ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mark your calendars:
Vestry – November 10, 6:30pm via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/71140757470
Common Threads – November 10, 1pm, Parish Hall
Christmas on the Run – November 14-December 12
Thanksgiving – November 26 (Office closed Friday Nov. 27)
Christmas Fair – December 4 and 5
THANK YOU: to everyone who donated candy for Halloween and the many volunteers who helped pass it out. It was a rousing success! St. John’s went above and beyond welcoming our neighbors.
ALL SAINTS DAY: In our prayers last week, we inadvertently forgot to include our parishioner Cynthia Henrich in the remembrance list of those who had died and been buried through St. John’s since the last All Saints Day.
CHRISTMAS ON THE RUN: You are invited to the home of Deb and Herb Roberts on Saturdays and Sundays, between November 14th and December 12th for this year’s “Christmas on the Run” Open House, a benefit for the American Legion, and St. John’s Church. The address is 14 Yearling Run Road, Bourne. Hours are 12pm-5pm. Suggested donation is $10.
FOOD DRIVE: Please consider making a donation to the Massachusetts Military Foundation’s food drive. The donation box is located in the Narthex. If you have questions about this program, please see Ashton Bradford.
OUTREACH QUESTIONNAIRE: This weekend is your last chance to fill out the Outreach questionnaire which is on the table in the Narthex. You can leave it in the basket on the table. Thank you to everyone who has already turned in a questionnaire. We have received over 30 so far.
OPEN PRAYER RESUMES: Wednesdays from 12-1pm in the church.
CHRISTMAS FAIR RAFFLE BASKETS: Check the display in the Narthex for needed raffle basket items. Or you might like to suggest items for a themed basket. In either case, for questions call Mary Ames, 508-367-3658. The Christmas Fair is 4 weeks away! Deadline for donations is November 29th.
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.
GENTLY USED CHRISTMAS: Now is the time to bring in your gently used Christmas items for the Christmas Fair.
It’s only a month away! Leave them in the Narthex (clearly marked) or deliver them to the office during business hours.
The Christmas Fair committee thanks you.
CARING FOR CREATION COMMITTEE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293. Join us on Fridays at 10am via Zoom. Ask Steve Tom or Fr. Al for details.
CHOIR REHEARSAL: Rehearsals take place in the Church or Parish Hall on Wednesdays from 2-4pm. Please join us in this joyful ministry. You do not need to be able to read music to join us.
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. Welcome and thank you Steve Haines for joining our LEM ministry!
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.
COFFEE MUGS: St. John’s Coffee mugs are now available for purchase at $9.50. See the office if you are interested
November 7 – 14, 2026
Saturday, November 7
9:30am AA, Parish Hall
5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist
Sunday, November 8
9:30am Worship Service with Holy Eucharist with Sunday School
10:15am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall
Monday, November 9
10am Al-Anon, Parish Hall
4:30-5:30pm, Lasit Theater Group, Parish Hall
Tuesday, November 10
12noon AA, Parish Hall
6:30pm Vestry Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/71140757470
Wednesday, November 11
12noon Open Prayer
1pm Common Threads, Parish Hall
2pm Choir Rehearsal, Church
Thursday, November 12
12noon AA, Parish Hall
4:30-7pm Lasit Theatre Group, Church
6pm AA, Undercroft
Friday, November 13
10am Caring for Creation Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293
Saturday, November 14
Diocesan Convention
9:30am AA, Parish Hall
5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist and Second Saturday Social
