Date: October 14th 2008

+ In the Name of Christ, Amen!

This is your weekly e-Tidings from St. Timothy’s.

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 The Mission of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church

We gather to experience the Holy Trinity through Scripture, worship, study, and fellowship. Receiving and reflecting God’s love and grace, we are sent out to love and serve our neighbor, see the Christ in others, and share the Gospel by the example of our everyday lives.

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This Week:

+ 10/15 Wednesday – St. Theresa of Avila,1582

- Craft Group meets at St. Timothy's, 10 AM - Noon

- November Tidings Deadline

- Inquirer's Class "The Liturgy Explained" 7 PM at St. Timothy's. Come and learn about the meaning and content of the Holy Eucharist, the central act of Christian worship and a foretaste of the Heavenly Banquet. Fr. Brandon will lead the session, with plenty of time for questions and answers. All are invited.

- Living in the Kingdom, 7 PM at St. Timothy's 

+ 10/16 Thursday – Bishop’s Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer 1555-1556

- Mission/Outreach Commission meets at St. Timothy’s, 7:30 PM. We will be finalizing our budget request for 2009.

+ 10/17  Friday - St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr c. 115

- Day of special acts of self-denial and prayer in thankful observance of the Crucifixion.

+ 10/18 Saturday - St. Luke the Evangelist

Orthodox mission church at St. Timothy's: Liturgy begins at 9 AM

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Next Week: 

+ 10/19 Sunday: The 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24 of the Revised Common Lectionary 

-8 AM: Holy Eucharist

-9 AM: Christian formation classes for all ages

-10 AM: Holy Eucharist (Nursery available for children up to 1^st grade; Godly Play for children 3 years old to 1^st Grade)

- Choir Rehearsal following the 10 AM liturgy

Adult education topic this week at 9 AM: Sabbath

Taking time for the balance, reflection, and mindfulness that God intended is a counter-cultural act! This multi-week series will help us understand the centrality of Sabbath to our lives as Christians, and examine ways to live it.

Sunday Food Donation: We are focusing on canned chili this month. Donation baskets are by the font on your way into the nave. 

+ Tuesday, 10/21: Holy Eucharist, 10 AM at St. Timothy's chapel, commemorating St. James of Jerusalem.

+ Saturday, 10/25 - Stewardship Dinner at St. Timothy's Parish Hall, 6 PM (Childcare provided)

Sunday, 10/26 at 9 AM in the Parish Hall: Interage All Saints'/All Souls' All-Parish Activity. Please bring copies of photos of deceased loved-ones as part of this event to understand the spiritual meaning of this season in the Church Year. We will be learning more about the origin of Halloween, as well as carving mini-pumpkins into votive candle holders. We will then have the children process into the church with these candles and photos for a final time of explanation, questions, and answers with Fr. Brandon as part of the 10 AM liturgy.

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Other Upcoming Events 

+ Saturday, 10/25 All-Parish Stewardship Dinner, 6 PM in the Parish Hall. Mark your calendar now!

+ Sunday, 10/26 Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Timothy’s Church

Special lessons, prayers, and a festival Te Deum after the 10 AM liturgy.

+ Saturday, 11/1: All Saints’ Day, 5 PM

We meet in the Parish Hall for a short service, traditional autumn activities, and a potluck dinner. Children are especially invited to this extension of Halloween fun.

+ Sunday, 11/2: All Saints’ Sunday.

We will observe this Principle Feast with music, special prayers, and great richness in worship. Plan to be in attendance!

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For your consideration - a possible way to serve our community from our own church...

Children Need Fun and Love - Can You Help? 

St. Timothy’s has been asked to help families in our community who are trying to improve their parenting and life skills. 

How we can help: By caring for children ages 0-5, three Wednesday mornings per month.

What we have to offer: A great facility in the neighborhood where this program meets.

What we need:  A group of committed volunteers to nurture the children by reading books, playing games, doing art projects, and providing loving care.  Volunteers don’t have to work every session, but they do have to be dependable.

 I CAN DO THIS! 

Now who do I contact?

Pamela Filbert: 503-585-2635 or filberts@sainttimothys.org

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+Standing Notices

- The Church Office is open most weekdays from 9 AM to Noon, and from 1 PM to 3 PM.

- Articles for the monthly parish newsletter (St. Timothy’s Tidings) are due on the 15^th of each month.

- Please have items for the Sunday bulletin to the Church Office by the Wednesday prior.

- Vestry normally meets on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. If you would like to communicate something to the Vestry, please contact the Senior Warden (Ruth Speaker), the Junior Warden (Ron DeWilde), or Fr. Brandon. Vestry meetings are normally open to all parishioners.

- Fr. Brandon’s days off are Friday and Saturday (when practical).

- Please keep our intercessions up to date by contacting the Church Office with any corrections, deletions, updates or (especially) thanksgivings. 

Feedback, submission, suggestions for improvement may be e-mailed to: rector@sainttimothys.org. Submissions to the e-Tidings editor are due in the rector’s mailbox by Monday morning.

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This Week's Final Word...

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges:  Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of  all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 

(From the Book of Common Prayer)

 

+At the prayers of St. Mary, St. Timothy, and all the saints, may God’s blessings attend you in all your doings in the service of the Gospel this week!