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Somerset, Massachusetts |
Somerset, Massachusetts 02726 Office Phone: (508) 678-9663 |
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A special welcome to everyone visiting our web site for the first time. We invite you to join us following any of our services so that we may meet you more personally. Parish materials are available at the Newcomer's table in the enterance to the church. We urge you to sign our guest book in the entryway. Opportunities for Children Child care for infants through three years old is available during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service from September to May in the nursery, which is downstairs. We ask that parents accompany their children to the nursery. Christian Education Christian Education for pre-school children (age 3) through Senior High is offered from September to May on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. All are encouraged to attend and participate in lively Bible Study and discussions of relevant contemporary needs. Children will rejoin their families during the service for communion. Church Activities and Worship Opportunities A weekly list of activities during the week and special worship opportunities that are currently being offered are printed in the bulletin and posted on the "Events Calendar" on website. Pastoral Needs Should you ever wish to talk to a priest for any reason, please feel free to contact Rev. Bonnie at 508-678-9663. If you do not reach Bonnie, please leave a message and you will be contacted as soon as possible.
THE WARDEN’S WORLD by Rita Burke November 2008
Fall is a time of change and we are seeing some of that change here at COOS. For the first time since I have been a member of this parish, COOS had a family retreat at the Barbara C Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, NH. About 50 people attended the weekend long retreat. Ann Knorr, an Architect with interest in designing sacred space (she is also authoring a book on this topic), was our keynote speaker. Both the theme “Unwrapping God’s Presence” and the weather were perfect for this event. I am sure if you talk with those who attended you will hear about the great time we experienced, (hiking in the woods, singing together during prayer and Eucharist, the no-talent talent show, designing our dream sacred space, some mores at the campfire, the lovely night sky and stars). Because of its great success we are planning on doing this again next year. Plan on joining us next year; it will be an experience you will never forget and it is a great time to share fellowship and the gospel with our parish family.
As I write this, COOS is looking forward to a successful Holiday Faire. Rose Carpenter, who has been chairing this event, had to turn away crafters this year because we are already at capacity. What a great problem to have. Thank you Rose and all who have helped with this event.
“Thank God” our theme this year for pledging has been launched. Rev. Bonnie’s letter introducing the theme and the Vestry’s letter with the pledge card, the key ring card and wallet card have been mailed. I must apologize; the letter stated that enclosed was a work sheet to help you calculate percentage giving if you wished to do so. That worksheet was omitted but there is a copy of it in this Spire. Please feel free to refer to it as you pray and discern your pledge to God. As Rev. Bonnie stated during the announcement portion of the weekend services, we ask that you return all pledge cards by the weekend of November 15th and 16th. This will help the Budget Committee to finalize the 2009 budget which the Vestry will vote on prior to our Annual Meeting in January. If by some chance you are missing a pledge card, the Thank God key ring card or wallet card, or the percentage giving worksheet, there are some in the Narthex of the church. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to talk with myself, Rev. Bonnie or any of the Vestry members.
Please continue to pray for God’s guidance as the Vestry works toward replacing the church roof and as the congregation pledges their time, talent and treasures to God.
God Bless, Rita D Burke
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