THE GOOD NEWS


from St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

The Season After Pentecost: A Time of Harvest


A Word from Father Tom


Our printed Calendars for the Christian Year 2025 have arrived and are available on a table just outside of the Church Office. Please limit the calendars to one per person and two per family so that everyone gets one... even those who may start attending later in the year.


For those who may be new to the Christian Year (or those of us who might need a refresher) see this link for a brief video introduction: The Christian Year


See you Sunday!


Fr. Tom

Click on the below links to open the documents

Men's Breakfast

Tomorrow at 8:00-9:30 AM. Come join us!!!!


HSH Tours

There are two tours being offered by Home Sweet Home Ministries on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 pm and on Thursday, November 14th at 10:00 am. If you are interested in participating in one of the Home Sweet Home tours, please contact the office administrator via email or phone to indicate which tour your would like to attend, or use the sign up sheet on the bulletin board.


Congregational Thanksgiving Celebration

Sunday, November 24th, there will only one Worship Service for all members, friends, and guests of St. Matthew's, followed by the annual Thanksgiving potluck fellowship meal! Worship will be at 10 AM for everyone, with set-up and meal shortly after. If you have not had a chance to sign up with a dish to share and the number of people planning to attend, please take a moment to do so.


This Sunday, November 10th, you can sign up on the main hallway bulletin board, or you are welcome to call (309-662-4646) or email office@stmattsblm.org and Megan will add your information to the list. Please come join us in the feast of Thanksgiving!


December Cookie Exchange and Bake Sale

The cookie exchange and bake sale (donation offers) will take place on December 8 in the parish hall. If you are interested in participating, please drop off the cookies at the church on Saturday, December 7 at 12:00 PM for the exchange. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Pitts at 309-825-8196.

Altar Guild Planning Mtg.

Sunday, November 17th @ 8:20 am in the basement conference area.



Worship Lectors

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Nov 10 - Bill Johns and Jim Cooper

Nov 17 - Julie Bennett and Ann Sokan

Nov 24 - Shelley Carter (only one service)


Lay Eucharistic Ministers

10:00 AM

Nov 10 - Bill Johns and Jack Pitts

Nov 17 - Mark Gibson and Brad Bauman

Nov 24 - Jack Pitts (only one service)


Crucifer

10:00 AM

Nov 10 - Carla Murillo

Nov 17 - Kathy Ledinsky

Nov 24 - Georgia Solis


Altar Guild Prep

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Nov 10 - Lynn Gray

Nov 17 - Julie Bennett

Nov 24 - Patty Pitts


Coffee Hour Schedule

Nov 10 - Clark and Company

Nov 17 -

Nov 24 - Parish Thanksgiving Luncheon


Looking for Church Events beyond the coming week?

Go to our website (CLICK HERE) and look at the Happenings menu for past newsletters, the church calendar, and other information.


St. Matthew’s Schedule this week

9:00 a.m.- Adult Study

10:00 a.m.- Rite II

10:00 a.m. - Children's Sunday School (Preschool - 4th grade)

11:00 a.m.- Coffee Hour

5:30 p.m. - Evensong (Evening Prayer)



Monday - Fr. Tom's day off


Tuesday

10:00 a.m.—Stitchin' Bees


Wednesday


Thursday

7:30 a.m.--Morning Prayer

6:30 p.m.- Vestry Meeting


Friday


Saturday


Sunday - Nov. 10th

7:30 a.m.- Rite I, Holy Communion

9:00 a.m.- Adult Study

10:00 a.m.- Rite II, Holy Communion

10:00 a.m. - Children's Sunday School (Preschool - 4th grade)

11:00 a.m.- Coffee Hour

5:30 p.m. - Evensong (Evening Prayer)



MONTHLY Reoccurring Events:

Each Sunday - Adult Study in Parish Hall, 9 a.m., Children's Sunday School, 10 a.m., Evensong 5:30 P.M.

Each Tuesday - Stitchin’ Bees, 10 a.m.

Each Thursday- Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m.

Third Thursday - Vestry, 6:30 p.m.

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday of the month - Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 8 a.m.


Weekly Choir Rehearsals:

Each Sunday - Jubilate & Jubilate Chimes, 9:15-9:45 AM

Each Wednesday - Adult Choir, 4:15-5:00 PM

Each Wednesday - Handbell Practice 5:00-5:45 PM

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

309-662-4646

office@stmattsblm.org

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