First reading: Wisdom of Solomon 3.1-9
Psalm 24
Second reading: Revelation 21.1-6a
Gospel: John 11.32-44
This is an annual opportunity to especially remember family and friends who have died, and each
year we pay tribute to parish members who have died since the last All Souls service.
here an hour early on Sunday. You could always put the coffee on, though.
Outreach
Breakfast program
Well – I’m not sure how you are feeling about the calendar showing only 2 months to Christmas,
but I’m already compiling my Christmas wish list for this last quarter of 2024.
1) Governments at all levels will cooperate to develop and implement a national, provincial,
and municipal strategy(s) to end poverty including the right to a Basic Guaranteed Income.
2) Municipal strategies (permanent) to address housing accessibility issues – financial,
physical, and volumes. 3) Closure of Food Banks and meal programs – within the next five years
as no longer needed. That’s my wish list and in my prayers. While I remain ever hopeful that
these dreams will come true, we can’t lose sight of what is happening now. This weekend we’ll
prep for 130 people who come to us for food, clothing, toiletries, household items, and footwear.
And equally as important are the fellowship, laughter, and welcome they receive and give over
a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Your generosity is what makes it possible for this program to
support those in need while we wait and pray for governments to recognize the value and
worth of all. Please continue to help as you are able to provide for our community – financial aid,
clothing and footwear, toiletries, and household goods. Our next breakfast is this Saturday
November 2nd from 9 – 10:30 am. All are welcome! Thank you for all you have done to keep
this program possible.
St. Paul’s Food Bank. Sunday, November 10th, is our next Food Bank Sunday. Thank you to all
who contribute to this outreach, and to the Fairbairns for so faithfully delivering our gifts to the
cathedral each month.
Fundraising and Social
price of $10.00 each. Ask any Chancel Guild member.
Let’s Celebrate
Happy birthday! This week to Ann D., on 28th October. Hope you had a happy time!