Today, We celebrate All Saints’ Day Honoring Our Loved Ones

John McLean Memorial Donations – As we draw close to a year since our friend John McLean passed, the choir is leading us in honoring his memory by asking for donations towards a memorial fund supporting the music ministry of which he was an integral part. Envelopes will be in the narthex - you may put donations in envelope (check/cash) or scan the code for an online donation. Please mark “J McLean Memorial” on checks or when donating online.

Save your ‘tabs’ contest – Saint Alban’s Pre-school is entered in the “Pop Tab Pandemonium” contest for

Ronald McDonald House in Tucson. We are asking that you collect any pull-tabs you have from cans i.e. soda/pop; beer - even off cans of beans! We’re hoping we’ll need to rent a truck to carry the tabs at the end of the contest! So, please bring those tabs in (Parish Hall or to Pre-school) and INVITE your friends and neighbors to contribute theirs as well.

Food Bank Donations – Please consider donating food each Sunday for the food bank. There is space for donations on the counter in the parish hall. Thank you!

Pet Blessing - Friday, November 7th, 4:00 -5:00 p.m. Blessings will be done in the front of the parking lot, under the shade tree and hitching post. You can have a blessing said over a group or individually with people & pets in cars or not. You are welcome to bring leashed, caged or carried pets. Please don’t allow your pets to run free. Enjoy some refreshments while you visit with fellow pet lovers.

Before the Holiday Hurry...Take a Sacred Pause – Saturday, Nov 22nd, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Dr. Elaine Heath, professor at Duke Divinity School, will help us deepen our faith and spirituality in this retreat. It will include engaging teaching, Reflection & Quiet, and conversation. Lunch included. Can provide childcare if needed. RSVP: stalbans@stalbansaz.org

Growing Inward: The Episcopal Way of Devotion - Nov 30th and Dec 7th. If you're considering being Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church, or you need a refresher, this class is for us all. We’ll explore our Sacramental Theology and Practice, and the Prayer Book. Parish Hall during coffee hours.

Vestry – In the Episcopal Church, the governing board is called the Vestry. Our current Vesty is comprised of the following people: Creston King; Bob Gallerani; Tom Sarama; Laura Kemp; Ed Morton; Jessica Field; Lynette Patton; Dottie Lewis; Randy Trimble; Tricia Owen and Lynn Brinckerhoff.

November:

Sunday Nov 30th, Growing Inward: The Episcopal Way of Devotion during both coffee hours.

Saturday, Nov 1st, ‘Good Grief’ 10:00-11:00 (Rm 10)

Friday, Nov 7th, 4:30-5:30, Animal Blessings - details to follow

Saturday, Nov 22nd, Before the Holiday Hurry - Sacred Pause –9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Elaine Heath - professor of missional and pastoral theology Duke Divinity School.

December:

Sunday, Dec 7th, Growing Inward: The Episcopal Way of Devotion during both coffee hours.

Sunday, Dec 7th, Sonoran Bells Concert – 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec 14th, Bishop Reddall at Saint Alban’s – Confirmation and reception into the Episcopal Church Morning Services

Sunday, Dec. 14th, 7:00 p.m. True Concord "Lessons and Carols" with organist Guy Whatley.

If you are Interested in exploring baptism, confirmation, or being received into the Episcopal Church, please call the office or send an email to albansinfo@stalbansaz.org to arrange a short meeting with Mtr Lainie to discuss your interest.