Remembering in Prayer This Week

Greg, Becky, Geoff, Sherry, Blakely, Sue Ann, Gavin, Brian, Deacon Glenda, John, Francie,

Bryce, Michael, Eileen, Stan. Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St Luke’s, Prescott.

We’ve added a new Event and Facilities Request Form to make planning simple and smooth.

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Thanksgiving Service – Thursday Nov 27th, 10:00 a.m. Please note that the offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. We all wish you and your families a Blessed Thanksgiving!

Pledges Progress – Look for the ‘thermometer gauge’ of our pledges in the Parish Hall!

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. Parish Hall during coffee hours.

Ask the Bishop! Do you have questions for Bishop Jennifer Reddall about Jesus, the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Communion, the Bible or anything? We will be having an ‘Ask the Bishop’ session during coffee hour Dec 14th, after the 10:00 a.m. service.

Mark your calendars for our Christmas Eve Services 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. & Christmas Day Service at 10:00 a.m. There may also be some Intergenerational Christmas Caroling so warm up those carols and voices! Watch for details!

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!

Prayer Shawls - Our Prayer Shawl Ministry has crafted a wonderful supply of prayer shawls and lap robes for our clergy and Lay Eucharistic Visitors to take to the parishioners they visit. You may take them too! Feel free to bring one to a friend or relative who could benefit from this handmade token of care. Kristen or Karl in the parish office can show you where they are, help you select one, and make a note of it for our crafting group. New members of the prayer shawl team are always welcome. The group meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month in Room 10.

Saturday, Dec 6th, Glenn Paxton Memorial 10:00 a.m.

November:

Sunday, Nov 23rd, Youth Group 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Nov 27th, Thanksgiving Service 10:00 a.m.

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

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 Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, Dec 14th, 7:00 p.m. True Concord ‘Lessons and Carols’

Intergenerational Carol Singing – Date & Time TBA - watch for details

Wednesday, Dec 24th, Christmas Eve Services 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec 25th, Christmas Day Service 10:00 a.m.

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.

PK= Preschool

PH= Parish Hall

Lib= Library

MR= Music Room