This Sunday

Last Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 29
Feast of Christ the King

9AM Family Eucharist on the Lawn
10AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Masks are required in the church building
Watch the broadcast on our YouTube channel
Service Material can be found on our website

Scripture readings
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Psalm 93
Revelation 1:4b-18
John 18:33-37

You can view our live-stream on our YouTube channel.  
A link to this video will be posted to Facebook.

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Family Service on the Lawn
Holy Eucharist 9AM
The Rev. James Stambaugh, celebrant & preacher

Last Sunday after Pentecost, Feast of Christ the King, Proper 29
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion 10AM
The Rev. James Stambaugh, celebrant & preacher

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Thanksgiving Eve Service
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion 6:30PM
The Rev. James Stambaugh, celebrant & preacher

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Family Service on the Lawn
Holy Eucharist 9AM
The Rev. James Stambaugh, celebrant & preacher

1st Sunday of Advent
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Prayers of Spiritual Communion 10AM
The Rev. James Stambaugh, celebrant & preacher

WEEKDAYS

Morning Prayer – Mon, Tue, Wed and Thurs at 9:15AM
There will be no Morning Prayer on Thursday, November 25.
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer is a beautiful service and is very ancient. The Daily Office is simply a cycle of prayer services that are prayed at set hours of the day. If you cannot join us in person, you can pray Morning Prayer at home. The service begins on p. 75 in the BCP.

Confirmation Class -Tuesday at 6:30PM
We  will not be meeting this week. Classes resume on November 30.

Zoom Compline is heldevery night at 7:30PM
A brief time of prayer and checking in with other members of CHA
“Zoom Compline has been really helped me through this difficult time.  It’s such a great way to close the day.” – CHA Member
Follow this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/233415613?pwd=dTBDeUhrUUdSak9MS3RUaXdDSDhpUT09
or call into the meeting toll-free 1-888-475-4499. You will be prompted to enter this meeting ID: 233 415 613 and passcode: love

Zoom Bible Study is held every Thursday at 11AM
There will be no Bible Study class on Thursday, November 25.
We are doing a combined study of the Books of Daniel and Revelation. Please join us as we discover a new view on the never-changing promises of God. No previous experience required.
Follow this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/788355291?pwd=R2FQRWltZ01LWG92WGtPSm54cXJSUT09
or call 1-888-475-4499 US Toll-free. You will be prompted to enter this meeting ID: 788 355 291 and passcode: love

*note: the passcode for all CHA Zoom meetings is “love”

PROJECT SHARE

Please remember to drop off your items for the Advent bags by THIS SUNDAY, November 21. If you have not had an opportunity to pick up items but would still like to contribute, please consider placing a check in the offering plate with “Advent Bags” in the memo.

Items most needed:
Ponchos
Socks
Personal hygiene items – soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste

ARDMORE FOOD PANTRY

For November:
We will be assisting St Mary’s Episcopal Church of Ardmore with their Food Pantry needs. We will be collecting grocery gift cards from Giant, Acme or Trader Joe’s in the amount of $10 or $25 and specific items for the food pantry that are always needed. Please note specified sizes and remember to check expiration dates:

• Canned beans (baked, pork &beans, black, etc.)
• Cold Cereals (normal sized boxes)
• Granola/breakfast bars
• Peanut butter (15 – 17oz jars)
• Jelly/jam (12 – 18oz jars)
• Spaghetti sauce (24oz jar or can)
• Hearty soups (Progresso or Campbell’s chunky)
• Canned meals (chili, beef stew, chef Boyardee) (16 – 20oz cans)
• Canned tuna and chicken (5oz cans)
• Canned fruit (15 – 20oz cans or cups)
• Applesauce (23oz jars or 6-count cups)
• Mac & cheese (6-8oz boxes)
• Pudding cups (4oz cups)
• Microwave popcorn (snack size)

Pantry items can be left in the designated pew in the back of the church. Or call Cassie or the church office if you need to arrange a pickup.

Gift cards can be mailed to the church or placed in the offering plate. If you’d like to write a check for $25 grocery gift cards for JT Wertz to fulfill with Giant, please:

• Make check payable to CHA
• Write “St Mary’s” in the memo
• Leave the check in the offering plate or mail to the church

When you order you gift cards through JT, the church is gifted back a portion of the proceeds.

DARBY MISSION

We have two special projects we are working on over the next month or so with the mission:

Darby Police Book Read & Give Away – Darby police officers will be reading to the children in the after school program. The two books selected are Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen and Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. The officers will read the books to the children and then hand out copies for the kids to keep. We will be ordering the needed books from a local retailer. 

Period products – We will be providing needed feminine hygiene products for girls in the after school program. To best serve the need, we will be making bulk orders of the necessary items.

To contribute to either or both of these projects, you can make a directed donation. Please make your check payable to the church and in the memo write: Outreach – Books or Outreach – Period

+ It’s Stewardship Season!
Please remember to return your pledge card by

THIS SUNDAY, November 21st.

You can mail it to the office (a stamped, addressed envelope was included in the November newsletter) or drop it in the offering plate – or use Online form in Realm. If you have any questions about any of this, contact Fr. James. Thank you for your faithfulness!

Join us next Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 11:15 AM (following the 10AM service) for the 2021 Advent Wreath Making Celebration. All ages are welcome. Please bring your friends and neighbors along to this joyful event kicking off the season of Advent! You are invited to make your wreath at the celebration or pick up supplies to make it at home. The event is free, but donations are accepted.
 
This is a rain or shine event! If the weather cooperates, we will be setting up tables on the lawn. If inclement weather should come our way, we will move inside to the Parish Hall and request that you wear a mask while in the building.

Prayer Retreat

We will be holding a retreat for the Prayer Guild and anyone else who would like to join us on Saturday, December 11th from 9am-1pm. Our scheduled speaker is Treva McLaughlin who will be sharing with us about different aspects of prayer. The day will start with Morning Prayer and will have time for silent reflection as well as sharing and response time. Our time together will conclude with a celebration of the Eucharist, followed by lunch. For more information or to let us know you’ll be attending, please contact the church office.

+ FAMILY SERVICE ON THE LAWN 
At 9AM each Sunday through November, as weather allows, we are holding a 25-minute service at on the lawn geared towards families with children. If you are not comfortable worshipping inside the church building at this time, you are welcome to join us. 

+ 2022 CHURCH CALENDARS 
2022 Church Calendars are now available on the narthex table. If you are unable to get to the church and would like to have a calendar, please contact Katie (610-642-6617) and she’ll arrange to get one out to you.

+ MAY WE PRAY FOR YOU? 
Intercession brings before God the needs of others (BCP p.857)
The Parish Prayer list is included in the monthly newsletter that is sent through the mail. Additional copies are also available on the table in the Narthex. To add your prayer needs to the list, you can contact Fr. James, Nancy Haas, or use the form on our website.

+ CHURCH SERVICE ATTENDANCE
We look forward to seeing you back at church if you feel comfortable there. Masks are required in the church building. Services will also continue to be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button!

+EUCHARISTIC VISITS
During this time, the rector and trained Eucharistic ministers may visit others to bring them the Eucharist. Meeting in outdoor spaces of homes will be preferred. Contact Fr. James if you would like to schedule a visit. 

+GIVING
You can still mail pledge contributions to the church at this time. The mail is checked regularly. You can also securely give online. Go to holyapostlespa.org and click on the “Give” button on the top right hand corner of the webpage.

+ CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 
Office hours for the week of November 21:
Tuesday – 11/23 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday – 11/24 – 10:00am – 3:00pm

+ COVID-19 VACCINES & BOOSTERS AVAILABLE
The St. Thomas Health Ministry will be offering COVID-19 vaccines and boosters on Saturday, November 20 from 10-2. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines types are available. To sign up, text the word READY to 267-263-7618. Or you can call the clinic using that same number.

+ THE BISHOP’S BALL – FOR 6TH-12TH GRADERS
Saturday, December 11, 5-9 PM at The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia. Food, photo booths, and dancing will make this a night to remember. Come dressed to impress! RSVP to bivey@diopa.org

The following folks have birthdays in the month of November:

3^rd      Julia Zorc
          Sarah Zorc
9^th      RJ Gallagher
21^st    Pat Smyth
          Rick Gallagher
23^rd    Thomas Mustered
26^th    Mary Swain
28^th    Marilyn Freeman
30^th    Thomas Swain

If your birthday, or the birthday of another parishioner is missing, please notify the Parish Office at holyapostlespa@gmail.com