October 1, 2020
Dear Friends of St. Timothy's:
As the weather turns slightly cooler, and the leaves begin to change color, we know that everyone's favorite season is upon us once more. Sure, there are folks who don't like autumn; but there's a word for people like that: wrong.
I hope you are finding time to get outdoors and enjoy this stunning changing of the seasons. It's yet another yearly reminder of the beauty and wonder of all that God has created.
On to the updates . . .
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WORSHIP
You can find this week's bulletin insert HERE.
Sunday 8am & 10am:
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I, including distribution of bread, for those who wish to partake. Please remember: everyone must wear a mask, so please bring your own, if possible. All must enter through the parking lot doors, and provide contact information (if we don't already have it).
10:00 am, we will stream Morning Prayer, Rite II. The service outline is HERE, and hymns are HERE. Special thanks to Jay Spencer for filling in as organist, while Levi and Sharon are off enjoying Indiana.
This service will only be available online, due to restrictions against singing together in person.
Tuesday 7pm:
We will stream The Great Litany and sung Compline at 7pm, on Facebook and at our website.
Wednesday 12:30pm:
Our regular mid-week service is back. Though we are unable to offer anointing for healing due to social distance restrictions, we will have distribution of bread for those who wish to partake. (Restrictions and guidelines are the same as Sunday 8am service.)
Thursday 7pm:
We will continue our new weekly Thursday service, based on a Taize' model of singing. You can tune in at 7pm, on Facebook and at our website. You can find an outline of the service HERE.
More information on all our services can be found at the Calendar page of our website, and all streamed services are then uploaded to our youtube page.
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BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES
Celebrating birthdays this week are Bob Bossart (10/3), Ingrid Arguaga (10/3), and Floyd Postlethwait (10/6).
Jim and Nancy Jobe celebrate their anniversary on October 8th.
Be sure to send happy thoughts and good wishes to all who celebrate this week!
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
This Sunday afternoon at 1pm, we will gather on the north lawn of the church for a brief prayer service, followed by individual blessing of whatever animals you feel brave enough to bring. (Face coverings will be required, and we ask everyone to maintain social distancing as much as possible.)
This annual service is in honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, and a great opportunity to thank God for the companions in our lives.
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WEEKLY PUZZLE
We head in another new direction this week, by stepping outside the building. I took this photo this morning and just found it to be so beautiful that I wanted to share it. A lovely fall day, in puzzle form.
You will find the puzzle by clicking HERE. You can choose your background color, number of puzzle pieces, and even set it to display just the edge pieces. Plus, you get a very affirming crowd reaction once you have completed it!
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PRAYERS REQUESTED
Please keep these friends and parishioners in your prayers.
David Wigginton, Joyce Vitale, Brian Dorosch, Don Zimmerman, Rachel Sanchez, Anne Smith, Bob Meyer, Chris Lane, Chelsey Levin, Judy Wigginton, Ann Farmer, Don Merrill, Trish Dwigans, Priya Kurian, Sarah, and Ben.
And do call the office if there's anyone you'd like to have added.
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OTHER THINGS
So far, the food pantry supplies are holding up just fine. There's been an uptick in calls about help with utilities and rent, but nothing near the tsunami I had been expecting. Hopefully, that's a sign that our neighbors are getting through this ongoing crisis without being overwhelmed. I encourage you to continue to check in on your neighbors, especially as the weather begins to turn colder.
Don't forget to be in touch if there is any way I can be helpful.
And, of course,
GO TIGERS!
Fr. George
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