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THE BEACON WEEKLY

Thanksgiving Potluck
this Sunday after the 10:30am service.
You and your family and friends are warmly invited.
See “Did you know?” section for info.

Articles this issue…                           

 


Fwd: Synod eNews – Week of November 5, 2023


Fwd: From Bishop Skelton: The Israel-Hamas War


Fwd: “Kindness is Your Superpower,” November 3, 2023


The Beacon Newsletter 10/31/2023








































































This Week at St. Christopher’s…


















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Week of November 6th

Monday (11/06/2023) – William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury; died 1944

Mitford Series Reading Group – 1:30 pm

Endowment  & Finance Task Force Meeting – 7pm


Tuesday (11/07/2023) – Willibrord, Archbishop of Utrecht, Missionary to Frisia; died 739

Faithful Living –  6:15 am 


Wednesday (11/08/2023) – John Christian Frederick Heyer, Missionary to India; died 1873

Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm

Choir Practice – 3:30 pm:

Worship Committee – 5:00 pm


Thursday (11/09/2023) 

Worship Band – 3:15 pm pm

Evening Prayer – 5:00 pm

AA Meeting – 6:00 pm


Friday (11/10/2023) – Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome; died 461

Veteran’s Day Holiday – Church Office Closed

Clergy Sabbath


Saturday (11/11/2023) – Martin, Bishop of Tours; died 397

Thanksgiving Potluck Set Up – 1:00 -3:00 pm


Sunday (11/12/2023) – Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, Theologian; died 1855; Charles Simeon, Priest; died 1836

Morning Prayer – 7;00 am

Contemplative Eucharist – 8:00 am

Adult Bible Study – 9:00 am

Choral Eucharist – 10:30 am

Children’s Sunday School – 10:30 am

Thanksgiving Potluck – 12:00 pm


*On our website, church app, Facebook, or Vimeo.

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…Check out the Happenings at StC Page! Please check out the Happenings at StC Page

below the “Did you know?” section for major announcements.


…Looking for academic courses on faith & religion? Fr. James recommends The Great Courses by The Teaching Company. These college level courses are interesting and deep but require no papers or exams! Try them on Audible.com for audio only or via Wondrium for video streaming, or directly from The Teaching Company(recommend only buying on sale.).





…Trivia: November ties October for the most number of U.S. presidents born in a month:


    

  • James K. Polk
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  • Zachary Taylor
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  • Franklin Pierce
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  • James A. Garfield
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  • Warren G. Harding
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  • Joe Biden
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…Don’t forget! The Thanksgiving Potluck will be held after the 10:30 am service on November 12th. And, we will be setting up on Saturday, November 11th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Haller at 360-923-0810 (calls), 360-791-2813 (text).



…Four Vision Quests of Jesus Book Study continues!We’re now reading and discussing chapters 3 & 4. Join us on Sunday at 9am or at Urraco Coffee Co (Olympia) on Tuesday at 6:15am or Wednesday at 1:30pm.



…World Freedom Day: World Freedom Day on November 9th each year commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall. This historic event signified the end of communism in Central and Eastern Europe.




































































Fwd: Synod eNews – Week of November 5, 2023


Nov 08, 2023 04:35 pm


Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of November 5, 2023

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Fwd: From Bishop Skelton: The Israel-Hamas War


Nov 08, 2023 04:33 pm


November 7, 11:00 am

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Fwd: “Kindness is Your Superpower,” November 3, 2023


Nov 06, 2023 04:28 pm


Fr. James+

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The Beacon Newsletter 10/31/2023


Oct 31, 2023 03:03 pm


THE BEACON WEEKLY NEWS FLASH! All Souls Evensong This Thursday at 7pm (in-person & online) A beautiful way to remember those we miss… Articles this issue…                            October 27, 2023 Synod eNews – Week of October 29, 2023 Urge Congress to Act on Solitary Confinement The Beacon Newsletter 10/26/2023 This Week at St. Christopher’s… Week of October 30th Monday (10/30//2023)  Mitford Series Reading Group – 1:30 pmTuesday (10/31/2023) – Reformation Day Faithful Living – 6:15 am Wednesday (11/01/2023) – All Saint’s Day Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm Choir Practice – 3:30 pm Thursday (11/02/2023) […]

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Happenings at StC


Important Announcements & News…


The Four Vision Quests of Jesus Book Discussion – It’s begun! Join us at 9am on Sundays at StC or at Urraco Coffee Co. Tuesdays at 6:15am or Wednesdays at 1:30pm to discuss this thought provoking book!


Underwear Drive! Donate new adult-sized underwear – pants/panties, socks, etc. Drop them in the collection box in the narthex (entryway) by November 18th. We will deliver to Olympia’s Union Gospel Mission. Questions? Marcia Rugg.


Cold Clothing Drive. Lindy Vincent is collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, etc. Please bring your donation to the church. Lindy Vincent, our Outreach Coordinator, is in charge of distribution in our local community.


St. Christopher’s Needs Your Help:


    

  • Interested in being a Coffee Hour Host?  If you would like to volunteer to be a Coffee Hour Host, please sign up in CCB by clicking here or using the link in the email that you received.
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  • Interested in acting as a Greeter? Contact Pat Kelley. Text 360.359.6973
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  • Interested in acting as a Reader? If you are interested in reading at one or more services, please sign up here or use the link that was emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact Marcia Rugg at 206.200.5536 or via email at ruggmbeach@comcast.net.
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In our Prayers


Prayer of the Week: Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the

mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.


In Our Prayers: 


Sharon Parker


In Memory

Ann Schulz


Congregational Cycle

Chris Shockley


Diocesan Cycle

St. Alban’s, Edmonds

Redeemer, Kenmore


Synod Cycle

Prince of Peace, Forks

Holy Trinity, Port Angeles


Daily Scripture Lessons


Regular time in scripture and prayer are some of the ways we grow as people of faith: here is a list of suggested daily readings to complement this week’s readings in worship.


Monday

Psalm 5

Jeremiah 5:18-31

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20


Tuesday

Psalm 5

Lamentations 2:13-17

Acts 13:1-12


Wednesday

Psalm 5

Proverbs 16:21-33

Matthew 15:1-9


Thursday

Psalm 70

Amos 1:1—2:5

Revelation 8:6—9:12


Friday

Psalm 70

Amos 3:1-12

Revelation 9:13-21


Saturday

Psalm 70

Amos 4:6-13

Matthew 24:1-14















































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Week of November 13th

Monday (11/13/2023) 

Mitford Series Reading Group – 1:30 pm

Bishop’s Council Meeting – 7:00 pm



Tuesday (11/14/2023) – Consecration of Samuel Seabury, First American Episcopal  Bishop; died 1784

Faithful Living – 6:15 am


Wednesday (11/15/2023) 

Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm

Choir Practice – 3:30 pm


Thursday (11/16/2023) – Margaret, Queen of Scotland; died 1093

Fellowship Breakfast – 9:00 am

Worship Band – 3:15 pm

Evening Prayer – 5:00 pm

AA Meeting – 6:00 pm




Friday (11/17/2023) – Elizabeth of Thuringia, Princess of Hungary; died 1231; Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln; died 1200.

Clergy Sabbath


Saturday (11/18/2023) – Hilda, Abbess of Whitby; died 680


Sunday (11/19/2023) – Mechtild of Magdeburg; died 1282; Mechtild of Hackeborn; died 1298; Gertrude the Great; died 1302; Renewers of the Church

Morning Prayer – 7:00 am (Online only)

Contemplative Eucharist – 8:00 am (In-Person only)

Adult Bible Study – 9:00 am

Choral Eucharist – 10:30 am (Virtual* and In-Person)

Children’s Sunday School – 10:30 am

St. Kitts Guild Meeting – 12:00 pm


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(360) 866-2111


Office@StChristopherOlympia.org


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