NO Healing Eucharist Wed

and

NO Walking with the Word Bible Study

this week


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Church office hours:

Monday - Thursday

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed Fridays

"Lord, I love the house in which you dwell

and the place where your glory abides. *

Psalm 26:8

  • October 6, 2024 - In This Issue
  • Rector's Corner
  • Blessing of the Animals THIS SUNDAY Oct 6 at 4pm
  • Youth Group in October--Jung Barn Night; New Beginnings & Happening Registration Links
  • Vintage Bazaar Nov 9!
  • Music Showcase: St. Matt's Talent Show Oct 20
  • Parish Workday Oct 19
  • October Outreach Co-Op Needs
  • St. Matt's 101 Class This Sunday
  • Rite of Passage Date Change: Oct 27: 8th Grade Youth
  • Baptism Date Nov 3
  • Children's Chapel Every Sunday / Children's Choir Practice
  • Men's Trivia, Restaurant Foyers, and Lunch Bunch
  • At-A-Glance thru Dec: Save the Dates

Sunday, October 6, 2024


8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II


9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast


9:30 a.m. Christian Formation Classes


10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II**


Or view the service on FB Live


Service Bulletin

Announcement Insert


**Nursery available for young children

Feature Photo of the Week:

St. Matthew's Parishioners

Sing at Delmar Gardens Nursing Care Facility

A group of St. Matt's members led a sing-along at the monthly birthday party at Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett's Nursing Care facility on Saturday, Sept 28. The residents enjoy cake and ice cream as they sing along to gospel music and golden oldies. If you'd like information about this community outreach, please contact Heather Pratt or Mindy Barringer.

Invite your friends and neighbors!

Donations of dog and cat food accepted, to be shared with a local no-kill shelter.


THIS Sunday October 6 at 4pm

in the lower gardens

Treats for pets / + Kona Ice Truck for people!

Pets should be on a leash or in a carrier

Rector's Corner: Upcoming Liturgical Changes


You will notice several changes and adjustments in our worship services in October. The first change will be that instead of the Collect for Purity that follows the Opening Salutation, we will pray the Collect for an Election. The worship committee and I felt it was important for our faith community to pray for this upcoming election. Regardless of your politics, we hope everyone will say this prayer as part of our worship and ask God for guidance and peace as we approach November 5. You will remember that the parish prayed a collect for the calling of a new rector during the search process, which will be similar. We will say this prayer through November 10.


A second change will be the Prayers of the People. The petitions we pray will reflect our thanksgiving and gratitude for all God gives us. Our stewardship campaign begins this coming Sunday, October 6, and our theme, “Walking in Love,” reflects our awareness of God’s blessings and how we express our gratitude through our prayers, both individually and corporately.


The last change will be the use of Eucharistic Prayer C. We have been using Prayer A since Eastertide, and as we move into fall and the change of seasons, Prayer C provides excellent illustrations of the natural order and God’s creation. You will recall that we used Prayer C during Lent because of its penitential nature and the call and response from the congregation. One of the beautiful aspects of the Eucharistic Prayers is that we may pray them during certain seasons and that they may fit into parts of the year. I love how we can hear the exact words differently throughout the year!


The structure of the liturgy will remain the same as we continue through the last part of Ordinary Time. I hope you will join me as we worship God with different words. If you have any questions, please let me know.


Peace,

Fr. Tim

Ministry News


Claim your booth space now! Use the QR code for more information and to get involved!

Contact Becky Olbon or Beth Fisher

for more information.


Youth Group

THIS SUNDAY

Oct 6: Jung’s Barn Night

4:30-7:30 p.m.


Meet at the church at 4:00 pm.

Liability Waiver Required! This will be sent out to all youth, if you are interested and don’t receive one, please contact

Mandy Johnson or Amanda Livermont.


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New Beginnings and Happening Registration Links and Deadlines:



Happening (Oct 18-20) Participants Registration Click Here. Due by Oct 6 (High School Age)


New Beginnings (Nov 15-17) Team/Volunteers Registration Click Here Due by Oct 6


New Beginnings (Nov 15-17) Participants Registration Click Here - Due by Nov 1. (Middle School)


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Eighth Grade Youth Rite of Passage:

DATE CHANGE

October 27, 10:30am

The Rite of Passage is a special time of recognition for 8th graders as they begin their journey to adulthood as mature Christians. This year the date is Oct 27. The 8th graders will make posters showing important events in their lives that are displayed in the Narthex on that Sunday. Any 8th grader may participate. Please contact Liz Livermont or Carolyn Coil if your child would like to take part in this ceremony.


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New to St. Matthews?

St Matt’s 101

is for you!

The class meets Sundays Oct 6 - 20 at 9:15am in the Undercroft and is open to all new or prospective members of St. Matthew’s. During these sessions you’ll learn about the history of our parish and a brief history of the Episcopal Church, as well as about the many ministries and fellowship activities of the parish.


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Baptisms - The Sacrament of Baptism will be offered on Sunday, November 3 at the 10:30 service. If you or your child desires baptism, please contact Fr. Tim or the church office this week.

MUSIC

St. Matt’s Talent! 

Do you sing, play an instrument, act, dance, or juggle; do magic, stand-up comedy, or ventriloquism; or have another talent you’d like to showcase? The first concert of St. Matt’s Inaugural Concert Series is the perfect place to showcase your talent! Get ready to wow everyone on Sunday, October 20 at 4 pm.


See the info on the bulletin board to sign up, or contact our music director Matthew Edwards to sign up!


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Mark Your Calendars - We Need YOU!


FALL PARISH WORKDAY

Saturday, October 19, 2024

8am - 2pm

Indoor & Outdoor

Lunch will be provided by our wonderful Brotherhood of St. Andrew.


Great family or group activity--jobs both small and large for all ages and abilities.

Please bring gloves, yard tools, wheelbarrows, etc. as you are able

(Be sure to mark them with your name)


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OUTREACH


October Co-Op Food Pantry Needs



Times are tough for many families. SE Gwinnett Co-Op serves and average of 100 families each week.

For the month of October, the item St. Matt's has been asked to concentrate on is Canned Pasta (SpaghettiOs, Ravioli, etc.). (Other food items and personal care items are always needed also.) You can drop your donation in the barrels in the hallway near the parish hall or donate via Realm or by check made payable to St. Matthew's. Please note Outreach/Co-Op on the detail line.

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 feed those in need.

Hurricane Helene left a wide swath of damage, destruction, and death across the Southeast. The needs of those affected in our own and neighboring states is stunning. ERD responds to these disasters with needed supplies & assistance here in the US and throughout the world.

If you can help, click here .

To learn more about ERD, click here.


Please keep those affected by Helene's destruction in your prayers.

Around St. Matt's

Every Sunday

Children's Choir Practice after the 10:30 service in the choir room

12 noon - 12:45 p.m. Children, ages 3 through third grade.

Contact Deb Herron or Karen Whitehead.

Acolytes for 2024

Thank you to all who serve as acolytes in our worship services. If you are interested in continuing as an acolyte OR if you have a child aged 3rd grade or older who would like to join the acolyte ministry (or anyone you know that wants to be a part of this group), please complete this form here by October 4th 2024.


If you are no longer able to be a part of the acolyte ministry, please email Crystal Sheldon at crystal.furman@gmail.com

Want to Help Our Growing Youth Program?

The youth need cans of soda (name brand) for their weekly youth meetings and events. You can leave donations in the York room (copier room next to the office) marked YOUTH.

Restaurant Foyers 2nd or 3rd Friday each month at 7:00 p.m. at various restaurants in the area

Next date: Friday, Oct 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Summit Tavern, 3334 Stone Mountain Highway US 78, Snellville GA. 30078.

Please register on Realm to help get a head count.

Individuals and couples, good food and fellowship. Contact: Warren Drury or Rebecca Bowen

Men's Trivia 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month @ 7:00 p.m.

Next date: Oct 16 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

Lunch Bunch 3rd Thursday each month at 12 noon at various restaurants in the area

Next date Oct 17 at 12 noon.

Foggy Bottom BBQ, 85 Ray Rd, Loganville, GA 30052 

Everyone is invited. Contact: Joan Kengla Please let Joan know you will attend.

Elaine Pagel's, book: The Gnostic Gospels  

Cafe Theology meets the first and third Saturday each month in the library from 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome. Discussion is always lively and interesting. Next dates: Oct 5 & 19.

The book is available in bookstores and through Amazon.

Birthdays and Anniversaries Oct 6 - 12

Birthdays: Mason Koriath, Lisa LeDuff, Minnette Brown, Wolfgang Ludwig, Byron Ramroop, Shawn Stalin, Pamela Kohler-Camp.

 

 Anniversaries: Alan & Marie Rybczynski, Michael & Susan Mojcik

 

Sunday Breakfast Host Sign Up –

Thank you for all who have signed up!



Breakfast this Sunday morning: Brotherhood of St. Andrew

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 in September. To sign up to host in October, click here.

St. Matt's At-A-Glance

Save the Dates & Mark your Calendars (and watch for more info): 

 

October

6 - Blessing of the Animals, 4pm

6 - Youth Group Barn Night

19 - Parish Workday, 8am-2pm

20 - Music Concert Series - St. Matthew's Talents (see above info)

27 - Rite of Passage, 10:30 service

27 - Trunk or Treat, 4pm


November

3 - All Saints Sunday - Baptism

5 - Day of Prayer, Nave open 8am - 6pm

8 & 9 - Diocesan Council

24 - Thanksgiving Luncheon Potluck


December

1 - First Sunday in Advent, Advent Wreath-Making, 9am

3 - 'The Chosen' Christmas Episode, 6pm

8 - St. Nick Visits Sunday School Classes 9:30am

15 - Lessons and Carols & Wassail, 4pm

24 - Office Closed Dec 24 through Jan 5

24 - Christmas Eve Family Service with Pageant, 4pm

24 - Christmas Eve Carol Sing, 10:30pm

24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Eucharist, 11pm

25 - Christmas Day Service, 10am

29 - One Service, 10am 

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