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| November 2009 |
Church of the Holy Faith - Santa Fe, NM |
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| Greetings! |
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Welcome to the first cyber-edition of Faithways!
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| From Fr. Ken Semon |
 Dear Friends, This is our first edition of the Faith Way that is almost exclusively electronic. In an effort to run our parish as economically as possible we have chosen to save on the ever rising costs of postage, paper, and print, and distribute our communications by email and internet in every possible instance. Fr. Curt's weekly communications have proved to be very effective and have been very well received. I have heard more positive comments about his weekly communication than almost anything we have done in the last year. The month of November is a busy time. We are running the stewardship campaign through November 22. We hope everyone will be able to take the time to pray and consider what their annual giving will be for God's work at Holy Faith. Of course the standard for giving has been the tithe since Old Testament times. I know only a few Episcopalians who have been able to meet that standard, but heartily recommend you consider calculating what percentage of your income you pledge at this time and, if you are happy with the percentage you are giving, that is fine. But if you wish to set a higher goal for yourself, I heartily commend you do so and can promise you will experience a new sense of spiritual well-being. One finds a joy and freedom in giving. The idea is counter-cultural to be sure. Instead of accumulating everything you can, try giving away more than you have been giving. You need not be a slave to the accumulation of money. Gods loves a cheerful, joyful giver and as one gives, one experiences a greater joy and freedom. On Saturday, November 7, Bishop Frey will be preaching and celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation at 5:00 pm in the Chapel. On November 15 we will have a special guest preacher, The Very Rev. Peggy Patterson, former dean of the Cathedral of Delaware and presently the chaplain for Odyssey Hospice in Santa Fe. Throughout the week of November 15 we will feature the photographic exhibition of "The Faces of the Homeless," in Palen Hall and then on November 22 we will celebrate our annual Harvest Potluck dinner at 5:00. Please remember in your prayers our homeless guests and those on our streets this winter, and pray for the Church. God bless you, Kenneth J.G. Semon |
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| Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist - 10am |
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Join your Holy Faith family on Thanksgiving Day morning at 10am as we celebrate the Holy Eucharist. If you have friends or family visiting from out of town, no problem! Invite them to join us, as well.
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| Faith at Work Community Outreach |
 The winds are carrying a deeper chill as we gaze on the brilliant splendor of Autumn. The need for warmth brought a number of walk-in clients to request coats and mittens for themselves and their children this month. During the first three weeks of October Faith at Work received 73 calls for rent or mortgage assistance, 51 calls for utilities assistance and an additional 26 calls for other types of support, including 16 requests for warm clothing. Diana has packed house wares and coordinated furniture delivery for eight individuals or families so far this month. We anticipate that November 2nd the telephones will ring all day as people queue up for November financial support. The financial assistance we were able to provide averted eviction of families from their housing and utility cut-offs, as well as support of material goods for individuals leaving the Esperanza Shelter and the Sobering Center. Home-Health-Hope. That is our vision of what we want to achieve for individuals and families in Santa Fe. This month we will again prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner for homeless teens. Holy Faith has generously agreed to allow us to prepare the dinner in their kitchen on the morning of Tuesday, November 24th. We will deliver the dinner to First Contact Youth Outreach at noon. Contributions of food or money to purchase food would be appreciated. We will prepare 4-5 turkey breasts and two hams, mashed potatoes and gravy, and vegetables. In addition we'll need cranberry sauce, fruit juices, rolls and butter, pies, fresh fruits such as oranges, apples and pears. If you'd like to join us for an hour or so to assist with preparations, we'd enjoy your company! Client needs include the following: Clothing-all sizes coats, sweaters, long-sleeved tees to layer, sweats, tennis or hiking shoes, sox. Also clean underwear for boys and girls. Women's slacks/jeans, size 18. Food-snack bars, meals in a can, powdered or canned milk, pancake mix, cereals, fruits and vegetables, and fruit juices. Linens--blankets, towels, sheets and pillowcases, mattress pads, pillows and throw rugs. Furniture--mattresses and springs, couches and side chairs, tables and chairs, end tables, small dressers. Toiletries in travel sizes, including chap-stik and foot powder. The Winter Homeless Shelter of the Interfaith Community Shelter Group is scheduled to open November 1. Faith at Work is a donation point, as well as the fiscal sponsor, for the shelter. Contributions that will be appreciated include: paper goods such as plates, bowls, plastic flatware, cups, glasses, napkins, paper towels, toilet tissue and large garbage bags and clothing, including heavy jackets, sweaters, sox, underwear, hats and gloves, and shoes for men, women and children. Blankets and winter weight sleeping bags will be distributed for those who remain outdoors. We always appreciate your financial support and invite you to join our group of twenty committed and talented volunteers-pick up furniture donations, sort and organize clothing, house wares and/or food, deliver food from the Food Depot to low-income housing residents, deliver goods to other non-profit agencies, take calls and welcome clients, or assist with fund raising. You can help make a difference in the lives of low-income individuals and families and homeless people in Santa Fe. This month FAW will also begin preparations for Christmas. We would welcome volunteers who can assist us with "Adopt a Family," gift shopping and wrapping during December. Give me a call if you are available! May we each find ways to share our gratitude and appreciation for the gifts that we have received-especially our health, warm homes and the love of family and friends. With gratitude and thanksgiving for your ongoing support. Blessings, Angela Merkert, Executive Director angela@faithatworksf.org
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| Saharawi Refugee Camp - Tindouf, Algeria |
 On November 5th, Holy Faith's own, Katina... who is preparing for cross-cultural work in the Western Mediterranean region... leaves for 11 days to travel to this remote refugee camp in the Sahara Desert. She goes with a team of 33 people lead by Christ The Rock Community Church in Wisconsin for Project: Left Behind. The 160,000 inhabitants of this refugee camp are Saharawi people forced out of their homeland of Western Sahara 34 years ago. Once a colony of Spain and now occupied by Morocco, Western Sahara is waiting for a UN-supervised referendum so the people can choose independence or integration with Morocco. They are hoping for their right to self-determination. They have been waiting since 1976.
Part of what we do as a team from all over the US is to advocate for the Saharawi people in their plight; to help tell their story. It all starts with building relationships. As an Arab and Muslim people, the Saharawi have extended the hand of hospitality, inviting us to their world and into their homes. The Saharawi people value the opportunity to be exposed to other cultures, other political systems, and other religions. They believe these experiences will enrich their people as a whole. As Christians, our goal is not to convert them to Christianity. Our goal is to love them well and demonstrate the love of Christ through our interaction as a team, with their leaders, and with the people themselves. The results we will entrust to God.
Our work in the camps includes children's programs as well as an English Center for adults, seminars with young women to teach about value and self-worth, seminars with Imams to dialogue about commonalities and beliefs, and worship concerts.
This invitation from the Saharawi people gives us the opportunity to live with them, eat with them, participate in their daily lives, laugh with them, come along side them to demonstrate God's love and through Him a hope and a future. Please pray for travel mercies, good health, safety, the strength and energy to live as a refugee for 7 days and nights!
In His Service,
Katina
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| Alpha at Holy Faith - Coming in January! |
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course usually meets once per week for 10 weeks, and includes an amazing one-day or weekend getaway. Each session, people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile... questions like: Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? To sign up, or for more information, contact Fr. Curt at curt.norman@gmail.com. You can also visit the Alpha Course website by clicking here. |
| Call for ECC Office Volunteer! |
 If children & families are your passion, but office work is your interest, The Holy Faith Early Childhood Community is in need of a wonderful volunteer to help with very light office tasks. If you are available 2 or 3 hours per week, or even 2 or 3 hours per month, and would like to help our childcare ministry, please contact Laurie by email... laurie@holyfaithchurchsf.org... or by phone at 982-4447 x104. Thank you so very much!
Laurie Allocca,
Your ECC Childcare Director
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| Collecting Campbell's Soup Labels - from Janice McAninch |
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Collect Campbell's Labels... bring them to church... and place them in the box in Palen Hall! This is all part of the Labels for Education program. Click here to learn more. You can also contact Janice McAninch at jan.mcaninch@gmail.com.
We are collect labels including:
Campbell's Soups, cans & microwavable bowls
Campbell's Chunky Soups & Chili
Campbell's Soup at Hand
Campbell's Select Harvest
Campbell's V8 Soups
Spaghetti O's - Original Pasta & Meatball Pasta
Campbell's Bean Products
Campbell's Gravies
Campbell's Healthy Request
Prego Italian Sauces
Franco American Gravies
Pepperidge Farm: Breads, Croutons, Goldfish Crackers, Baked Naturals
Pepperidge Farm: Garlic Breads, 3-Layer Cakes, Turnovers and Puff Pastry
Swanson Broths - Chicken, Beef, Vegetable in Cans & Cartons
V8 Vegetable Juice - Caps
V8 Splash - Caps
V8 V-Fusion - Caps
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| Royal School of Church Music |
Click the link below to learn more about our new children and youth choir and the Royal School of Church Music beginning November 3, at Holy Faith.
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| Holy Faith Local Outreach - Habitat for Humanity |
 Join members of your Holy Faith family as we give back to Santa Fe! We will be volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on Friday, November 6.
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| Winter Shelter Help |
 As many of you are aware, the Interfaith Coalition has secured a building for an emergency homeless shelter this winter - the old Pete's Pets building on Cerrillos Road. Volunteers from area religious organizations are joining forces to do intake from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and to provide dinner and breakfast for those staying at the shelter for various weeks through the winter season. Holy Faith's first week begins November 29 and ends December 5. If you would like to help at the shelter as an intake volunteer, serving dinner, or if you would like to provide food for meals or snacks that week, please contact Holy Faith's coordinator, Clare Bruno, at 466-8981. |
| Annual Harvest Potluck |
 Come celebrate Thanksgiving a few days early. On November 22, we'll gather in Palen Hall at 5:00 pm for a potluck dinner. Our Hospitality Club will provide the turkey - you'll bring the rest! Sign up sheets will be up on the bulletin board outside the Palen Hall kitchen beginning Sunday, November 8. Please sign up soon so we know how many to plan for. |
| Fall Pledge Drive |
 Our fall pledge drive is underway and we hope to have all pledges in by November 22. Please drop yours in the alms basin on Sunday mornings, or send it to the parish office. If you haven't received your pledge mailing, please contact Amy at (982-4447, ext.105) or amy@holyfaithchurchsf.org . We count on your generosity as we look ahead to 2010 and the work of this parish. Thank you! |
| Parish Directory |
 Many, many, thanks go out to the volunteers who have worked diligently to pull together our 2010 parish directory: Frank Hart, who coordinated the process, as well as making phone calls to as many of you as possible to schedule you for a photo session with Life Touch, andoverseeing the photo sessions; Jim Overton for hours of work editing and formatting our "action shots," and the photos of parishioners who could not be here for the formal sessions, as well as the doing the layout and design for the directory; Ed Colson, "Photographer Extraordinaire," for taking "action shots" and any other photos requested (often of very short notice); Gail Davis for giving up numerous afternoons to do the data input for the roster; Mary Dale Gordon, Janet Kaye, Diana Lautens, Gene Pattison, Scott Rasmussen, and Susan Christi Risen, for proof reading, making phone calls, and otherwise pitching in to help us have the most up to date roster we can. Thanks to all of you for your extraordinary efforts. It couldn't have happened without you! We hope to have the final Directory by mid December.
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| When You're in the Hospital |
 Please be sure to call the parish office to let us know if you are in the hospital! Privacy laws prevent hospital staff from allowing clergy from one denomination to view the lists of other denominations. Our clergy also find that, in the course of the admissions procedures, the information is often incorrect or omitted even when parishioners ask to be listed as "Episcopalian," so please call! |
| Bible Studies - It's Not Too Late To Join! |
 In addition to the Adult Forum on the Book of Genesis, and children's Sunday School classes Sunday mornings at 10:00 there will be many opportunities for Christian formation at Holy Faith this year: Tuesday Ladies' Bible Study The Tuesday Ladies' Study will resume September 28, in the Campbell Room. This year facilitators Melissa Shirley (820-6667) and Gene Pattison (983-7095) will lead a Navigator study of the Book of James. Participants may gather at 11:30 for prayer. The Study will begin at 12:00 pm Tuesday Evening Bible Study Father Norman will lead the Tuesday evening study of Genesis, which will begin on September 29, around 7:15 pm, right after the Taizé service. The study will be on the Book of Genesis and will last one-hour. Study guides are available. Please bring your Bible (of any translation). Wednesday Men's Study Each Wednesday afternoon beginning September 16, at 3:00 pm, Father Semon will lead a Men's Bible study of the Gospel of Lukein the Campbell Room. Please join us, and bring your Bibles! Thursday Women's Study The Thursday Women's Bible Study will resume on Thursday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m., in the Kinsolving Room. Father Semon will be the leader/facilitator and we will study the Gospel according to St. Luke. We will not use study guides, so just bring your Bibles! Please call Suzanne Spivey at 983-1366 for more information. Friday Men's Study Continues to meet each Friday morning at 7:00 am at Baglemania, 420 Catron Street. Bring your Bible to this study of the readings for the coming Sunday. |
| Property Notes from Bill Adrian |
 The speakers for the church arrived on October 30! They will be installed on November 18, along with some additional switching. Van Horn will be painting them to match the color of the ceiling. Burt Lehman will also be assisting with the install. A big thank you to them and to Jim Overton for helping get this project done! It took much longer than we anticipated, but we should have this phase done by the end of the month. Next year we will review whether there is still a need for wireless assistant hearing devices. With the new audio system, we will have the capability to digitally record services, if we can find some volunteers to assist with the monitoring of the system. (You will be given full training.) It is basically automatic; you make sure it is turned on, listen and adjust the recording as it occurs and then shut it off. Any one interested should contact Bill to schedule training. The official final inspection of the parapet is scheduled for November 17. The general contractor is still waiting for the final bills from the sub-contractors before he can give us the final total cost. Additional funding of $15,000 has been placed in the capital funds checking account to help cover the bill when it arrives. In addition, the $75,000 authorized for capital fund projects in 2010 has also been deposited. As soon as the parapet project is paid for, we will be reviewing the list of unfinished 2009 projects and the 2010 list, prioritizing them and will begin to address them. Any one interested in helping or wishing to see what is on the lists should contact Scott Bernard or Bill. One of the 2010 projects will be the installation of the new columbarium in the Meditation Garden. This will occur in the spring. It will match the design of the existing three columbaria. If you are interested in reserving a niche, please contact Amy. We will be coordinating the installation with the work funded by the Gift Shop that will occur in the Garden next year. A second planning meeting will be held on November 17 to further establish the plan for 2010. Currently the Gift Shop is also funding the addition of electrical heat to their two rooms. George Amos is coordinating and doing much of the wire run. Santa Fe Electrical Services is advising us as to how to do it, and they will make the final hook up to ensure we are in compliance with all building codes and standards. George has been grateful for the assistance of Don Pattison and Jeff Wallace, but is always looking for another pair of hands to help with the work. If you would like to assist contact George, Bill or Scott. The Gift Shop space's heating system was designed for storage not occupied space, hence the need to enhance the heating there. Much of our heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) were not designed for today's needs and operating costs. Nor do they always compliment each other. In 2010 we will pay for a professional audit of the HVAC system with recommendation on how we can improve and coordinate the efficiency and comfort level in all three buildings; Church, Conkey and Palen. Our November volunteer work day will be Saturday the 7th with focus on cleaning and preparing the grounds for winter. The December work day(s) will be assisting the Guild in setting up and decorating the Fellowship Hall for the Guild Bazaar before December 5, and the "greening" of the church on December 20. If you can help with either activity please contact Bill or Scott, or the Guild regarding the bazaar and the Alter Guild for the greening. Thank you, Bill |
| Parish Prayer List |
 Please pray for: Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katharine, Presiding Bishop, Kenneth, Rector, Curtis, Associate Rector, Duncan and Ivan priests; Chris, Jim, Katherine and Deby pursuing holy orders; our missionary; our Vestry; for our relationship with St. Francis Cathedral Basilica & First Presbyterian Church; and in ourDiocese, Church of the Good Shepherd, Silver City, C. Carter Croft, Rector. Healing and Comfort: ALICE Adams, RON Adinolfi, LESLIE Allin, KATHRYNE Anson, FLORENCE Ault, GUY Bayne, KAY Bell, GEORGE Blinn, JIM Clapp, JO ANN Clapp, SUE Coleman, NANCY Cope, MARYANNE Crenshaw, HALEY Curtin, HUGH Curtin, BETTY Davis, JOHN Davis, LORA DeVary, MARJORY Dobyns, ED Forgotson, CLARKE Fountain, DOUG Fraser, KATHY Fraser, JERE Green, MARTHA Greenway, SHIRLEY Gutermuth, SUZANNE Hanratty, AUDREY Henrickson, STEVE Jennings, CINDI Jones, SUZIE Landrum, JOY Lanum, SUSAN Leslie, BETTY Lilienthal, SHAD Longenette, JOANN Morrissey, MARJORIE Muth, JOHN Potter, STEVE Ray, PETE Rhymes, JULIAN Rymar, BARBARA Simms, PATTY Stone, DUDDY Wilder, and JOE Wright. Our Family and Friends: MATTHEW Blazer, LESLIE Bryant, DANIEL Bufkin, VAL Burg, BRADLEY Carlton, JASON Collins, DOROTHY Cook, AGNES Cooke, PEGGY Crawford, JACK Crenshaw, MARY Dickerson, MARCY Dolan, TUDOR Garland, MARY Gerard, CLAUDIA Grayson, MARY Hasted, DAVID Haughaboo, JACKIE Hoag, JANIE Hord, TRAVIS Jacob, LUKE Jadwin and Family, ELENI Jakub, JONAS Kaare, GAYE Jacob, SYLVIA Johnson, ABBAS Kazmi, UMBREEN Kazmi, GENE Kennison, MARY King, WEBSTER Kitchell, SALLY Knott, WILL Knox, SUE Kutz, WILLIAM Larkin Jr., BOB Lee, BETTY Lindley, CORA Littleton, MEREDITH Lusby, TERRI May, STEPHANIE Lowry, ELLEN MacDonald, ANTONIA Maes, DENINE Mares, CHARLOTTE Mason, JOAN Mason, TERRI May, SCOTT Maynard, BAILEY McCollum, JOHN McLean, KENNY McMillan, JOHN Miller, JIM Morton, BONNIE Morse, MARGARET Neilly, BETH Noland, JIM Norris, NATHAN Post, DAVID Ray, MEREDITH Ray, TED Reed, DYLAN Rodriguez, DONNA Roripaugh, JEAN Rose, GAIL Ryba, LYNN Ryba, FRANK Salazar, JOHN Schroeder, JUNE Silcock, MARY Simmons, JOHN Sisson, KATE Slatton, NICHOLAS Slatton, STEWART Slatton, JEFF Teutsch, the TRUJILLO FAMILY, SANDY Wade, JILL Wade, SUNDAY Walters, NICHOLAS Webb, JODY Wheeless, KAYLA Yancey, LYLE Zimmerman, GREG Zweizcker, BOB, BRIAN & JOKER, CONNIE, ELISABETH & BABY, FREDA & TOM, JAY, MAC & LENA, MARGE, RICHARD, SUE, VICKY, and VIVIAN (Names will be placed on the Family & Friends list for 60 days). Our friends and family in the military: HUGH Bailey, CARSON Butz, 2nd LT. NICHOLAS Gilwitch, LTC. PETER Hansen, JOSH Holden, MASON LeMieux, MATTHEW Lowry, Capt. (USN) OSCAR Lujan, Sgt. JOSHUA Magdelenski, Sgt. BILL McSweeney USMC, LTC. CHARLES Stewart Slatton II, L.Cpl. Aaron Smith, USMC, Maj. RYAN Thiessen, WAYNE Whipple, and BG Greg Zanetti. |
| Milestones |
 NOVERMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations to: Marilyn Macbeth and Forrest Carlton who celebrate their 1 anniversary November 1; Stacy and Marty Buchsbaum who celebrate their 32 anniversary November 2; Susan and Jack Risen who celebrate their 5 anniversary November 6; Peggy and Sid Bonner who celebrate their 53 anniversary November 17; Margot and Doug Tewes who celebrate their 44 anniversary November 20; Sharon and Grant Macdonald who celebrate their 32 anniversary November 23; Cecilia and Edward Binkley who celebrate their 27 anniversary November 27; Martha and Ray Wallace who celebrate 24 anniversary November 30. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Tana Bidwell - 1 Virginia Kahler - 1 Tom Reed - 1 Webb Sherrill - 1 Earl Staley - 1 Mike Duty - 2 Pete Rhymes - 3 Kevin Jones - 4 Patricia Rehorn - 4 JoAnne Morrissey - 5 Ron Adinolfi Jamie Polk - 7 Barry Shafer - 7 Tom Barker - 8 Jon Indall - 9 Gail Factor - 10 John Leslie - 10 Suzanne Spivey - 12 Jackson Thomas - 12 Hugh Curtin - 13 Chuck Ingraham - 15 Robert McLeod - 15 Mike Shirley - 15 Katherine Rodriguez - 16 Vivian Lock - 17 Molly McLeod - 17 Frank Schober - 17 Chris Bynum - 21 Katina Simmons - 22 John Swindell - 22 Skip McAninch - 23 Guy Gronquist - 23 Pamela Plauth - 23 Kenneth Duran - 25 Chris Webster - 25 Conrad Coffield - 26 David Henkel - 26 Diane James - 27 Walter Ford - 28 Nene Koch - 28 Diana Lautens - 28 Peggy Bonner - 29 Karl Ivarsson - 29 Daniel Masterson - 29 Pat Paradies - 29 Greg Wortman - 30 Please pray for the repose of the soul of Dorothy Cook, mother of parishioner Shelby Green, who died recently. |
| October Attendance |
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Attendance at Sunday Worship Services in September
7:30 8:30 11:00
October 4 16 108 105 Pet Blessing - 100
October 11 18 107 118
October 18 22 107 128
October 25 19 88 125
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| Financial Report for October 2009 |
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In the month of September, we had:
Pledge Receipts in September of $ 42,343.84
Plate Receipts of 1,723.21
Restricted Offerings of 4,396.00
For a total of $ 48,463.05
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October Expenditures $ 125,728.31
Leaving a deficit for October of $ 73,895.26
October expenditures were uncharacteristically high. During the month we caught up on payroll tax assessments (including fines) dating back, in some cases, to 2006; as well as health and life insurance premiums, and clergy pension payments that were past due.
In late October the City of Santa Fe Housing Authority fulfilled the note payable for the St. Simeon's Housing. Proceeds from St. Simeon's ($549,800) are begin disbursed as follows:
$ 70,000 2009 Operating Deficit
15,000 Parapet
56,000 Line of Credit (LOC) to Endowment
135,000 2010 Operating Deficit
75,000 2010 Capital Improvements
$351,000
To the Endowment $198,800 From St. Simeon's proceeds
100, 000 Return of collateral for Line of Credit
$298,800
The closing balance of the Endowment (Market Value) as of September 30, 2009, was $1,931,459.75.
Thank you for your continued generosity in support of the Church of the Holy Faith.
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| Looking Ahead |
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November
1 - Solemn Eucharist at 11:00 am (with incense), Baptism, and necrology (prayers for those who have died this year) for the Feast of All Saints.
5 - Father Semon, Msnr. Martinez y Alire of St. Francis Basilica, and Pastor Wiseman of First Presbyterian Church, will discuss "Spiritual Traditions," as part of the Adult Enrichment Series at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis at 7:00 pm.
7 - Parish work day begins at 9:00 am.
Bishop Frey will be at Holy Faith for Confirmation at 5:00 pm in the Chapel. A reception will follow in the Kinsolving Room.
9 - Ecumenical Meeting at 2:00 pm in the Kinsolving Room.
10 - Ministries Council Meeting at 3:30 pm in the Kinsolving Room.
12 - Finance Committee Meeting at 4:30 pm in the Campbell Room.
15 - Guest Preacher at 8:30 and 11:00 am - The Very Reverend Peggy Patterson.
18 - ECC Advisory Board meeting at 8:15 am in the Kinsolving Room.
19 - Vestry meeting at 5:30 pm in the Campbell Room.
22 - Christ the King Sunday, Solemn Eucharist at 11:00 am (with incense).
Harvest Pot-luck Dinner at 5:00 pm in Palen Hall.
26 - Thanksgiving Day service (Holy Eucharist) at 10:00 am in the church.
26 & 27 - The parish office will be closed
December
5 - St. Nicholas Bazaar
6 - Choir Rehearsal for Lessons and Carols at 3:00 pm.
Lessons and Carols at 6:00 pm.
8 - Ministry Council Meeting at 4:00 pm in the Campbell Room
10 - Finance Committee Meeting at 4:30 pm in the Campbell Room.
17 - Vestry Meeting at 5:30 pm in the Campbell Room.
19 - Pageant Rehearsal and costume fitting at 1:00 pm in the Guild Room and Church.
20 - Greening of the Church after the 11:00 am service - Everyone is welcome!
24 - Christmas Eve services at 4:00, 7:00 and 10:00 pm. (The office closes at 12:00 noon)
25 - Christmas Day service at 10:00 am. (Office closed)
31 - The parish office closes at 12:00 noon.
January
1 - Office closed in observance of New Year's Day.
4 - Department and Ministry reports due to the parish office for the Annual Report.
18 - Office closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
24 - Annual Meeting and Pot Luck at 4:00 pm in Palen Hall.
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| Missions / Outreach |
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On November 17, at 4:00 pm in the Kinsolving Room, Norma Bekowies, a member of the Missions Group, will share her experience as a missionary in Mongolia. She will also have for sale various crafts from the region. For further information, please call Norma at 474-9346 or Don Pattison at 983-7095.
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