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Wednesday Healing Eucharist
October 22 at 10:30 a.m.
followed by
Walking with the Word Bible Study
at 11:30 a.m. in the Undercroft
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Church office hours:
Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Fridays
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From this Sunday's lessons:
And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night?
Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them.
Luke 18:7-8a
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October 19, 2025 - In This Issue
All Saints Sunday Nov 2: Names of the Departed List Deadline is 10/26
Scrooge! Auditions THIS SUNDAY
Service Snip from Oct 12
Youth: Upcoming Events; Turkey Hunt Info; New Beginnings Participant Registration Link
All Saints Sunday Nov 2: Remembrance of Loved Ones; Baptism Available at 10:30 service
Outreach: Co-Op Needs for October
October 12 Stewardship Talk Link- Chris Rouse
Mark Your Calendars: Episcopal 101 Classes Start Nov 4
Café Theology New Book Starts Nov 15
Walking Group, Men's Trivia, Restaurant Foyers, & Lunch Bunch
Commitee Meetings Schedule
Save the Dates (October & November)
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
The Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist^^
9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Christian Formation Classes**
all ages
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist**
Service Bulletin
**Nursery available for young children
during CF and the 10:30 service
Children's Chapel for ages 4-7 at the 10:30 service
View the service on Facebook
or
View the service on YouTube
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Feature Photo of the Week:
Fall Workday This Saturday
| Parish members worked hard this spring to clean up the church grounds and prepare them for the hot summer. Now it's time to prepare the grounds for fall and winter weather, as well as work inside the campus buildings as well. Come be a part of this ongoing stewardship of our wonderful church campus. 8am - 2pm, lunch is served. Bring the family! | | | | |
Parish Workday THIS Saturday, October 18
from 8am - 2pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAFA628A0FBC43-59422278-stmatthews
Lunch will be provided by our wonderful Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
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Help prepare the church grounds and gardens for fall and winter
- Clean up the meditation walk at the front of the property
- Clean up, spruce up, fix up the church buildings both inside and out.
Many Jobs large and small: come for all day or for an hour or two as you are able. Bring the family! Stewardship of our campus takes all of us.
See you there!
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All Saints Sunday
Sunday, November 2 is All Saints Sunday, and on that day we remember those saints who have gone before us into everlasting life. If you wish to have family members remembered by name on All Saints Sunday, please add their names to the Remembrance book located in the narthex by next Sunday, October 26.
The names will be included in the bulletins on All Saints Sunday, and the names of those who have died in the past year will be read aloud during both services.
Please note that names received after Oct 26 may not appear in the bulletin.
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BAPTISM
The sacrament of Baptism will be administered on All Saints Sunday, November 2 at the 10:30 service. If you or your child would like to be baptized on that day, contact the church office or speak with Fr. Tim no later than Oct 26.
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AUDITIONS THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 19
Audition Time A - 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
In the Sanctuary
Audition Time B - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In the Parish Hall
SAVE THE DATES!
Don't Miss "Scrooge!" (Abbreviated Musical Adaptation)"
December 19th 7PM, December 20th 7PM, and Sunday December 21st at 1PM Matinee
Contact: Beth Fisher
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TRUNK OR TREAT NEXT SUNDAY!
Sunday, Oct 26 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Come decorate your car trunk and serve treats to the little ghoulies and ghosties,
AND/OR
bring your own little goblins for the fun!
All are welcome--invite the neighbors!
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Youth Group on October 19 from 5 - 7 PM
COMING ATTRACTIONS! (SAVE THE DATES)
Oct 17-19: Happening (High School)
Oct 26: Trunk or Treat 4:00 p.m. (No Youth Group)
NOV 9 - The Hunt for the Golden Turkey (Turkey Hunt) is on! Nov 9th at 3 pm, we will meet at the church to begin. Small groups will work together to complete a turkey-themed photo list! Each group will have a small group of students and 1-2 adults. Drive to places like Walmart, Parks, other parishioners’ homes, etc. Creativity is most important! The game ends at 6 pm.
There will NOT be dinner provided this evening, only snacks!
RSVP by November 4 as we need to secure drivers! (Drivers and Volunteers needed!)
Nov 14 - 16: New Beginnings (Middle School) (No Youth Group)
Click the Link to Sign Up (6-8th grades): Participant Sign Up Link
Nov 30: Search for the Blue Gnu (Mall of GA trip) More on this next week!
Contact: Mandy Johnson, Youth Minister
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Thank You for Your Incredible Generosity!
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church parishioners, preschool staff, and parents — once again, you have blown us away with your generosity!
This school year, you have blessed our preschool with six new tablets for our technology program, three new seesaws, and an abundance of wonderful new toys and manipulatives.
Thank you for the love and support you continually show to our preschool, its staff, and the families we serve. Your ongoing generosity is truly a blessing, and we are deeply grateful.
St. Matthew’s Preschool
www.stmatthewspreschool.org
www.facebook.com/stmattspreschool
770-978-1323
Juanita Little
Director
Lia Mendez
Assistant Director
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Mark Your Calendars:
Episcopal 101: New to St. Matthew's?
This class is for you! This four-session class is especially for those new to St. Matt's or to the Episcopal Church. Join us for fellowship, fun and facts!
Sunday mornings 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. November 2, 9, 16 & 23.
Please RSVP to the church if you will attend.
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Café Theology
Our next book for Cafe Theology is Jesus Before the Gospels, by Bart D. Ehrman. The book examines oral tradition and its role in shaping the stories about Jesus we encounter in the New Testament that shape our understanding of Christianity. We will start this book on November 15th.
Cafe Theology is open to all. We meet the first and third Saturday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30am in the parish library found in the rear of the parish hall. Breakfast and coffee are served.
Please join us for a lively discussion and good food.
There will be no Cafe Theology on October 18th due to the Parish Workday. During December we will meet on the 6th but not the 20th.
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Contact: Vicki Conway
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What’s Your Story?
Hopefully you’ve noticed the long “blackboard” in the hallway; if not, please look for it this weekend. Everyone is invited to post something about their own individual stories. Just take one of the “notebook pages” and jot something down, then peel off the backing and stick it to the black paper.
As Christians we are all part of a great big Story - the best ever written! And as Christians we are called to be witnesses - how has the Author of the greatest story ever told worked in our lives?
We ALL have a story worth sharing, so let’s fill that “blackboard” with them!
If you’d like to share your story in either the newsletter or during a service, please contact Terri Hurst.
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…” Luke 1:46-47, NRSV
Thank you!
Terri Hurst, Stewardship Chair
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OCTOBER CO-OP NEEDS -
for the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries.
This month the Co-op has asked that we center our October donation on toilet paper and paper towels.
(other food and non-perishable items also badly needed due to increased need)
Contact: Cheryl Wheeler or Dottie Merrifield if you have any questions.
For more information about the SE Gwinnett Co-Op or to volunteer, please visit their website.
Thank you for your continued support in helping the Co-Op help those in need.
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Men's Trivia 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month @ 7:00 p.m.
Next dates: Nov 5,19 at 7:00 p.m.
McCray’s Tavern, 100 N. Perry St. L’ville
All men of the parish are invited.
Contact: Levi Livermont, Jay Jones
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Lunch Bunch 3rd Thursday each month @ 12:00 p.m.
Next date: Thursday, Nov 20 at 12 noon
Danthai Restaurant
851 Oak Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
All are invited. Great fellowship and food.
Contact: Joan Kengla
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Restaurant Foyers once per month at various restaurants in the area
Next date: Friday, Oct 17 at 7:00 p.m.
M&J Home Cooking
3050 Hwy. 78, Snellville GA
Individuals and couples. Great fellowship and food.
Contact: Warren Drury or Rebecca Bowen Please register on Realm.
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Looking for a walking group?
The walking club meets on
Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 AM during the summer, at
Alexander Park (800 Old Snellville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.)
We will meet near the children's play area and restrooms. All are welcome to join us!!
Please contact Kim Beasley for more information.
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ECW UPCOMING EVENTS
ECW Service Project - THIS SUNDAY, September 28
October 26 - Trunk or Treat decorate a trunk and also setup a table with info about ECW).
November 9 - After the 10:30 service - Lunch in the parish hall at noon, with a presentation by Sylvia Campbell and Vicki Conway about making communion bread. All women of the church are members of ECW and are invited to attend these fellowship and service events. See you there.
December 7 - Lunch and Christmas party. Our service project for Christmas will be to participate in the Quinn House Senior Gift project; we will be purchasing gifts for senior citizens. More info will be available about this project in November.
All women of the church are members of ECW (Episcopal Church Women) and are encouraged to attend these fellowship and service events. See you there!
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Birthdays and Anniversaries October 19 - 25
Birthdays: Robert Jarvis, Eirinn Roney, Katherine Stuckey, Gwenian Lewis, Katherine Starratt, Becky Barringer, Jessie Barringer, Eva Mitchell, Ty Papadatos, Laura Starratt, Ava Grace Kulp, Rick Starratt, Beth Fisher, Bernie Waller, Alexia Roney, Cathy Chapman, Cicely Simon
Anniversaries: Jack & Pam Denton, Doreen & Tom Heyburn, Jennifer & Ty Papadatos
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Sunday Breakfast Host Sign Up –
Thank you for all who have signed up!
Breakfast this Sunday morning October 19: Knit, Crochet & Pray
Did you know there are 3 ways you can sign up to use your time and talents to help with Sunday Breakfast?
You can contact Trisha Voiles, you can Sign up on the list in the office hallway bulletin board, or you can click on the below links for sign up genius.
Thank you to all who signed up to host breakfast one Sunday!
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Watch for more information on these and other events.
October 18 - Parish Workday!
October 26 - Trunk or Treat
November 2 - All Saints Sunday
November 7-8 - Diocesan Council
November 9 - Turkey Hunt (Youth)
November 14-16 - New Beginnings (Middle School Youth)
November 23 - Thanksgiving Lunch (Potluck)
November 30 - Mall of GA Blue Gnu Trip (Youth)
November 30 - Advent 1 - Advent Wreath-Making
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