ANNOUNCEMENTS
QUILT RAFFLE: Sunday is the drawing. You still have time to purchase tickets in the Thrift Shop or at Saturday’s Parish Picnic for the beautiful quilt made by expert professional quilter Lynne Benson. You do not need to be present to win. THANK YOU Lynne!
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS: Attention students, teachers, teaching assistants and others! Bring your backpacks to worship services this weekend, on Saturday, September 12 and 13 for a Backpack Blessing.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RETURNS: this weekend at 9:30am in the Godly Play room. Volunteers are needed to assist with lessons. Kindly reach out to Will Hibbard for information and to offer your help at will.hibbard@gmail.com.
CHOIR HAS RETURNED: Sunday, September 13 and Coffee hour resumes in the Parish Hall following worship.
PORCHFEST/SANDWICH 2026: next weekend, 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. Birthday Cake will be served! Cards for Rev. Barbara are welcome.
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.
CANDY NEEDED: It’s still more than a month away but we have begun collecting candy for “Halloween on Main Street”. Last year St. John’s gave away soooo much candy to Trick ‘or Treaters who appear beginning at dusk, thanks to our parishioners. This is a big deal for downtown Sandwich, and you are invited to participate in costume or not. Since Halloween falls on Saturday, in the interest of safety for parishioners and kids, our service that day will be held at 3pm. Your generous donations can be left in the basket in the Narthex, at the Thrift Shop, or in the office.
JOHN’S THRIFT BOUTIQUE: hours have changed to 10am-3pm Tuesday through Saturday. Winter clothing is needed! Please call 508-833-1452 to make an appointment for drop-offs.
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 11am via Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293. Ask Steve Tom or Fr. Al for details.
September 12 – 19, 2026
Saturday, September 12
9:30am AA, Parish Hall
5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist and blessing of the Backpacks, at American Legion Post, 20 Main Street, Sandwich. All Church Picnic and Potluck Supper follows worship.
Sunday, September 13
9:30am Worship Service with Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Backpacks
10:15am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall
Monday, September 14
10am Al-Anon, Parish Hall
4:30am-6:30pm, Lasit Theater Group ,Parish Hall and Undercroft
Tuesday, September 15
12noon AA, Parish Hall
6:30pm Ways and Means via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86559395776
Wednesday, September 16
12noon-1pm Open Prayer, Church
7pm Choir Rehearsal, Church
Thursday, September 17
12noon AA, Parish Hall
4:30-7pm Lasit Theatre Group, Church
6pm AA, Undercroft
Friday, September 18
11am Caring for Creation Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293
Saturday, September 19
9:30am AA, Parish Hall
5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist
FOR YOUR CALENDAR:
September 12 – 4pm Parish Picnic and Worship Service at American Legion, 20 Main Street, Sandwich
September 13 – 9:30am Choir Returns; Blessing of the Backpacks; Sunday School Resumes in Godly Play Room
September 19 – 11am – Funeral Service for Phyllis Briggs
1-4pm Porchfest at Thrift Boutique
September 20 – Birthday Celebration for Rev. Barbara follows worship, Parish Hall
September 22 – 7pm Caring For Creation Presentation, Parish Hall
October 3/4 – Blessing of the Animals
October 31 – 3pm Saturday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist
At dusk: Halloween on Main Street
Family and Pet Photos or Mementos Due by 3pm for All Saint’s Day
Dec. 4/5 – Christmas Fair
