The eighteenth SUNday after pentecost
Sunday, October 9, at 10:00 am
The form for this service can also be found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 355. Spoken responses are in bold typeface.
Prelude: “Nun danke alle Gott” G. F. Kaufmann
The Entrance Rite
Hymn 493: “O for a thousand tongues to sing”
1. O for a thousand tongues to sing
my dear Redeemer’s praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
2. My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim
and spread through all the earth
abroad the honors of thy Name.
3. Jesus! the Name that charms our fears
and bids our sorrows cease;
’tis music in the sinner’s ears,
’tis life and health and peace.
4. He speaks; and, listening to his voice,
new life the dead receive,
the mournful broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.
5. Hear him, ye deaf; ye voiceless ones,
your loosened tongues employ;
ye blind, behold, your Savior comes;
and leap, ye lame, for joy!
6. Glory to God and praise and love
be now and ever given
by saints below and saints above,
the Church in earth and heaven.
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gloria: “Glory to God in the highest”
The Collect of the Day
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Let us pray.
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the land of Israel, and she served Naaman’s wife. She said to her mistress, “If only my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.”
When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to give death or life, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Just look and see how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me.”
But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king, “Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come to me, that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel.” So Naaman came with his horses and chariots, and halted at the entrance of Elisha’s house. Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean.” But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?” He turned and went away in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, ‘Wash, and be clean’?” So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean.
Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company; he came and stood before him and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel.”
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 111
1 Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the deeds of the Lord! *
they are studied by all who delight in them.
3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
and his righteousness endures for ever.
4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He gives food to those who fear him; *
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works *
in giving them the lands of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
all his commandments are sure.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever, *
because they are done in truth and equity.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever; *
holy and awesome is his Name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *
those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
his praise endures for ever.
Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. The saying is sure:
If we have died with him, we will also live with him;
if we endure, we will also reign with him;
if we deny him, he will also deny us;
if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
for he cannot deny himself.
Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 567: “Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old”
1. Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
was strong to heal and save;
it triumphed o’er disease and death,
o’er darkness and the grave.
To thee they went, the blind, the deaf,
the palsied, and the lame,
the leper set apart and shunned,
the sick with fevered frame.
2. And lo! thy touch brought life and health,
gave hearing, strength, and sight;
and youth renewed and frenzy calmed
owned thee, the Lord of light:
and now, O Lord, be near to bless,
almighty as of yore,
in crowded street, by restless couch,
as by Gennesaret’s shore.
3. Be thou our great deliverer still,
thou Lord of life and death;
restore and quicken, soothe and bless,
with thine almighty breath:
to hands that work and eyes that see,
give wisdom’s heavenly lore,
that whole and sick, and weak and strong,
may praise thee evermore.
The Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.”
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
The Nicene Creed Said in unison
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
The leader and people pray responsively
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, especially ___ , and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy ✠ all who have died, especially ___ , that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Silence. Additional petitions may be included here.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
Lord, hear the prayers of your people; and what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Celebrant and People
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Celebrant pronounces an absolution. The people stand.
The Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The ministers and the people greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion
The Celebrant introduces the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture.
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During the Offertory an anthem is sung, and the Altar is prepared with the elements of Holy Communion.
The Offering is brought forward.
Offertory Anthem: “O for a closer walk” C.V. Stanford
O for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heavenly frame;
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!
Return, O heavenly Dove, return!
Return, return!
Sweet messenger of rest;
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
And drove thee from my breast.
So shall my walk be close with God,
Calm and serene my frame;
So purer light shall mark the road
That leads me to the Lamb.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
The people stand and the priest says
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The priest continues
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
A proper preface is said.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus: “Holy, holy, holy Lord”
The priest continues
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Priest and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The priest continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Breaking of the Bread
The priest breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Priest The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Spiritual Communion: Act of Reception
During Communion, you are invited to say the following prayer form for receiving Spiritual Communion. Know that the grace of God is made present in your heart, even though the Sacrament is not received with the mouth.
In union, blessed Jesus, with the faithful gathered at every altar of your Church where your blessed Body and Blood are offered this day, I long to offer you praise and thanksgiving, for creation and all the blessings of this life, for the redemption won for us by your life, death, and resurrection, for the means of grace and the hope of glory.
I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament, and, since I cannot at this time receive communion, I pray you to come into my heart. I unite myself with you and embrace you with all my heart, my soul, and my mind. Let nothing separate me from you; let me serve you in this life until, by your grace, I come to your glorious kingdom and unending peace. Amen.
Come Lord Jesus, and dwell in my heart in the fullness of your strength; be my wisdom and guide me in right pathways; conform my life and actions to the image of your holiness; and, in the power of your gracious might, rule over every hostile power that threatens or disturbs the growth of your kingdom, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Communion Anthem: “My eyes for beauty pine” Herbert Howells
My eyes for beauty pine,
My soul for Goddes grace:
No other care nor hope is mine,
To heaven I turn my face.
One splendour thence is shed
From all the stars above:
‘Tis named when God's name is said,
‘Tis Love, ‘tis heavenly Love.
And every gentle heart,
That burns with true desire,
Is lit from eyes that mirror part
Of that celestial fire.
Communion Hymn 411: “O Bless the Lord, my soul”
1. O bless the Lord, my soul!
His grace to thee proclaim!
And all that is within me join
to bless his holy Name!
2. O bless the Lord, my soul!
His mercies bear in mind!
Forget not all his benefits!
The Lord to thee is kind.
3. He will not always chide;
he will with patience wait;
his wrath is ever slow to rise
and ready to abate.
4. He pardons all thy sins,
prolongs thy feeble breath;
he healeth thine infirmities
and ransoms thee from death.
5. He clothes thee with his love,
upholds thee with his truth;
and like the eagle he renews
the vigor of thy youth.
6. Then bless his holy Name,
whose grace hath made thee whole,
whose loving-kindness crowns thy days:
O bless the Lord, my soul!
After Communion, the priest says
Let us pray.
Priest and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome & Announcements
The Blessing
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Dismissal
The Celebrant says the dismissal. The people respond Thanks be to God.
Postlude: “Fugue in G major” Johann Sebastian Bach
Service Participants
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
Eucharistic Minister: John Black
Acolyte: Emma Ward
Lector: Widgette Kelly
Ushers: Andy Hutchison, John Fraser
Altar: Elizabeth Pitts, Carol Fox
Flowers: Audrey Jackson
A/V: Emery Kohut
Organist: W. Edward McCall
Choir: George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, J.T. Capps, Carol Fox, Shelley Reed, Robert Risch, Mike Roberts, Sue Roberts, Anne Shute, Jim Shute, Caitlin Stein, Marian Wentworth
Online giving is available through Realm E-Giving and PayPal. We thank you for your generous giving to St. Paul’s.
Nursery Care
Nursery care for toddlers and babies is available for those who wish to use it. The Nursery is located at the end of the Education Wing hallway, in the classroom closest to the Education Wing entrance. For help finding the Nursery, please ask an usher.
Immigrant Rights Action: A Conversation with Heidi Roux
This morning we will be joined by Heidi Roux of Immigrant Rights Action, a nonprofit that educates and organizes immigrants and allies with the goal of building relationships and empowering change—and is right down the street from St. Paul’s. Heidi will join us at 9:00am for a conversation in the Parish Hall about the challenges immigrants face in our local community, and to explore how we as Christians might partner in the work of loving and welcoming the immigrant neighbors among us.
About Heidi: Heidi Roux is an immigrant from El Salvador having fled the country during its civil war to spend her formative years studying and learning English in Washington, DC. She has always been an advocate for immigrant rights. Her background in nonprofit management combined with her MBA education bring a good mix of experience to her new role as Executive Director at Immigrant Rights Action. Heidi hopes to raise awareness of the work this organization is doing here in Doylestown and across Bucks County. Immigrant Rights Action offers support to those seeking to navigate complex legal and social systems in a new country.
Blessing of the Animals: Today at 5:00 pm
You are invited to bring your non-human animals for a blessing at 5:00 PM outside in front of the church on Oakland Avenue. Possible animals to be blessed include, but are not limited to, dogs, cats, horses, chickens, rabbits, goldfish, hermit crabs, lizards—even serpents! Invite your friends, and join us for a blessing of all God's creatures, great and small.
Rector’s office hours
Fr. Daniel will be holding drop-in office hours this week: 12:00pm-2:00pm on Tuesday, and 9:30am-11:30am on Friday. Feel free to drop in and say hello, no appointment needed.
Ever heard of a DEMISEMISEPTCENTENNIAL anniversary?
St. Paul’s will be celebrating ours next year!
On Sunday, April 23, 1848, the Episcopal congregation in Doylestown held its first mass in a newly constructed 37’ x 60’ stone church, named in honor of St. Paul. On Sunday, April 23, 2023, we will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the opening of our church! A committee is being assembled to organize the celebration. Please let Angie know if you would like to be part of this historic event.
Christmas in Doylestown & The Christmas Attic
November 18-19: CHRISTMAS ATTIC
Bring your donations for the Christmas Attic to the church office during the week or to the coat closet on Sunday. Please mark your donations ‘Attic’ and pack breakables well. As always, thanks for your participation!
Set Up for the sale will run from Saturday Nov. 12 thru mid-afternoon on Friday Nov. 18. Look for the link to our online sign-ups in e-notes and the bulletin beginning in mid-October.
December 2-3: Christmas in Doylestown (aka CID)
We have four fabulous houses lined up for this year’s tour. Stop by the parish hall to check out the photos of the houses on the CID bulletin board. Now is a great time to join a decorating team!
Cookie Baking begins on October 24. A total of seven baking days are scheduled with the last one on November 1.
As always, we are planning several raffles. This year’s raffles will be the usual favorites: Basket of Cheer, Wine & Cheese Basket and two Gift Card Trees. The link to our online donation sign-up is here and in your e-notes.
If you’d like to learn more, then stop by our CID table in the parish hall during coffee hour in October and check for updates in e-notes, the bulletin and Passages. Saint Paul’s is blessed with many new parishioners and we welcome your ideas and help.
The CID Committee
Spiritual Direction
Are you interested in deepening your relationship with God? Spiritual direction or “holy listening” is the ancient practice of accompanying a person as they grow in their spirituality. Our spirituality informs so many aspects of our being, from our careers and vocations to the very questions about what it means to be human, in relationship with others. Having a person prayerfully listening with you as you discern God’s invitations can create expansive space and time for the Spirit to speak. As an associate in the Shalem Institute’s Program in Spiritual Guidance, Leigh DeTato is in formation as a spiritual director and is accepting new directees as part of her training. Sessions are typically about an hour once a month and are free until she completes her certificate at the end of 2023. Contact Leigh to learn more.
Saint Paul’s Market is OPEN
featuring bounty from parishioners’ gardens
Proceeds benefit the ‘Little Red House’ Collection, to be used to buy food for the residents of the Doylestown Homeless Shelter.
Gardeners: Bring in your extras!
Buyers: Please make a donation.
Seamen’s Church Institute Drive
Once again, this fall, we will be collecting items to support the SEAMEN’S CHURCH INSTITUTE of Philadelphia Christmas Ditty Bag program. The Seamen’s Church Institute caters to the religious and basic daily needs of seafarers (merchant marine) visiting the port of Philadelphia and others nearby. We are being asked for donations of the following: (toiletries should be full size, please)
Hats and Scarves in dark colors
Work socks & work gloves
Chap Sticks
Razors
Playing cards
Toothbrushes, toothpaste
Shampoo
Pens & writing paper
hard or boxed candy
Nail clippers
Shaving cream
Hand lotion
Deodorant
Combs
Mini sewing kits
Gum, cough drops, etc.
There will be a carton in the parish hall coat room to receive your donations. Please get your donations in by Monday, October 31st. Thanks in advance for your generous support of this outreach. Any questions? Contact Robert Ball using the church directory.
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Meeting
Our next meeting is at 7:30 PM on October 11th, the usual 2nd Tuesday of every month. Join us on Zoom (login credentials can be found in the most recent Weekly E-Notes email). Contact chair Jim Massey with any questions. All are welcome!
Community Meal
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with the recent Community Meal. The next meal is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 23. Please watch for the new signup sheet for the October meal. There are a few changes to the new sign up which will be helpful to the guests and the volunteers. There will also be some additional items listed for donation that will benefit those in need. Thank you again for what you have done in the past and in advance for your additional support. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair, using the church directory.
Boxers, Bloomers and Briefs.
One of the most requested items from people in need is clean, fresh, new underwear.
Really, why should anyone be without? Recognizing this need, along with the fact that many are too shy to ask, the DIOPA deacons are organizing the Boxers, Bloomers and Briefs collection.
With your help, we collected well over two thousand pairs of blue jeans last year. We believe, with your continued support, we can collect ten thousand pairs of boxers, bloomers, and briefs. Let us really show our love and generosity for others and provide a bit of dignity to those who need it the most.
Here is how to help:
Purchase a pack or two of underwear in your size, style, and gender. Then, do so for your spouse. Maybe even buy some in the size of your children, your uncle, or even Grandma. This should provide a rich diversity for distribution to clothing closets around the diocese.
You can drop off your donations in the coat closet in the Narthex on the weekends or the parish office during the week. Any questions can be directed to and addressed by Jim Massey.
Little Free Pantry
The Food Pantry has been receiving quite a bit of activity which shows how great the need is. Donations of non- perishable supplies such as snack bars, crackers, small water, shelf stable milk, nuts, canned fruit, small cereal boxes are greatly appreciated. Committee and Ministry Chairs might consider adopting the Pantry for a week or two as a team activity. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair using the church directory.
CARING FOR FRIENDS
Caring for Friends has resumed our meal packing at the church. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, October 15 from 9:30-11:30am. We are asking for anyone who would like to cook at home to bring the food to church on the 17th to pack. Please include a list of ingredients for all meals. For everyone attending we will be social distancing and wearing masks. Casseroles with a protein source, meats like meatloaf, chicken, beef, turkey breasts with a side of rice or potatoes are some other ideas. Donations of canned goods are appreciated, especially fruits and vegetables. Hope you can make it on the 20th.
For questions, please contact George Wiemann, Mary Smith, or Myra Parker using the church directory.
Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings
The Flower Guild would like to thank everyone who participates in weekly flower memorials and thanksgivings. Over the past ten years we have kept the recommended donation for the flowers at $60. However, it appears the costs of flowers have increased along with everything else, so we are now recommending a donation of $85. We hope this increase does not make memorials and thanksgivings cost prohibitive for anyone. Please remember you are welcome to share dates which would also allow sharing the expense!! Thanks again for your generous support of our ministry. Please contact Lisa Farina, Head of the Flower Guild, with any questions.
Grounds and Gardens:
This fall the grounds and gardens committee will be continuing the foundation plantings around the church on the Pine St. side of the building between the sign at the corner of Pine St. down to the church office. The funding for this planting has been generously donated by Kay Johnson through a birthday present from her sister Barbara honoring her 70th year!! Thank you so much Barbara and Kay!
Raise the Roof for Homelessness, 10/22
The Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless (operating Code Blue and homeless outreach in Central Bucks) is holding its annual Fundraiser Gala, Raise the Roof for Homelessness, Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Doylestown Country Club. Please consider coming out to for a fun night to support this mission. For details and ticket purchase, please click here.
Community Survey for Comprehensive Plan
Doylestown Borough is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which was last updated in 1997. A Comprehensive Plan is an official document that serves as a guide to land use decision making. It is a statement of the community’s vision for the future to be used by residents, the Planning Commission, Borough Council, private and public stakeholders, and governmental agencies.
The Doylestown Borough Comprehensive Plan will focus on the quality-of-life issues that are most important to Borough residents, reaching consensus on a direction forward, and building local capacity to effect real change.
To ensure that the views of your household or business are considered in the development of the Comprehensive Plan update, please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Please read each question carefully, and answer to the best of your knowledge with your honest opinion. All responses to this survey will be anonymous. Please complete this survey by November 8, 2022. Your input is important to us! You don’t need to live in Doylestown Borough to participate in the survey.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Today’s flowers are given by Jean Rollo to the glory of God, and in loving memory of her father: Thomas J. Rollo.
