A quiet day will be held at St. Philip's on Saturday, November 2, open to all women of the church. The event is sponsored by Faith Chapter of Daughters of the King, and will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end after lunch. We will have a wonderful and thoughtful presentation on prayer, led by the Rev. Jean Rogers. There will be time for meditation and reflection before the Eucharist at 11:30. The Rev. Vicki Hesse will celebrate and preach. Lunch will follow the Eucharist. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $12. For more information, please contact Jean Windmiller at jmwindmiller@msn.com, or you may make your reservation at the front desk when the office is open.

El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an event celebrated in many Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico. The Day of the Dead is a time to remember and honor the deceased and is usually characterized by ofrendas, which are shrines or altars constructed to present offerings to the spirits. Since Dia de los Muertos is considered to be a celebration of eternal life rather than a sad event, ofrendas usually reflect whimsical portrayals of the dead as they were when they were living. St. Philip's invites you to remember your departed loved ones by contributing to an ofrenda, which will be set up in the Columbarium Garden at St. Philip's, beginning October 21 through November 3.  Photographs, meaningful objects, and memorabilia are all suitable offerings. Objects may be placed on the ofrenda any time the office is open (Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).



The ofrenda will be used in conjunction with St. Philip's All Souls' Day memorial service. On Saturday, November 2, we will celebrate All Souls' Day with a special Memorial Eucharist at 7 p.m. Particular attention will be given to remembering those who have died within the past two years, but we will celebrate all of our loved ones enjoying eternal life in the nearer presence of God. We invite families to remember their loved ones by lighting one of the votive candles found outside the church door prior to the service and placing it on the altar. The service concludes with a candlelit procession into the Columbarium Garden for prayers around the ofrenda. Afterwards, the celebration of life continues with a festive reception hosted by the Parish Life Ministry.

Heaven on earth for book lovers is right around the corner! St. Philip's will present its Annual Used Book Sale on Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Murphey Gallery. This once-a-year book extravaganza offers a huge variety of gently used books, including recent best sellers, mysteries, cookbooks, biographies, history, travel, self-help, and children's favorites.  Profits from the sale are used to purchase materials and supplies for the St. Philip's Renouf/Nelson Library. The Library Committee gratefully accepts donations of used books to sell at the Sale. Please bring your book donations directly to the Library.

On Sunday, November 3, Gabriel Fauré's Requiem will be presented as part of the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services in observance of All Saints' Day. One of the most popular works in the choral/orchestral repertoire, the Requiem will be led by the St. Philip's Singers, Canterbury Choir, and Canterbury Apprentices, joining forces with the St. Nicholas Choir and chamber orchestra. Fauré's Requiem concentrates on the idea of eternal rest, unlike other Requiem settings that emphasize the terrors of judgment. It is throughout, a work of "profound meditation ... unassailable faith, quiet confidence ... tender and peaceful expectation" (Nadia Boulanger).