 fee to cover expenses.
Crochet/Craft group – coming soon! Watch for more information!
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