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Vol. 16, No. 47 | November 7, 2021 | WeAreStAlbans.org
Lectionary Readings for this Sunday
All Saints' Day
Find out what's happening this week!
As of Thursday morning we need an intercessor at both services.



Don't forget to your clock back 1 hour this weekend!
Poe Middle School After-School Meal Program Continues

St. Albans will be serving a hot meal to middle schoolers who participate in Poe’s after-school activities next Tuesday, November 9. At the first serving last week, 120 students took advantage of these meals.
 
More than two-thirds of the students in the after-school programs receive free- or reduced-priced breakfasts and lunches, and so our meals support those who face food insecurity at home at the end of the day. Here’s your opportunity to support this outreach!
 
To see volunteer slots (shopping, cooking, transporting, serving/cleaning), click this link to learn more and to sign up. Contact Camille Stern with any questions at scottandcamille@verizon.net.
Honoring our Veterans

Sunday, November 14, we will honor members of our parish family who have served (or are serving) in the U.S. Armed Services by reading their names during the Prayers of the People. To enter the name and service information of St. Alban-ites who have served, please click here.
Lesson 3: Praying for Today (Focus: Matthew 6:11)
This week, we will reflect on the active role we all have in bringing “daily bread” to the world. God wants desperately to partner with us in making his dream of justice and love for all of his creation come true.
Coloring pages and activities available Sunday in the Narthex. New videos posted every Saturday morning: WeAreStAlbans.org/live.

Samaritan Ministry 35th Anniversary
Gala

November 6, 2021 7:00 - 8:00pm
Please join St. Alban's and over forty parishes in the tri-state area (DC, Maryland and Virginia) who will be gathering virtually to celebrate Samaritan Ministry's 35th year celebrating their service to help participants meet their goals. Click here to find out more, to register or to view silent auction baskets assembled by partner churches (including 2 gift baskets submitted by St. Albans!)
Muldoon Concert Series:
The Washington Saxophone Quartet
November 7, 2021 | 4pm

Join us in Frizzell Hall this Sunday at 4:00 pm for a concert featuring one of the country’s preeminent saxophone ensembles. You’ve heard them before, performing arrangements of the “All Things Considered” theme during interludes on NPR. All concertgoers will be masked and distanced – please invite your friends from outside the parish, too! A brief reception will follow with light snacks and beverages to allow attendees to meet the artists. For more information about the Muldoon Concert Series, and how to support it, please visit https://wearestalbans.org/music/muldoon/.

This performance is partially supported by funding from the
Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Decorators and Designers!

Especially those with festive flair--we need you! Please help us deck the Parish Hall out in all its glory this holiday season for the annual Bazaar.  

There are several options to help--and for all ages. We will be decorating the hall with lights and the larger decor on Saturday, November 13 from 9:30a to noon. We will decorate the Christmas trees on Sunday, November 14 after the 8:15a service and again after the 10:15a service.

Any time you can help would be greatly appreciated. Please call or email Olivia Devereux with questions at 571-224-7457 or ojsdevereux@gmail.com.
Pre-order your world-famous, frozen, ready-to-bake
Bazaar Sausage Rolls now!

We had such a great response to our frozen sausage rolls in the online bazaar catalog last year, that we decided to do it again. 

Blessed are the bakers and candy-makers!

Bakers and candy-makers - we need your specialties for the bazaar! Bring your baked goods, candies, or pantry items such as jams, marmalades, pickles, etc. to Room 11 any time Friday, November 19. Please package them for individual sale.

THANK YOU for your generous donations!
Bazaar Advertising

If you have Bazaar yard signs, please update them with the date November 20th and post them in your yard, or in your neighborhood. The Bazaar is less than a month away. Thank you! 
Our Sunday Ministry Table focuses on the
Memorial Grove Committee
 
The Memorial Grove Committee is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our Memorial Grove (in the back of the church.) The Memorial Grove is a plot of land set aside for the interment of the ashes of St. Alban's members, and for those whose burial service is held in our church. It is a ministry of care and compassion, ensuring the final resting place of many of our saints - friends, family and neighbors - is kept and cared for.
 
Stop by the information table in the narthex to find out how you can be part of these important ministries at St. Alban's. 

When you do stop by, ask yourself, “Where is God calling me to serve?” We can help find the “right fit” for you and your lifestyle. Whether you have one hour of time to donate or can chair an entire committee, there is a place for everyone at St. Alban’s. Representatives from each ministry will be available to discuss how our combined effort serves the mission of St. Alban’s. 

For more info, contact Karen or Rick Weinberg at rweinberg1@cox.net.
Help Hungry Families at Poe Middle School and
Its Feeder Elementary Schools 
 
Our next food distribution is Wednesday, November 17th,
repeating every two weeks | 2:30 - 5:00 pm 
 
The Poe Middle School food program is back in session, and we are distributing essential food items to needy families. We need volunteers to help pack (2:30 - 3:15 pm at St. Alban's) or transport and distribute food (3:15-5:00 pm at H-Mart, Heritage Drive in Annandale.) Sign up for one or both shifts, whichever fits your schedule! Questions? Email nelldillard@hotmail.com.
 
Altar Flowers for Sunday Worship 
Dedicating altar flowers is a wonderful way to remember a loved one, to celebrate a milestone or important date, or to simply give thanks to God with beautiful flowers. 
PRAYERS
 
For the Sick and the Suffering in our Parish: Alec Albergottie, Gail Allison, Jenn Aument, Laura Barker, Nancy Calvert, Ava Campbell, Barbara Chatelain, Evangeline Clark-Wiles, Don Craver, Casey Cummings, Mary Ann Daymont, Moe Fraunfelder, David Hamnett, Nancy Harrell, Debbe Hughes, Ralph Kelley, April Kreller, Rev. Lucretia Mann, Duncan McBride, Ginny Peters, Jerry Sare, Sally Sare, Debbie Schrag, Ginger Shea, Cheryl Sinsabaugh, Michael Sinsabaugh, Steve Smith, Dottye Stacy, Bari St. Cyr, Evie Tanner, Trudy Van Balen, Kenneth Youngert.
 
For the Sick and the Suffering — Family and Friends: Michael Arnold, Larry and Jean Babb, Aly Bailey, The Berry family, Rebecca Bullen-Peabody, Chris, Bill Comiski, Barbara Cook, Jean Cothran, Jean & Greg Cox, Janet Crist, Phyllis Cullen, MerriBeth Cully, Dan Daddario, Grace Davidson, Tom Davidson, Amy Falcon, Don Garner, Lisa Groulx, Keith Heimann, Rev. Jackie Holcomb, Darla Hopkins, Dwight & Lydia Hutchinson, Heidi Kharbanda, Frank Korff, Lee Sr. and Lee Jr., Liz Lybrand, Sue Marshall, Donell Mathews, Janet and Earnest McFall, Susan Metsala, Maryanne Moyers, Lynn and Bob Nanney, Wilmot O'Loughlin, Mr. & Mrs. Perina, Russ and Emily Potts, Harry Rees, Karen Rhett, Mark Roosma, Ema Rosasco, Anne Sibert, Patricia Shepherd, Richard Stearman, Brooks Travis, Dick Youngblood.
 
Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Zinnah and Evangeline Wiles with special thanks to God for keeping us alive, and Anonymously in honor of all those who have served or are currently serving in the military especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Prayers for those who are travelling and for our military and civilians who serve their nation working for peace: Jed Andrews, Cory Curran, Bobby Dubas, Mike Fitzpatrick, Matthew Hanson, Ian Jarvis, Susan Matthews, Annie Robinson and Daniel Stephenson.
 
Birthday Prayers: Vivian Byrley, 11/7; Nancy McSlarrow, 11/7; Maggie Rutherford, 11/8; Evelyne Willis, 11/9; Ann Gates, 11/9; Fr. Jeff, 11/10; Alin Popescu, 11/11; Marc Cheek, 11/11; Mark Deal, 11/12; Debbie Rosse, 11/13.

The Parish Cycle of Prayer: give thanks for the members of the Muldoon Concert Guild who ensure that this parish’s love and passion for music is shared throughout the community to the glory of God.

The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: pray for All Saints’, Richmond; Grace Church & St. Mary’s Church, Clarke Parish, Berryville; and Potomac Church (All Saints, Sharon Chapel; Church of the Spirit; Olivet and St. Mark’s), Alexandria.

The Anglican Cycle of Prayer: pray for The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

To place a name on the prayer list contact the parish office
at 703-256-2966 or email info@stalbansva.org
Updates regarding those on this list are greatly appreciated.

For pastoral emergencies please call (571) 383-6096.
Deadline for submitting announcements for SAM is every Tuesday at 5pm.