The Feast of All Saints November 7, 2021 10:00 a.m. Welcome to worship at St. Cross! We are a community that serves others as a sign of God’s love. We strive to live into the gospel ideal of being an open and welcoming community. We know it is hard when you see your favorite people after a year (and may even have a vaccine). However, with COVID, we ask that you respect other people’s personal space and per LA County, masks are required. The entire service is printed in this bulletin and the people’s parts are in bold type. Generally, we sit for teachings and stand or kneel for prayers. Do not be concerned if you are unable to stand or kneel, do what is comfortable for you. Please let the ushers know if you need any other assistance, such as communion brought to your seat.
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The Feast of All Saints November 7, 2021 10:00 a.m.
Welcome to worship at St. Cross! We are a community that serves others as a sign of God’s love. We strive to live into the gospel ideal of being an open and welcoming community. We know it is hard when you see your favorite people after a year (and may even have a vaccine). However, with COVID, we ask that you respect other people’s personal space and per LA County, masks are required.
The entire service is printed in this bulletin and the people’s parts are in bold type. Generally, we sit for teachings and stand or kneel for prayers. Do not be concerned if you are unable to stand or kneel, do what is comfortable for you. Please let the ushers know if you need any other assistance, such as communion brought to your seat.
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Lessons and Sermon Notes A few words on today’s lessons about what you will hear, and what you will take with you
through the week.
Welcome to St. Cross Church. The church’s celebration of all the saints centers on baptism. It is in baptism that we have become members of the communion or fellowship of saints. Therefore we will join in renewing our baptismal promises along with those being baptized today. The term saint means “a holy person.” The church’s teaching about the saints is not that they are a few exceptional Christians who were holy in themselves; instead, it is that no one can become holy without the indwelling of God’s Spirit. The saints are all those who have received the Spirit of God, who leads them into holiness. Thus, the festival of All Saints’ Day is the celebration of all baptized people, for we have all been given the gift of the Holy Spirit.
For Healing: Oscar, Alan, Jack, Clair, Dave, Caden, Peter, Lori, May, George, Sharon, Alice, Dale, Alan, Judie, Jill, Zoe, Alice, Elizabeth, Ellen, Louise, Ann, Jon, Patrick
For Peace/Comfort/Guidance/Those without a job at this time: Steve, Sebastian, Rebecca, Mary, Elaine, Dave, Casey, Beth, Dennis, Lynn, Mark, the Danly family
For Safe Travel:
For Thanksgiving: The Ministries of Peace and Justice, and Habitat for Humanity
For Those Who Have Died:
For Military Personnel: Jason, Marcus, Andrew, Jared, Mike, Mathew, Jim, Jake, Paul, Andy, Ron, Daniel, Bryce, Austin PLEASE NOTE: This is the time of year when we renew our list of active service military personnel. If you would like to have a name remain, or have one added, or have one deleted, please fill out a prayer card and drop it in the collection plate, or email the office at [email protected].
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Community News
Lectern Announcement and Community News Deadline is Wednesday at noon.
Adult Ed – Nov/Dec 2021 11/7 – Clergy Offering 11/14 – Diocesan Convention (No Class) 11/21 – “The Women of Luke” 11/28 – Thanksgiving (No Class) 12/5 – Clergy Offering
Tis the season for Giving Tree 2021! Stop by Parker Hall next Sunday the 14th to pick a child (or two!) to sponsor this holiday season. It will be busy due to Consecration Sunday, but our dutiful elves will be waiting for you after the 10am service. Since there is no 8am service next week, we’ll have the boards out throughout the afternoon lunch and program. See you then!
Coffee Hour Needs YOU! If you would like to see coffee hour return, please email Rev. Rachel at [email protected] and let her know you are willing to volunteer for two hours once a month.
Consecration Sunday - Sunday, Nov 14. There will be one service only, at 10 am.
Messiah Concert December 5: If you have an interest in singing in the choir, please contact Sean O'Neal at [email protected]. St. Cross Covid Chronicles - You can go to stcross.org/covid-chronicles-submission and submit online. Any questions? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]. The submission date has been extended, so please continue to submit your stories.
Photo Directory Days – November 7, November 14.
Upcoming Events November 10 Service for Jerry Saunders, 2pm
November 10 Faith and Blue, 7:30pm ONLINE November 11 OFFICE CLOSED - VETERAN’S DAY Nov 13 & 14 Diocesan Convention November 16 Vestry Meeting
November 24 Laundry Love Nov 25 & 26 OFFICE CLOSED - THANKSGIVING
December 5 Messiah Concert, 4pm December 19 Pageant, 5pm