THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS’

NOVEMBER 3, 2019 11.15 AM

SAINT MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 315 EAST PECAN STREET

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Welcome!

As Christians formed in a rich liturgical tradition, we believe that when we assemble for worship, we are gathering as the Body of Christ. Liturgy, a word we use for our way of worship, literally may be translated as “the work of the people.” We are enriched by your presence and participation whether this is your first time visiting with us or you are a committed member of our parish. We are a vibrant downtown community that is ready to welcome you wherever you may find yourself on your journey. We believe that the radical hospitality offered by Jesus Christ is one that we should model in our community life together as we seek to live out the Good News. Our core vocation is to Feed San Antonio with the Bread of Life; we do this in ministry by:

Feeding the hungry with real food Feeding those who are hungry for knowledge and meaning Feeding those who are hungry for beauty and creativity

For more information about our community, see announcements at the back of this leaflet and please visit our website at www.stmarks-sa.org Visitors: Please take a moment and fill out a Welcome Guest card that can be found in the pews. This can be placed in the offering plate or handed to an usher or greeter. If you would like to fill out a guest card but did not fill one out at church, visit our Welcome page at www.stmarks-sa.org or call us at 210-226-2426. Nursery Available Our Nursery, located in the Parish House, is available for children, ages 6wks-5yrs. Also, please see the pew card for further information about including children in our worship experience. Children’s Chapel At the 9.00 am service, there is a special Children’s Chapel for the Liturgy of the Word that begins in the Jerusalem Chapel for preschool and elementary aged children. Children join their parents in the church at the Peace in time for Holy Communion. Holy Communion and Gluten Free Wafers Holy Communion is available to all baptized Christians regardless of denominational affiliation. We welcome children to receive at the table as well. Gluten free communion wafers are available by request. If you prefer to not receive communion, you are welcome to come forward for a blessing. Please cross your arms across your chest so we will know this is your desire. Altar Flowers Each Sunday, the altar flowers are given in memory or honor of various loved ones and special occasions. If you are interested in adding to the beauty of the altar flowers, please email Ann Coiner (atcoiner@gmail.com or call 210 -827-2073.

Free parking is available for Sundays and weekday church activities in either of the two church lots. The east lot is located at the corner of Jefferson and Pecan,

and the west lot borders Pecan Street between the bus station and St. Mark’s.

THE HOLY EUCHARIST WITH BAPTISM VOLUNTARY

Soliloquy David Conte (b. 1955 HYMN IN PROCESSION 287 Sine Nomine

descant: Lois Fyfe OPENING ACCLAMATION BCP 299

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant: There is one Body and one Spirit; People: There is one hope in God’s call to us; Celebrant: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People: One God and Father of all.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. 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.

THE LESSONS The First Lesson – Daniel 7:1-3,15-18

In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream: I, Daniel, saw in my vision by night the four winds of heaven stirring up the great sea, and four great beasts came up out of the sea, different from one another. As for me, Daniel, my spirit was troubled within me, and the visions of my head terrified me. I approached one of the attendants to ask him the truth concerning all this. So he said that he would disclose to me the interpretation of the matter: "As for these four great beasts, four kings shall arise out of the earth. But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom for ever—for ever and ever."

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

At the Gradual – Psalm 149 Peter Hallock (1924-2014)

Let Israel rejoice in his Maker, let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his Name in the dance, let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp. Antiphon

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people and adorns the poor with victory. Let the faithful rejoice in triumph, let them be joyful on their beds. Antiphon

Let the praise of God be in their throat and a two-edged sword in their hand. To wreak vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples. Antiphon

To bind their kings in chains and their nobles with links of iron; To inflict on them the judgment decreed, this is glory for all his faithful people. Hallelujah! Antiphon

e Second Lesson – Ephesians 1:11-23

In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God's own people, to the praise of his glory. I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

At the Sequence, HYMN 293 Grand Isle

e Holy Gospel – Luke 6:20-31

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets." "But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. "Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. "Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. "Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets. "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you.

e Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev. Elizabeth Knowlton

PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATES Celebrant: The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented. Parents and Godparents: I present Jordan Garcia to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. The Celebrant asks the parents and godparents Celebrant: Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents: I will, with God’s help.

The Celebrant asks the following questions of the parents and godparents who answer on behalf of the candidate. Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Answer I do. Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer I do. Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Answer I do. The congregation stands and the Celebrant addresses them, saying

Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in their life in Christ?

People: We will.

The Celebrant says Let us join with this person who is committing himself to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Father? People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of

the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help.

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God’s help.

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.

THE PRAYERS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Celebrant: Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth.

Leader: Deliver him, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Open his heart to your grace and truth. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Fill him with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Keep him in the faith and communion of your holy Church. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Teach him to love others in the power of the Spirit. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Send him into the world in witness to your love. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Bring him to the fullness of your peace and glory. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Celebrant: Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.

The congregation may be seated.

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER

Celebrant: We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

THE BAPTISM OF JORDAN GARCIA

The Candidate is presented by name to the Priest who pours water upon the Candidate. THE SEALING

Celebrant: Jordan, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.

All stand.

THE PRAYER FOR THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin and have raised him to the new life of grace. Sustain him, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give him an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

Celebrant: Let us welcome the newly baptized.

People: We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in His eternal priesthood.

THE PEACE

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

AT THE OFFERTORY, An Anthem

In Heaven soaring up (Three Mystical Songs) David Conte

In heaven soaring up, I dropped an ear On earth: and Oh! sweet melody! And listening, found it was the saints who were Encoached for Heaven that sang for joy. For in Christ's coach they sweetly sing, As they to glory ride therein.

Oh, joyous hearts! Enfired with holy flame! Is speech thus tasseled with praise? Will not your inward fire of joy contain: That it in open flames doth blaze? For in Christ's coach saints sweetly sing, As they to glory ride therein.

Some few not in; and some whose time and place Block up this coaches way, do goe As travelers afoot: and so do trace The road that gives them right thereto; While in this coach these sweetly sing, As they to glory ride therein.

Edward Taylor PROCESSION OF PLEDGES Following the anthem, you are invited to bring forward your pledge cards and place them in the basket at the crossing. Intention cards are available in the pews for those who have already made their 2020 pledges or intend to make a pledge before the end of this year so that we may all participate as a community. Children are encouraged to process with their parents.

A Repeating Alleluia Calvin Hampton (1938-1984

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING - Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Here a Proper Preface is sung or said. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS – S 125 Richard Proulx (1937-2010

The people stand or kneel.

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People:

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

e Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

FRACTION ANTHEM – S 154 David Hurd (b. 1950

At the distribution

HYMN 286 Zeuch mich, zeuch mich THE SENDING OF LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Celebrant: In the name of God, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that others may share in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.

People: We who are many are one body, because we are one in Christ Jesus.

THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER BCP 365

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE BLESSING HYMN IN PROCESSION 618 Lasst uns erfreuen THE DISMISSAL

Celebrant: Let us bless the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

VOLUNTARY Grand Choeur Théodore Salomé (1834 – 1896)

PRAYER LIST

PARTICIPANTS IN THE LITURGY

The Rev. Elizabeth Knowlton Preacher

The Rev. Matthew Wise Celebrant

The Rev. Ann Benton Fraser Gospeler

The St. Mark’s Choir

Jon Johnson Organist & Choirmaster

Samuel Gaskin Assistant Organist & Choirmaster

Ann Leafstedt, Susan Wilson, Nancy Jackson Altar Guild

Barbara Ward, Veda White Lectors

Cathy Robinson Intercessor

Al Burnett, Jr., Susan Oakes, Keith Neisler, Larry Harrison Eucharistic Ministers

Ally Lozano, Audrey Lozano, Rayen Lucas, Scott Allison, Taylor Allison, Emma Foster

Acolytes

Lee Rux, Albert Burnett, Ryan D. Holt, Rudy Lopez, Dan Ludwig, Alex White

Ushers

Courtney Beauchamp, Dina Aboul Saad, Susan Thompson, Trey Thompson

Greeters

Immediate Needs: Aynslie Baird Brown Joyce Carothers Aubrey Carter Chris Betty Ann Cody Geoffrey Fleming Rod Haff Carol Lee Klose Johna Lowe Betsy O’Connell Grace Ohlenbusch Ann Reeks Cathy Robinson Patricia Scott Barbara Striekert

Those affected by California wildfires Those with long-term concerns: Ron Cobb Juan Jose Davila Janet Delicia de Carrejo Ruby Garza Fernando Guerra Harry Guidry Gloria Guzman Alice Haney Hudson Hanselman Kate Hardaway Corissa Healey Marjorie Hutcheson

Dick Johnson Eleanor Johnson Phyllis Monier Ruth Peyton Eleanor Phelps Lynda Richards Frank Sitton Patsy Warncke Deaths Tommy Barber Ellen Dickson Sue Hill Tony John

THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Raul T. Carrejo, her father, by Janet de Carrejo; Mary Jane Houston, his mother, by Patricia and Reagan Houston; Robert Morris by his family; Patsy Steves by her family; and Pauline Gillespie Gossett, his wife, by Robert F. Gossett, Jr.

ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEDGE INGATHERING AND ANNUAL PARISH MEETING We will have a time during all three services today for you to bring your pledge card/intention card forward with other members of our community. Visit the “Give” page of our website (www.stmarks-sa.org to listen to e Rev. Beth Knowlton's sermon entitled "Who Taught You to Give" as well as Stewardship remarks from Robin Voight, Mike Duffey, Brooks Englehardt, and Ann Leafstedt. Plan to join us at 10.10am in the church for our Annual Parish Meeting. MUSIC FROM ST. MARK’S TODAY at 5.00pm - All Saints' service with e St. Mark's Choir – Duruflé’s Requiem e St. Mark's Choir presents Duruflé's luminous and transcendent masterwork with organ and chamber orchestra, paired with David Conte's lyrical "In heaven soaring up" from ree Mystical Hymns in honor of all the saints, known and unknown. Sunday, November 10 at 5.00pm - Remembrance Sunday Evensong at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (1018 E. Grayson, 78208 e Choristers of St. Mark's will join voices with St. Paul's Junior Choristers and the St. Cecilia Choristers of St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School in a service commemorating the contribution of military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. Sunday, December 8 at 5.00pm - Lessons and Carols for Advent - St. Mark's annual offering of the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus celebrated in the enduring and beloved Anglican tradition shared by millions around the world - with readings, carols, hymns, and anthems. To see a full list of the Music from St. Mark's offerings, pick up a copy of the Music from St. Mark's brochure in the Parish House or visit the Music page of our website. CHEESE STRAW SALE We are excited to announce that we will be selling Cheese Straws this year! anks to Club Giruad and the use of their kitchen for this annual tradition. We are not able to sell pies this year and are hopeful we can resume that next year. Cheese straws are available on a first come, first serve basis with a limited quantity available. Orders need to be placed online before November 11. Pickup will be on Sunday, November 24 from 8.00am until 12.30pm. Place your orders on the Sign Ups/Reservations page of the website (www.stmarks-sa.org. WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING RESUMES NOVEMBER 6 We hope you will plan to join us as we kick off Wednesday Evening Programming in different spaces! See below for a full schedule of events and locations. 4.45-5.45pm - Boy & Girl Novices Rehearsal - Room 306 * 4.45-5.45pm - Boy & Girl Choristers Rehearsal - Room 306 * 5.00-5.20pm - Centering Prayer - Dean Richardson Room 5.00-6.00pm - Daughters of the King Book Study - Room 305 5.15-6.00pm - Youth Choir Rehearsal - Room 306 * 5.30pm - Mid-Week Eucharist - Church 5.30-6.30pm - Cafe Kairos Pizza Night - 2nd Floor 5.30-7.30pm - Study Hall Plus! - Room 206 6.15-7.15pm - Middle School Youth Group - Youth Suite 6.30-7.30pm - Acts Bible Study - Room 305 7.15-8.15pm - High School Youth Group - Youth Suite * be on the lookout for an email from Jon Johnson. Regular rehearsal will resume on 11/13. RESILIENCE NIGHT Wednesday, November 13 - 6.15-7.15pm - Viewing of Angst in Youth Suite (3rd Floor, 7.15 -8.00pm - Panel & Discussion with Mental Health Professionals - e entire parish is invited to join us for a screening of the new documentary, Angst, Raising Awareness around Anxiety followed by two panel discussions, one for youth and one for adults. Our goal is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst screens in schools, communities, and theaters around the world. e film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources, and above all, hope. Families, educators, students, and members of any community can benefit from this film (appropriate for age 10 years+.

OUTREACH PARTNERS Crockett Academy:

Career Day - e school is seeking classroom guest speakers for Career Day on ursday and Friday, November 7-8 from 8.30am-3.00pm. Times are flexible depending on your availability. Hearing about a wide variety of occupations, interests and skill sets is incredibly valuable for these students, so please come share your experiences. For more information or to sign up, email Amy Phipps (adphipps@att.net .

anksgiving Family Food Drive - Help 15 Crockett families have an abundant anksgiving by contributing a food basket of non-perishables plus a $10 H-E-B card. Food is to be delivered to St. Mark's by Wednesday, November 13. If you would like to contribute a food basket, please email Amy Phipps (adphipps@att.net and let her know. Haven for Hope Tour – Sunday, November 10 Are you interested in volunteering at Haven for Hope? Would you like to have a better understanding of what happens there and how you can help? Join Shea Pollom for a tour of the campus on Sunday, Nov 10 after the 11.15am service. Please email Shea (spollom@stmarks-sa.org by Nov. 6 to sign up for the tour. Bring a copy of your driver's license and make sure to wear comfortable shoes. St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori Inaugural Golf Tournament - Tuesday, December 3 e Inaugural St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School Golf Tournament, presented by FCB Bank, Benefits the Tuition assistance program by providing scholarships for children who could not otherwise afford a Montessori faith-based education. For more information or to register, visit their website (stpaulfundraiser.eventbrite.com. Interested in more outreach opportunities? Email Shea Pollom (spollom@stmarks-sa.org to receive emails about Outreach opportunities as they arise. INTER-FAITH BIBLE STUDY e Book of Exodus - Discovering Modern Inspiration in Ancient Stories of Redemption and Revelation Facilitated by e Rev. Elizabeth Knowlton and Rabbi Mara Nathan 7.00-8.30pm e story of the Exodus can be seen as the starting-point of the formation of monotheism, the defining concept of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and as author Richard Elliot Friedman claims, the cradle of global values of compassion and equal rights today. Both Judaism and Christianity consider this a foundational scripture to understand both our heritage and our current spiritual context and practices. Join e Rev. Elizabeth Knowlton and Rabbi Mara Nathan, Sr. Rabbi at Temple Beth-El, for a monthly exploration of this sacred and inspirational text. November 20 at Temple Beth-El (211 Belknap Pl., 78212 Exodus 10:1-17:16 - Power, Plagues, and the Redemption from Slavery COPING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS Tuesday, November 12 at 12.30pm Christ Episcopal Church (510 Belknap Pl., 78212 Have you ever wondered what you would do after a loved one passes away? How do you get through the next step without them? How can you continue with your life? ese are big questions, and we have the answers. Come to a workshop held at Christ Church, sit and listen to others tell their story of losing a loved one, whether parent, spouse, or child. Come find out how you can handle these holidays without your loved ones. Porter Loring Family Care Services and Christ Episcopal Church Pastoral Care Ministry will help you through these rough times as you continue to heal. Lucy Ziegler, a Licensed Professional Counselor, will be the facilitator. ere is no charge.

FORMATION Formation will resume next week. Plan to join us today at 10.10am for our Annual Parish Meeting in the church. Children and Youth - All children and youth (under the age of 16 should report to the Youth Suite at 10.10am for games and fun. Parents, please remember to sign your child(ren in and out.

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