ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOLF RAFFLE: Our Golf Raffle winners were drawn on Saturday at the last music concert. Bevely Calvert of Centerville won the White Cliffs Country Club Golf Package and Ed Chase of Florida and Bourne won the Quashnet Valley Country Club Golf Package. We appreciate the generosity of White Cliffs and Quashnet for their donations. Thanks to Jim Stanley for securing the Quashnet Gift and Ann Geary Roche for securing the White Cliffs Gift. Thank you to all those who supported this raffle and who volunteered to help sell tickets to their friends and neighbors. Your efforts made all the difference. With your help we raised over $1,000.00 for St. John’s. Many thanks, Brian Kuchar and Ann Geary Roche.
ALL PARISH PICNIC: We are taking the Second Saturday Social on the road to the American Legion Pavilion, 20 Main Street, Sandwich on Saturday, September 12th at 4pm. Our worship service with Holy Eucharist starts at 5pm, followed by a potluck supper. Join us for food, fellowship, fun, and a worship service. All ages are welcome. Let Diana Stanley know what special potluck dish you will bring at: Stanleyzook@gmail.com, or check for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. You can also call the office to sign up. There will be a fire pit for S’mores!
QUILT RAFFLE: Have you purchased your raffle tickets for the beautiful quilt yet? If not, they are available in the Thrift Shop, after worship services, or from the office during business hours. Made by expert professional quilter Lynne Benson, it is twin-sized and reversible. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and benefit the church. Drawing will be held on September 13 and you do not need to be present to win!
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS: Attention students, teachers, teaching assistants and others! Bring your backpacks to worship services on Saturday, September 12 and 13 for a Backpack Blessing.
CHOIR RETURNS: Sunday, September 13; Coffee hour resumes in the Parish Hall following worship.
COMMON THREADS: Meets on Wednesday, September 9 at 1pm in the Parish Hall. New attendees welcome, no experience necessary, bring your own craft or help with ours. Friendly faces and willing hearts welcome here!
VESTRY: Meets Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30pm via Zoom.
PORCHFEST/SANDWICH 2026: We are gearing up for this town-wide celebration on Saturday, September 19th from 1-4pm. St. John’s Thrift Boutique porch will be used for musical groups between 1 and 4pm. Stop by for some toe-tapping music, and shopping.
PAWS FOR JOY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL — Sept. 19: Join Amazing Grace of Cape Cod for “Paws for Joy,” a free family festival Saturday, September 19, 10 AM–5 PM, at Saint David Episcopal Church, 205 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. Enjoy live music, pet awards, animal meet-and-greets, and a raffle — all benefiting local children affected by a parent’s incarceration. Info: agfestival.org.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Please join us in the Parish Hall after worship on Sunday, September 20 as we celebrate Rev. Barbara Peterson’s 75th birthday. Cake will be served!
CARING FOR CREATION SERIES PRESENTATION: After a break for the month of August, our next series presentation is Tuesday, September 22 at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Our guest speaker is Dr. Kumara Sidhartha, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity and Wellness Officer, Cape Cod Healthcare. Dr. Sidhartha’s program is titled “Nourishing Human and Planetary Health”. These programs are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
HOUR OF PRAYER: The church is open for your quiet prayers weekly on Wednesdays from 12noon-1pm.
CARING FOR CREATION COMMITTEE: Meeting Fridays at 11am via Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293. Ask Steve Tom or Fr. Al for details.
CALENDAR
September 5-12, 2026
Saturday, September 5
9:30am AA, Parish Hall
5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist
Sunday, September 6
9:30am Worship Service with Holy Eucharist
10:15am Lemonade on the Lawn
Monday, September 7
10am Al-Anon, Parish Hall
Tuesday, September 8
12noon AA, Parish Hall
6:30pm Vestry via Zoom
Wednesday, September 9
12noon-1pm Open Prayer, Church
1pm Common Threads, Parish Hall
7pm Choir Rehearsal, Church
Thursday, September 10
12noon AA, Parish Hall
4:30-7pm Lasit Theatre Group, Church
6pm AA, Undercroft
Friday, September 11
11am Caring for Creation Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293
Saturday, September 12
9:30am AA, Parish Hall
5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist at American Legion with Parish Picnic, Blessing of the Backpacks
FOR YOUR CALENDAR:
September 12 – Parish Picnic and Worship Service at American Legion
September 13 – Choir Returns; Blessing of the Backpacks
September 20 – Birthday celebration for Rev. Barbara following (;30am Worship Service, Parish Hall
September 22 – Caring For Creation Presentation
October 3/4 – Blessing of the Animals
October 31 – All Saints photos of loved ones or mementos are due by 3pm. You may also bring those photos in on
October 25th or throughout the week and leave them in the chapel.
NOTE Our 5pm Service will be at 3pm, to avoid the congestion of Trick or Treaters and their safety.
At dusk, Halloween on Main Street.
Dec. 4/5 – Christmas Fair
