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Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Reserved Sacrament: Rite II
October 25, 2026
Dear People of Saint John's,
The Gospel this Sunday is from Matthew 22:34-46. Deacon Paul will speak about the greatest commandment of all and the second one which is like unto it. These commandments define the heart of Christian faith: our relationship with God and our love for others.
Sunday, October 25th
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
at 9:30 and 10:00 am in the Atrium
Volunteers Needed
(A small, enjoyable, and valuable time commitment)
Adult observers are needed every Sunday during CGS sessions
beginning this Sunday, Oct. 25th from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Please contact Gaby at ggastelum@stjohnstroy.org.
Stewardship Workshops Continue After Coffee Hour
in the Thompson Room through November 1st.
This Sunday, October 25: Taxes and Giving
Peter Brucato, financial advisor and parishioner, will lead a workshop on various tax strategies for giving, whether you itemize or not, including a generous new tax deduction for 2026.
Please Note
If you missed Sandy Hutchison's presentation on Sunday, October 11, or want to be able to review the slides again, you can find a PDF of it HERE.
Reminder
Set your clocks back one hour on the evening of October 31st so that all will be well on Sunday, November 1st!
Stewardship Workshop Next Sunday, November 1: Planned Giving
Attorney (and former Senior Warden) Jim Prout will guide us through various ways we can leave behind a legacy that will help the church prosper for generations to come.
You are invited!
Sunday, November 1st
On Sunday, November 1st, beginning at 3:30 pm, our music director and organist Thompson Howell will play the Evensong service at the Cathedral of All Saints in Albany (on All Saints Day). The official service begins at 4:00 pm and will also honor Deacons Bill and Sandy Tatem, who served St. John's well over many years. All are welcome to attend.
Another Small and Fun Volunteer Opportunity
Coffee Hour Needs You! Dates needed: November 29 to infinity.
Please contact Isabelle Andrews at saintjohnstroyhospitality@gmail.com or find the sign-up sheet for each Sunday in the Thompson Room hallway along with coffee-hour procedures and suggestions.
Please contact the office with any questions and visit the website calendar at stjohnstroy.org
for more information.
Office:
Office @stjohnstroy.org
For those of you who will be worshiping with us via live stream, be sure to let us know that you are there through the chat feature, so that we can greet you at the passing of the Peace. Service Links are found at the top right of this page.
Come join in worship!
With gratitude for our life together,
June Waters
What to Look For (to Send a Chat)
Once you are viewing the live stream by pressing the link above, there should be a "conversation" to the right of the stream (Top Chat). Like this:
Other Links you might find helpful.
