Welcome to the on-line version of the Faith Way, our bi-monthly newsletter. Here you will find information on upcoming events; letters from the Rector; our current Prayer List, parishioner Milestones, and interesting articles regarding our church family and community involvement.

THE FAITH WAY

NEWS AND EVENTS

Dear Friends,

We continue our celebration of 'Beloved Traditions and New Beginnings.' We have another 'newcomers' gathering on Friday, October 3. My hope for the Newcomer group is that we will have quarterly parties for people along with a quarterly series of introductory classes to help people learn about Holy Faith. Currently we have twenty people in our Sunday newcomer`s class. We will have a 'Welcome Weekend' for all people interested in confirmation in the Episcopal Church on Friday, October 17, from 7:00-9:00pm and Saturday, October 18 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Bishop Frey, the Assisting Bishop of the Rio Grande, will be with us on Sunday, October 26, to confirm and receive those who have attended the Welcome Weekend. Please call the office to reserve a place for the weekend or give me a call if you have questions about confirmation. We will provide refreshments on Friday and lunch on Saturday.

As a prelude to our Stewardship Campaign this year, we will be hosting special 'zip code socials' in the late afternoon on October 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. If you do not receive an invitation by October 10, please call the office (982.4447). The clergy and parish leaders will be present at each of these socials to speak about our hopes and programs and to listen to your concerns. It will be a good time to meet in smaller groups with parish leadership.

Bishop William Frey, once rector of Trinity on the Hill in Los Alamos, former bishop of Guatemala, retired bishop of Colorado, and assisting bishop of the Rio Grande will be with us on Sunday, October 26 to confirm, receive, celebrate, and preach. He will also speak at the Forum that day. My hope is that we will all have an opportunity to welcome him and his wife, Barbara, to Holy Faith.

I hope you are able to be in Church every Sunday. If you are not able to attend, we can bring the sacrament to you. Please call one of the clergy to arrange for us to come to you. With every blessing and love in Christ, I am, yours faithfully,

Kenneth J.G. Semon
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SEPTEMBER VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS

The following notes are highlights of the September Vestry meeting:

The Vestry approved a new employee handbook.

A motion was put forth to move restricted endowment funds designated for the Early Childhood Community (ECC) to a restricted operating fund account for use by ECC. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion was put forth to replace our current black and white office printer with a color laser printer. Following discussion, the motion passed unanimously.

Ron Adinolfi resigned his position as Treasurer. He has accepted the position of Business Manager.
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SEPTEMBER STEWARDSHIP AND ATTENDANCE

Sunday Attendance

               8:30 am      11:00 am      5:00 pm
Sept. 7       129            122
Sept. 14    10:00 am - aprox. 250
Sept. 21     120           143               22
Sept. 28     107           153               14

S eptember Income (General Operating Fund)

Plate Contributions:         $  3,151.61
Regular Contributions:    $ 45,281.67
TOTAL INCOME- August $ 48,433.28

Special Contributions - In September the Church of the Holy Faith received:
$5,000 to fund a Christian Counseling resource for individuals referred by the church;
$4,000 - $3,000 from the Gift Shop, and $1,000 from an anonymous donor to pay for the expenses of the Outdoor Eucharist;
and $1,000 from a parishioner to support Holy Faith`s Children and Youth programs.

Please note - Our new Business Manager, Ron Adinolfi, is reviewing our financial information. Next month he will give us a much clearer picture of our financial status.
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HOLY FAITH GUILD TWICE BLESSED AUTUMN SALE

Saturday, November 1, 2008, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Guild Room

Ski apparel - Cruise Wear
Clothing for all seasons
Decorative Autumn Items

(We`re saving Christmas items for our St. Nicholas Bazaar.)

If you are planning to clean your closets please share your best with us!! Please deposit your donation in the Guild Room any day except Wednesday!
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THE HOLY FAITH GIFT SHOP GEARS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Holy Faith Gift Shop has begun to receive fabulous gifts for now and for your early Christmas shopping. Included are lovely home accessories, scented candles, Christmas decorations, napkins, nativity sets, Advent calendars, Christmas cards and much more.

Our Caspari cards may be purchased pre-boxed, or ordered with your choice of sentiment and your name imprinted.

Also in stock are prayer books, hymnals, St. Augustine prayer books, Christian daily reminders, New Testaments, 'Jesus Calling,' daily devotionals, and Navigator books.

Stop in for a sample tasting of our almond toffee and cheese and dessert straws. Remember, the Shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm, and Sundays from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Thanks so much for the continued support and encouragement for this ministry!
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ART AND SOUL -- Art and Soul Set for June 5, 2009

Fundraiser for Faith at Work Needs Angels

Imagine being alone with two small children, broke and homeless after ending a marriage to an abusive man. She turned to you through Faith at Work (FAW)  for help. Now she is living in low income housing; FAW paid the security deposit, furnished the home, clothed the family and provided a car when hers died. FAW encouraged her to go to school again. She started at SF Community College and recently completed her first semester at Northern New Mexico College. 'I am going to college to try to get out of poverty.'

Each year, generous parishioners direct dollars and thousands of volunteer hours toward helping Santa Fe`s neediest secure necessities: food, clothing, financial help, and services. FAW provides direct assistance, individualized case management, and the expertise to tap into a network of more than 80 social service programs. The goal of FAW is to provide the tools, skills, and resources to make a person successful and self-sufficient.

What is Art and Soul ? Art and Soul is the primary fundraising event for FAW. In 2006 the event raised $142,000, with 100 percent of auction proceeds going to Santa Fe`s needy.

The 2009 Art and Soul will feature honored artists, and both silent and live auctions brimming with glorious art, jewelry, travel packages, and dinners at Santa Fe restaurants. Additionally, refreshments and entertainment will be part of the gala, which will again be held at The Church of the Holy Faith from 6:00 pm until 9:30 pm on June 5, 2009.

What`s the 2009 Goal? The goal is to raise $125,000. In 2008 FAW will help 600-675 households and other agencies clients with $300,000+ in aid (financial, food, and goods).

Wanted: Angels with Art, Heart, and Soul  We need angels, and fast! What kind? Right now the focus is on the Live Auction!

The 2006 Art and Soul Live Auction raised $70,000: 15 art & 9 travel auction items.

Artist Angels - Yes, I am an artist and will contribute a piece to the live auction.
Art Collector Angels -Yes, I will donate art from my collection to the live auction. Acquisition Angels -Yes, I will ask my friends or canvass Santa Fe Galleries for art.
Travel Angels -- Yes, I will donate a week at my getaway to the live auction.

Honored Artist Angels -- Yes, I would like to nominate a candidate.

We need Reception and Silent Auction angels too!

The 2006 Art and Soul Silent Auction raised almost $50,000: Art. Jewelry, Travel, Collectibles, Dinners, Special Events, Activities, Gift Certificates & More

Live Auction Donations: Deliver live auction art and travel packages to Amy`s office in the Conkey House. Call Gib Mason, 989-7395, if you want to discuss your donation. Live Auction donations will be photographed in January for the Preview Catalogue.

Silent Auction Donations: Hold for delivery until January.
THANKS FOR BEING AN ANGEL!
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PROPERTY NOTES

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED ON SEPTEMBER 13 AND 14! The Fall Kick Off Sunday would not have been such a success without you. It could not have happened without your picking weeds, sweeping the parking lot, trimming trees, setting up chairs and tables, preparing the Sunday School rooms, preparing the food, directing the traffic, cleaning up afterwards, and etc. Thank you.

Many people asked about the cross that was used for the outdoor service. It normally hangs in the back stairway of Conkey House. It is labeled on the back R. Milagrito with a number of 200-332. The R is written backwards. And that is all we know about it. If you would have any information about this cross or would like to help as an 'art detective,' please contact Bill or Scott.

Part of the current inventory of assets that we are conducting is to note the artwork that the church owns. If you have an interest in helping us learn more about the art, including the stain glass windows, please contact Bill or Scott. Or maybe you have knowledge of someone that can help us get professional appraisals of the art, or maybe someone in the field of art preservation? We already know of several pieces of art that need repair.

In October staff and Vestry members will be meeting with the church`s insurance representative to conduct a risk management survey and review the coverage we currently have. Part of the preparation for this meeting is to have an inventory of what we own.

Obviously security of property and people will be a part of the risk management audit. Currently we are trying to locate three large colored tubs that have the owners name and phone number on the bottom. They were in the Palen kitchen. Maybe you loaded something in the tubs to take home and forgot to bring them back?

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, November 29, for the next project day. We will be hanging garland and wreaths as we prepare the church and fellowship hall for Advent. All ages and skill levels are welcome to come and enjoy the festival occasion.
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UNITED THANK OFFERING-- The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of the Episcopal Church providing funds for the work of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. The UTO funds programs like:

Kitchen equipment for a homeless shelter
A playground for a child-care center
Handicap access in church and service buildings
A school in the Dominican Republic
A dental clinic for the poor
A library for a seminary in Africa

UTO boxes are available in the back of the church. Please take one and give generously. The UTO Ingathering will take place November 9.
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH

6^th - 12^th Graders Check This Out

The newly formed youth group at Holy Faith met Sunday, Sept. 21^st for the first time and it was great. We had lunch, a 'Candy Quiz,' and most important came up with our new name! The group decided on God`s S.W.A.T. Team. Which means:

God`s Spiritually Working Active Teens

Sunday, Sept. 28^th, they will make the decision on what our new t-shirts will look like. We invite you to join us bring your friends. We meet Sundays after the 11:00 a.m. service until 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided and, of course, Christian fellowship. If you have any questions call Janet McCroskey, Interim Youth Coordinator at 505.984.3164 or e-mail at janetmc1@airmail.net
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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES

Pre-School through High School 9:45 - 10:45, Second Floor of Conkey House

Adult Forum 10:00 - 10:45, Palen Hall

Children`s Chapel 10:50, Chapel of the Good Shepherd
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Come Join In All The Fun -- A Costume/Halloween Partyfor ALL AGES

Friday, October 31 from 6 - 8 p.m. in Palen Hall.

There will be food, costume contests, games, activities for everyone, and, of course, CANDY. This will be a safe environment for families to celebrate 'All Hallows` Eve.' Invite your friends, family and neighbors.

If you would like to help with decorating, food, leading some of the games or activities, or just have questions about the evening please give Janet McCroskey, Interim Youth Coordinator, a call at 505.864.3164 or e-mail at janetmc1@airmail.net. We want to have 'happy' ghosts, pumpkins and goblins and try to stay away from the 'scary' stuff.

We will have a story time with the story of 'God`s Night.' Then many people do not know that in the Episcopal Church there is an evening service for All Hallows` Eve, so this year we will end our evening together as a church family with this service.

A Background Reflection for All Hallows` Eve: Saints (those who are 'hallowed,' made holy) are those men and women who have faithfully lived the Good News. Today we remember that each of us is also called to be a saint and we remember that Jesus told us to 'be glad because your names are written in heaven' (Luke10:20).

Legends show that Halloween may have come from the Roman Feralia, during which prayers were offered for all deceased relatives, friends, and heroes. We consider saints, holy men and women, to be heroes, too.

Before the Romans invaded Britain and brought their celebration of Feralia, the Druids of Britain celebrated Samhain, Summer`s End, on October 31. The Druids believed that on this day the spirits of dead people who had not lived good lives would be forced to enter the bodies of animals. Thus the ghostly qualities of Halloween arise from both Roman and Druid customs.

In Wales, people celebrated Halloween by telling fortunes, particularly those of young girls and boys. The next day people paraded from door to door singing and asking for a soul cake in return for prayers. They felt that keeping a soul cake in the home all year brought good fortune.

Soul, soul, for a souling cake
I pray, good missus, a souling cake
One for Peter, two for Paul
And three for him who made us all.

Long ago in Scotland, children made jack-o-lanterns out of turnips. They lit and carried them to protect themselves against witches, fairies, elves, and goblins. In some parts of England, people gathered around the fire to tell stories and roast nuts. The Irish probably initiated the custom of 'trick or treat' when groups of Irish farmers went from house to house soliciting food. The farmers promised prosperity to those who gave abundantly and made threats against those who didn`t. This Irish custom is similar to the Welsh 'souling.'

There is a new way of trick or treating in many countries. Instead of collecting goodies for themselves, many children say, 'Trick or treat for UNICEF.' The United Nations then uses the collected money to help sick and hungry children around the world.

The prayer service for Halloween helps children rediscover a religious meaning in this holiday.

In celebrating this eve, we recognize our call to be holy. In recognizing ourselves as the family of God, we accept in love our responsibility to pray for all people—those living, those who have died, and those who are yet to live.
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ECC 's "Experience New Mexico" Fundraising Raffle is approaching once again!

You may win one of 10 prize baskets filled with amazing gift certificates from our sponsors listed below, AND Help The Holy Faith Early Childhood Community raise funds for classroom equipment & materials!

Tickets will be on sale beginning October 5 at the Holy Faith Hospitality Breakfast, and available thereafter from Laurie at the ECC office, or from Amy at the Parish office.

Ticket prices are $10 for one, or $20 for three. Drawing - October 29th
Thank you for helping our Ministry, and taking a chance at being a LUCKY WINNER!

Thank you to our 2008 sponsors:

BODY
Outback Restaurant
Coyote Café
Albertsons
Maria`s Restaurant
Steaksmith at El Gancho
Bell Massage
The Santa Fe Children`s Museum
The Inn at Loretto Hotel
Nirvana Spa
Chrysalis Salon
The Desert Chorale
Bumble Bees Grill
La Posada Hotel
Youth Counseling
Koenig`s Natural Products
Second Street Brewery
La Casa Sena
Il Vicino
Starbucks
Mary Kay
The Compound
The Isotopes
Staples
Maggie Scratch Hair Design
Regal Cinemas
Pasqual`s
Tia Sophia`s
The Plaza Restaurant
The Monk`s Corner
Not Just Pizza
Jinja
Bishop`s Lodge
Santa Fe Opera
The Lensic
Trader Joe`San Francisco Bar & Grill
Pranzo Italian Grill
Amaya at Hotel Santa Fe
The Painted Dish
Santa Fe Baking Co.
Geronimo
Laurie English Massage
Vitamin Cottage
Beauty & The Beads
10,000 Waves
Home Run PIzza
Geri`s Hair Salon
Whole Foods
Best Buy
La Montanita CO-OP
The Cowgirl
Jackalope
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FOREIGN MISSIONS

NEWS FROM INDIA The following letter was emailed to our Foreign Missions team. It is from one of the boys in the Jaipur Children`s Aid home.

Dear Uncle and Aunty,

Greetings to you in the name of Christ. this is Anil here. Hope you all remember me. We all are fine here by God`s grace. During July our school reopened and after a vacation of more than a month we went to school. We all were quite excited about it with our new school bags, uniforms, shoes and everything new. During vacations we had a great time this year. It had rained many times after the mid of June. We enjoyed the rain very much. We were in fact dancing in the rain with all support from Bittu Dedi. She is always there with us to support us in all fun. She used to be with us in helping us doing the assignments and homeworks. She is the one who does all the difficult home assignments and projects for all of us and even for Alexander Bhaiya.

So when school reopened we all were appreciated by our teachers for our prompt work and all. Then we celebrated Raksha Bandhan. Rakhi was tied for all us by Bittu Dedi. We celebrated the festival very much. I got prizes for singing for the Independence Day function. Not only me. Almost everyone from JCA got prizes. then from next month our exams will start. The elder ones are busy preparing for that.

I have a special request for you. We all are quite anxious to see you all, so when you reply to my mail, let me know when you all are coming to see us.

Thanking you, yours lovingly, Anil
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We have recently heard from Mr Baby, the on site Christian director of Jaipur Children`s Aid, that he would prefer to receive money rather than have presents shipped for Christmas gifts for 'our JCA kids.' If some of you have purchased things for the box which is being organized with Betty Carley`s leadership, that`s fine. We`ll send what we have. If others of you want to make a happier Christmas for the boys, please make out your check in any amount to the Church of the Holy Faith but it is important that you put JCA Christmas in the memo line. Checks could be left in the Foreign Missions box in Amy`s office or given directly to Betty. The Foreign Missions Committee wants to thank you for your generosity which has promise to make this the best Christmas ever for JCA. The Foreign Missions Comm.
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FAITH AT WORK COMMUNITY OUTREACH

It`s been a very busy fall at Faith at Work. Our Back to School program was supplemented this year by contributions to KOAT Channel 7/Smith Grocers. We had school supplies and school uniforms all over our space. We have provided school supplies to 130 children and continue to receive requests. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by these children and their parents. They are starting the new school year well equipped!

Are any of you collecting the Albertson`s coupons when you shop? We have received donations of several of the dish sets for our families. You may find this a meaningful way to lend support to those in need who are becoming settled in their households. With the fall chill in the air, the requests for blankets and sleeping bags for homeless people will increase. We continue to receive requests for food items for the homeless and for those moving from homeless status to set up housekeeping. These contributions, in addition to household items, clothing, and financial contributions are always appreciated and put to good use.

Food items needed include: pasta, spaghetti sauces, instant coffee and oatmeal, canned fruits and vegetables, flour, sugar, syrup and jams and jellies. We can also use 'gift cards' with which to purchase fresh milk and eggs.

We are quite proud of our almost 25 volunteers who make significant contributions of their time and talents to match your donations to those who can use them. We are seeking an additional 4-5 volunteers to work in our facility. We would invite someone to come in for 2-3 hours twice monthly to keep our shoes sorted and organized. With one of our volunteers off to spend the winter in warmer temperatures we also invite someone to volunteer on Tuesdays to fill the weekly supply requests from Healthcare for the Homeless and the Youth Shelters, and encourage someone to join us as much as three hours a week to sort baby and children`s clothing and help to keep it organized. Call me at 471-6323 if you are interested or can recommend someone who might be so.

Again we thank you for your incredible generosity. We are able to assist a good number of people, directly and jointly with other agencies, in large part through your generous spirit of giving.

Angela Merkert, Executive Director
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BITS AND PIECES

Newcomers -- Save the date  Our next Newcomers` event will be held on October 3 beginning at 5:00 pm. If you have not received your invitation please call the parish office. We want you to feel welcome at the Church of the Holy Faith!
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Volunteers Needed for Camp Stoney Work Day in October - In lieu of Holy Faith Work Day in October, the monthly Holy Faith work crew will be working at Camp Stoney October 4 & 5 on a construction project that will enable the camp to accommodate more adults. Meals will be provided and overnight accommodation the night of October 4 for those who would like to stay overnight. You can work both days or either one of the two. Construction experience is not required. Please call George Amos at 690-6575 or Bill Adrian at 231-1681 to sign up or get more information.
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Blue Star Mothers -- will send your paper back books to our soldiers in Iraq, or to a veteran`s hospital. For more information visit: www.bluestarmothers.com.
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PARISH PRAYER LIST AND MILESTONES

Please pray for: Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katharine, Presiding Bishop, Kenneth, Priest in Charge, John and Duncan priests; Chris, Jim, and Katherine pursuing holy orders; Katina, missionary candidate; our Vestry; for our relationship with St. Francis Cathedral & First Presbyterian Church; and in our Diocese, Trinity on the Hill, Los Alamos, Colin Kelly, Rector, the Search Committee, and the Standing Committee.

Healing and Comfort: ALICE Adams, MARY Adams, BURCH Ault, FLORENCE Ault, KATHRYN Baker, PHILIP Baker, GUY Bayne, KAY Bell, GEORGE Bingham, JEANETTE Bruno, FRANCES Burke, MARYANNE Crenshaw, HALEY Curtin, GAIL Davis, JOHN Davis, MARJORIE Dobyns, JIM Evans, KAREN Evans, GAIL Fine, ED Forgotson, DOUG Fraser, KATHY Fraser, BARBARA Grassia, LUKE Grassia, JERE Green, MARTHA Greenway, SHIRLEY Gutermuth, SUZANNE Hanratty, GENE Hamby, AUDREY Henrickson, NOEL Ice, STEVE Jennings, CINDI Jones, SYBIL Jones, SUZIE Landrum, JOY Lanum, BETTY Lilienthal, SHAD Longenette, JEAN Luther, ALICE McSweeney, JOHN Onstott+, HARRIET Paschal, FRANCES Payne, JOHN Potter, STEVE Ray, PETE Rhymes, KEITH Robinson, DYLAN Rodriguez. CAROL Scheffler, PATTY Stone, JIM Taylor, ADA Waelder, and BILL Wotherspoon,

Our Family and Friends: JON Bell, LINDA Bennett, DANIEL Bufkin, BRADLEY Carlton, JEAN Carpenter, JASON Collins, DOROTHY Cook, AGNES Cooke, TINA Cooper, PHYLLIS Corbyn, LORENA Cowles, JACK Crenshaw, KAY Crutcher, DENNIS DeVary, AMY DuBois, JESSIE Fradkin, JERRY Freeman, JOHN Ford, TUDOR Garland, MARY Gerard, DAVID Gillis,BOB Jackson, TRAVIS Jacob, ELENI Jakub, JONAS Kaare, SYLVIA Johnson, ABBAS Kazmi, UMBREEN Kazmi, GENE Kennison, WEBSTER Kitchell, WILL Knox, WILLIAM Larkin Jr., BOB Lee, BETTY Lindley, CORA Littleton, MEREDITH Lusby, TERRI May, ED Mazria, STEPHANIE Lowry, MEREDITH Lusby, CHARLOTTE Mason, BAILEY McCollum, JOHN McLean, KENNY McMillan, BARNEY McQuaid, SALLY McQuaid, JOHN Miller, JO Milner, KRISTY Morrissey, JIM Morton, BETH Noland, JIM Norris, MEREDITH Ray, JIM Richelt, MARK Rickers, NORMA Rickers, MIKE Robinson, JEAN Rose, KEITH Roth, FRANK Salazar, JUNE Silcock, MARY Simmons, PAULINE Simmons, JANE Simonson, KATE Slatton, NICHOLAS Slatton, STEWART Slatton, TAYLOR Thorell, SANDY Wade, JILL Wade, JILL Wall, SUNDAY Walters, NICHOLAS Webb, JODY Wheeless, DICK Wolfe, KAYLA Yancey, BOB, CHARLES, ELISABETH & BABY, JAY, MARGE, MISSY, RICHARD, SUE, and VIVIAN (Names will be placed on the Family & Friends list for 60 days.)

Our friends and family in the military: JOSHUA Baker, HUGH Bailey, CARSON Butz, LTC. DANIEL Gilewitch, LTC. PETER Hansen, MASON LeMieux, MATTHEW Lowry, Capt. (USN) OSCAR Lujan, Sgt. BILL McSweeney, LTC. CHARLES Stewart Slatton II, Maj. STEPHEN Stroble, Maj. RYAN Thiessen, JUSTIN L. VanHout, WAYNE Whipple, and BG Greg Zanetti.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES - Congratulations to: Sheila & Barry Shafer who celebrate their 37 anniversary October 2; Lena & Robert Mann who celebrate their 23 anniversary October 5; Rickie & Webb Sherrill who celebrate their 46 anniversary October 6; Andi Shapiro & Jim Gordon who celebrate their 3 anniversary October 7; Karen & Stan Rodman who celebrate their 11 anniversary October 12; Elizabeth & Robert Pettus who celebrate their anniversary October 13; P.J. & Carl Turner who celebrate their 34 anniversary October 13; Nel & Simon Mostert who celebrate their 51 anniversary October 15; Fidelia & Stuart Kirk who celebrate their 20 anniversary October 17; Beverly & Joel Abramson who celebrate their anniversary October 19; Mitzi & Tom Barker who celebrate their 23 anniversary October 19; Carol & Rodney Cyr who celebrate their 18 anniversary October 21; Laura & Walter Ford who celebrate their 26 anniversary October 21; Vonda & Ernest Schnitger who celebrate their 54 anniversary October 30; and Alexandra & Mike Ward who celebrate their 44 anniversary October 31.

BIRTHDAYS

Jim Adams - 1
Jamilah McDaniel - 1
Beverly Abramson - 2
Nel Mostert - 2
Riley Eggers - 3
Mary Louise Graw - 3
Richard Stolley - 3
George Bingham - 5
Mary Jean Cook - 7
Audrey Henrickson - 7
Christine Simpson - 7
Fran Bruno - 8
Nathan Gruda - 8
Alexandra Ward - 8
Owen Gruda - 10
John Williams - 10
Anne Ponce - 11
Brooke Little - 12
Chris Webster - 12
Paul Franke - 15
Ellen Thompson - 15
Doug Ottersberg - 16
Frances Day - 17
Mary Little - 17
Jane Wolverton - 17
Sandra Brink - 19
Ron Eitzen - 19
Shad Longenette - 19
Meggie Stone - 19
Nola Irvin - 19
Jeff Indall - 20
Cindi Jones - 20
Steve Ann Kalinec - 20
Mark Williamson - 20
Frances Barkmann - 21
Ann Lewis Dupre - 21
Ellie Stone - 21
Lynsey Bernard - 21
Frank Bugg - 22
Allison Margetson - 22
Gillian Coleman - 23
Janice Matthews - 24
Wilia Williams - 24
Scott Bernard 25
Jean Johnston - 26
Andy Thornton - 26
Gregory Harris - 27
Callie Henkel - 27
Irma Kelly - 27
Robert Baxter - 27
Linda Yarbrough - 29
Dennis McLain - 29
Jean Luther - 30
Nathaniel Sindelar - 31
Connor Spears - 31
David Woodruff - 31
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Please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner Margaret (Peg) Lane who died September 7.
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LOOKING AHEAD

November:

2 - Baptisms will be celebrated. Please call Fr. Semon if you, or someone you know, are interested in being baptized.
6 - Library Book Review and Tea at 4:00 pm.
8 - Northeast Deanery meeting in Taos.
19 - Evensong at 7:00 pm
23 - Parish Thanksgiving Dinner.
27 - Thanksgiving Day Eucharist at 10:00 am.
27 & 28 - The Parish Office will be closed.
29 - Project Day.

December:
6 - St. Nicholas Bazaar.
14 - Visiting priest, Fr. Masud Syedullah will lead the Forum and preach.
16 - Holy Faith`s first Taizé Healing Service officiated by Frs. Syedullah and Onstott- 6:00 pm in the church.
20 - Children`s Pageant Rehearsal - 1:00 pm.
        Choir Rehearsal 3:00 p.m
21 - Lessons and Carols at 5:00 pm.
        Las Posadas with St. Francis Cathedral and First Presbyterian Church.
24 - Christmas Eve services:
           4:00 pm - Children`s Pageant;
           7:00 pm. - Choral Eucharist
         10:00 pm - Musical Prelude;  
         10:30 pm Solemn High Eucharist (with incense).
25 - Christmas Day service at 10:00 am. (Choral Eucharist.)

The Parish office will close at 12:00 noon on Christmas Eve. It will remain closed Christmas Day and December 26.

January:
1 - Office closed
      Holy Eucharist at 12:10 in the Chapel.
2 - Office closed.
8 - Early Childhood Community Pot luck.
19 - Office closed in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
25 - Annual Meeting and Pot luck.
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