All Saints’Sunday will begin our Every Member Canvass. We are asking everyone at the 9 AM and 11 AM services to return his or her pledge card on that day. All children should come to the services with their parents. After the beginning of the service we will pray, have a moment of silence during which children will be able to complete a Children’s Pledge Card, and people who have not brought a pledge card will have an opportunity to complete one. We will then come forward and offer our pledges by placing them in the alms basin in the chancel. The Every Member Canvass is a way of returning thanks to God for all that He has done, and when we do that, the life and witness of St. TImothy’s Church will continue and flourish.

A requiem will be said on All Souls’ Day this Wednesday, November 1st at 10:30 AM. We remember departed friends and loved ones at the Altar on that day. Please print the names of all the faithful departd you would like remembered on the poster outside the parish office.

What on Earth is Happening in the Anglican Communion? is the title of a course we are offering beginning this Wednesday, October 25th. So that people have a choice of days and times, we are offering the four-session course on Wednesdays at 11:15 AM-12:15 PM (Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15), on Sundays at 9:45-10:45 AM (Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19), and on Thursdays at 7-8 PM (Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30). This course will present key developments and issues that are confronting The Anglican Communion and The Episcopal Church from 2005 to 2008. The course is intended for everyone regardless of their views on sexuality, the ordained ministry, or interpreting the Bible. Please take advantage of this course so that you can be informed on life in The Anglican Communion and our part of The Anglican Communion and The Episcopal Church.

There will be celebrations of The Holy Eucharist on Monday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 28th, both at 12 noon. The celebration on Monday the 23rd will be for Saint James of Jerusalem, and the celebration on Saturday the 28th will be for Saints Simon and Jude. Saint James of Jerusalem, according to his mention in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark and in the Epistles, is either a brother, half-brother or cousin of Jesus. He is one of the original apostles and became, at a young age, the Bishop of Jerusalem. He converted many to belief in Jesus as the Christ and, having refused to deny Christ while preaching, was martyred by being thrown off the top of a temple and then beaten to death. Saints Simon and Jude, whom we commemorate next Saturday, are two of the original apostles. We know by tradition that they were apostles to Persia.

Volunteers are needed to lead our children’s chapel. We provide the sermon or story in a written format to follow. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your faith with the younger children of the parish. Psalm 78 commands that “we tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and His might, and the wonders He has done.” Come share 15 minutes and help teach the next generation at St. Timothy’s. Call Grace Hurst at 787-7590 X-1012 or send e-mail if you would like to help.

St. Anne’s Chapter, which is part of the Episcopal Church Women, will meet on Wednesday, October 11th following the 10:30 AM Communion Service. We will meet with Father Caldwell as he continues the study of The Apocrypha. Following his presentation, St. Anne’s members will have a business meeting and lunch. Bring a sandwich to share, and the salad and dessert will be provided. We look forward to welcoming new members joining us as we continue to plan for our upcoming year.

Next Sunday, October 15th, the Youth Group will be going on a trip to Hill Ridge Farm. Following a light lunch after Church, they will leave and return at about 5:30 PM. Please bring a change of clothes and five dollars.

Sunday, October 29th during coffee hour we will have a fall festival for the children of the Parish. If you would like to help with any of the games or activities, please contact Grace Hurst.

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