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Here's what's happening around our community this month, plus a peek at what's coming next.
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🥫 St. John's Food Pantry: Now Open Three Days a Week
As of the beginning of October, the food pantry has resumed the following operating hours:
- Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
If you or someone you know could use a little help putting food on the table, please stop by. Location/entrance: on the West side of the building.
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🎃 Trunk or Treat: Saturday, October 24
Join us for an evening of costumes, crafts, candy and community fun! Bring the kids in their costumes and come celebrate the season with your church family and neighbors.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm | Brought to you by the Kids Zone, Intergenerational and Thrift Shop Ministries.
Want to host a trunk or help out? Contact Ruth Taylor.
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🍂 St. John's Closet: Open Every Friday and Saturday from 9am-1pm
As the weather cools, the thrift shop is looking for outdoor storage or umbrellas, as well as apartment sized furniture. The team is always grateful for gently used clothing, shoes, games, puzzles, craft supplies, and equipment. Your donations bless our neighbors in ways we can't measure, and we thank you for your generosity. If you’d be interested in volunteering, the team is welcoming new members.
Location/entrance: Room 3 | Click here with questions or to volunteer.
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🍝 Spaghetti Dinner: Saturday, November 7, 4-7pm
Join us for an Italian-style family dinner! Bring the whole crew for good food, good company, and a chance to catch up with your church family.
Tickets available on Sundays before/between services for a suggested donation of $10 per person (what a deal!).
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⭐ Christmas Nativity Celebration
Faith Through The Arts (FTTA) needs your help! Do you have Nativity-themed hanging art you could loan? We'd love to transform the Parish Hall into a celebration of the Christmas Nativity.
- Drop off: at the church between November 7 and 13, with your name on the back
- On display: November 13 through January 8
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Questions? See an FTTA member or email Contact Pattie Prosory
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Help Us Feed 25 Families This Thanksgiving
This Sunday, we kick off our Thanksgiving Meal Drive, and we need you.
Our goal is to serve 25 families in our neighborhood. Last year, your generosity went further than we could have imagined:
- 25 families in our neighborhood received a Thanksgiving meal
- 6 families at a local school were served
- Our veterans were remembered
- 7 turkeys went to our sister parish in Globe, which was hit by heavy flooding
Here's how you can help:
- Pick up a bag this Sunday in the parish hall. Choose a turkey bag or a meal sides bag.
- Fill it with the items listed.
- Return it by Sunday, November 15.
One bag feeds a family. Don't wait. Bags go quickly, and every one counts. Stop by this Sunday and take a bag home. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Because of you, our neighbors will have a Thanksgiving table to gather around.
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🧺 Market on the Lot: Saturday, November 14
Got stuff? Make stuff? Sell stuff? What would happen if we had one great big neighborhood sale? Bring your crafts, your closet finds, your side hustle, or just put some gently used items in your trunk and see what happens. All neighbors are welcome!
- When: Saturday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Where: 4102 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308
- To sell: Grab a parking spot for $20, set up a booth or just open your trunk, and sell whatever you're into, whether crafts, resale, or treasures. Everything you make is yours to keep.
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Questions? Contact AmyM.at.church@gmail.com or Ruth.at.church@gmail.com
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New Book Study: The Four Agreements
Join us Thursday mornings for an eight-week book study of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. We’ll meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m., beginning November 5. The schedule includes breaks for the holidays, so please reserve your Thursdays through January 7.
Come enjoy thoughtful discussion, shared learning, and fellowship as we explore this popular book together.
For more information, contact John Albright.
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Thank you for your generosity
Fr. Emmanuel recently collected approximately 25 bags of parish donations, including clothing, Bibles, linens, towels, toys, and balls for adults and children in Nigeria and Kenya. Many children’s items support orphanages, where the need is especially great. Nothing goes to waste, and every donation is appreciated!
We’re now collecting for his next trip in early 2027. Please consider sharing gently used items your family no longer needs.
Special request: The Bishop of Kenya is also seeking used cell phones.
Contact: Dan Basche
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Women Unlimited: Move, Mingle & Enjoy!
Join Women Unlimited on Saturday, November 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an exercise class led by Lena, who works at Rio Vista Recreation Center. All fitness levels are welcome, with activities adapted to accommodate everyone.
Bring a snack to share, and a free-will donation will be accepted for Lena in appreciation of her time and leadership.
All women of the parish are invited to join us for an afternoon of movement, fun, and fellowship!
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We're just getting started on a fresh look for our most important digital presence, the church website. Two updates are already on the way.
A clear starting point for newcomers. If you know someone who's looking for a church home, send them to our new I'm New Here button on the homepage. It shows service times, what to expect on a Sunday, and how to say hello.
One home for parish life. Everything for our community now lives under Parish Life, a kind of parish intranet. You'll find the calendar, ministry updates, and more, all in one place. Bookmark it, and check back often as we add to it.
We'd love to hear what you'd like to see. Questions, ideas, or something that isn't working for you? Info@stjohnsaz.org
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