October 9, 2025 l ISSUE 41

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth!

Sing praises to the glory of God’s name!

Psalm 66:1-2

Sunday Morning Adult Formation Conversations

Join us every Sunday

from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

in the Parish Hall

as we listen to God's Holy Word

and discuss how it impacts our personal lives.

9:30a.m. in the Parish Hall

Sunday service

at 10:30 a.m.



UPCOMING SCRIPTURE READINGS

SUNDAY LEADERS

A Note From Fr. Jeff

"Enlighten the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, sure hope and perfect charity. Fill me with understanding and knowledge that I may fulfill your command."

Saint Francis of Assisi

Last Sunday's blessing of the animals is one of the great joys I have the privilege of experiencing. This year - four dogs, two cats in person, and four cats virtually! Thanks be to God for these loving creatures that bring so much joy and happiness into our lives. The unconditional love and affection of pets keeps me grounded and sane! And the witness and example of St. Francis of Assisi is the model of life we should all strive for.

Someday, on my bucket list, I want to attend the service at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. I want to see and experience camels, donkeys, elephants, boa constrictors, goats, sheep, falcons, Clydesdale horse and so many more of God's wonderful creation in the opening procession, along with our loving dogs and cats. If you've not seen it before, there's a short video of the procession on YouTube. 

Our world is full of noise and hustle; many of us live in one-hour increments, shuttling to and from a busy schedule, interacting more and more with technology and less and less with each other. It's difficult to see the mystical meaning in a leaf or in a ripening tomato, or to make time to go walk on a mountain trail, or to look away from our phones long enough to notice the morning dewdrop.  

Called from his life of wealth, privilege, excitement and parties to one of simplicity, prayer and connection with the natural world, St. Francis provides a true model of how we should experience our amazing world. As we continue to remember Francis' love of the earth, care for animals, commitment to the poor and sick, let us use the right-here-and-now as an invitation to consider how we might make space, as Francis did, for simplicity, peace, prayer, and nature in our lives.  

Great spiritual leaders have consistently taught us that peace is an inside job. By cultivating peace in ourselves, most especially in our turbulent and divided world, we can become instruments of God's peace in the world. Lord, make us instruments of your peace!

A Prayer: God of all graciousness, you call us to yourself through the beauty of the natural world and in the workings of our own hearts. Move in our lives as you moved in the life of Francis of Assisi. Gift us with the peace, simplicity, joy and love of creation that you shared with him. Deepen our interior lives that we may share your peace with a world in need. Amen.

On November 2, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints and All Souls. 



As part of our special liturgy, I would like to offer the names of those loved ones, that now rest in God's loving arms, in our prayers. 

Please send me the names of the deceased who remain close in your heart by October 27.

jgoldone@yahoo.com or office@carondeletchurch.org

Our next

Vestry Meeting

will be

October 30th

6:30p.m. on Zoom

Our Discernment Team

Wants YOUR Input

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not your harm, plans to give you a future full of hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11-13)

Calling our next Rector is an important decision in the life of our parish, and we can’t do it without you. We need your input! Our next “Coffee and Conversation” gatherings are listed below. We want to hear what is important to you as we move into the future and to identify the key qualities and skills we are hoping for in our next rector.

Saturday, Oct. 11, 1:00-3:00PM in Oakville

(Ed & Leanne Rahe’s home)

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6:00-8:00PM in South St. Louis

(Karen Watts' home)

Coffee & Conversation RSVP Link

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 26 

11:30 AM-1:30 PM! 

Following the service, we’ll review notes from our small group conversations to find common themes and core values to guide us in our search for a Rector. All are invited! (Lunch will be provided; more info to come!)

Please continue to keep your Discernment Team members in your prayers.

“God our Father, You have a plan for each one of us,

You hold out to us a future full of hope.

Give us the wisdom of your Spirit,

so that we can see the shape of your plan

in the gifts you have given us,

and in the circumstances of our daily lives.

Give us the freedom of your Spirit,

to seek you with all our hearts,

and to choose Your will above all else.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.”

~ St. Ignasius of Loyola

Registration is now open for our 186th Diocesan Convention,“Woven Together,” November 13–15, 2025. Our convention will take place in twoparts: virtually for the important business of the church, and in person for anall-new Ministry Fair and Convention Eucharist. This is your chance to gather,celebrate, explore, and be inspired. The Ministry Fair and Convention Eucharist are open to the entire household of the Diocese; everyone is welcome!

See Bishop Deon play Yoda from Star Wars!

In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Blessing of the Animals at St. Paul's Church

October 5

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS!