ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mark your calendars:
Thanksgiving – November 26 (Office closed Friday Nov. 27)
Christmas Fair – December 4 and 5
THANK YOU: to everyone who donated candy for Halloween on Main Street, and a special thank you to Sue Nee who loaned some of her inflatable collection which decorated the front of the church for this huge occasion.
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: 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.
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.
THANK YOU: Dr. Katie Ghantous of the UMASS Amherst Cranberry Station for the informative presentation on Tuesday, October 27th, part of the Caring for Creation series of monthly presentations.
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.
COFFEE MUGS: St. John’s Coffee mugs are now available for purchase at $9.50. See the office if you are interested.
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October 31 – November 7, 2026
Saturday, October 31
9:30am AA, Parish Hall
3pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist
Sunday, November 1
9:30am Worship Service with Holy Eucharist with Sunday School
10:15am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall
Monday, November 2
10am Al-Anon, Parish Hall
4:30-5:30pm, Lasit Theater Group, Parish Hall
Tuesday, November 3
Election Day
12noon AA, Parish Hall
Wednesday, November 4
2pm Choir Rehearsal, Parish Hall
Thursday, November 5
12noon AA, Parish Hall
4:30-7pm Lasit Theatre Group, Church
6pm AA, Undercroft
Friday, November 6
10am Caring for Creation Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293
Saturday, November 7
9:30am AA, Parish Hall
5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist
