Vestry Transition Prayer

O God, You are our gracious and loving Father.
We ask for your guidance and presence so that we may have the wisdom and unity to make decisions and discern your will during our period of transition. Through your son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, Amen.

Online Diocesan Morning Prayer

Online Morning Prayer with Bishop Heyd Every Weekday at 8 a.m.

Please note that you'll need to register before you join.
Click here https://dioceseny.org/online-morning-prayer to register.

Post-Pilgrimage Reflections: Coffee Hour Recap!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday, October 19th, for a truly insightful and inspiring Coffee Hour! Our pilgrims shared a captivating presentation on their experiences in Assisi, Italy. It was a wonderful opportunity to see Assisi through their eyes, and to hear what they learned about St. Francis.

Trunk or Treat Recap: Thank You for a Spooktacular Sunday!

What an amazing time we had this past Sunday, October 26th, at our annual Trunk or Treat event!
A huge thank you to all the families, youth, and community members who came out to share in the fun. Your incredible creativity, wonderful costumes, generous spirit, and festive energy truly made the day a wonderful, safe, and memorable celebration of the season.

Did You Know?

The Episcopal Church is filled with rich history, quirky traditions, and deep joy. Here are some things that might surprise and delight you…

In the Episcopal Church, the days surrounding the turn from October to November—Halloween (All Hallows' Eve), All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day—form a sacred time of remembrance and celebration. These observances connect us to the great cloud of witnesses, honoring both the saints who have gone before us and all the faithful departed. They invite us to reflect on the mystery of life, death, and resurrection, rooted in our hope in Christ.

Halloween / All Hallows' Eve (October 31): All Hallows' Eve is the evening before All Saints' Day ("hallows" means "saints" or "holy ones"). The Book of Occasional Services provides a special liturgy for this night, emphasizing light in the midst of darkness and including readings that explore themes of mortality and hope (Book of Occasional Services, 2018). The Episcopal service for All Hallows' Eve often includes dramatic readings from scripture, such as the story of the Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28), Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones (Ezekiel 37), and the Valley of Dry Bones, which confront themes of fear, death, and God's power over both. Halloween is not just a secular holiday, but in the church, it serves as a vigil—a time to prepare our hearts to celebrate the saints and to remember that God's love triumphs over fear and death.

All Saints' Day (November 1, or the following Sunday):  All Saints' Day is one of the seven principal feasts of the Episcopal Church year and is one of four days especially recommended for baptisms (Book of Common Prayer, p. 15, 312). Honoring All Saints: The day commemorates all saints, known and unknown, who have borne witness to Christ across the ages. It celebrates the unity of the Church on earth and in heaven (BCP, p. 380). Many Episcopal churches mark the day with festive Eucharist, processions, the reading of the names of the departed, and beloved hymns such as "For All the Saints" (The Hymnal 1982, #287).

All Souls' Day / Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (November 2). Remembering All the Departed: While All Saints' Day honors the great saints, All Souls' Day (officially called the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed in the Episcopal Church) is a time to remember all who have died, especially loved ones and parishioners (BCP, p. 238). Prayers for the Dead: The church offers prayers for the repose of souls, trusting in God's mercy and the promise of resurrection. This is a day of quiet reflection and remembrance. Many congregations invite members to submit names of loved ones to be read aloud in worship, and some set up altars or create spaces for remembrance, echoing the love and connection that transcends death.

Announcements

Spooky Coffee Hour and Trunk-or-Treat!

Join us for coffee hour in recognition of All Saints Sunday. Join us following Sunday worship in the guild room for lite fare, conversation, and fellowship. All are welcome.

All Saints Necrology

During the All Saints service on November 2, we will offer prayers for those who have died in the past year (October 2024 - October 2025). Please submit the names of your loved ones to the parish office by Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

A Message of Love and Support for All Saints Episcopal Church

As many of you are aware, All Saints Episcopal Church will hold its final service on Saturday, November 1st, at 4:00 p.m. We will gather as one community to celebrate the many years of faithful ministry that have touched countless lives, and to honor the deep sorrow that comes with bringing this chapter of ministry on Staten Island to a close. Your presence is an expression of love and solidarity. Please join us in supporting the All Saints community during this sacred time of remembrance and thanksgiving.

Christ Church Coming Events

Saturday, Nov 15 – Bingo Night
Wednesday, Nov 19 – Packing Holiday Food Baskets
Thursday, Nov 20 – Distribution of Holiday Food Baskets
Friday, Nov 28 – Saturday, Dec6 – Sale of Christmas Wreaths and Tags for Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec 6 – Reception and Tree Lighting
Wednesday, Dec 17 – Packing Holiday Food Baskets
Thursday, Dec 18 – Distribution of Holiday Food Baskets
Wednesday, Dec 21 – Decorating the Church and Parish Hall

IPC Coming Events

Saturday, November 1st

All Saints Episcopal Church will hold its final service on Saturday, November 1st, at 4:00 p.m.  We will gather as one community to celebrate the many years of faithful ministry that have touched countless lives, and to honor the deep sorrow that comes with bringing this chapter of ministry on Staten Island to a close.  Your presence is an expression of love and solidarity. Please join us in supporting the All Saints community during this sacred time of remembrance and thanksgiving.

Sunday, November 2nd

St. John's, Bingo, 4:00 PM 

Thursday, November 6th

Fundraiser Dinner supporting NYCO and Christ Church, 6:00 PM 
Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th
Church of St. Andrew, Annual Holiday Fair.  Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday, November 8th

St. Andrew's, Breakfast with Santa, $15 per child (RVSP required by November 1)

Saturday, November 15th

St. Alban's Yoga, 9:30 AM
St. Andrew's Holiday Fair After Party, 6:00 PM, $40 per person, RSVP required,
Christ Church Fall Bingo Night, 6:30 PM,

Saturday, November 22nd

St. Alban's Yoga, 9:30 AM FLYER
St. John's, Holiday Fair, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday, November 30th

St. Andrew's, Christmas Drop and Shop, open to ages 4 – 14.  $10 per child, pizza, crafts and lots of Christmas fun! 
Historic Presentation by Friends of Olmsted-Beil House, 2:00 PM FLYER

Saturday, December 13th

St. John's, Breakfast with Santa, 9:30 AM
Christ Church, Tea and Tree Lighting 3:00 PM

Sunday, December 14 (Advent III)

St Alban's, Historic Presentation by Friends of Olmsted-Beil House, 2:00 PM
St. Paul's Lessons and Carols, 4:00 PM – Details to follow.

Sunday, December 21 (Advent IV)

St. Mary's, Advent Concert, 4:00 PM – Details to follow
Save the Date – Sunday, January 11th, 2:00 PM – Collaborative Ministry Celebration

Christ Church Parish Prayer List

The following individuals have requested our prayers:

Fred Allen, Ricia Augusty, Betty Babb, Elma Babb, Erma Babb, Marcella Babb, Jenny Badger, Joseph Bonner, Mary Boyce, Deborah Broome, Frank Cangemi, Merle Carrington, Irvin Celestine, Eva Charney, Matthew Cileli, David Clark, Wayne Clark, Marcia Clendenen, Sandra Cocks, Lisa Colli-Hogan, Theodore R. Coletti, Carmen Conrado, Barbara Corregan, Laura Craig, Gaynelle Cumberbatch, Wayne Dupuis, Marlene Elia, Garfield Evans, Tabitha Foxx, Julio Gambuto, Ann Gardner, Sandra Giambalvo, Peter Gilchrist, Griffiths, Suzanne Guglielmi, Steven Haley, Mary Hamblin, Mary Haugen, Anne Heather, Avion Hernandez-Elcock, Aretha Jadusingh, Michael Kelly, The McIntosh Family, Eva McClary, Mary Mcclellan, Julie Murphy, T. Rauch and Teri Murray, Minister Robert Perkins, Ann Reilly, Olivia Rey, Leila Rollock, Willie Marcus & Dylan Schumaker, Daphne Smith, Joyce Smith, David Lloyd Stephens, George Sullivan, Fred Tucher, Linda Tuell, John Tuohey, Lucille Williams, Doreen Wood, Leighton Wynter, Marsha Wynter, Teresa Brown-Zapken, Patrick Zapken.

Please Note: The Prayer List is intended to uphold and encourage those who need healing prayers. If persons have been fully recovered and no longer need to be lifted up in this way, please let us know so that we can make room for others. This list will be updated every three months unless otherwise notified. If you need a loved one or friend to remain on the list, please call the parish office. Thank you!

We pray for the repose of Elliot Carter and the souls of all the faithful departed. May their souls rest in peace.

We pray for all the frontline and essential workers in our parish, and around S.I. and the world.

We pray for the hundreds of asylum seekers in New York City, particularly on Staten Island, and ask God's Holy Spirit to help us as citizens, civic organizations, and religious institutions respond with love and compassion.

We pray for comfort to the families and communities impacted by gun violence, and for the will and determination to enact appropriate gun control legislation and promote a culture of safety.

We pray for an end to armed conflict and lift up the people of Israel, Palestine, Ukraine, Russia, and Sudan in the hope that they can move towards peace and diplomacy.

We pray for all those negatively affected by climate, environmental, and natural disasters.

We pray for those who are suffering from the impacts of systemic racism, and for those who are committed and working towards change, unity, and equality for all peoples.

We pray for all those who have started a new academic year.

Memorial Candles:

Columbarium candle: Lit in loving memory of Richard LeClair. From Charlotte Hewitt.
Sanctuary Candle: Lit in loving memory of Richard LeClair. From Charlotte Hewitt.

We give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. Laura Craig (3), Hugo McIntosh, Jr. (4), Karlus Trapp (5).

We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week. Michael & Amy Mazziotti (28).

In the Richmond IPC Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Vestry, Wardens, Clergy and People of All Saints' Episcopal Church.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of the Province of West Africa.

The Rev. Kirstin Swanson