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Announcements
Mark your calendars:
Halloween on Main Street – October 31 – 3pm Worship Service
Family and Pet Photos and Mementos due October 28 by 3pm for All
Saints' Day
Thanksgiving – November 26 (Office closed Friday Nov. 27)
Christmas Faire – December 4 and 5
CANDY NEEDED: Thank you to everyone who has donated candy for Halloween on Main Street. We can use more! We, and the children of Sandwich, appreciate your generosity.
FAMILY PHOTOS WANTED: Bring photos of loved ones for the altar for All Saints’ Day. You can leave them in the office, or Narthex by Wednesday, October 28th please.
HALLOWEEN: In the interest of safety for parishioners and kids, worship will be celebrated at 3pm on October 31st. You are invited to come in costume and stay to help hand out candy to the throngs of kids who Trick or Treat. Note: no Halloween party at the church this year - stay tuned for a celebration in early 2027.
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU!
This past weekend was our Walk to End Alzheimers with Team “Mary’s Memories Matter.” We had 28 walkers! Mary’s team included family, friends, neighbors, honorary grandchildren, Mary’s college roommate, who she hasn’t seen in 35 years, teachers from Marlboro HS, where Mary spent her entire career , church friends, and Rotary friends - all who came together for the same cause - to raise awareness and donations for Alzheimers and other dementia diseases while remembering some that have passed and honoring some who are still living with Alzheimers and dementia daily, like Mary. Our fabulous team raised just shy of $7,000 thanks to MANY of you! We were the second highest fundraising team on Cape Cod! Mary and I can’t thank you, the parishioners of St. John’s enough. So, thank you - thank you to those that walked and those who donated. We are so grateful! Mary and Alan Carlson.
OUTREACH QUESTIONNAIRE: St. John's Outreach Committee is asking you to complete the questionnaire which is on the table in the Narthex. You can drop it in the collection plate, or leave it in the basket in the Narthex. We can email a copy for you to complete and return by mail or email. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS FAIR BAKE SALE: Bakers needed! Melissa Abbott reminds you that baked goods can be frozen ahead of time for the Fair. Let’s get a head start on stocking up for the bake sale. Donations can be delivered to the office during business hours.
CARING FOR CREATION COMMITTEE: Join us on Fridays at 10am via Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293. Ask Steve Tom or Fr. Al for details.
JOIN US! Tuesday, October 27 from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall for the latest Caring for Creation series presentation by Dr. Katherine "Katie" Ghantous, of the UMASS Amherst Cranberry Station, who will explore the rich history of Massachusetts cranberries, horticultural practices used, and challenges facing cranberry growers. A question and answer session will be included. Caring for Creation programs are free, open to the public, light refreshments are served, and all are welcome. Bring a friend or two to this informative, and relevant presentation!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE AS LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS. St. John’s needs additional LEM’s to serve at both Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 9:30 AM services. We have only two sharing the Saturday service, and currently 3 sharing Sunday, which will decrease to 2 after January 1. This is not sufficient, when one includes vacations and unexpected absences for illness, accidents, etc. We need to double this number. If you feel called to volunteer for this ministry, email Charlie Diana at charles77d@comcast.net.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS CREW: Currently there are 3 steadfast volunteers who maintain our buildings and grounds. This ministry could use a few additional volunteers to help share the weekly cleaning and maintenance of our facilities. No experience is necessary and we appreciate whatever time you can offer. Please prayerfully consider how you might offer your time and talents to this ministry. Contact Fr. Al, Alan Carlson, or call the office during business hours.
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