St. Hubert's Episcopal Church

 Thursday Lectionary Study

   Join this casual group as you are able to weave together the thread of the lessons for the upcoming Sunday.  At 10 a.m. in the Evans Room.  Everyone is encouraged to attend. No need to sign up, or let anyone know. Just come, learn, laugh and enjoy the fellowship at St. Hubert's for an hour on Thursday mornings. Free coffee! 

Next Vestry Meeting,

Monday, November 25, 2019

Deacon's Dismissal  

(Musings from The Rev. Josh Butler)

I might’ve said, “Is there anything I can do to help you?” He said, “I can get the garbage out to the porch but I can’t get it to the curb.” Every Thursday morning his trash bags wait for me on his porch and I tote them to the curb. I do a pretty fair job of it, if I do say so. No wages, no choir of angels, no Nobel prize in the offing, only the occasional, “Thanks!” I don’t entirely understand why I do it … but I don’t need to understand something for it to be worth doing. 

Food Ministry Dates:  

Marion Sterling School Mobile Food Pantry, Friday, 3-5 pm
Distribute fresh produce and other products, 3033 Central Avenue, Cleveland
Contact Bitty Dorr 216-291-1370 or bittydorr@gmail.com

Brown Bag Lunches, Saturday, Dec. 21       9 am
Pack 100 lunches for distribution by St. James in Painesville. At St. Hubert's.
Contact Annie Hitchcock 440-255-4896 or ahit9562@gmail.com

Boys Hope, Girls Hope, Tuesday,December 10,  4-7 pm
Prepare, serve and clean up dinner at low income academy in Garfield Hts. 

Contact Bitty Dorr 216-291-1370 or bittydorr@gmail.com

St. James Hot Lunch,  Sunday,  December 29 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Prepare, serve, clean up a "banquet" for the hungry in Painesville. At St. James Episcopal Church. Contact Jan Cochrac 440-290-7222 or janicecochrac@yahoo.com 

 Pajama Sewing  Packages

Pajama bottom sewing projects (for children at Cleveland Clinic) are available in the River Room for those interested. For more information, contact Bitty Dorr 216-381-1370 or bittydorr@gmail.com

 Next Sunday Fun for Children: 

December 1

Please read the Sunday School's Out... article in NEWS below.

 Thanksgiving Harvest Food In-Gathering

by Bitty Dorr
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As we think about all that we are thankful for we are mindful of those in need. Again this year we are partnering with Trinity Cathedral and Fairmount Temple to provide food bags and gift cards for all the families at the Marion Sterling Elementary School where we serve at the Mobile Food Pantry. St. Hubert’s goal this year is to fill 60 bags. Through the generous donation of Sheryl Weaver’s company the bags are provided for you to fill. Pick one up following church services the next three weeks. You may bring in your filled bag at any time. The donation deadline is Sunday, November 24^th. Below is the list of food to be provided in each bag.
If you would like to provide the food but are unable to get to the grocery store, please give Bitty Dorr a check for $35.00 and she will shop for you. $10.00 gift cards to Dave’s Supermarkets are provided for each bag out of the Outreach Budget which you so generously supported by your attendance at the golf outing and the auction. Thanks to everyone for your generosity!!
 

 St. Hubert's has been in my life since I was a child, through stories and road trips past it many times, even time by the river banks nearby. David and I began attending the church on All Saints’ Sunday 2018 and were moved by the beauty of the church, the cleanliness of the gardens and buildings and most importantly the inclusion of all members and the kindness of its parishioners. In the past year we have joined our church family here, have become very good acolytes and have done numerous other liturgical tasks. We are so grateful for what is done here. It means family to us.  Friendship.  Love.  A place where all are truly welcome.  It has taught us a new meaning of worship and devoting our time to help others. We look forward to many more years here with St. Hubert's, as long as we can continue to care and nourish this beautiful place. That is why this time of giving is so important! Every little amount helps to keep this church and its ministry going. I couldn't imagine now a day without this place. Thank you.

United Thank Offering

Drop off your UTO Blue Boxes anytime on or before December 15! Put them in the collection basket, or leave them in Denise’s office.  Thank you for your prayerful collections.

Advent Lessons and Carols
December 8 at 10:00 a.m. Service
 
Children’s Christmas Pageant
December 22 at 10:00 a.m. Service
 
Christmas Eve

December 24, One Service at 4:00 p.m.

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Watch this space for information about our

2019 Christmas Outreach Program.

Sunday School is Out! Sunday Fun is In!     

We have decided to try something new for our children’s Christian education by developing a new program we hope will better meet the needs of parents and children alike. Beginning immediately we will gather only on the first Sunday of every month for a program we are calling Sunday Fun. Our time will include a Christian lesson and activities that will reinforce the lesson, without being a school-like Sunday morning. On November 3 we will draw on the Feast of St. Hubert and All Saint’s Day. On December 1 we will focus on St. Nicholas.     

The background for this decision came from our low Sunday School attendance and the difficulties it creates. Since Welcome Back Sunday on September 8 when we had 4 children in Sunday School, we have had two children one week and one child the next three. For one child to be the sole focus of a lesson for 45 minutes is uncomfortable for them. But mostly, they need each other to respond to the lesson. Without community it is hard for the children to absorb anything taught. 

   In addition to Sunday Fun, other activities will be planned throughout the year to engage the children in outreach programs and family gatherings. They may be scheduled on Sunday mornings to coincide with worship services, but not necessarily. For example, Brown Bag Lunch sandwich making for families occurs quarterly, (next date is Saturday, October 19 at 9 am), though all are welcome each and every month. Also, on Saturday, November 2 there will be a gathering to create Bow Blankets with others. If you have any thoughts about this, please let us know.     

On the survey last year everyone showed an interest in a Children’s Choir. This is an activity that requires rehearsals for already busy children. We would love to offer this opportunity if we can develop a schedule that works for everyone. If you would like to help, let us know!     

The Children’s Christmas Pageant will take place on the last Sunday of Advent, December 22 at the 10 am service, as was successfully tried for the first time in 2018.           

There will continue to be a nursery for young children with Mary Cay Megyesi. Children of all ages are always welcome to attend worship services with their parents! It is a good opportunity for them and for the parish. There are Activity Kits available to keep them quiet when church gets too long for age appropriate attention spans.

We at St. Hubert’s care deeply about each and every child and their faith formation.  Please speak to Dan or Denise about concerns and suggestions as we make these shifts to meet your changing needs.

Parents of College Students

Parents of college students, St. Hubert’s requests addresses for our college students so that they may be sent cards and notes and BOXES of COOKIES during the year. As your children register for housing for the fall semester, please forward updated mailing addresses to the Office.  For more information, contact Denise Miller or Sheryl Weaver. 

Sew Wonderful Outreach

Do you sew? The children in the pediatric unit of the Cleveland Clinic would be grateful for a pair of colorful pajama bottoms with an elastic waistband and a purchased matching T-shirt. St. Hubert's provides the fabric, pattern and instructions, and T-shirt. All you do is sew. Contact Bitty Dorr 216-381-1370 or bittydorr@gmail.com for more information.

Gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal multiply ministries.

Through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you are feeding the hungry, giving comfort to those who are struggling, developing leaders, strengthening the church, and changing scores of lives every day. 

Your gifts support clergy and lay formation opportunities, youth mission trips and leadership development, and outreach to the community. It is a primary source of funding for Episcopal Community Services (ECS), which provides funds for parish-based outreach ministries that feed the hungry, educate children and young adults, provide spiritual freedom for people who are in prison, give hope to those who are struggling, and carry out God’s work in creative and inspired ways. Such programs provide crucial assistance to those in need. At the same time, they allow us to embody our Christian values and grow together spiritually.

Funds raised through the Appeal also help to underwrite mission trips and leadership development. They provide summer internships for high school and college students, and help to train and place newly ordained clergy. It is only through your continued support that we are able to make such a difference in the lives of so many, extending to them God’s love and changing their worlds in ways that may most fully be measured by God’s gratitude.

Every gift makes a difference!

Forms and envelopes for giving to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal are available at church or contact Laura Hnat at the Diocese, 216.774.0463.

The St. Hubert’s Dears: A New Way to Honor and Remember Loved Ones 

The St. Hubert’s Dears has been created by our Planned Giving Committee to allow gifts of any amount to be donated to the St. Hubert’s Endowment Fund as a tribute for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or any other special occasion or in memory of a departed loved one. Cards thanking the honoree or family for the gift you made will be sent and the gift will be recorded in the St. Hubert’s Dears ledger. The parish will be kept informed of donors and recipients as well as total contributions to the Endowment. 

Gifts to The Endowment Fund help ensure St. Hubert’s mission is continued in perpetuity. The principal of The Endowment Fund is invested and its earnings are used to support church programs and services. All gifts made to The Endowment Fund are 100% tax deductible.

**NEW** Alexa Skill

If you own an Alexa smart speaker, after you enable the skill, you can now say "Alexa, open Episcopal Prayer" and she'll respond with "the Lord be with you." To which you'll say "and also with you," and she'll then say "Let us pray" and play for you the audio file of the prayer for the day.  From trytank.org.

MARION-STERLING SCHOOL CHILDREN NEED OUR HELP!

FOOD FOR FAMILIES  COLLECTION WISH LIST

Your generous donations will be distributed at the monthly school pantry on the 2^nd Friday of each month.

Chicken Noodle or w/Stars Soup (10.5 oz. can)
Tomato Soup (10.5 oz. can)
Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz. can)
Kidney beans (15 oz. can)
Black beans (15 oz. can)
Corn (14.5 oz. can)
Green beans (14.5 oz. can)
Any Greens (Collards, Spinach, etc.) (14.5 oz. can)
Pork and Beans (14.5 oz can)
Mac and Cheese (7.25 oz. box)
Rice (15 oz. box)
Box of Oatmeal packets
Corn Flakes or Cheerios (standard size box – around 18 oz. or 500 g)
 
The following items –in plastic jars-if possible:
Pasta Sauce (24 oz.)
Peanut butter (18 oz.)
Jelly: Strawberry or Grape (18 oz.)

BUNKO! 

Bunko will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 in the Evan’s Room at Church. For only $5 and a dessert or appetizer all ladies are invited to join this fun event. It lasts about 2 hours. We usually eat first and then play. The game is very simple and easy to learn. The only skill needed is to be able to roll dice. Please sign up at the desk so we have an idea for supplies. Any questions call Annie Hitchcock at 440-255-4896.

The book, St. Hubert’s History: 1893-2018, by Ann McConnell is available for purchase in the Evans Room for $20.  See Denise or Ann to purchase.