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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 10, 2026, 9:30 am: AA
  • October 10, 2026, 5:00 pm: Worship with Holy Eucharist
  • October 11, 2026, 9:30 am: Worship with Holy Eucharist
  • October 12, 2026, 10:00 am: Stepping Stones Al-Anon Family Group
  • October 13, 2026, 12:00 pm: AA - Open Step
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Announcements & Reflection

Announcements -October 10/11

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mark your calendars:

Walk to End Alzheimer’s – October 18th

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 Fair – December 4 and 5

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: This Saturday marks Gail Alcorn’s 85th birthday.  If you would like to shower her with cards, her new address is: 37 Route 6A, #159, Sandwich, MA 02563.

VESTRY: meets Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 via zoom link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/71140757470

COMMON THREADS: meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1pm in the Parish Hall.  All are welcome.

PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Cape Cod: on Sunday, October 18th at Cape Cod Community College, setting off at 9am.  Visit the link below to join the walk or make a donation. Look for Mary’s Page under the Teams heading. We sincerely appreciate your support! https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=932191&pg=team&fr_id=18639

CANDY NEEDED: The candy donations basket for “Halloween on Main Street” is in the Narthex. Please consider making a “deposit” in the basket for the many, many trick ‘or treaters who will visit us on Halloween. 

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.

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 office. 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.

HOUR OF PRAYER: The church is open for your quiet prayers weekly on Wednesdays from 12noon-1pm.

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.

 October 10-17, 2026

Saturday, October 10

9:30am AA, Parish Hall

5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist

“Second Saturday Social” follows worship, Parish Hall

Sunday, October 11

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

10:15am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall

 Monday, October 12

10am Al-Anon, Parish Hall

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

Tuesday, October 13

12noon AA, Parish Hall

6:30pm Vestry via Zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/71140757470

Wednesday, October 14

12noon Open Prayer, Church

1pm Common Threads, Parish Hall

7pm NO Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 15

12noon AA, Parish Hall

4:30-7pm Lasit Theatre Group, Church

6pm AA, Undercroft

Friday, October 16

10am Caring for Creation Zoom link

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

Saturday, October 17

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 CREATON

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

“There is a growing scientific consensus that the current anthropogenic {human-caused} loss of biological diversity is the greatest ecological challenge of our time. We are driving species to extinction at around 100 to 1000 times the background rate, that is, the degree of loss independent of human activity. So dramatic is this depletion that biologists are now speaking of the sixth mass extinction event in Earth’s history. Unlike the previous five, this mass extinction is unfolding in terms of decades rather than millions of years, constantly gaining momentum at an unprecedented rate, so that eventually it will become impossible for the system to adapt any further.  At that point, a catastrophic collapse will be virtually unavoidable, jeopardizing the survival of all organisms, humans included.”

THE WAILING OF GOD’S CREATURES – A Report of the Laudato Si Research  Institute at Oxford University. (https://lsri.campion.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/inline-files/THE%20WAILING%20OF%20GOD%E2%80%99S%20CREATURES%205.pdf

Suggestions for Personal Action

About 50% of the electricity consumed in Massachusetts currently comes from fossil fuel sources. However, you can opt to purchase cleaner electricity through your electric utility or an alternative supplier. Anyone who pays an electric bill, including renters, can buy clean electricity. Depending on what is available in your area, you may be able to purchase wind, solar, hydroelectric energy, or energy produced by anaerobic digesters.  Go to this link( https://goclean.masscec.com/clean-energy-solutions/buying-clean-electricity/)  It will inform you of your options to switch to an electric supplier who can increase your support for and use of renewable energy.

 

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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