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St. John’s is a community called by Christ to grow spiritually and make known God’s love through word and deed in our congregation and in the broader world.

We are a compassionate community of faith coming from all walks of life and life-styles and invite you to join us for the heart of our life together—Worship.

Faith, inspiration and formation come in many forms at St. John’s. It’s through worship services, music, a sermon or a conversation with God, through hospitality and fellowship, and through participation in our ministries. We put our faith into action by giving back to God what has been given to us and by helping our neighbors.

Whoever you are, wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you to join us
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  • October 17, 2026, 9:30 am: AA
  • October 17, 2026, 5:00 pm: Worship with Holy Eucharist
  • October 18, 2026, 9:30 am: Worship with Holy Eucharist
  • October 19, 2026, 10:00 am: Stepping Stones Al-Anon Family Group
  • October 20, 2026, 12:00 pm: AA - Open Step
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Announcements & Reflection

Announcements -October 17/18

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mark your calendars:

Caring for Creation presentation series – October 27, 7pm, Parish Hall

Halloween on Main Street – October 31 – 3pm Worship Service

Family and Pet Photos and Mementos due October 28 by 3pm for All Saint’s

Thanksgiving – November 26 (Office closed Friday Nov. 27)

      Christmas Faire – December 4 and 5

 

CANDY NEEDED: Thank you to everyone who has donated candy for Halloween on Main Street. We can use more! We, and the children of Sandwich, appreciate your generosity.

FAMILY PHOTOS WANTED: Bring photos of loved ones for the altar for All Saints’ Day. You can leave them in the office, or Narthex by Wednesday, October 28th please.

HALLOWEEN: In the interest of safety for parishioners and kids, worship will be celebrated at 3pm on October 31st.  You are invited to come in costume and stay to help hand out candy to the throngs of kids who Trick or Treat. Note: no Halloween party at the church this year – stay tuned for a celebration in early 2027.

OUTREACH QUESTIONNAIRE: St. John’s Outreach Committee is asking you to complete the questionnaire which is on the table in the Narthex. You can drop it in the collection plate, or leave it in the basket in the Narthex. We can email a copy for you to complete and return by mail or email. Thank you!

CHRISTMAS FAIR BAKE SALE: Bakers needed! Melissa Abbott reminds you that baked goods can be frozen ahead of time for the Fair. Let’s get a head start on stocking up for the bake sale. Donations can be delivered to the office during business hours.

CARING FOR CREATION COMMITTEE: Join us on Fridays at 10am via Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293. Ask Steve Tom or Fr. Al for details.

JOIN US! Tuesday, October 27 from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall for the latest Caring for Creation series presentation by Dr. Katherine “Katie” Ghantous, of the UMASS Amherst Cranberry Station, who will explore the rich history of Massachusetts cranberries, horticultural practices used, and challenges facing cranberry growers. A question and answer session will be included. Caring for Creation programs are free, open to the public, light refreshments are served, and all are welcome. Bring a friend or two to this informative, and relevant presentation!

ALTAR FLORALS: If you would like to remember someone with an altar arrangement, kindly sign the chart in the Narthex, or call the office during business hours. Thank you to everyone who has contributed. There are 3 open weekends for the remainder of the year.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE AS LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: St. John’s needs additional LEM’s to serve at both Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 9:30 AM services. We have only two sharing the Saturday service, and currently 3 sharing Sunday, which will decrease to 2 after January 1. This is not sufficient, when one includes vacations and unexpected absences for illness, accidents, etc. We need to double this number. If you feel called to volunteer for this ministry, email Charlie Diana at charles77d@comcast.net.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS CREW: Currently there are 3 steadfast volunteers who maintain our buildings and grounds. This ministry could use a few additional volunteers to help share the weekly cleaning and maintenance of our facilities. No experience is necessary and we appreciate whatever time you can offer. Please prayerfully consider how you might offer your time and talents to this ministry. Contact Fr. Al, Alan Carlson, or call the office during business hours.

October 17-24, 2026 

Saturday, October 17

9:30am AA, Parish Hall

5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist

Sunday, October 18

9:30am Worship Service with Holy Eucharist with Sunday School

10:15am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall

Monday, October 19

10am Al-Anon, Parish Hall

4:30-5:30pm, Lasit Theater Group, Parish Hall

Tuesday, October 20

12noon AA, Parish Hall 

Wednesday, October 21

1pm Common Threads, Parish Hall

7pm Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 22

12noon AA, Parish Hall

4:30-7pm Lasit Theatre Group, Church

6pm AA, Undercroft

Friday, October 23

10am Caring for Creation Zoom link

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293

Saturday, October 24

9:30am AA, Parish Hall

5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist

 

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Caring for Creation - OCTOBER 10/11

DAILY LIVING PRACTICES TO CARE FOR CREATION

 During October and November we focus on the importance of air in our Daily Living Practices to Care for Creation. Air is our ocean in which we live, move, and have our being.  Our impact on the quality of the air impacts all creatures. In December we add the themes of hope and expectation of the Advent season.

Quotation for your Meditation

Long I roam’d the woods,
With the singular wild pleasure of being alone in the woods,
I know all the big trees and have come to a sociable silent understanding with most of them in the sunlit air.
I hold on boughs of slender trees caressingly there in the sun and shade—pulling and pushing, exercising my whole body—wrestle with their innocent stalwartness—and know the virtue thereof passes from them into me;
After I wrestle with the tree awhile—a beautiful object, every branch, every leaf perfect—I can feel its young sap and sinew and virtue welling up out of the ground and rising through me, like mercury to heat—tingling through me from crown to toe, like health’s wine….

Surely there is something more in each of the trees, some living soul.
In my soul I plainly heard the wood-spirit join the refrain,
As some old tree thrill’d with its soul:
Know I bear the soul befitting me, I too have consciousness, identity,
And all the rocks and mountains have, and all the earth.

Walt Whitman

Suggestions for Personal Action

If in the market for a car opt for the most fuel efficient one available.  It will help clear the air. Visit the following website (www.fueleconomy.gov/) to find out the most up to date information on federal government data for electric vehicles. Check out this Commonwealth of Massachusetts website (https://mor-ev.org/resources) to learn about state rebates for purchasing or leasing an EV.  Reduce your contribution to harmful CO2 emissions in whatever way you can.

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St. John's Memorial Weekend Yard Sale

Need a place to Donate Furniture and other Household Items? We can help!

Need help transporting your treasures?  We can help!

 

St. John’s Episcopal Church

159 Main Street
Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-2828

Drop-Off: Tuesdays – 12noon-2pm (April-May)
Saturdays – 12noon-2pm (April-May)

Drop-off is at our accessible parking lot, left-hand side of the church.

St. John’s Memorial Weekend Yard Sale
May 23, 24, 25 and 26

If you would like help with transportation, contact Deb Roberts at 910-695-6100

St. John’s is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations may be tax-deductible. Forms available to document your donation.

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Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Matthew 13:1-2