Announcements
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sandwich Financial Summary For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) at the end of September was ($49,043) compared to a budgeted deficit of ($39,302). The $9,741 unfavorable budget variance primarily results from lower Fundraising and Space Use revenue than planned year-to-date (YTD). Fortunately, Pledge and other miscellaneous revenue are ahead of target YTD, and overall expenses are on target which is helping to mitigate the combined $17,875 unfavorable variance in Fundraising and Space Use. The decision not to have a golf tournament this year and the timing of the #161 Main Street Rectory renovation are driving this unfavorable variance. Celia Bailey-Ochoa, Treasurer
Caring for Creation announces its next environmental presentation: Water Quality Issues of the Lakes and Ponds of Cape Cod. Julie Berkman, PhD, of the APCC will discuss this topic in the Parish Hall at 7pm on Tuesday, October 22. The presentation is open to the public and admission is free.
The Cape and Islands Deanery Watch Party for Bishop Julia Whitworth’s Consecration is on Saturday, Oct. 19 at St. David’s, 205 Old Main St. South Yarmouth. Refreshments will be served at 10:00 am and the Livestream begins at 11:00 am. Hope you will join the celebration!
A webinar for wardens and vestry members to review diocesan policies will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m. The hope is that at least two members of the elected lay leadership from each congregation will attend one of the webinars—to include short presentations on the policies, break-out group time for discussion and time for questions and answers. FOR INFORMATION: Martha Gardner, Missioner for Networking and Formation mgardner@diomass.org or 617-482-4826, ext. 403).
The Diocese of Massachusetts requests your support for the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Please visit: https://support.episcopalrelief.org/hurricane-relief.
Additionally, the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office along with several local police departments are collecting and shipping items to the same areas. You name it, they need it. Donations can be left in the Narthex, or dropped off at the office.
We could use some donations of candy for Halloween! Fr. Al will be on the front porch of #161 on Halloween to participate in the festivities along Main Street and neighboring streets. You can leave your donation in the Narthex,or bring it to the Parish Office. Thank you for your generosity! Sincere apologies to Sue Nee! The Halloween extravaganza will take place on Nov. 3 in the Undercroft, following Sunday service, not October 27th.
Fr. Al asks you to join him and other learners in the Parish House (161 Main St) for Brown Bag Bible Study! Bring your brown bag lunch each noon beginning on November 14. More information to follow or check the Messenger.
Last, but certainly not least, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the success of Porchfest/Sandwichfest last weekend. St. John’s offered crafts, food, popcorn, a welcoming spirit, and good cheer to many visitors and friends. The church was open and a number of people walked through, ooh-ing and ahh-ing at the beauty of our church. Even “Stella” was present (thank you Mary and Alan Carlson).
