Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We are entering into the Very Busy Time of the year—almost as though after the lethargy of summer heat and humidity, the cool breezes and refreshing rains of autumn have sent our world into hyperdrive. St. Margaret’s is certainly not exempt from that. So instead of my usual weekly reflection, I’m going to give you a list of dates you should know for the fall.
REGULAR EVENTS
Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. in the church
Wednesdays: Noon Prayer at 12:00 noon on zoom
Mondays: Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. on zoom
1st Sundays of the month: Prayers and hymns at 1:30, Legend of Allentown
2nd Sundays of the month: Food Bank Collection at 9:00 service
4th Sundays of the month: Benedictine Oblates at 1:30 in parish hall and zoom (open to everyone, includes noon and evening prayer, as well as discussion time)
October 15: 7:00 Emmaus Hallowe’en Parade volunteers needed for hospitality and concession stand (proceeds donated to Food Bank)
October 20-22: Iconography workshop in parish hall
October 23: Fr. Peter Pearson preaching at the 9:00 service
October 23-November 13: shampoo collection for Angel Network
October 24-26: Mo. Laura away at Clergy Conference
November 6: All Saints Sunday, commemorate the saints and those we love who have gone before
November 13: Gift card orders due
November 20: St. Margaret’s Day/Consecration Sunday/Christ the King Pipers and special coffee hour following the service as we rejoice on our patronal feast day and invest in the future
November 27: First Sunday of Advent, Coffee Hour Resumes
November 28-December 18: Sharing Tree
December 11: Gift card orders due
December 24: Christmas Eve service time: TBA
December 25: Christmas Day service at 9:00 in the church
January 1: New Year’s Day service at church (Yes! There will be one. Time may change.)
Joy to you **all** as we **all** continue to worship and serve together!
Mo. Laura+