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Folks,
The lessons this week include the Happy Ending from Job's story, an excellent reminder of the special role Jesus played as "priest" from the Epistle to the Hebrews, and a very straightforward depiction of a miracle healing Jesus performed as part of his earthly ministry. One has to applaud the direct telling of the miracle in Mark, Ch 10 - the blind beggar heard Jesus was near, called to him, was asked by Jesus for his sight - and got it! The story stands in stark contrast to the much more nuanced distinction the writer of Hebrews makes between Jesus and those other priests of the time. But those of you who know me well, will know how delicious I find Job, down to the very last details (and indeed the OT lesson appointed for this Sunday goes to the end of the Book, most of which was written as poetry). As we will hear this Sunday, Job's friends and family came back to him with gifts and sympathy, he had a herd of animals I couldn't imagine trying to manage, 10 children including 3 daughters (yes Job's Daughters!) and made inheritance provisions for all of them, and then lived a long life. Appropriate to the allegory about accepting reality, Job's friends noted "the evil that the Lord had brought upon him" as I hope all will recall, the Lord specifically allowed these things to happen (allegorically) to make the point. But perhaps best of all was the first sentence of that final paragraph in prose, "And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends" - not for himself! Our prayer for all of us is that we might first pray for others! Our love to all, Bart (and Tony!) and for all of us at St Matthew Parish, San Ardo Events St Matthew Parish in San Ardo will be meeting for Morning Prayer Sunday morning at 10am, and all are welcome to the chapel, corner of r Railroad and Jolon, in San Ardo. Our fellow mission St Luke Parish in Jolon will also behaving Morning Prayer at the same time. Tony Saponate will be leaind at St Matthew and Rachel Denny at St Luke. Other Events As with so many of our parishes, bowing to the popularity of Halloween, so to St James parish in Paso Robles. The parish will as well be collecting wrapped candy for donation to be given out at the City's "Downtown Halloween" event - St James is just a block away from the City's Central Plaza. Note that St Luke Parish in Atascadero will be doing the same for the Halloween on Entrada event. These events will be on "True Halloween" (All Saints Eve) on Thursday, Oct 31. Also in observance of All Saints Day, our friend Mark Plants tells us a table will be set up to display photos of departed family and friends, and the Book of Remembrance will be made available to keep memories of them alive in hearts. The parish, again with many others, has a major outreach program to help with "Feeding the Hungry". They estimate they are feeding 200 people each month. And Dcn Jim Arnold of St James tells us the Brotherhood of St Andrew meets monthly with all men from St James welcome - contact him or the parish office for info. Rev Jen Crompton Will be leaving St Benedict Parish in Los Osos and the parish will celebrate her ministry with a blessing this Sunday. Note that she will also be celebrating the Eucharist service at St Ben on Sun, Nov 10. A reminder from St Barnabas parish to view the Investiture of the newly elected Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church on Sat, Nov 2. beginning at 6:30pm. For full info go to https://saintbarnabas-ag.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=debb1b33eb11372203a975524&id=08e2f10466&e=acee3ced34 In tune with other Halloween events, the Cathedral of St Paul in San Diego will be having "Trunk or Treat" in their parking lot on Oct 26 (TORDAY) from 4-6pm. St Paul is also having "Hike Church" this Sunday at 2pm, Oct 27. In their words: "Chaparral Chapel is an opportunity to connect with God and each other through spending time walking, listening, and experiencing the beauty of nature. All of our hikes are easy and family-friendly, and include engaging activities and practices for all ages." The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego's LGBTQIA group is having an Inclusion Summit also TODAY at St Thomas Church, Temecula from 10am to 2pm. In their words: "EDSD LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Summit Saturday, October 26, 10 am - 2 pm. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Temecula (44651 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, CA 92592) The recently formed EDSD LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Task Force is gathering those with lived experience and local thought leaders for a half-day Summit (lunch included). Join us for the day, for a season, or for the next year. Together, we hope to celebrate diversity, foster understanding, and cultivate a more welcoming environment across the diocese. Your voice matters! For more info contact: The Rev. Brenda Sol, Task Force Co-Chair" [email protected] Or click here to register! For full info go to www.stpaulcathedral.org From the Diocese Prayers for a Peaceful Election Please consider joining the El Camino Real Social Justice Committee in praying for a peaceful election. A short on-line prayer service will be held every Thursday at 1pm. Confused about the propositions? The California Council of Churches has a useful handout with recommendations from a faith perspective here. Hoping you can join us at 1pm on Thursdays here on zoom. tiny.cc/elcamino-electionprayers
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